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Permalink Reply by Sarah Abboreno Corbin on October 17, 2011 at 12:30pm

Well you can't argue with that about property values.   OTB would do the same you are right.  

And the travelling with firearms would be tricky.

 

Windy City Firearm Safety Training Center?   That doesn't sound any better though...Might actually sit a bit worse in public opinion if you did a market survey.  

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PioneerPermalink Reply by Russ M on October 17, 2011 at 3:14pm

On the surface, I don't really have an issue.  Gun stores are legal businesses.  I'd like to know that the village is properly vetting the owners and their business practices/plan though to ensure it is one that plans to take the high road in fire arm sales.   There is a large gun store on Grand in Elmwood Park directly across the street from Caputo's that has a firing range, offers education, etc.  I bet that doesn't stop Oak Parkers from going to Caputo's.

Criminals and thugs don't buy/obtain guns legally from gun stores so to think it will contribute to crime is just false.  Further, if the purpose of the store is rifles & shotguns, it's customers are going to be hunters or other hobbyist.  No different from that archery store on Madison.

 

Would I want one in Downtown Oak Park?  Not particularly, but I can't see an issue with one located on a busier street like Roosevelt.   

Personally, I think the liquor stores and convenience stores in our village do more to attract crime than anything else.

 

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PioneerPermalink Reply by J Chyna on October 17, 2011 at 10:26pm

If you are against this, please speak out and keep speaking out! Talk to our Trustees, write letters to the Oak Leaves and Wed Journal, and spread the word to other neighbors who will do the same!

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Permalink Reply by Suzen X Riley on October 19, 2011 at 4:50pm

Next there will be a adult bookstore or a strip club  opening up there.

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Permalink Reply by Sarah Abboreno Corbin on October 19, 2011 at 6:22pm

Susan - (i say this with a giggle and with complete jest)   - But at least it would be tax revenue.  lol

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Permalink Reply by Suzen X Riley on October 19, 2011 at 7:00pm

I liked my comment I thought it would get at least one chuckle.

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Permalink Reply by Carol Gliksman on October 23, 2011 at 8:49pm

It appears there was more discussion and contraversy on the former Comcast building and affordable housing.  Why do citizens get to "debate" these issues but not one related to a gun shop?  Its time for a little "Occupy Oak Park" to protest and talk at Village meetings. 

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PioneerPermalink Reply by Russ M on October 24, 2011 at 11:53am

I think it is because most people probably realize a gun shop on Roosevelt is not going to have the same impact (negatively) as low income housing on Madision.   Either one is not really what I want to see in Oak Park, but if I had a choice, I'd take the gun shop anyday on Roosevelt over the housing at the Comcast site.

The gun shop is selling long guns.  This is significantly different than selling handguns.  The odds of any law abiding citizen using a long gun/rifle to commit a crime is basically zilch.   Further, criminals DO NOT buy guns at gun stores.  They buy them from other thugs in back alleys.  No amount of anti-gun laws, etc is going to stop that...

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Permalink Reply by Suzen X Riley on October 23, 2011 at 9:10pm

Good point Carol!

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Permalink Reply by The Shaun on October 29, 2011 at 6:40pm

While we could debate 2nd amendment rights for days, I would to hear any justification for opening such a establishment in such a family rich community. While the statement that the store would be selling long guns only suggesting the hunter as a target audience, there's no such hunting area anywhere close. The pawn shops, liquor stores and even gentleman clubs (while also an unwanted sight in the area) may actually hold a better argument for a business. I moved here to get away fro
 These types of stores

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Permalink Reply by Joyce Porter on October 30, 2011 at 8:28am

I think the board needs to set up stricter zoning and tell the exiting pawn shops they have a year to relocate.  Even help pay for their relocation.   It would be worth it.

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PioneerPermalink Reply by Russ M on October 31, 2011 at 10:16am

You'd be surprised at what people do in their spare time.  Even though there aren't any hunting grounds nearby, it doesn't mean hunters don't live in the area and drive long distances to participate in their hobby/sport.   Heck, there is a scuba diving shop/store on Chicago Avenue.   Who goes scuba diving around here?  

The archery store on Madison caters primarily to hunters and they seem to be doing brisk business too.

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