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R-88-79state Bank of Lake Zurich 35 West Main Street Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047 -0308 (312) 438 -2265 Member FDIC Robert C. Kraemer Vice Chairman October 18, 1988 Mayor and Village Trustees Village of Deerfield 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, IL 60015 I have a copy of and have read your Ordinance #88 -79 -2 and wish to state the following: I am firmly against the passage of your ordinance, banning the manufacture and sale of guns within the confines of Deerfield, Illinois. My opposition stems from the fact that your ordinance will force me into disobedience of the law within Deerfield. My family and I have lived in Deerfield for twenty three (23) years and I have been active in community projects over a period of years. I have served on the Village Center Development Commission, and have been active in numerous other ways to improve our village. I am currently President of the Deerfield - Lincolnshire Rotary Club and I am sure I need not elucidate the many projects the Rotary Club has accomplished for the betterment of our village. I own several long guns that I use in my sport of trap shooting. I find shooting to be very relaxing and a useful method of stemming the daily tensions of my occupation. Currently I am selling one of my guns and have just ordered a new one, both of which will make me a criminal in you eyes. I personally know of twenty (20) other individuals living in Deerfield that own long guns and look upon your ordinance as I do. Eight (8) of the twenty (20) are personal friends of mine, and they too have been very active in community projects. "Continuous Service Since 1916" Village of Deerfield October 18, 1988 Page 2 Passage of your ordinance leaves me only one alternative to becoming a criminal, that is to move my family from Deerfield to a village that is more realistic with their laws. If you are trying to keep criminals from obtaining guns, your ordinance will not accomplish its goal. You will merely be creating criminals. Since ely Robert C. Kraemer From the desk of.- BOB FRANZ �1&: /I -8 -98 Ep4 of P4�E�.I CIL N� OCT 2 VILLAGE OF DEER D m FIELD Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Piersen 1343 Knollwood Rd. Deerfield, 111. 60015 off. ao i�� / Aj AMA 11 ,l � .� SUSAN P. ZWIENER 338 RAMSAY ROAD DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 m� cr J °/j y /�� i � / o-- G- ?�►^� - - -� - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - -- �-�- -- - - - -- - - -f - -- - - -� -- - - - - -- ---- _:- �-,� -- / 3 � . - -- _ __- - - - -- -,l9 - -- - -- , - -� � � a , r LAKE COUNTY CLERK ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT 18 N. COUNTY STREET WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS 60085 Linda lanuzi Hess 312/360 -6628 COUNTY CLERK September 20, 1988 TO: Local Units of Government FR: Mary Ellen Durkin, Elections Administrat IMP" Enclosed please find a copy of your ballot page-that we have prepared from the certification you filed with us. This is how the wording will appear on the Specimen and Official pages for the November 8 Election. Keep in mind, this is a copy and some of the printing may appear darker or lighter than normal. Carefully proof the information, initial the stamp and return the page to our office as soon as possible. . IF THERE IS AN ERROR, DO NOT WAIT TO SEND THE PROOF BACK. PLEASE CALL ME IMMEDIATELY AT 360 -6827. Thank you for your assistance. MED:kmk Enclosure k+)'j - . )1-1� tx1 ,�� August 5, 1988 945-5000 - EERFIELD, ILLINOIS 850 WAUKEGAN ROAD DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 Ms. Mary Ellen Durkin Office of Lake County Clerk Elections Department 18 N. County Street Waukegan, Illinois 60085 Dear Ms. Durkin: Enclosed is Resolution No. R -88 -10 as adopted August 1, 1988 by the Deerfield Board of Trustees providing for the submission to the electors of Deerfield at the November 8th election the following proposition: "Shall the Village of Deerfield, Illinois, impose a surcharge of up to 50 cents per month per network connection on telecommunication carriers, which sur- charge expense will be added to the monthly bill you receive for telephone or telecommunications charges for the purpose of installing a 9 -1 -1 emergency system ?" When the printer's proof sheet is presented to you, may I have a copy so as to double check that the printer has accurately followed the copy submitted to him. Sincerely, ` r /'�,�LLY7�l'YCJ Naomi S. Clampitt Village Clerk Enc: 1 lf' . �' ' '4ir�• August 5, 1988 945-5000 - EERFIELD, ILLINOIS 850 WAUKEGAN ROAD DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 Ms. Mary Ellen Durkin Office of Lake County Clerk Elections Department 18 N. County Street Waukegan, Illinois 60085 Dear Ms. Durkin: Enclosed is Resolution No. R -88 -10 as adopted August 1, 1988 by the Deerfield Board of Trustees providing for the submission to the electors of Deerfield at the November 8th election the following proposition: "Shall the Village of Deerfield, Illinois, impose a surcharge of up to 50 cents per month per network connection on telecommunication carriers, which sur- charge expense will be added to the monthly bill you receive for telephone or telecommunications charges for the purpose of installing a 9 -1 -1 emergency system ?" When the printer's proof sheet is presented to you, may I have a copy so as to double check that the printer has accurately followed the copy submitted to him. Sincerely, ` r /'�,�LLY7�l'YCJ Naomi S. Clampitt Village Clerk Enc: 1 Gregory D. Lapin, Ph.D. 1206 Somerset Avenue Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Mayor Bernard Forrest Deerfield Board of Trustees Deerfield, IL 60015 Dear Mayor Forrest, October 20, 1988 I attended the council meeting last Monday and was somewhat dismayed by the attendance. The room appeared to be packed with a group organized to oppose the ban on gun sales and manufacture in Deerfield. It is unclear as to the number of people in that group who were actually from Deerfield. This type of scene is all too common today and points to a basic flaw in our implementation of the democratic process. When small, well funded radical groups organize to oppose an issue, the issue is all too often decided on the amount of noise that is produced and the number of dollars that are passed out. Democracy is based on the premise of one person - one vote, not one decibel - one vote or one dollar - one vote. I predict that the response to the request for written opinions on this icslie will be weighted in opposition to the ban. This would not be surprising considering the extremely well organized efforts of the pro -gun groups. In addition, the only people who heard your request were those who attended the meeting. There must be a better way to solicit the opinions of the populace, short of an election. In discussing this issue over the years with my acquaintances, my consensus is that there is an overwhelming majority of people who favor some form of gun control. This view appears to have been upheld in the many public opinion polls that have been taken on this subject. Yet, the U.S. Congress and the Illinois Legislature both recently defeated bills that were designed not to limit the availability of guns but only to allow the authorities to be better able to make sure the wrong people were not getting guns. These bills were defeated based on the decibels and dollars of the pro -gun lobby and not on the apparent majority opinion of the people. Is it and, surprise that those who favor gun control do not turn out to express their opinions at your meeting? These people feel that they are wasting their time going up against the NRA. I am inclined to agree, but am idealistic enough to believe that my voice will be heard nevertheless. My wife and I are very, much opposed to the availability of guns in our society. The arguments for both sides have been made until everyone must be sick of hearing them. Based on all of the arguments that I have heard over the years that I have been listening, the only sensible course of action is to severely limit the number of guns and the people who are permitted to have them. The shocking statistics, the experiences in Gt scr countrics, unu ,just F!-: -n common sense support this point of view. Please show everyone that democracy is alive and well and cannot be outshouted or bought in Deerfield. Vote FOR the ban on gun sales and manufacture. If then you wish to consider even more stringent controls on guns in Deerfield, you can count on us to be in favor of them as well. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, Greg and Jill Lapin W. Creag Banta 1191 Deerfield Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 (312) 945 -4098 Mayor Bernard Forrest Board of Trustees Village of Deerfield 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 October 26th, 1988 Dear Mayor Forrest and Members of the Board of Trustees: I have been a resident of Deerfield for the past fifteen years. I would like to see Deerfield continue to be the peaceful and supportive community that I have come to know and to depend on. I am in support of the ordinance on the banning of the manufacture and sale of hand guns in Deerfield. I believe this is a prudent and cautious first step in keeping Deerfield free of the potential for violence that is inherent in every hand gun. I understand that this ordinance is scheduled for discussion and vote on November 7th. Please vote in favor of this ordinance. S: C 1A DorzCi2 shoue an man chriRch 2 100 HALF DAY RD. ( 1 2700W. HWY. 22) THE REVEREND RICHARD WESTON - JONES, MINISTER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 TELEPHONE 234 -2460 October 19, 1988 Mayor Bernard Forrest Members of the Deerfield City Council 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Dear Mr. Bernard: I am writing to communicate to you my concerns and those of many of our members who live in Deerfield, about the legislation now under consideration by you and members of the Council banning the manufacture and sale of all firearms in Deerfield. Though it is clear that possession of firearms would not be affected by such an action, it would remove the ease of access that is now fostered by lack of restrictions in Deerfield. I believe only one vendor would be affected - -and it is a small part of their total business. The act would be a symbolic one, sending a message to the community you serve that the acquisition of all firearms is a serious business, not to be conducted with the same casual manner that pertains to the sale of jewelry, appliances, furniture - -the other kinds of things that are readily available at this vendor's store. If firearms are to be acquired and possessed by residents of our city, I believe they should be treated on a higher level of care and responsibility than now is followed. I urge you to pass the legislation you are considering. Sincer , Rev. Richard Westo -Jones a z, 9 b ®oF nom_ 1�° ULJ October 20, 1988 Mayor Bernard Forrest Village of Deerfield Village Hall 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield IL 60015 Dear Mr. Mayor: As a resident of the Village of Deerfield for more than twenty years, l am extremely upset by the proposed gun ban ordinance. Guns and shooting have been my hobby for some fifty -five years now, and I think that it is rather ludicrous to deprive me and many other local shooters and collectors of their right to collect and to shoot guns in a safe and sane manner, because of an act being proposed in haste. Recently speaking with the Village Manager, Mr. Bob Franz, I told him that I was very seriously thinking of removing my domicile from within the confines of the Village of Deerfield. This is not a statement that I make lightly, because I have lived in the same home on Crestview Drive for the past twenty years. Moving from your home is also something that you don't do in haste. My leaving Deerfield will be of no great loss to the Village, although in all the time that I have been here, I spent twenty -two years with the local Rotary doing everything I possibly could for community service and to assist in community projects. I have now reached that time in my life where I think I am entitled to spend whatever time I want in relaxation and the pursuit of my hobby. I guess what I am trying to say, Bernie, is please don't pass this repressive law. You would be making a criminal out of me and many other people. It is our custom and right to buy, trade or sell among one another various firearms that we momentarily tire of. As I said before, this type of action would cause me to seriously consider immediately moving to a City or a Village where repressive actions such as these are not contemplated. I don't believe that if the citizens of Deerfield were given the opportunity to vote on this proposed ordinance, through a referendum that would ban hand guns, that you would get any kind of a positive response, because in all of my time associated in the Village of Deerfield since 1939, 1 can think of only one incident where a gun was used in the commission of a crime, and that was the late Mr. Wytula, who was dispatched by a very irritated homeowner, because he believed he had been cheated. Your consideration of these facts would be greatly appreciated by myself and all the other shooters, collectors and homeowners. Thank you for your time. S i nNe-ky, J e ti 1 8 ew Drive Deerfield IL 60015 Adapted frCm by Gloria - i .n - of 3avinia Festiva! 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We are strongly in favor of the ban on the manufacture and sale of firearms in Deerfield. Laurie Dann's shooting spree in Winnetka last spring brought home a clear point: there are many emotionally unstable people who can buy a gun and use it on a mere whim. We believe that even here on the quiet, affluent North Shore, some people cannot handle the everyday pressures of life and choose violence to express their anger and frustration. It seems much easier to purchase a gun than to find psychological counseling (and cheaper, too). We also support the resolution for the IACP's position on handgun control. Perhaps if enough communities favor this position, it will become law. Then we may not have to witness another tragedy like Nick Corwin's untimely death. Sincerely, Terry S. Arbit Jack Bakeman Nov 644 Westgate Rd. 31988 Deerfield, I1. 60015 V1L 1AGZ OF October 31, 1988 To Mayor Bernard Forest and the members of the Deerfield Village Board: At the last village board meeting, those of us in attendance were denied the right to vocally voice our opinions on the resolution and ordinance concerning firearm restrictions. Mayor Forest decreed that all objections or support be reduce to written documentation prior to the next scheduled meeting of the board. Herein is my opinion:. I cast my objection to both the resolution and the ordinance. The constitution of the United States, at my last recollection, the wisdom of our founding fathers, provided that every citizen has the right to bear arms. A provision, recognised as important by our forefathers, as well as ancient Greek philosophers, who said that "the first action of every autocratic government is to deny citizens the possession of arms." I find the purpose of anti -gun activist circumspect, as I hope you will. A weapon, any weapon, is an inanimate object. It only becomes an offensive object when used for offensive purposes by another. The vast majority of Americans own guns. They own guns because they hunt, collect, or trade. The gun owners in Deerfield are responsible and careful citizens. At least 20 Deerfield residents are holders of Federal licenses to sell and trade in firearms. Hundreds, if not thousands, of Deerfield residents own guns for hunting and recreational purposes. Indeed, if it were not for the hunters and fishermen, the entire Conservation Department of Illinois would be without funds. Hunting and fishing licenses support the entire conservation program. Migratory water fowl exist today because hunters purchase a $7.00 Illinois "duck" stamp as well as a $10.00 Federal "duck" stamp. The entire state and federal wildlife conservation system is supported almost exclusively by licenses and fees paid by hunters and fishermen. Twenty five or more years ago, I registered all my guns with the Deerfield Police Department. An action proposed by the department to identify stolen and illegal guns. Several years later, I tried to register a new purchase. I was told that all previous records had been lost or destroyed and voluntary gun registration was no longer accepted. I agree with the anti -gun activists that, in normal times, guns have no purpose in American society to put food on the table. Neither do tennis rackets, jogging equipment, or golf clubs, nor any other pieces of avocational equipment, unless that is your livelihood. A gun is offensive only if it offensively used. Is the gun offensive or is it the person using it? A recent Chicagoland mental case used an ax to kill his wife and drowned his daughter in the bath tub. Are we to outlaw axes and bathtubs? Indeed, along with guns, axes and bathtubs, shall we outlaw butcher knives, tire irons, chains, baseball bats, ropes, golf clubs, automobiles and "you- name -it "? All are potential weapons of injury and death. After the last Bear's game, with the downing of McMann, should we outlaw defensive linemen? How about high school football? More players are injured there, nationally, than gun victims. Ladies and gentlemen of the board: I applaud your dedication to responsible government, however, don't legislate oppression of the majority for the supposed benefit of the few. Have we learned nothing from history? Prohibition of alcohol in the 120s didn't work, the Harrison Narcotic Act of 1905 hasn't lessened the illegal use of narcotics, cocaine, and marijuana. Anti -gun legislation will not reduce the illegal use of the gun in violent crime. I can make a gun, in my home workshop, sufficient to kill a fellow human in an evening. Criminals, with a "source" can do much better. History has proven that prohibition does not "prohibit ", but only fatten the coffers of organized crime. Your responsibility should not be to legislate against an inanimate object but to legislate against the abuser using that object. Will you legislate against the bow and arrow or the atlatl? Can you legislate against all possible weapons? The Lindburg Law deterred kidnapping for many years. The enforcement of similar laws could deter homicide with any kind of a weapon including the fist. Accidental death, suicide, or crimes by mentally deficients will occur regardless of the weapon available. I personally prevented a Deerfield resident from committing suicide on "my pills" for several years. She finally got the job done by running her car in a closed garage. Where there is a will, there is a way. We can not always be "our brother's keeper" I hope the Village Board will view the proposed gun legislation from the position of responsibility instead of naivete and activist minority pressure, remembering our heritage, our constitutional rights, and the will of the unspoken majority. Regardless of laws, Americans will not give up their God- given- rights unless the law is just. Gun legislation not only is unjust but has already been proven to be counter - productive. A lot of tea went to waste in the Boston Harbor for less. I respectfully demand that this letter be read into the official record prior to any vote that would pass the proposed resolution and /or ordinance concerning "gun" legislation. Respectfully, Jack Bakeman `VVILLIAm T. BRENNER 1417 WOODLAND DRIVE DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 The Board of Trustees Village of Deerfield Village Hall 850 Waukegan Rd. Deerfield, I1. 60015 Dear Trustees: Nov. 1, 1988 Re: Gun Control Ordinance (proposed or otherwise) L 1988 __j BLLAC,E OF DEERFIEL n At the Village Board meeting of Monday Oct. 17, 198rge contingent of residents attended, to observe or speak, regarding the proposed ordinance (or amendment) that would prohibit the sale and manufacture of fire arms within the village. I was unable to attend the previous meeting that addressed this issue. I understand that that meeting was not one of our better examples of self - control or rational behavior from a number of people. I had hoped to speak at this meeting in opposition to the proposed ordinance, but like the rest of the audience, was never allowed to say one word... we were summarily dismissed. I have lived in Deerfield over 35 years, and have attended many board meetings. We have had some real "knock- down -and drag -out" meetings, but I was shocked by the treatment that we received at this Oct. 17th meeting. It was requested that any of us who had something to say to put it in writing and it would be studied by the board prior to the Nov. 7th meeting. Following these instructions, I am writing, and I also request that this letter, in its entirety, be read into the minutes of the Nov. 7th meeting. The recent tragedy that occurred in our neighboring town was a tragedy that can never be undone. One more law on the books will not undo that tragedy. We have four grandchildren, and even the thought of something happening to one of them gives me the chills. However well intended this ordinance may be it is not possible to legislate away the horrible things that occur in this world. We now have so many laws on the books that the police do not have the time or the manpower to enforce them. We have not had any trouble in Deerfield, and I pray that we don't in the future. Additional gun laws will not guarantee citizen safety. I have no objection to the proposals that there be a required waiting period before a gun may be purchased. nor the investigation of the character etc. of the proposed owner. I am a gun owner. I belong to a gun club. I shoot both pistol and long guns, and I reload my own shells. I feel that there is no reason for anyone to curtail my activities to reload or to buy and sell guns in a responsible manner. We do not need "Big Brother" to hold our hand. It is wrong for our elected officials to take it upon themselves to pass rules, regulations and laws that are not the will of the majority of the citizens they are serving. It is wrong for these same officials to pass legislation to satisfy their own convictions, but which are not shared by the electorate. I am sure that the board has seen the results of the poll that the NEWS /VOICE ran for A months. In that long period of time, only 801 people from their entire circulation area were concerned enough to respond. U that number only U, gx- less than 3.3%. at #l= responses were from Deerfield. It does not seem to me that the residents of Deerfield are breaking down the boardroom doors asking for this legislation. I respectfully request that the board take a long and hard look at the facts, and vote against this proposed gun legislation. A majority of the board know me personally. I have served this village in many ways over the years (the last nine years as a trustee of our Fire Protection District). I hope I have earned the reputation as a steady and sensible citizen. Please answer for me, one question. What evidence ha been Presented by tl= board to show that anti gun legislation is needed? Sincerely yours, Wi League of Women Voters of the Deerfield Area P.O. Box 12 4 Mayor Bernard Forrest Village Trustees Deerfield Village Hall 850 Waukegan Rd. Deerfield, IL 60015 Deerfield, Illinois 60015 November 2, 1988 i j NOV 31988 V1L L' `,gGE OF DEERFIELL re: Testimony on Hand- Gun;,Control Dear Mayor Forrest and Village Trustees: The League of Women Voters of Illinois, of which the Deerfield Area League of Women Voters is a member, has a long- standing position on hand- gun control. The Deerfield Area League was a participant in the study and consensus that led to that position which is as follows: The League believes that the proliferation of the private ownership of handguns and their irresponsible use must be controlled through legislation. The League, therefore, supports a ban on the further manufacture, sale, transportation and importation for private owner- ship of handguns and their parts. There should be a clear statutory definition of "Saturday Night Specials" which would make their re- gulation enforceable. The League supports restrictive regulation of all handguns and ammunition enforcement of existing regulations at all levels of government, strict penalties for handgun crimes and better regulation of handgun dealers. Handgun owners must assume complete responsibility for their hand- guns. To this end, the League supports registration of the hand- gun itself which will allow it to be traced to its owner. There should be comprehensive licensing procedures,.with gun safety edu- cation, fingerprinting, photographs, plussa verification of the applicant's qualifications and a permit system which restricts handgun ownership. The cost of these programs should be borne by fees paid by the handgun owner sufficient to.cover a careful system which ideally would be administered locally under federal guidelines. The sale of ammunition should also be regulated. There should be additional penalties and strict enforcement for all crimes committed with a handgun. All dealers selling hand- guns must be carefully regulated to assure that they are legiti- mate dealers and not merely persons wishing to have access to interstate shipments. The League recommends high fees, annual renewal of license and a thorough investigation of the dealer and his place of business. The League supports the need for further controls or elimination of mail order sales and inter- state shipments. BANNOCKBURN DEERFIELD LINCOLNSHIRE RIVERWOODS 0 The League supports handgun safety education only if is required for owners as part of the licensing procedures, does not promote or glorify handgun usage or ownership, and is used to convey the dangers of handgun misuse and ownership. The League favors federal legislation governing the use of hand- guns but will support state legislation meeting League criteria. The League will not support state or federal legislation for specific areas only, such as metropolitan or high crime areas. We will support legislation that will assist in accomplishing these goals. Sincerely, )4-- Claire Weiner Shirley illiams Co- presidents 2 November 3, 1988 Mayor Forest and Trustees of Deerfield 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, IL 60015 Dear Village Officials: As Deerfield residents and parents, we strongly support gun control legislation to prohibit the sale and manufacture of hand guns in the Village of Deerfield. We feel this legislation will add to the continuation of family oriented and quiet suburban living to which we have become accustomed. We also feel that this legislation would in no way jeopardize our rights under the U.S. Constitution. Sincerely, Phyllis Hollander Susan Chesler A�5q L Steven & Myrna Crane Barton & Sharon Laney Burton &.Marilyn Leader r� Steven & Carol Strauss P Teri Ann Grossman ART-ou Ju�� SERCK ,of i P SUNDAY G. MUELLER 111e- Rjsh°s aF AT-11�ww Z)9x CWmvpo q�e`oolffPvvICKJ IN%9 M/ AMI-A9, /�/X/ss D 0 NOV 11988 �F DEEFRFiEjj,, v%e,. Ivoeh -skle- NOV 31988 VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD Nov. 3, 1988 Village Trustees, I have written pages and pages of why each ordinance you are suggesting would not help crime or Deerfield. I'm sure you have received many replies already. My husband, two college students, and I no doubt agree with the majority of them. The only thing I found worth while is resolution # R -88 -E, provission for training and demonstration of proficiency ...etc. Everyone should be able to be trained and learn to respect firearms. This should include anyone who does not want to own A firearm and children. Accidents happen when people are ignorant. Crimes occur when the criminal knows you are not protected properly. We have to stop becoming a wimpy country, hiding anything that might hurt us and turn around and learn to deal with and respect what might hurt us. Remember it's not the firearm but the person behind it that we have to deal with. Deerfield should be sure that anyone holding a firearms card is not a criminal, mental patient, or on any drugs. There should be 'a place for anyone to go to learn to shoot and handle firearms. It should be mandatory for a person holding a firearms card to.show how to handle, shoot and respect a firearm at least once a year. Deerfield should show the nation that we as law abiding citizens can take care of ourselves, and take the time to do it properly. Firearms are here to stay if not for the law abiding thenn� /jusst� for the �criminal. f r ' vl'& e a/' beef -6dg1 and hvs�ees Dee fie d , IL 6wlj I )o y No ✓ (3, /9?- ., �)e- a fie. k &AP resS Our So 1 U�) n AJO- P - (?? 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J .1 �J�Ce- /✓7�Oz GCJU [.c. r� A ll e uJ 11`e 4 ✓n� o w✓ e rr - n L �� O D� e) 1 1,e- /ve - y Gjmvh Uth;4jon ✓ #W r/ O(A)n WOLt /dI a. //o uJ bee oo-KWd e sv'de?n r cJJe) oc.D i6l-e o ory spo ue e?0-7L mrk, gs A sec axe_ eq s�c 4o le SCCf i OA C, v) j �Ao-� 7b- d ior 2&U,) �n iee vcf bias s/ & /-� r,�I ' CAon d,- �s V7 fU f ! ��✓ rn«cf aIr �S�et o//'e- e P09 e- 3 Ano l ) GtJe a(-e- cer?c roeed of e uncle. ✓I i- J 5 _ �) Vet oL.,Jl-e vrA, fo v al's�ear�s. ��- have re C e r Ved /;-I tcQ SC��J' pi i 10 Y,- 600 rd rr,ee�t J- J _ {ieu,rp4t oe.rS'. Gde- art s rt czgG fl, '000s)7ioh and G�ef�y e)uK ri' by ) D 1-92c1 r QrltIS . 7h00 /L You - I / To the Deerfield Village Trustees: I. request that this letter be read into the minutes of the November 7, 1988 meeting. I am writing this letter to state my staunch opposition to any form of gun regulation in this town. The right to own and bear firearms is a constitutional right, and ant statute that seeks to encumber this right should be opposed. Guns will keep this society free and just. Sincerely, a Ronald C. Hurt 843 Holmes Ave. -;Vev, 3 - 17byF 0 • O c-� -,L-1, \G, boo am A -v .A c-� Ah.k re..z nvk dlv.,% \ (coo \S v �\SO ,�eso�v�:uN��$Qj b�_}�rc '.•. �Wo c� +NN eclt+•'� ��qcp� ..�.�_A_T:oM A��. co Anu� _ �ei►Q�A� �e�.��p�'•e4.�� 1peC_iay,s -r o� ��.s A�ov� S�,�A�etiv- .}o•\.�, �' W o�� '��l�D S p.Q �� e�n•erw.v. �� .COST 5_p�+�,Z car. \ `�•s '.Sb..p bsa �o�, a+% CCAR%,Pfi +.c � 4p Sa CA\\ uJ_p+�.�A �ey_.,;.av A thp�aP cpw•Y`e r c�ne�� ivy ��nP Z'\ %%%0 A,r.. A S� �a o \�► t�RAh�� ,p� v��o A s V,4 "D�e ae�► mow �Y�ao,� yo o�wt.• w Y v .o ..'. p '. wT M.�.t-e Aa i+ \ Sol -NO �'.v.� Arihnt. �0�u wtt �1Aw ��nCL�r d\tZA..c'► <<M�i�r►r., \ +V'+1nL '.ti.�PE1lL Na Z' ��o►o�th y.s Q o� Q►\`. y p_py �� ;he p�rv.s AV4 %J.3 t %Ati A Si , To: The Deerfield Village Trustees I request that this letter be read into the minutes of the November 7, 1988 meeting. I am writing in regards to the proposed gun ban being reviewed by the board of trustees. I am a young mother with two small children who has grown up in Deerfield. How do you expect children to grow up and understand the importance of firearms, by taking away each individual the choice whether to bear arms or not. What angers me the most is that seven individuals feel that they have the right to vote for 17,000 individuals. Besides that the gun ban is unconstitutional, you are also taking away our constitutional right to vote by not putting this up as a referendum. Would you want seven individuals to choose the next president of the United States? I vehemently oppose any gun ban that would take away our rights as individuals to bare arms. Sincerely, Ellen Tyler 1424 Arbor Vitae � a y v,�� November 4, 1988 Dear Deerfield Trustees, As you consider your decision regarding the ordinance prohibiting the sales and manufacture of firearms in Deerfield, we hope you also reflect on some of these articles cut from the Chicago Tribune in recent weed's. We have not sent any of the countless poignant and painful news articles about the Laurie Dann case. That incident is a glaring example of how lax our laws are concerning handgun possession and liscensing. We hope you will support the proposed ordinance, and view it as only a first step in legislation that will ban all handguns in Deerfield for the safety of its residents. Thank you for your consideration. Dr. Robert and. J Moss 901 Northwoods Dr. Deerfield C� Mike and Sally Bergmann 919 Northwoods Dr. Deerfield November 2, 1988 Village of Deerfield 850 Waukegan Rd. Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Attention: Mayor Forest and Board of Trustees I attended the Village Board meeting the night of October 17, 1988, for the purpose of expressing my feelings to the board regarding its proposed gun control ordinance. At the meeting, Mayor Forest informed the audience to submit their comments in letter form to the board. I have resided in the Village of Deerfield since 1972 but members of my family have resided in Deerfield since 1925. I was employed my the Deerfield Police Department from 1969 until 1982 and presently I am a police officer in Bannockburn. During my employment with the Deerfield Police Department, I became engaged in the sport of competitive target shooting. The Department encouraged its officers to participate in target shooting, thereby increasing the level of proficiency with their service weapons. During this time, I asked the former Village Manager Norris Stilphen and the present Manager Robert Franz if it was possible for me to sell reloaded ammunition and police supplies to the Department on a competitive basis. They both informed me that they checked with the Mayor and that it was allright as long as it was done on a competitive bid basis. Since 1974, I have had a Federal License and have supplied Deerfield and other area police departments with their shooting supply needs. After leaving Deerfield Police, my interest continued in shooting and I still shoot competitively. I belong to several gun clubs and, as a result of this involvement, I have met many interesting people, many of whom have become my friends. These individuals are all safe gun handlers and responsible citizens. In addition, I have met many gunowners who reside in Deerfield. They are all educated, hard working individuals, with occupations as lawyers, doctors and successful businessman. The Village Board is now considering an ordinance that would prohibit the sale or manufacture of guns in the Village. This comes, I understand, as a result of the shooting spree of Laurie Dann in Winnetka in May of this year. Now a concerned member of the board wants the Village to make a statement regarding gun control. While it is true the Winnetka incident was a tragedy for us all, so to was the recent death of a Deerfield girl who died in an automobile accident several weeks ago in which drinking was involved. I do not believe that banning the sale of alcohol in Deerfield would have prevented that tragedy. In fact, I heard that the alcohol came from another community just as Laurie Dann's guns came from a community other than Winnetka. Presently there are numerous laws and ordinances on the books for conduct in our society. These laws also explain the penalties that should be imposed if these laws are broken. All too often we hear about offenders who are given probation, supervision or other light sentences for serious crimes. Even now offenders are being released from jail because of over crowding. If the Village of Deerfield wants to make a statement concerning the safety of its citizens, then I feel it should ask for stricter enforcement of current laws and less leniency for people who violate the law rather than prohibiting law abiding citizens the right to buy or sell guns. Yours very truly, William E. Behnke, Sr. • NOV 41988 VILLAGE OF DEERRELD gm �r UI � T9� ow 1J e JD v a S c T140 T ,T d f PO 514- %K 120 P 05 (� �� L aril .o.d✓ 012 0 !va a e- oS OF (01 A) O-rj. � ►� �►� -�� -s � t�-� ... � u�n2. � �� o� off_ , vu, y gt bile 19 p _WjuT 41 e Y-T 5 C _ OC? Ja_ tU em ?U -n D u �ou) fir- I • U J LC C. • 0 • VOL) (D sex- a Y � y Larry Kaufman L• 595 Bent Creek Ridge, Deer " //s. .0 7 f?A 14'7-c-c A.,.I . Gay / ee O� ✓�j f�.a ;Y`7 tnv / �' g � /�r%t /jri -. �►. ,� /OCR -/ i �� Larry Kaufman 595 Bent Creek Ridge, Deerfield, Illinois 60015 c9.•� /✓gam -d - yon r rvJ (/a Ale i9a 13 ate 1,eWlt ~ /cr' �`J'�, —� •¢T AJAVAAJ e- RZ PWs • e 'I G�„�s�r -!�„� Let- �v�1"��ss -- --NOV--7--1988 EERFIELUI VZ a�, CeA M-21 FOF�9F`F - - -- -- - ----- - - - - -- - - - -- - - - - - - -- To the Deerfield Village Trustees: I request that this letter be read into the minutes of the November 7, 1988 meeting. I am writing this letter to state my strong opposition to any form of gun ban in the town of Deerfield. Any gun ban takes away our constitutional right to bear. firearms. Sincerely, JA C- kle- I YY HK ,q UiT►jl Rd- Q E -P-A � V 14 f? 1, A L.7 s -nr,> X/o Llf 4-2 C16 -, -1,*----,------,--,-,--------,--- 'A • !� r • Y �1 'I • 1. N 1 MMM { A"W474MIA Ml. IN ITIM .,,, r � !� r Ch % . �nQ�ncnr� p� ",� r v.S \ tZcZs c ` Q G .n�. ''tin .R v� v�� c., c \ �,• t 4 \ G �JE eE �JE eE DR, ROBERT L, BARKIN PHARM,D „ M,B,A „N,H,A, C ON!�-S-L7L =Ar-,T :F=-E RV= CE S 1211 BLACKTHORN PLACE DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 312 - 948 -0696 11 -05 -88 TO: THE DEERFIELD BOARD MEMBERS RE: PROPOSED VOTE UPON FIREARMS LEGISLATION I WISH TO EXPRESS MY STRONG OBJECTION TO THE GUN CONTROL LEGISLATION YOU AS BOARD MEMBERS ARE ABOUT TO PLACE YOUR INDIVIDUAL VOTE IN EITHER IN FAVOR OR AGAINST SUCH A PROPOSAL. A VOTE IN FAVOR OF THIS LEGISLATION WOULD RESTRICT COLLECTORS OF ANTIQUE AND OTHER FIREARMS. I AM SURE BY NOW THAT YOU ARE ALL AWARE OF THE NUMBER OF SUCH OWNERS LIVING IN DEERFIELD. MOST OF THEM ARE SILENT ON THIS ISSUE AS THEY MISTAKENLY BELIEVE THAT SUCH LEGISLATION WOULD NOT AFFECT THEM IN THEIR PURSUITS. RESTRICTIONS SUCH AS THESE REFLECT RESTRAINTS WHICH ARE IN THE REACTIVE MODE OF THOUGHT AND BEHAVIOR AS OPPOSED TO THE MORE MATURE PROACTIVE THOUGHT DEMONSTRATED BY A LEGISLATOR. SAFE GUN HADNLING IS THE RULE TO THE DEERFIELD GUN OWNERS RATHER THAN THE EXCEPTION. IN THE RATIONAL DECISION PROCESS OF LEGISLATION IT IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO DELETE EMOTIONAL RESPONSES ON THE PART OF THIS BOARD. CONSIDER THE DEERFIELD PROFESSIONALS AND DEERFIELD BUSINESS MEN WHICH SUCH NONRATIONAL EMOTION DRIVEN VOTING ,WOULD AFFECT. THERE IS NO NEED TO MAKE A " STATEMENT" IN FAVOR OF OF THIS "CONTROLING LEGISLATION ". THE MERE FACT OF THE INTEGRITY OF THE DEERFIELD RESIDENT OWNERS OF FIREARMS IS STATEMENT ENOUGH TO EXPRESS EXCELLANCE IN ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR TOWARDS FIREARM .OWNERHSIP, SALE,TRANSFER, OR COLLECTION POSSESSION. oz , A�k- 1 I , . 6 od No V 7 19% r� OF '----'- . -z -�/ �-- ,a z Nov VIL / 71, ��'��' ' 75&' ' rzva ^ --7�---'---- ' v vo 1,5 ----`---------'- - ------------'----- ______ a I FAX. 312 -835 -5572 0 312 - 835 -5522 the company P.O. BOX 76 O 378 PARK AVENUE O GLENCOE, ILLINOIS 60022 November 3, 1988 • Board of Trustees /Vov ll"poU • VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD Village Hall IAGE ' Waukegan Road OF J Deerfield, IL !EC® W Ladies and Gentlemen: Q On Monday night, October 17th, we had every intention of attending the 1 Board Meeting so that we could listen and if necessary, participate in a the discussion of the proposed gun control ordinance. Unfortunately, Q business responsibilities kept us occupied quite late and we did not arrive at the Village Hall until approximately 8:30 p.m. UJ At that time, there was a rather large group of very interested N spectators milling around in the hallway and in front of the Village Hall. It became quite apparent in just a few minutes of listening to them, that they were all members of The National Rifle Association and all very strongly opposed to the ordinance which you were discussing. They were more than a little upset at being unable to participate in the Q discussion and their leaders, who were obviously professionals and non - Deerfield residents, were very carefully explaining to them the actions they should be taking to make your lives miserable and to be absolutely certain that no new gun control ordinance would ever be passed X in Deerfield. They certainly had every right to do that, but it sort of bothered us when it became apparent that the vast majority of them were W non - Deerfield residents and their leaders were obviously paid professionals and not your normal interested citizens. Z Therefore, it seems very important that we take a few moments to let you know that at least two residents of Deerfield are very much in favor of the gun control ordinance and we urge you to pass it, and to pass it speedily and, if possible, even strengthen it. N N J U w (I U) 0 It occurs to us that in any situation such as the one existing with gun control, all of those who are opposed are prodded by their leaders and become very vocal and do the necessary work to prevent progress, while those of us who are generally in favor are pretty quiet and a little hesitant 'to make our views known. Nevertheless, if the truth were totally known, and all residents of Deerfield could and would speak up, we're sure that our community is no different from any other and the overwhelming majority of us would like to see gun control established. - continued - Page Two November 3, 1988 Board of Trustees Village of Deerfield Perhaps the subject is important enough to have a referendum and if, in fact, such a referendum were put on the ballot, we would like to volunteer some of our time to try and convince at least a few other residents to go to work to see that it passed and that the rest of the Deerfield residents who are in favor of gun control would at least start to make their voices heard. It's very unfortunate when public opinion can be so easily swayed by paid professional outside rabble rousers. It's rather annoying. While we were standing outside listening to the instructions from the professionals, they indicated that everyone who wrote a letter should include in the letter that it be read into the minutes so as to become official. Therefore, we'll request the same thing. Thank you very much for your attention and we're looking forward to seeing prompt actiop-%on this most important life - saving measure. Very t ly o s, u " be, and Shi ee M. Daube 950 Brand an Deerfield, IL 60015 � 0 C -) / -2:i - William Marquardt 1122 Kenton Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 November 7, 1988 The Mayor and Board of Trustees of Deerfield 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Dear Mr. Mayor and Board of Trustee Members: Please read this letter into the minutes of the November 7, 1988 Board of Trustee's meeting regarding the resolution and ordinance pertaining to sale and manufacture of firearms, ownership of handguns - firearms in the Village of Deerfield. As a citizen of the Village of Deerfield, I oppose the regulation of sale and /or manufacture of handguns and /or firearms in the Village of Deerfield. Being an avid hunter, competive handgun shooter and participant in shooting sports of other kinds, I am uemy;:concerned that these ordinances take the first steps. in limiting our rights as an American in this area. I recognize that while a free society exists, it will always be difficult to legislate the extremes of the human condition. But to affect such a large group of law abiding citizens with the intent of regulating a minority of people that do not and will not adhere to laws pertaining to capitol offensives, why expect them to even consider these less offenses. To be more constructive, let me suggest that the majority of state and federal laws that are already in place can be used more effectively to serve the intent of our pending ordinances. An example of the Illinois F.O.I.D. card system being more effective and better managed would do quite a lot to improve the screening out of individuals who should not possess firearms. I also feel Deerfield could offer an educational program to familiarize our community with safety, responsibility and issues raised dealing with firearms. As a Certified Firearm and Home Firearm Safety instructor, I would volunteer my time to help in better education dealing with firearms on any level. In conclusion, I feel these ordinances are unnecessary and unfair to the majority of our community and I suggest that the existing F.O.I.D. system can be used and improved upon to better serve our needs. This along with community education will keep Deerfield safe and hopefully free from the threat of the loss of our citizens' personal freedom. Since , Willia ar ardt Mitchell Shore 920 King Richards Court Deerfield, Illinois 60015 October 22, 1988 Bernard'Forrest, Mayor Deerfield Village Hall 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Mr: Mayor: I attended the meeting of October 17, 1988, where the proposed items on the agenda included item #88 -79 -1 and #88 -79 -2, regarding the International Association of Chiefs of Police's position on handgun control, as well as the ordinance involving the prohibition of the sale and manufacture of firearms in. Deerfield. Upon my speaking to you at the end of the meeting, you and one of the Trustees made it clear that the Village is not considering handgun bans, but rather a ban of the sale and manufacture of firearms and a resolution supporting the IACP. While I will address these specific items, I would like to point out that in the Deerfield Review of September 1, 1988, you are quoted as saying that a state or regional ban on the possession of firearms is the only answer. Another one of the Trustees is quoted as being in favor of banning the sale, possession and manufacture of firearms, period. The Chief of Police is also quoted as saying that the total elimination of handguns might be a desirable goal. While I understand the Board is not considering a handgun ban at the present time, it seems clear to me that you and some of the Trustees do seem to favor these bans. Maybe that is why some people in the community and I fear that these supports of the IACP resolution and the ordinance prohibiting the manufacture and sale might lead to a ban in Deerfield. Regarding Resolution #R- 88 -79 -1 on the IACP position on handgun control, it seems to me that while an organization like the International Association of Chiefs of Police may come out with this position, I have talked to many police officers, including a few on your own Village police department, that.do not share this point of view. The administrative branch of a law enforcement agency, whether it be in a small community, such as Deerfield, or in a large city or state, may take an anti - handgun position, while the rank and file police officers do not adhere to that viewpoint. They may be of the position that if the current laws were more strictly enforced and criminals had fear of prosecution and incarceration, rather than being let out on parole or being given probation, stricter gun laws would not be needed. Many times police officers make what they feel to be a good arrest, go into court and have a judge give the convicted felon another slap on the wrist and send him on his way. -2- Section 2 of this resolution talks about a mandatory waiting period, positive verification, mandatory checks by local police agencies and various other provisions for restricting the sale of a handgun. I think that the state law regarding the Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID), is quite adequate; that is if it is enforced and carried out the way it was meant to in 1968 when it was adapted. Years ago, the state wanted to do further mental health checks on applicants for FOID cards, but the A.C.L.U. stepped in and 'said it was an invasion of privacy and the state had no right to do that. 'It seems that if we want to keep guns out of the hands of people such as Laurie Dann, who should not have them, we should allow the state to do these background checks so we can eliminate these people from owning handguns. With all of the stipulations listed in Section 2 of the Resolution, I think that giving this burden to the local police chief could burden him too much, he could be too subjective. Leaving it to one person would not be proper. Maybe he has personal feelings toward an individual or it could become too political as to who would or would not be given permits by the local police chief. I do not think he would want that burden, nor should he alone be responsible for issuing these permits. Maybe if the wrong person was issued a permit, the chief could be held personally and legally responsible for issuing that permit. The Chief has said that the total elimination of guns might be the desirable goal. Mr. Mayor, you have also said state or regional bans on possession is the only answer. I assume you would not restrict police officers and military personnel from the ownership of these handguns. It seems to me that allowing only a few choice or elite people to own handguns reminds me of something we had back in Europe in the '30's and '40's. If communities such as Deerfield pass sale, manufacture and possession bans on handguns, where do you propose that your police officers and other officers obtain weapons they would need? With regard to your proposed ordinance banning the sale and manufacture of firearms in Deerfield, again in reading the local papers I found a statement from one of the trustees saying if someone wants to buy a rifle for hunting, they will have to go somewhere else. I would equate this position to banning the sale of alcohol in Deerfield to prevent drunk driving. In the proposed ordinance, the statement "...WHEREAS, it has been determined that in order to promote and protect the health,,safety, and welfare of the public it is necessary to regulate the manufacture and sale of firearms... ", I would like to know "who" has determined this. Was a study conducted? Is my health, safety and welfare in jeopardy if you do not pass this ordinance? Is our local government turning into an Orwellian Big Brother - someone to watch over me? -3- Furthermore, "...WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Deerfield have found and determined that the convenient availability of certain types of firearms have increased the potentiality of firearm - related deaths and injuries..." I would like the statistics made public that the Village has determined this. Who conducted this study? When was this study done? Over how long a period of time? Is this "legalese" needed to propose this ordinance or do we really have this problem in our community? Also, one of the Trustees said she would still favor a.total ban on the sale, manufacture and possession of firearms in the Village, as it makes a stronger statement. Is this Village board empowered to make statements or to pass ordinances that are needed and wanted in the Village? Doesn't the planning commission do studies and give recommendations to the Board before a decision is voted on by the Board.' Have crime studies been done? Have they been released to the public? Is there a crime problem in Deerfield that.we do not know about? I am the father of two young children and am horrified that an incident such as with Laurie Dann could happen again, either here or somewhere else. But I am more fearful of a drunk driver running into my car or running into my children as they cross the street, or a pusher selling drugs at the grammar school or high school, or a.day care center employee molesting or sexually assaulting my children. I want to thank you for your time taken in reading this letter. I would also like to request that at the next board meeting you allow the people, the residents of Deerfield, some sort of forum to express their views, whether it be limiting comments to one minute, limiting it to Deerfield residents only or some other limitations to allow the community to respond. I have written to you as per your request, but I would also like to have the opportunity, if the need arises, to speak at the board meeting, not to repeat what is written in my letter, but maybe to comment on something that has been discussed at that meeting. I agree with you that people can get emotional and shouting and yelling does not accomplish anything or help the situation. However, if a person conducts himself in a professional manner, I think he should be given the opportunity to speak at a public meeting. Sincerely, Mitchell Shore ;*Aar ILM-7 2 41988 VILLAGE OF oEEHFlac_ ,cr 7�e G�NPZ� e� S� C�7�.✓ 7.�¢ Ui�� //��£ncari -9o� /gQ S7A7E fa �✓>S� M61:.G/9676: P�pq G2E.[f9�S-.Pe ��b / �P GI � !�E 2Xl.QA/n /rt�9 / /A/E �. � i / / / /i�/ / � / , i '_ � `' `� i y� ��.e�i�G T� �i /� �� r. a i" ROBERT C. HANSEN 1225 BLACKTHORN PLACE DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 October 25, 1988 Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees Village Hall 850 Waukegan.Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Greetings : I am very much opposed to both the suggested resolution supporting the IACP proposals and the ordinance banning sale and manufacture of firearms in Deerfield. I view all of these types of legislative maneuvering as an attempt to circumvent and subvert my Second Amendment rights. This is not an anti -crime measure, since the only people it will affect are the already honest and law- abiding citizens of our community.. It will have no effect on criminals and will only make it more difficult for victims of criminals to defend themselves. This is apparently a personal vendetta by board member Harriet Rosenthal. She has been quoted in the press that she favors even tougher gun laws (which trans - lates to the elimination of gun ownership by the citizenry.) 'The meeting of September 19 must have, or should have, caused doubt among the board of trustees. The public does not.want or need additional_ anti -gun laws. Ms. Rosenthal.and the rest of the board are entitled to their. personal opinions; however,. they are there to uphold the Constitution and serve the constituency, and the constituency has spoken out against additional gun,laws. Ms. Rosenthal took advantage of the Laurie Dann tragedy to advance her anti -gun aqenda. How unfortunate for law - abiding gun owners and protectors of the Second Amendment rights. A crazy, like Laurie Dann, always stimulates this kind of reaction. Just as Laurie Dann had a blind rage against mankind, so do the anti - Second Amendment people have a blind rage that might inappropriately result in forfeiture of our basic Constitutional rights. There will always be Laurie Danns that slip through the system. New laws will not prevent it. Nothing will be perfect. Her illness was covered up by family members who must now live with the burden of her acts. Before we let the emotions of the. moment void our Constitutional rights, we should take time to allow rational thinking-'to enter in. Page 2. Statistics are overwhelmingly in favor of gun owners. Over 99% of gun owners are decent; law - abiding citizens. Why, then, do we think the Government should condemn and restrict these 99% for the sake of the 1 %.that the law enforcement is not allowed to control, Yes - the law enforcement is not allowed to control. There are literally hundreds of anti -gun laws on the books - more than I would ever understand. Nevertheless, while volumes of laws exist, they are selectively enforced. Hardened criminals appear exempt. Why does anyone feel that additional laws will somehow be the panacea for the problems of crime. All these laws will do is make criminals out of innocent people.who choose to continue gun ownership for the sake of their security. Criminals will not give up their already illegal firearms. New laws will only hurt innocent people. It is like hanging a sign on our front doors - "I am unarmed! Take my possessions and violate the inhabitants!" I certainly hope that you, my representatives in Government, will apply intelli- gent reasoning to the situation. The Second Amendment to our cherished Constitution is extremely important, It protects our basic security not only from intrusion from foreign governments, but also from an intrusion into our homes from a burglar, robber, rapist, murderer, etc., etc. Often, anti -gun people like to use the excuse that if only one person could be saved by gun laws, then gun laws would be O.K. The fact is that gun owners, every day, protect themselves and others from the criminal element, and liter- ally hundreds of people have been saved because they are able to defend themselves. In fact, a recent Lou Harris poll indicated that 300,000 Americans, each year, use a handgun to defend themselves from assailants. One could assume that these defensive actions by handgun owners could have saved thousands of lives. The left wing political element would like the American citizenry disarmed - just as Hitler did in Germany and just like Stalin did in Russia. (It is still going on today in most-Marxist-controlled governments.) Is that what the American public wants? I don't think so! Instead of stripping people of their Constitutional rights, why not convict and prosecute the real criminals._ I do not want my elected officials to "cop -out" on law and order by.putting all of their deficiencies into a little package labeled "Gun Control." It simply does not wash.. People do not like to consider that our Government could go out of control. I know I don't like that possi.bility and while I don't really.think it will happen, protecting ourselves .against.that possibility is not an unreal precaution, either. People deserve the preservation of their Second Amendment rights. We should protect these rights as vehemently as we protect all others, including the First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and press. Page 3. The issue is much bigger than the tragic lawlessness of one (.or.more) crazy persons. There is a responsibility.to.tell the truth and explain the importance of the Second Amendment, without implying that those who favor gun ownership are somehow ogreish folks favoring criminal acts. The N.R.A. and other pro -gun organizations are on record as favoring mandatory penalties for criminals using firearms in the commission of a crime, The media prefer to label the N..R.A. and other pro -.gun organizations as groups that are impassive to gun violence. Nothing could be further from the truth. The vic- tims of crime need the protection of the Second Amendment.,. Why don't the critics of gun ownership favor mandatory punishment for crimes commited with firearms? It is a mystery! Unless, of course, these same detractors would want to be excluded from such laws after we have all been disarmed (i.e., Carl Rowan). Hopefully you, my elected officials, will use the intellect I expected you would have when you were elected. Please be objective. Please look into the Consti- tutional intent and objectives.. They are,.incidentally, no.different now than they were over 200 years ago when the Constitution was framed. Don't be a pawn to subversive goals and objectives, Don't be a pawn to current emotions. Recognize the individual's rights to protect - himself, his family, and his property. Our personal security is at stake; let's not flush it down the dra.i n. Respectfully, Robert C. Hansen October 24, 1988 Mayor Bernard Forrest Board of Trustees Village of Deerfield 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Re: Gun Control - Proposed Ordinances It has been a week since attending the village board meeting of last Monday and your sudden decision not to listen to verbal discussions. At the time, I considered your action to be high-handed and another self-righteous attempt by do- gooders to deprive me of my constitutional rights. On further reflection it appears that more might .possibly be gained by written comments. Therefore, I can only say that your decision may have been the best way to gain the true feeling of the citizens. However, your sudden and last minute announcement was, at best, clumsy and insulting. My wife and I attended the meeting and although she is just an occasional shooter she had no strong feelings at the start of the meeting. However, she immediately placed her finger on the real issue and resented the fact that someone was trying to deprive us of our guaranteed rights under the constitution. I can go on with all of the stock arguments about "it's not guns that kill people but people that kill people." (If we are to eliminate all the items used to kill we must include knives, baseball bats etc. etc.) Or —how about the fact that this country was founded and settled by people with guns and it is still more dangerous on the streets of a major city than it was crossing the plains and facing the Indians. Or - if the Jews in Germany, France and Poland hod guns (and used them) Hitler would have been stopped in 1938 or before. I could go on and on but there is no real point because these are relatively minor reasons. I can not escape the real fact that I believe that the founders of this republic knew what they were doing and in the 200+ years since its founding they have been proved right in all they had committed to. I can't believe that on this one issue they were wrong. Therefore, I'll defend my right to own and use a gun - with or without an ordinance. I have been shooting for 55 years. My father gave me my first .22 rifle for my eighth birthday. I still own that gun (and quite a few more) and have enjoyed my hobby of target shooting for these many years. For some reason I don't believe or trust those who say that these "laws" do not apply to target shooters. The criminals don't care what laws you pass so it doesn't affect them. What it will do is make criminals (by their standards) out of citizens who have never even received a traffic ticket. Thisattack on rights of others is caused by the frenzy of a few do-gooders and the subsequent acquiescence by elected officials. Addressing the particular ordinances at hand - during the first meeting I was told that the ICAP position was not a "gun control" measure. Please, don't insult me and make yourself look foolish. I'm sure you are familiar with the concept of the "edge of Se wedge". In addition, the administrative costs must be paid by the gun owner. A neat way of pricing ownership out of the reach of most people. According to the local papers the new wording is designed to protect firearms owners who shoot as a hobby as part of an organized gun club. I shoot as a hobby but not as part of an organized gun club. I shoot at what-ever range appeals to me. Why do I have to belong to a group that may not enhance the enjoyment I get from my hobby? When I was a boy there were ranges in the high schools, American Legion halls, etc. I have expressed my concerns to the Deerfield League of Women Voters and was assured that they intend to maintain a neutral position In any event, I'm sure you get the gist of my - / Arnold and Dolores Miller 1715 Mountain Drive Deerfield, Illinois 60015 TO THE DEERFIELD1VILLAGE BOARD SUBJECT DATE 10/23/88 There is no- need for additional legislation for gun control in Deerfield. Present laws need strict enforcement by the proper officials. There is a need fo)r additional legislation for traffic control. In some 40 years in Deerfield, g do not recall an accident involving a f'irearmi. I doD recall many .:•traffic accidents. We, should all. be shocked by a recent drip: Ong tragedy. What, a terrible waste. THIS IS WHERE OFFIGIAL:VILLAGE ENERGY-SHOULD BE DIRECTED. Read the police reports on traffic arrests usually around page 10 in the Deerfield Review. They most dangerous weapon available to potential killers & cripplers is an automobile. Tine addition of alcohol. or drugs makes it a meal lethal weapon, BECAUSE WE ARE RAPIDLY BECOMINIG A PERMISSIVE SOCIETY WE HAVE DRIVERS WHO DRIVE; WITH SUBPEN:DED LICENSES UNDER. THE INFLUENCE RECKLESSLY Violators area aware of this permissive or liberal society and are not all. impressed by thel slap onn the wrist and the small fines. There are also those who disregard STOP signs in• residential areas. There are times, when Westgate Road between Warrington.& Waukegan Road is Tike the trials; for the, Indy 500. There is. no doubt it is easier to get on an hysterical. mis- directed crusade caused by an incident in another suburb caused by complacency. IT'IS• REAL WORK TO.INSTITUTE ADDITIONAL LEGISLATION TO STOP THEE POTENTIAL KILLERS AND PREVENT CASUALTIES FROM IRRESPONSI LE PEOPLE N; AUTOMOBILES. BUT THEN, THIS IS A PERMISSIVE SOCIE.T --' . 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BOX 1667, ARLINGTON HTS., IL 60006 OPEN TO PUBLIC: 8 AM to 2 PM ADMISSION: $3.00 Per Person Future Dates SUNDAY, DEC. 18,1988 SUNDAY, JAN. 15,1989 SUNDAY, FEB. 19,1989 SUNDAY, APR. 16,1989 SUNDAY, MAY 21,1989 SUNDAY, SEPT. 17,1989 SUNDAY, OCT. 15, 1989 SUNDAY, NOV. 19,1989 SUNDAY, DEC. 17,1989 For Information Call: Lake County Gun Collectors P.O. Box 1667 Arlington Heights, IL 60006 Phone: 312/577 -8380 . "MOMMY, WE FOUND A GUN "�' . z H J. STOP-DONTTOUCH LE4VE THE AREA TEU AN ADULT "I AM PROUD OF YOU FOR TELLING ME SO I COULD PUTS - IT AWAV_-.r�,.-, - srop-Dowr roucH_LEAvE THE AREA... TELL AN ADULT Pages from the coloring book published by the National Rifle Association.. 9:.. book.:draws fire-,.,.. By es L Hausner First Amendment freedom of speech: Zangrini, who covered the press conference as an "A Dick and Jane-style coloring book, published editor of an NRA publication, asked DiLeonardi if by the National Rifle Association to teach gun the police would attempt to block distribution of safety to children, is "garbage" and should be the book near schools. banned from classrooms, Chicago Police Deputy - "We can't prevent that," the police official said.' Supt. Joseph G. DiLeonardi said Wednesday. ., - Zangrilli said he contacted the city public schools An official of the NRA retorted that DiLeonardi and the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago and asked -"sounds like he-is a Gestapo agent. them to look over the coloring book. The brief book, aimed at grades one through four; Brother Donald Houde, director of administrative advises children not to touch a gun if they find one affairs for the Archdiocese's school systei-h, said he: around the house and to inform their parents;` received the book:: "This is a disgusting propaganda attempt," He declined to comment on its merits, -but said: Leonardi said at a -press conference. "The NRA. is,=.� "If we felt there was need for a gun safety program trying to recruit in 'major ejor cities. We will not: in our schools, we -would ask the Police Department. this kind of garbage to be injected into the.-, to provide it."! minds of our children: "'' °` Dr. Katherine Christoffel, of Northwestern Uni-_ School Supt. Hanford Byrd has pledged that the, 6hicagols versity Medical School, said at the news conference- -book will not W used -in public schools..:; that the book will mislead adults and children into "And this book will never be used in the parochi- f.. thinking that children are responsible for their own al school my 12-year-old son attencia,!�.DiLeonardi— safety, and -that it is -safe. to. have guns and children— in the same places. James ean of -Oak Pirk, a 'xnein'ber',6f the:- - "If the NRA wants to teach'` ho'w' to protect NRA's board directors',- called the remarks children from guns," said Christoffel,-a pediatrician who has done research on children and guns,-.'it "How &h li6 this '-book garbage? He 's ou i'-"- should promote the one: message that is - accurate�"- p v;� -like 6 Gestapo agent,- ordering people at no To be safe, keep guns out of places that children 'homes, read;" Zanirilli said. "III give this book to any child -"'*are in*, most particularly cars and daycare'` I wish: You'll find the - NRA is interested in" thi* = . centers'." �I kz O s ti� tj VIIIACIE-OF DDEERF-1-L Aftl� -300" TT .� - - - -- -fan iwim- ....... Zn Z/j -Alop- t)- ( - e�? To the Deerfield Village Trustees: I request that this letter be read into the minutes of the November 7, 1988 meeting. I am writing this letter to state my strong opposition to any form of gun ban in the town of Deerfield. Any gun ban takes away our constitutional right to bear. firearms. Sincerely, �, 4it � A. M, C- ri 'e- H )I q �. *OP Vj44.4 y;, U - I—L lC_.d r ?_ � It� (N C G'G ,(,f '-' I f . . ��... Q '/ E 1' Ol W-1 Ps PA PA • • ti' PUR / �' • • ti a // r wJ F G� "Polo,— *,.4,,,. y- N;, � fa CL quk. U,� �� 5a\Q Ca,r�a.v.,.►�e+.t\ v,rQ "J\ ` c- Jk c>r.rv�S •W \h: r —S- a • CO •R�� s. DEW �� DR, ROBERT L. BARKIN PHARM.D., M.B.A.,N,H.A, C Oi -T TJL = A1--Z 2 !E�;-E RV= Cam` S 1211 BLACKTHORN PLACE DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 312 - 948 -0696 11 -05 -88 TO: THE DEERFIELD BOARD MEMBERS RE: PROPOSED VOTE UPON FIREARMS LEGISLATION I WISH TO EXPRESS MY STRONG OBJECTION TO THE GUN CONTROL LEGISLATION YOU AS BOARD MEMBERS ARE ABOUT TO PLACE YOUR INDIVIDUAL VOTE IN EITHER IN FAVOR OR AGAINST SUCH A PROPOSAL. A VOTE IN FAVOR OF THIS LEGISLATION WOULD RESTRICT COLLECTORS OF ANTIQUE AND OTHER FIREARMS. I AM SURE BY NOW THAT YOU ARE ALL AWARE OF THE NUMBER OF SUCH OWNERS LIVING IN DEERFIELD. MOST OF THEM ARE SILENT ON THIS ISSUE AS THEY MISTAKENLY BELIEVE THAT SUCH LEGISLATION WOULD NOT AFFECT THEM IN THEIR PURSUITS. RESTRICTIONS SUCH AS THESE REFLECT RESTRAINTS WHICH ARE IN THE REACTIVE MODE OF THOUGHT AND BEHAVIOR AS OPPOSED TO THE MORE MATURE PROACTIVE THOUGHT DEMONSTRATED BY A LEGISLATOR. SAFE GUN HADNLING IS THE RULE TO THE DEERFIELD GUN OWNERS RATHER THAN THE EXCEPTION. IN THE RATIONAL DECISION PROCESS OF LEGISLATION IT IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO DELETE EMOTIONAL RESPONSES ON THE PART OF THIS BOARD. CONSIDER THE DEERFIELD PROFESSIONALS AND DEERFIELD BUSINESS MEN WHICH SUCH NONRATIONAL EMOTION DRIVEN VOTING WOULD AFFECT. THERE IS NO NEED TO MAKE A " STATEMENT" IN FAVOR OF OF THIS "CONTROLING LEGISLATION ". THE MERE FACT OF THE INTEGRITY OF THE DEERFIELD RESIDENT OWNERS OF FIREARMS IS STATEMENT ENOUGH TO EXPRESS EXCELLANCE IN ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR TOWARDS FIREARM OWNERHSIP, SALE,TRANSFER, OR COLLECTION POSSESSION. i �e i� Zta. ka,!o �" i NOV 19 ray - „a� S 41-10 CIO CIO 1-5 Nov J W Q a i1 Q FAX. 312- 835 -55T2 • 312 - 835 -5522 t h e0aa4company P.O. BOX 76 ® 378 PARK AVENUE a GLENCOE, ILLINOIS 60022 November 3, 1988 Board of Trustees VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD Village Hall Waukegan Road Deerfield, IL Ladies and Gentlemen: T /g% b),� VQ -AG On Monday night, October 17th, we had every intention of attending the Board Meeting so that we could listen and if necessary, participate in the discussion of the proposed gun control ordinance. Unfortunately, business responsibilities kept us occupied quite late and we did not arrive at the Village Hall until approximately 8:30 p.m. uJ At that time, there was a rather large group of very interested N spectators milling around in the hallway and in front of the Village Hall. It became quite apparent in just a few minutes of listening to them, that they were all members cf The National Rifle Association and N all very strongly opposed to the ordinance which you were discussing. They were more than a little upset at being unable to participate in the Q discussion and their leaders, who were obviously professionals and non - Deerfield residents, were very carefully explaining to them the actions they should be taking to make your lives miserable and to be F. absolutely certain that no new gun control ordinance would ever be passed X in Deerfield. They certainly had every right to do that, but it sort of bothered us when it became apparent that the vast majority of them were W non - Deerfield residents and their leaders were obviously paid professionals and not your normal interested citizens. Z Therefore, it seems very important that we take a few moments to let you know that at least two residents of Deerfield are very much in favor of the gun control ordinance and we urge you to pass it, and to pass it speedily and, if possible, even strengthen it. N It occurs to us that in any situation such as the one existing with gun control, all of those who are opposed are prodded by their leaders and N become very vocal and do the necessary work to prevent progress, while those of us who are generally in favor are pretty quiet and a little -J hesitant to make our views known. Nevertheless, if the truth were Q totally known, and all residents of Deerfield could and would speak up, _ we're sure that our community is no different from any other and the overwhelming majority of us would like to see gun control established. U w continued - n. N Page Two November 3, 1988 Board of Trustees Village of Deerfield Perhaps the subject is important enough to have a referendum and if, in fact, such a referendum were put on the ballot, we would like to volunteer some of our time to try and convince at least a few other residents to go to work to see that it passed and that the rest of the Deerfield residents who are in favor of gun control would at least start to make their voices heard. It's very unfortunate when public opinion can be so easily swayed by paid professional outside rabble rousers. It's rather annoying. While we were standing outside listening to the instructions from the professionals., they indicated that everyone who wrote a letter should include in the letter that it be read into the minutes so as to become .- official. Therefore, we'll request the same thing. Thank you very much for your attention and we're looking forward to seeing prompt actiop)on this most important life - saving measure. Very t ly o s, au 'be and Shi ee M. Daube 950 Brand an Deerfield, IL 60015 (2 ELSc) �0C-),s- D U� MOP ?19 �� 8 /, W9yaLe. acs 0 7G 04 re" 7-Z) �5' C, --e - "i / �� tin ��1 �� Larry Kaufman 595 Bent Creek Ridge, Deer ay Y 'i.2 Nj.0 XF Larry Kaufman 595 Bent Creek Ridge, Deerfield, Illinois 60015 cu ..'0 crux Ice 74 /o i<-�c/. L- �frrrJ ��r�,�ry✓ �uvL-Z 7 1998 i VILLAGE OF DEERFI The Mayor and Board of Trustees of Deerfield 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Dear Mr. Mayor and Board of Trustee Members: William Marquardt 1122 Kenton Road Deerfield, Illinois November 7, 1988 60015 Please read this letter into the minutes of the November 7, 1988 Board of Trustee's meeting regarding the resolution and ordinance pertaining to sale and manufacture of firearms, ownership of handguns - firearms in the Village of Deerfield. As a citizen of the Village of.Deerfield, I oppose the regulation of sale and /or manufacture of handguns and /or firearms in the Village of Deerfield. Being an avid hunter, competive handgun shooter and participant in shooting sports of other kinds, I am very. concerned that these ordinances take the first steps. in limiting our rights as an American in this area. I recognize that while a free society exists, it will always be difficult to legislate the extremes of the human condition. But to affect such a large group of law abiding citizens with the intent of regulating a minority of people that do not and will not adhere to laws pertaining to capitol offensives, why expect them to even consider these less offenses. To be more constructive, let me suggest that the majority of state and federal laws that are already in place can be used more effectively to serve the intent of our pending ordinances. An example of the Illinois F.O.I.D. card system being more effective and better managed would do quite a lot to improve the screening out of individuals who should not possess firearms. I also feel Deerfield could offer an educational program to familiarize our community with safety, responsibility and issues raised dealing with firearms. As a Certified Firearm and Home Firearm Safety instructor, I would volunteer my time to help in better education dealing with firearms on any level. In conclusion, I feel these ordinances are unnecessary and unfair to the majority of our community and I suggest that the existing F.O.I.D. system can be used and improved upon "to. better serve our needs. This along with community education will keep Deerfield safe and hopefully free from the threat of the loss of our citizens' personal freedom. Since , Willia ar-,/ ardt