It would mean the right to carry a gun almost anywhere.
On the streets, in the grocery store, at the office.
While it's a law the Illinois has been reluctrant to approve, proponents say the call for Concealed Carry has never been louder.
Saturday, about two dozen people were at the Chillicothe's Sportsmans Club learning basic gun-safety through a National Rifle Association program.
It's is called 'Women On Target.' So, you guessed it- no boys allowed.
It's a policy many found refreshing, since keeping up with the boys are a large part of why they're here.
"My fiance has guns. He was in the military and always wanted one so I finally agreed to let him get one," said Nicole Breidel.
"My husband is an NRA life member. All of my kids hunt," said Donna Slusher.
Whatever their reasons, experts say this is the demographic that's seeing the sharpest rise in gun education.
"The first year we were able to fill three classes. It's been about four years now since then, this year I will teach 200," said NRA Instructor, Richard Pearson.
And it's demand like this that has 91st District State Representative Mike Unes calling for an upgrade in self protection.
"They see the proof in the pudding from surrounding states that have it," said Unes (R) . "They see the crime rate going down."
Unes announced last month he would sponsor concealed carry legislation in the Illinois house.
He's joined by longtime area State Senator Dave Koehler, who announced last week he will sponsor it in the senate.
He says while Chicago has traditionally blocked concealed carry, now there is added incentive.
"Now that we stand alone or are soon to stand alone, it does put some pressure on us," said Koehler (D).
Currently Illinois is one of only two states without concealed carry.
The other, Wisconsin is on the brink of passing it.
But that pressure isn't convincing everyone- namely Peoria County States Attorney Kevin Lyons who sees Illinois not as the lone hold out, but as one element on spectrum of concealed carry views.
"There is a state somewhere in America that allows you to carry guns in a school in a post office. Compare that to a place that says: 'Well you may carry it but it may not be concealed'. Somewhere from a molecule to an ocean is where states fall, and there is no one size fits all scenario," says Lyons.
He adds Illinois residents should keep in mind they can keep firearms in their homes or fixed place of business.
All the while echoing the same message as Koehler and Unes.
Any step towards owning a firearm for any purpose should start with education.
If passed, House Bill 112 would require citizens to pass numerous background and medical checks before acquiring a concealed carry license.
If you would like to be a part of the fight for or against concealed carry in Illinois, you are encouraged contact your local representative.
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