When laws are draconian or senseless, the police start to ignore them or enforce them selectively. That has been happening in Illinois for decades.The Annoyed Man wrote:Armed citizens are not allowed to roam the streets of Illinois. Their magnificent gun laws prevent that. If this had really happened, all of the family members would have been arrested ...
Illinois actually has a reasonable castle doctrine and a specific law that says a person cannot be prosecuted for a technical weapon violation in a self-defense incident.
On the subject of bullets fired into the air, the elevation (angle) makes a world of difference. A shot fired at a 40-45° angle retains much of its kinetic energy. A shot fired straight up can cause injury, but likely not a serious or fatal injury.
- Jim