Illinois House committee considers conceal carry

The House Judiciary Committee listened to testimony all afternoon Tuesday. A federal court has instructed Illinois to join 49 other states in the U.S. and adopt a concealed-carry law by June.

Gun-rights advocates such as the National Rifle Association argue that the law should require issuing a concealed carry permit unless authorities can provide a strong reason why it shouldn't be granted.

But supporters of tighter laws say the law should allow local authorities -- likely the county sheriff -- to deny a permit for other reasons.

The House will have another hearing on guns Friday in Chicago.