>to defend oneself and one's property.
In Illinois a gun can only be used for self defense, not to protect property.
Thieves can come in and steal whatever they want.
Not allowed to stab them or throw soup cans at them, or spray hairspray at them, or anything.
Call the police afterwards and file a report, and no one ever gets arrested.
That's why Illinois is a shithole that caters to criminals and abortionists.