From the Illinois State Rifle Association: Illinois: Social Media Search Bill & Other Anti-Gun Legislation Introduced in House In addition to the egregious comprehensive firearm ban introduced in the Illinois state Senate, anti-gun bills have been introduced in the state … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gun Control
Remember the movie “Red Dawn?’ It involved Communist troops invading America and focuses on one town in the Colorado. The first thing the commanding officer does is get the list of gun owners from the local gun store. Now a Democratic … Continue reading
With a new Illinois General Assembly being sworn in before a new Governor takes office, it appears that sponsors of legislation current Governor Bruce Rauner might not sign will be tossed to a more favorable Governor JB Pritzker by the … Continue reading
Haven’t seen this before. Usually, some politicians put their signs in front of their opponents. Juvenile, I have always thought. Below is something more imaginative. Next to a Peter Roskam sign are two signs attaching him to the NRA: … Continue reading
Another view of the noise ordinance passed last week by the McHenry County Board from commenter “KnownExtremist;” This was not aimed at gun owners, although that has been a problem The previous county auditor had a bullet go through her … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats looking at answers to the question of how to protect students from gun violence. And the candidates had a minute to answer the question My … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Rauner signs emergency “red flag” gun law, enacts 72-hour waiting period for all gun purchases Vows to veto gun dealer licensing bill again; urges action on broad public safety plan CHICAGO (July … Continue reading
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn reached back to the 1980’s in his floor speech against the passage of the bill to have state government licensing still another activity–gun stores. “When the bad guys invaded the town, what did they do? “They … Continue reading
The legislation (Senate Bill 3256) requiring a 72-hour waiting period between the time when one buys a gun and when one is allowed to take it from the store has passed both the Senate and the House. Here is how … Continue reading
The vote was 65-49 in the Illinois House on Senate Bill 337, legislation to require gun stores to be licensed not only by the Federal government, but also by state government. Subtract seven from sixty-five and the bill would not … Continue reading
With the Illinois General Assembly scheduled to adjourn at the end of May, other things being equal, Governor Bruce Rauner has come out with an amendatory veto will massive additions, which are explained in his press release below. Odds of … Continue reading
From State Rep. Steve Reick: Reick Details Changes to Firearms Restraining Order Legislation As you may know, I’m currently serving as a Chief Co-Sponsor of legislation that would allow family members and law enforcement to petition the court for a … Continue reading
From State Rep. Steve Reick: Representative Steve Reick Serves as Leading Republican Voice on Bill to Allow Emergency Firearms Restraining Orders A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers has responded to incidents of mass gun violence across the nation with new legislation … Continue reading
It has entitled its series of suggestions “31 Bullets” for the number of bullets sold per person in the country each year. (I do wonder if that includes the number bought by agencies having no need whatsoever to stockpile bullets. … Continue reading
Rep. McSweeney Introduces Legislation Aimed at Preventing Gun Violence A press release from the Illinois General Assembly: Cary, IL – State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) has introduced legislation to give law enforcement a legal mechanism to proactively pursue people … Continue reading
Today, Governor Bruce Rauner announced that he will veto the bill to force gun shops to be licensed by state as well as the Federal government. That action clearly plays to votes in Downstate Illinois where conservative opponent Jeanne Ives … Continue reading
In the gun control debate in the Illinois House on Wednesday, only one local State Representative got quoted in the Chicago Tribune. That was Steve Reick. Here’s what the Tribune reported: Rep. Steve Reick, R-Woodstock, argued that the rights set … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Wheeler Says State Cannot Delay Action to Improve Public Safety In the wake of another violent attack, State Representative Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) says Illinois cannot continue to wait to take action. … Continue reading
I can’t give you the exact quotes, but President Donald Trump just trashed the nationwide concept of “gun free” school zones. He argued that schools should be come “hardened sites” which give prospective shooters the knowledge that there might be … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Skillicorn: HB 4117 Would Turn Law-Abiding Citizens into Felons SPRINGFIELD – Today, State Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) applauded the failure of House Bill 4117 to clear the Illinois House of Representatives. … Continue reading