Downstate judge set to rule next month on constitutionality of Illinois …
WEBSep 19, 2024 · The federal judge overseeing a trial challenging Illinois’ assault weapons ban wondered aloud from the bench on Thursday whether the guns currently outlawed by the state might have prevented the 1917 race riots in East St. Louis - had they existed and been legal at the time.
Assault Weapons - Illinois State Police
WEBOn January 10, 2023, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Public Act 102-1116 , the Protect Illinois Communities Act (Act). The Act regulates the sale and distribution of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and switches in Illinois.
Illinois has banned assault weapons, but many residents aren't ...
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Illinois is less than a month into enforcement of its new assault weapons ban. It is now illegal to sell or manufacture high-powered rifles like the AR-15 or AK-47 in Illinois.
Supreme Court leaves Illinois assault weapons ban in place as it ...
WEBJul 2, 2024 · The Supreme Court avoided taking up a series of cases on the right to bear arms and left in place an Illinois law that bans assault-style weapons such as the AR-15 semiautomatic rifle,...
What to know about Illinois’ assault weapons ban
WEBDec 5, 2023 · Illinois’ assault weapons ban is wide-ranging and affects a variety of firearms and accessories, most notably weapons based on the design of the AR-15. The law classifies more than 170 different models of firearm as assault weapons.
Key provision of Illinois' assault weapons ban goes into effect Jan. 1
WEBDec 28, 2023 · A key provision of Illinois’ ban on assault weapons and other specific attachments will go into effect on New Year’s Day. That provision requires individuals who “owned assault weapons, high ...
Gun rights group asks Supreme Court to overturn Illinois assault weapon ban
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Gun rights groups on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Illinois' ban on assault weapons. The petition to the high court was widely expected after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in November affirmed a lower court ruling that allowed the ban on AR-15-style rifles passed by the state Legislature in 2022 to stand.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds state’s assault-style weapons ban
WEBAug 11, 2023 · The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday upheld the state’s assault-style weapons ban in a 4-3 ruling after months of legal challenges sought to dismantle the law. State lawmakers in January...
Illinois assault weapons ban upheld by federal appeals court in …
WEBNov 4, 2023 · The federal appeals court in Chicago sided Friday with the state of Illinois against challenges aimed at blocking the state’s nearly year-old assault weapons ban, ruling that weapons covered by the legislation don’t have Second Amendment protection.
Illinois gun laws 2023: Registration opens for 'legacy' guns after ...
WEBOct 2, 2023 · The Illinois assault weapons ban, or the Protect Illinois Communities Act, requires people who already owned those weapons to register them with ISP. State police have provided a tutorial on their ...