If you're a firearms enthusiast in Illinois right now, you may want to pay special attention to a new proposal submitted last month by State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D). The proposal, HB4715, is referred to in its text as the "Firearms Registration Act." Flying against the motion last fall that struck down Chicago's 45-year-old firearms registry, this new proposal would … [Read more...]
In the firearms enthusiast community, California has developed a reputation for the severe restrictions and limitations it has on firearms ownership and use. For example, although the state of California technically allows concealed carry, they use a "may issue" system. A concealed carry permit applicant must pass a background check to ensure they are legally allowed to own … [Read more...]
More firearms legislation out of Illinois follows the recent trend of decreasing firearms restriction. After Illinois lifted its handgun prohibition in 2010 and passed its concealed carry bill in July of this year, Chicago recently voted to strike down its 45-year-old gun registry. Last week, the city council of Chicago voted not only to do away with their gun registry, but … [Read more...]
