- Jan 07 2020
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Marijuana In Illinois & FOID Cards | What you need to know
Dan Eldridge January 07, 2020 News, Politics, Current Events, Gun Laws 0
By Dan Eldridge
Recreational Marijuana is now legal in Illinois, and medical cannabis has been legal since 2013. We have seen all kinds of misinformation spread…
- Jun 03 2019
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SB1966: The “FUBAR FOID Act” has FAILED
Ruth Idzik June 03, 2019 Gun Control, Law and Order, News, Politics 0
By Ruth Idzik
SB1966 (House Amendment 3) "Fix the FOID" or, as we now refer to it, the “FUBAR FOID Act” will NOT move in the Senate, Sunday was the last day of the…
- May 29 2019
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SB1966: The "FUBAR FOID Act" Passes 62-52
Dan Eldridge May 29, 2019 Gun Control, Politics, Current Events 1
By Dan Eldridge
"Fix the FOID" or, as we now refer to it, the "FUBAR FOID Act" passed out of the House today on a 62-52 vote, and that was with 8 democrats voting…
- Apr 10 2019
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NEW 2019 Illinois Gun Control Bills Proposed by Kathleen Willis
Dan Eldridge April 10, 2019 Gun Control, News, Politics 9
By Dan Eldridge
The “Aurora Package” of gun control laws is now out in Illinois. Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Northlake) rolled out her proposals yesterday with the…
- Dec 29 2018
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What Happened in Springfield 2018: Gun Control Recap
Dan Eldridge December 29, 2018 Gun Control, News, Politics 3
By Dan Eldridge
Legislative Recap for 2018, and 2019 Preview The principal 2A lobbying groups in Springfield had their hands full this past session. Federal Firearms…
- Sep 06 2018
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Deter Straw Purchasers in Chicago Through Prosecution
Ruth Idzik September 06, 2018 Gun Control, Law and Order, News, Politics 0
By Ruth Idzik
A Smarter Way to Attack Chicago’s Illegal Gun Problem: Enforce Existing Law Note: we sent this letter to the Sun Times August 31st. They have not…
- Aug 21 2018
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Cook County Firearm and Ammo Tax Update 8/21
Ruth Idzik August 21, 2018 Gun Control, News, Politics 7
By Ruth Idzik
Short version: We lost at the trial court level. This is not an unexpected decision, though it is disappointing. Five years after we filed this…
- Jul 16 2018
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Lethal Violence Order of Protection Act HB2354 may be signed into law today
Ruth Idzik July 16, 2018 News, Politics 0
By Ruth Idzik
The so-called “red flag” bill HB2354 would allow family members, or police, to seek an order of protection to confiscate firearms from those deemed…
- May 04 2018
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Springfield Armory and The NSSF cut ties with Dick's Sporting Goods
Ruth Idzik May 04, 2018 Gun Control, News, Politics 1
By Ruth Idzik
Two emails were sent out this morning from Springfield Armory and The NSSF. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is the trade association…
- Mar 14 2018
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Senate Update
Dan Eldridge March 14, 2018 Gun Control, Politics 0
By Dan Eldridge
The Senate did not take up the veto and stands adjourned until April 10. Unfortunately it is not dead. The 15 day veto clock starts when the Senate…