Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a petition for writ of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court in Harrel v. Raoul, its lawsuit challenging Illinois’ ban on numerous firearm magazines and so-called “assault weapons.”
Illinois
In Chicago, Failure Appears to be the Only Option
One would think that Chicago would at least go through the motions of trying to appear to take the job of criminal justice seriously…
Judge Denies A Preliminary Injunction Against The Illinois Gun Ban
A Federal District Court Judge in the Southern District of Illinois denied a preliminary injunction against the state’s new “assault weapons” ban that took effect on January 1st.
Illinois Shows Disinterest in Judicial Conflict Challenge as More Evidence Emerges
It’s fair to ask how in anyone’s universe such conduct would not be grounds for removal from the court, disbarment from the practice of law, and criminal prosecution.
Gun Rights Advocates Challenge Illinois Assault Weapons Ban in Federal Court
Just because the appellate panel apparently disagrees with the Supreme Court on the 2nd Amendment, …they cannot simply reject the high court’s rulings.
Seventh Circuit Strains to Uphold Illinois’ Gun and Magazine Ban
The Seventh Circuit set about contending that the AR-15 falls outside the definition of “bearable arms” discussed and protected in Heller…
Governor of Illinois Signs Law to Subvert the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
The new law contains ambiguous provisions designed to eliminate the safeguards provided by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act & inflict serious financial harm on the firearms industry.
Gun Lobby Challenges Unconstitutional Illinois Law Attacking Free Speech
The flawed logic of this unconstitutional law is 2nd only to the contempt Governor Pritzker holds for the Constitutionally-protected right of the citizens of his state to keep and bear arms.
Caught in the Middle: How Latest Court Ruling Leaves Illinois Gun Buyers in Limbo
Illinois gun buyers who started to purchase guns during the window between the injunction & the stay are now in limbo, unsure they can complete their transactions.
IL: Justice Barrett, the Naperville Gun Ban Case & the Seventh Circuit
Since the Supreme Court clarified the procedure to follow in Second Amendment cases, several cities and states have defied the Court. In Illinois, the City of Napierville issued a ban on the sale of some semi-automatic rifles. Judge Barret has asked for more information about the case.
‘Assault Weapon’ Bans Look More Legally Vulnerable Than Ever
Pending demise of a long-running public policy fraud that falsely depicts semi-automatic rifles as good for nothing but mass murder.
Defending America’s Most Popular Weapon: Battle Over AR15 Bans Heats Up in Illinois
Any ban on so-called ‘Assault Weapons’ is plainly unconstitutional, and now it is on the city of Naperville to explain the legal justification for their ban. Of course, there isn’t any….
Illinois Jumps on the BAN-Body Armor Bandwagon
First, it was Connecticut. Then New York, then California. Now Illinois wants to BAN its citizens from owning common self-defense Body Armor.
‘Judge Shopping’ By Illinois State In Gun Ban Cases Backfires
What appears to have been a blatant effort by Illinois to go “judge shopping” on federal lawsuits challenging the new state law banning so-called “assault weapons” has backfired.
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Unconstitutional Illinois Gun Ban
Firearms banned under the new Illinois law have been deliberately mischaracterized as “assault weapons” and even “weapons of war,” This is patently dishonest & deceitful.
Rights Groups Demand Court Terminate the Illinois Carry Ban On Young Adults
The text of the Second Amendment leaves no doubt that it extends to typical, law-abiding 18-to-20-year-olds. It is time for the court to bring this case to a conclusion…
Attention Media: Gun Sales are NOT Collapsing in Illinois
Samuel Stebbins breathlessly reported gun sales were collapsing in Illinois. Unfortunately, his facts are wrong based on his misunderstanding of NICS background check use & changing gun law.
2nd Amendment Foundation Backs Federal Challenge Of Illinois Transit Weapons Ban
“Illinois is trying to perpetuate an indefensible public disarmament policy despite the clear meaning of Supreme Court rulings,” …“we’re going to help the plaintiffs put an end to this nonsense.”
Illinois FOID reformed, Under Supreme Court Scrutiny
The Illinois Supreme Court is set to decide if the Firearm Owner Identification card (FOID) system is Constitutional under the Second Amendment.
Illinois Gun Turn-in / “Buyback” Includes 8 Air Guns, Antiques
At an Evanston, Illinois gun turn-in event, “buyback”, 53 guns were turned in. The 53 included 8 airguns and several valuable antiques. The guns are scheduled to be destroyed.
New Gun Tax for Cook County, Previous Gun Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
On November 4, 2021, the Cook County, Illinois board amended a gun and ammunition tax which had been ruled unconstitutional
Illinois: Over 12 Months in Prison for Involvement in Looting a Gun Store
Peoria Man Sentenced to Over 12 Months in Prison for Involvement in Looting a Gun Store and Providing False Statements to the ATF.
Illinois Supreme Court Strikes Down Gun and Ammo Tax
The Cook County gun tax, which took effect in April 2013, imposed a $25 fee for retail gun purchases in the county
IL: Ban on Guns in Forest Preserve District is Unconstitutional
The Court of the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, has held the ban on possession of firearms by concealed carry permit holders in Cook County Forest Preserve is unconstitutional.
Second Amendment Foundation Lawsuit Could Sink Semiauto Gun Bans
The Second Amendment Foundation filed a promising case that could wipe out semiauto bans pushed by anti-Second Amendment extremists for decades across the country.
IL: Kyle Roider Found Not Guilty by Self Defense After 2.5 Years in Jail
Kyle Roider of Monroe County, Illinois, was found not guilting in a murder trial on 13 August, 2021. He spent 2.5 years in jail before the trial.
Below The Radar: Local Public Health And Safety Protection Act of 2021
Robin Kelly has come up with yet another way to attack our Second Amendment rights.
Illinois Felon Found Not Guilty by Reason of Self Defense
A convicted felon in Illinois, used an illegally possessed firearm during a confrontation. A jury found him not guilty, by reason of self defense.
Lightfoot Wrongly Attacks Second Amendment
Lori Lightfoot’s attack on the Second Amendment isn’t just nonsense – it is also a warning.
Gun Group Files Federal Challenge To Ill. Carry Ban For Young Adults
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a lawsuit in Illinois, challenging the state’s ban on concealed carry by young adults, alleging the ban violates the Second Amendment.