Hi folks, just wanted to pass along some anti bills that are already thru committee and eligible for vote.... (links below will take you to synopsis of each bill at ILGA site)
We have already been calling and writing our Reps asking them to oppose these bills, I ask that you do as well.
HB1294 (very wide reaching "assault weapons" ban)
HB1599 (appears to increase penalty for ANY crime to a class 4 felony if accused is in possession of any semi-auto firearm. If you have a knife blade that is too long and are arrested for it and there is a legally possessed semi-auto in your vehicle...would this get you a felony?)
HB1855 (revoke and seize FOID card if you fail to report a stolen firearm within 72 hours. It follows that all your firearms will also be seized although this isn't stated)
We have already been calling and writing our Reps asking them to oppose these bills, I ask that you do as well.
HB1294 (very wide reaching "assault weapons" ban)
HB1599 (appears to increase penalty for ANY crime to a class 4 felony if accused is in possession of any semi-auto firearm. If you have a knife blade that is too long and are arrested for it and there is a legally possessed semi-auto in your vehicle...would this get you a felony?)
HB1855 (revoke and seize FOID card if you fail to report a stolen firearm within 72 hours. It follows that all your firearms will also be seized although this isn't stated)