I'm surprised it took this long to happen, but it looks as if the Illinois domino is going to fall. Illinois has introduced HB5855 it's version of the "Assault Weapon Ban. The bill would make it a class 3 or class 2 felony to manufacture, sell, deliver or purchase "assault weapons" or .50 cal rifles.
They will permit you to keep what guns you have providing you, within 300 days of the bill becoming law, register your firearms by providing the affiant's name date of birth, FOID (gun card) number, make, model serial number of the "weapon," proof of a locking mechanism that properly fits the weapon and pay $25. Can only transfer them to heirs or someone out of state, or an FFL, providing you properly tattle on the new owner within 10 days of the transfer.
The bill bans magazines larger than 10 rounds. No grandfathering. Class 3 or class 2 felony. Additionally, the bill bans "assault weapon attachments," which the bill describes as anything that can convert a non-assault weapon into an "assault weapon."
There are the usual carve-outs for LE, .mil, nuclear plant security personnel, prison guards and a few others.
Some other goodies in there as well, but these are the highlights.
They will permit you to keep what guns you have providing you, within 300 days of the bill becoming law, register your firearms by providing the affiant's name date of birth, FOID (gun card) number, make, model serial number of the "weapon," proof of a locking mechanism that properly fits the weapon and pay $25. Can only transfer them to heirs or someone out of state, or an FFL, providing you properly tattle on the new owner within 10 days of the transfer.
The bill bans magazines larger than 10 rounds. No grandfathering. Class 3 or class 2 felony. Additionally, the bill bans "assault weapon attachments," which the bill describes as anything that can convert a non-assault weapon into an "assault weapon."
There are the usual carve-outs for LE, .mil, nuclear plant security personnel, prison guards and a few others.
Some other goodies in there as well, but these are the highlights.
