Second Amendment groups warn of Illinois gun control bill heading to governor’s desk

Gun rights groups are promising to fight a proposed semiautomatic weapons ban in Illinois after the state Senate advanced gun control legislation championed by Democrats. The Illinois Senate on Monday passed its version of the “Protect Illinois Communities Act,” which would ban so-called assault weapons and high-capacity magazines from being manufactured or sold in the state. The bill also makes devices intended to increase the rate-of-fire of semiautomatic weapons illegal, and increases the duration of a firearm restraining order from six months up to one year under the state’s red flag law. “Gun violence is an epidemic that is plaguing every corner of this state and the people of Illinois are demanding substantive action,” said Democratic Senate President Don Harmon. “With this legislation we are delivering on the promises Democrats have made and, together, we are making Illinois’ gun laws a model for the nation.” The legislation would ban the manufacture or possession of dozens of brands and types of rapid-fire rifles and pistols, .50-caliber guns and attachments that enhance a weapon’s firepower. Those who currently own such guns would not be required to surrender them but would have to register them with the Illinois State Police — including serial numbers, a provision initially removed by the Senate but restored after House proponents’ objections. IL SENATE PASSES SEMIAUTOMATIC WEAPONS BAN Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks after being sworn in for a second term Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, during the inauguration ceremony at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield, Illinois. […]

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