Illinois Shotgun-Ban Bill Passes Senate Committee

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[cherry_bomb88]

Senate Bill 1195 (SB 1195), sponsored by Illinois Democratic Sen. Antonio Munoz, bans any shotgun that has a bore of .50 caliber or more. It outlaws 10, 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge shotguns and even muzzleloaders. The bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee by a vote of 6-4 and now awaits a vote on the Senate floor.

The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) says even if the clause imposing bore restrictions is fixed, SB 1195 bans any shotgun that has threads inside the end of the barrel. The USSA says that means any shotgun with choke tubes would be illegal. The bill also bans shotguns with a magazine capacity of more than four shells. Illinois citizens would have 90 days to turn in their guns to authorities or face prosecution.

The USSA is encouraging sportsmen to contact their senators and ask them to oppose SB 1195. To find the name of your legislator, call (217) 782-8223 or click on the "Legislative Action Center" link near the bottom, right-hand corner of the USSA Web site, www.ussportsmen.org.

[cherry_bomb88]

Illinois FReepers...HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP....we have a hugely democratic legislature this year due to the re-districting....pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease unite and sign this petition!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cherry_bomb88]

ping ping ping

Guys...help....if you know ANY Illinois FReepers, please ping them!!!! HURRY!!

[zook]

And while you're at it, buy a lot of shotguns now!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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[Ford Fairlane]

Anything about this bill is bad, it also outlaws all semi autos & mags over 10 rounds, not to mention several other senate & house bills mayor daley has submitted this year

there have been a few of us spreading word about them, I, for one will move my engineering / gunsmith business to Indiana if they pass

The Illinois State Rifle Association has been pretty much useless in their efforts in the past 8 - 10 years, this year is no exception

[Ford Fairlane]

And while you're at it, buy a lot of shotguns now!

It's really an anti assault weapon bill they added other stuff to to outlaw everything, anything that is outlawed is confiscated or you are guilty of a class 2 felony with mandatory jail time

[Texas_Jarhead]

oh man, that sounds terrible

[GrandsonOfTheUSNavy]

the democratic, communistic, fascist nazi senator. how the heck did this dodo get elected anyway? he is completely violating the 2nd amendment which clearly states that "civilians have the right to keep and bear arms". somebody smack him with a US history book. and where do i sign for this petition?

[cherry_bomb88]

I work for a company that employs a lobbyist, one of the best in the state...I sent him an email and asked him what his take was on this...this current make up of the house & senate in Illinois is NOT friendly to any issues that are even remotely right...this is an extremely left leaning legislature.

I'll be writing to my reps, but they hear from me alot....pleeeeeaseee, everyone, don't be lazy on writing on this issue.

[Ford Fairlane]

besides small manufacturers / gunsmiths like me, DSA, Springfield Armory, Rock Island Arms, Armalite, and several other well known companies will have to move out of state.

There is a proposed amendment to exempt "large" manufacturers, but that would still put most average gunsmiths out of business

[cherry_bomb88]

I've been putting off buying a gun for the house, but, ummmm, I think that will be my next purchase. Even if it's just a simple shotgun.

[cherry_bomb88]

I think they are asking you to actually write your representives... I have a book here on how the new districts divide up....or you can go to the illinois site.

And he got elected because the dems got to draw the redistricting lines this year and they drew it so it looked like a damn jigsaw puzzle. I mean, they carved around current reps and senators at a really funky draw. And we have to live with this for the next 10 years until it's our turn to redraw. :o(

[cherry_bomb88]

Where is the NRA when we need them???? Has anyone written to Mr. Heston to tell him we need him HERE in our state??? I mean, if it happens here, other states will start using us as a testing ground...it will spread like a cancer.

[Ford Fairlane]

I've been putting off buying a gun for the house, but, ummmm, I think that will be my next purchase. Even if it's just a simple shotgun.

But if this law passes, and you dont turn that shotgun in, you go to jail

[Texas_Jarhead]

sounds smart to me

[bigfootbob]

"Illinois FReepers...HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP....we have a hugely democratic legislature this year due to the re-districting....pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease unite and sign this petition!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Fight fire with fire. Send all of us interested FReepers Illinios voters registration cards so we can get our absentee ballots in time to help.

[gaucho]

That's insane!!!! Shotguns! How did this happen?

[Noumenon]

Sounds like a suicidal piece of legislation...

[Amerigomag]

I was feeling badly about being a Claifornia resident but you folks in Illinois have a real problem.

[Ford Fairlane]

As far as I know, NRA - ILA got involved last week, ISRA is useless, they didn't even inform NRA of these bills (according to the girl I talkes to 2 weeks ago at NRA - ILA)

My State Senator is Frank Watson, the Republican leader, his office has had a lot of calls about it & he is working against it (at least that is what they say), but the Dems have the majority