[Thirdeyex]

Gun-control measures before the Illinois General Assembly
Wednesday March 30, 2005
Gun-control measures before the Illinois General Assembly include:< House

HB575: Creates separate offense for each illegal weapon found on a person and requires reporting to authorities lost or stolen weapons; failed in committee.

HB794: Closes so-called ``gun-show loophole''; awaiting floor vote.

HB990: Creates statewide licensing for firearms dealers; awaiting floor vote.

HB1060: Bans assault weapons; awaiting reassignment to committee.

HB1098: Bans .50-caliber ammunition; awaiting floor vote.

HB1349: Requires guns to be sold with ``trigger lock'' safety devices; awaiting floor vote.< Senate

SB55: Creates separate offense for each illegal weapon found on a person; awaiting floor vote.

SB219: Creates separate offense for each illegal weapon a person possesses and requires reporting to authorities lost or stolen weapons; awaiting floor vote.

SB317: Limits handgun purchases to one a month; awaiting reassignment to committee.

SB319: Stiffens penalties for three-time felons caught with guns; awaiting floor vote.

SB332: Statewide licensing of dealers; awaiting floor vote.

SB1440: Allows lawsuits for injuries resulting from illegally sold weapons; failed in committee.

SB1441: Allows state to sue dealers who create a ``public nuisance'' by illegally selling guns; failed in committee.

http://cbs2chicago.com/illinois/IL--GunControl-Glance-in/resources_news_html

http://www.ilga.gov

 

[andy]

vote with your feet. Get OUT of ILL, quit paying taxes to pos's

 

[Coyote]

The concept of gun control wouldnt bother me so much if it wasnt for the fact that NONE OF THE LAWS MAKE SENSE.

HB1098: Bans .50-caliber ammunition; awaiting floor vote.

Achieving what?

Has there ever even been a violent crime committed with a .50BMG? I'm sure some people pot signs but that doesnt really count.

HB1349: Requires guns to be sold with ``trigger lock'' safety devices; awaiting floor vote.

Kids arent stupid but unfortunately most have no common sense. If they want they will always find a way around whatever you PUT in the way.

Laws, locks and bans arent a substitute for education.

SB317: Limits handgun purchases to one a month; awaiting reassignment to committee.

Again, achieving what?

Its just another crappy piece of paper written up to try and discourage people from a hobby that takes patience, practice and self control.