Trump DOJ official argues against Illinois assault weapons ban
The Illinois law that bans assault weapons is facing big opposition from the Trump administration.
NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
IL Gov. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Johnson address threat to send in National Guard
Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday addressed threats from President Trump to send in National Guard troops into the city, citing a violent Labor Day weekend.
How Illinois police are cracking down on illegal guns with $1M in firearm enforcement grants
Illinois State Police (ISP) are distributing about $1 million in firearm enforcement grants across the state to help local police departments ensure guns don’t end up in the wrong hands.
Federal judge approves Colorado law banning people under 21 from buying a gun
The ruling creates a judicial divide as other courts have recognized Second Amendment protections for 18 to 20-year-old Americans.
Chicago law aimed at tracking gun offenders isn’t being enforced, watchdog says
The City of Chicago's Inspector General's Office said a law meant to help police track gun offenders is not being enforced.
Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.
Illinois court says lawsuit against maker of gun used in Highland Park shooting can proceed
An Illinois court allowed a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the maker of the gun used at the 2022 Highland Park July 4th parade mass shooting can go to trial.
FBI Director Kash Patel to take over ATF, reports say
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
Chicago area man who illegally sent gun parts to Israel sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison
A Palos Hills man was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for illegally shipping firearm parts to individuals in Israel on three occasions in 2022.
Poll: Most Americans still support stricter gun laws, assault weapons ban
While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.
Federal judge overturns Illinois gun ban, citing Second Amendment
A federal judge in downstate Illinois has ruled against the state’s “Protect Illinois Communities Act," declaring that the 2023 gun ban violates the Second Amendment.
Supreme Court to hear challenge to ghost-gun regulation: Here's what that means
The Supreme Court seems ready to uphold a Biden administration regulation on ghost guns, which have become increasingly common in crime scenes. Justices debated whether kits for building untraceable firearms should be regulated like traditional guns.
