Illinois’ assault weapons ban back in effect — for now — after ruling by federal appeals judge in Chicago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he’s thankful that “Illinois law enforcement can continue to enforce the ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines and assault weapons while this case makes its way through the courts.”

Judge blocks Illinois' assault weapons ban
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A federal judge in Illinois has granted a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a gun law that bans some semiautomatic rifles as well as high-capacity magazines.

Federal judge grants injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of Illinois gun law

A federal judge in Illinois has granted a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a gun law that bans some semiautomatic rifles as well as high-capacity magazines.

Indiana Senate approves handgun training fund for teachers

Indiana state Senators advanced a bill Tuesday that would make state funding available for teachers seeking firearms training, a move critics have said could increase the number of guns in school to the detriment of students.

NRA hosts annual convention as many call for gun control laws
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The NRA's annual convention is being held this weekend following renewed calls for gun control laws in the wake of two mass shootings.

Rally held in Chicago in support of 'Tennessee Three'
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Local activists, on Monday, rallied in support of the Tennessee Three ? a group of lawmakers who recently led gun control demonstrations on the House floor in response to last month?s elementary school shooting in Nashville.

Bid to block Illinois' new assault weapons ban now before federal appeals court

The 7th Circuit now has the opportunity to block the measure signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Jan. 10 — which immediately banned the sale of military-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Indiana bill would fund handgun training for teachers

A bill is headed to the Indiana House floor that would pay for handgun training for teachers. 

DeVore responds to appellate court upholding TRO on assault weapons ban
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An appellate court has upheld a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Illinois? assault weapons ban, and expanded it to cover the entire state.