Chicago federal appeals court to hear challenge to Illinois' ban on assault-style weapons
The appeals court has refused to stop the law from being enforced while it considers the cases. But that could change.
Judge rules banning gun sales to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
Naperville gun shop owner says city ban is driving him out of business
A Naperville gun shop owner says the city's ban on some high-powered rifles is driving him out of business.
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.”
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.
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.
West Virginia governor signs new carry bill, allowing for guns on public college, university campuses
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
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.
Illinois assault weapons ban: Court upholds temporary restraining order
An appellate court has upheld a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Illinois’ assault weapons ban.
McHenry County's lawsuit against Illinois over assault weapons ban heads to federal court
McHenry County's lawsuit against the state of Illinois over its assault weapons ban is headed to federal court.
