assault weapons ban

Southern District court says law violates 2nd Amendment; other cases still pending

Ruling on state ban expected soon in Southern District as Cook County prepares for 7th Circuit arguments

Testimony rests on whether banned weapons are suited to military or civilian uses

In a long-expected move, national gun rights organizations are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Illinois’ ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines.

It's now illegal to sell or manufacture assault weapons in Illinois after a ban went into effect Jan. 1. But the vast majority of permit-holding Illinois gun owners aren't complying with the new law.

McGlynn previously issued an injunction that was overturned by an appellate court.

Gov. Pritzker says he still believes the law is constitutional.

The 2-1 ruling sets up likely appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

The Illinois State Police holds public hearings on registering existing firearms under the new ban.