Today, Senator William Haine (D-56) introduced SB-50, a bill to legalize suppressors for Illinois residents.
The NRA-ILA had this to say earlier on Tuesday, Jan. 10th:
Today, the Illinois General Assembly was expected to consider Senate Bill 206, legislation that sought to legalize the possession and use of suppressors in Illinois. Unfortunately, SB 206 was not brought up for consideration in the waning hours of the 2016 Legislative Session. However, the Illinois General Assembly will be convening tomorrow, January 11, for its 2017 Legislative Session, and your NRA-ILA is still working hard on the ground to pass this important pro-gun safety legislation and will continue to keep you updated when more information becomes available. Members and Second Amendment supporters are encouraged to stay-tuned to their email and www.NRAILA.org in order to stay involved in this ongoing battle for hearing protection rights.
Yeah, we got hosed earlier this week, but the good news is that we've got a bill that's on the ground on the first day of the 100th Illinois General Assembly.
The bill:
- Allows for the ownership of suppressors and their use while hunting.
- Prohibits the carrying of a handgun with a suppressor attached under the Firearms Concealed Carry Act.
- Codifies standard practice with regard to revoking Firearm Owner ID cards of those charged with terrorism. It also allows for denial of FOID applications for individuals found to be on the federal terror watch list.
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