Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lawmakers are set to hear a measure to ban certain types of guns and ammunition magazines.
House Bill 5855 from state Rep. Bob Morgan would redefine dozens of different rifles, pistols and shotguns as “assault weapons.” If approved, anyone who owns them would have 300 days to register them with state police. All future sales would be prohibited. The measure also would prohibit possession of magazines with over ten rounds.
Morgan reacted to some who worry that would turn many Illiniosans into felons overnight.
The measure would also prohibit anyone under 21 not enlisted in the armed services from getting a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card. The measure will be heard in a House committee at 11 Monday morning.
The public can follow along at the House Video/Audio page at ILGA.gov.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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