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Illinois gov. proposes state assault weapons ban
This is a discussion on Illinois gov. proposes state assault weapons ban within the General Discussion forums, part of the General category; The current MA legislative session ends tonight. I wouldn't be surprised if any of the elected gun-grabbers, submits an AWB ...
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07-31-2012, 04:03 PM #1NES Member
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Illinois gov. proposes state assault weapons ban
The current MA legislative session ends tonight.
I wouldn't be surprised if any of the elected gun-grabbers, submits an AWB that more closely resembles CA's than the one we have now when they reconvene.
It's almost a certainty, that Linsky has something up his sleeve.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/i...s-ban-16896860Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is proposing a statewide ban on assault weapons.
The Chicago Democrat used his amendatory veto power Tuesday to call for changes in a bill related to in-state ammunition sales. It's now up to lawmakers to accept or reject the changes.
The deadly Colorado movie theater shooting has sparked renewed debate about assault weapons, and anti-violence advocates have called for similar discussions in Chicago.
Illinois is the only state without a concealed carry law, but an assault weapons ban still is likely to face hurdles.
Other gun-control measures have failed in the General Assembly. And the Illinois Supreme Court this year reversed lower-court rulings that found an assault weapons ban in Cook County, which includes Chicago, constitutional. The case has been sent back to trial court.
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07-31-2012, 07:07 PM #2NES Member
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Because, exactly how many crimes in Illinois, have been committed with "assault weapons?"
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F_ _ _ Illinois.
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07-31-2012, 08:12 PM #4NES Member
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Why isn't anyone talking about an Illinois ban??
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07-31-2012, 08:25 PM #5Registered User
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I hate Illinois Nazis.
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07-31-2012, 08:56 PM #6NES Member
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Yeah, cause the total ban on guns in shitcago worked so well. Violent crime was way down
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