Illinois became the ninth state in the country to pass an assault-style weapons ban. On Tuesday, Govenor Pritzker signed the bill and noted, “We got this done for all the victims. The spouses, the children, parents, friends, and loved ones who are no longer with us, and for those who have survived mass shootings.”
Owners of such guns can keep them, but they must register them with state police by Jan 1. Failure to do so is a misdemeanor and then a possible felony for subsequent offenses. The sale of large-capacity ammunition magazines, more than 10 rounds for long guns and 15 rounds for handguns, are banned.
