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2 bills filed to scrap Illinois Firearm Owner Identification system
by Chris EgerProposals have been introduced in both chambers of the Illinois legislature to repeal the mandate for the state's longstanding FOID requirements.
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Chicago officials grapple with how to regulate violence plagued party buses
by Brian SeayThree people were injured in a shooting on a party bus over the weekend in Chicago, and the growing trend in party bus violence has officials pointing to a gray area in laws that regulate such vehicles.
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Push for increased regulations on Illinois gun stores defeated
by Chris EgerA proposal advocated by national and state gun control groups mandating local licensing, training and inspections on already legal gun stores tanked in the state House this week.
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Gabby Giffords starts gun control group in Illinois, promises gun dealer accountability
by Chris EgerIn conjunction with founding her sixth state franchise in as many months, the former lawmaker joined a new push last week to bring more regulation to gun stores in the Land of Lincoln.
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Illinois gun violence restraining order bill moving forward
by Chris EgerA measure that will lead to the seizure of firearms from those believed to be a risk passed an important committee vote last week and gun rights advocates are moving to oppose it.
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Florida Open Carry Measure Dead for 2016, Lawmaker Says
by Alexander HarrisFlorida's 2016 open carry legislation is officially dead for the year, according to a prominent Republican senator.
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Everytown wears orange to mark first Gun Violence Awareness Day
by Jared MorganA coalition of celebrities, community organizations and gun control groups are asking Americans to “Wear Orange” June 2 to mark the first National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
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State lawmaker seeks to open door for local assault weapon bans
by Chris EgerJust weeks after a federal appeals court upheld a city ordinance that prohibits firearms deemed to be assault weapons; an Illinois lawmaker is seeking the same allowance for other municipalities in the Land of Lincoln.
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