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Suppressor reform legislation afoot in 4 states

by Chris Eger

With a federal deregulation bill advancing in Congress, lawmakers in several states that currently ban suppressor legality and ownership by civilians are pushing legislation of their own.

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Suppressor legalization bill heads to Illinois Senate floor

by Chris Eger

A bill to strike the prohibition of silencers in Illinois, one of just eight states that still outlaws the items, made it through committee this week and may get a vote in the Senate.

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Chicago Area Lawmaker Wants to Put Serial Numbers on Ammo (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Under a proposal, Illinois could be the first to enact ammunition coding legislation that would require unique serial numbers on bullets sold in the state.

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Gov. Rauner signs diluted Illinois gun law tweak after original was amended

by Chris Eger

Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a watered down measure that began life as a bill to strip gun rights from firearms owners due to stalking orders or protective orders from other states.

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Push for increased regulations on Illinois gun stores defeated

by Chris Eger

A 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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Illinois House approves suppressor legalization bill

by Chris Eger

Lawmakers were able to push a measure lifting the ban on suppressors in The Land of Lincoln halfway through the legislature Tuesday night.

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New Hampshire’s governor again vetoes constitutional carry legislation

by Chris Eger

For the second time in as many years, Gov. Maggie Hassan rejected a bill that would have made the Granite State the 11th to codify the right to concealed carry without a permit.

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Gabby Giffords delivers ‘7-figure’ ad buy in U.S. Senate race for anti-gun candidate (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

In what opponents call a "desperate" and "misleading" attack, a gun control group is throwing stacks of cash to support New Hampshire's Gov. Hassan's bid for the Senate.

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Gabby Giffords starts gun control group in Illinois, promises gun dealer accountability

by Chris Eger

In 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 Eger

A 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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Legal firearms suppressors could soon be allowed in Illinois

by Chris Eger

If legislation introduced by Democrats in both houses of the Illinois state legislature passes, Illinois could be the 39th state to allow use of suppressors.

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Illinois sued by nearly 200 who have been denied carry permits

by Chris Eger

Following rejection of more than 800 applications for the state's new concealed carry permits, many in Illinois are turning to the courts for relief.

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