Illinois gun resistration law?

JERRYS. · May 3, 2019, 01:02 AM

I heard that Illinois was proposing a gun registration law a few months back. does anyone know if this passed?

can anyone tell me a of a gun registration law that did not lead to an eventual ban?

**Tom Servo** · May 3, 2019, 08:05 AM

Senate Bill 337 was signed into law a few months ago. It requires that FFL's now be licensed on the state level (advocates claimed there was no federal oversight), the conditions of which will be enforced by state police. Essentially, it leaves the door open for more stringent requirements in the future, and it gives the police the power to shut a dealer down rather than the ATF.

Among the current requirements are state-level record-keeping, certain types of video surveillance, and electronic records, all of which can be reviewed at any time by the police. There are also penalties for private sellers who fail to maintain certain records.

JERRYS. · May 3, 2019, 04:27 PM

wow…..

sigarms228 · July 25, 2019, 08:10 PM

Looks like the new law cut the number of FFLs more than in half here in Illinois. 21 brick and mortar stores selling firearms have already closed, no longer selling firearms, or left the state.

https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/ne...t-of-business/

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In December, 2018, the BATFE reports that Illinois had 2,436 federally licensed dealers (Type 03 Curios and Relics dealers excluded).

Just two days before the July 17th deadline, the Illinois State Police reported to media that 1,140 dealers had applied for their Illinois licensing. That’s only 46% of dealers reported at the first of the year that wised to remain in the business of selling guns.

JERRYS. · July 25, 2019, 08:13 PM

anyone know how this stops criminals?

P5 Guy · July 26, 2019, 11:37 AM

JERRYS, the plan is not to stop criminals from acquiring firearms. Since the vast majority are law abiding this legislation is aimed at them, the majority.

May 3, 2019, 01:02 AM	#1
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,985	Illinois gun resistration law? I heard that Illinois was proposing a gun registration law a few months back. does anyone know if this passed? can anyone tell me a of a gun registration law that did not lead to an eventual ban?

May 3, 2019, 08:05 AM	#2
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,095	Senate Bill 337 was signed into law a few months ago. It requires that FFL's now be licensed on the state level (advocates claimed there was no federal oversight), the conditions of which will be enforced by state police. Essentially, it leaves the door open for more stringent requirements in the future, and it gives the police the power to shut a dealer down rather than the ATF. Among the current requirements are state-level record-keeping, certain types of video surveillance, and electronic records, all of which can be reviewed at any time by the police. There are also penalties for private sellers who fail to maintain certain records. __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe

May 3, 2019, 04:27 PM	#3
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,985	wow…..

July 25, 2019, 08:13 PM	#5
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,985	anyone know how this stops criminals?

July 26, 2019, 11:37 AM	#6
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,804	JERRYS, the plan is not to stop criminals from acquiring firearms. Since the vast majority are law abiding this legislation is aimed at them, the majority.