Thursday Bulletin – March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024
Executive Director’s Message Richard Pearson The Illinois 2024 Primary Election is Tuesday, March 19. Don’t Forget to Vote for Your 2A Candidates! Democrats Intend to Force Permits on All Gun Purchases We have been getting a number of calls on HB 3239. HB 3239 is an onerous bill that both attacks and seeks to limit your gun rights in a variety of ways. For example, this bill creates a new permitting system which requires local law-enforcement agencies to issue a permit prior to purchasing a firearm. Secondly, it requires fingerprinting of FOID card holders. Third, it requires 8 hours of hand-gun training on any firearm, or any type for any FOID application or renewal. Fourth, it requires local law enforcement to keep a registry of permits and make them available to the Illinois State Police. And lastly, it gives local law enforcement the ability to deny a permit at their discretion in...
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