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Protect Illinois Communities Act: What’s New in January 2024

In a significant move to regulate firearms in the state of Illinois, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Protect Illinois Communities Act (Public Act 102-1116) into law a year ago on January 10, 2023. This Act introduces new regulations regarding the sale and distribution of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and switches in the state of …

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Update on the California Data Release: Six Months Later

Back in late June 2022, the California Attorney General’s office and Department of Justice landed themselves in some trouble when they leaked the personal data of over 192,000 concealed carry permit holders and applicants from 2011-2021. This information included names, races, home addresses, dates of birth, dates of permit issuance (if applicable), types of permits …

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Concealed Carry Permits Surge Across America

According to the Crime Prevention Research Center, the number of concealed carry permits in the United States surged to over 17.25 million since March. They also report that more than 2 million guns are being purchased per month since March. The Brookings Institute cites this uptick to Americans feeling concerned about their personal security. This …

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Things to Consider for Your First Gun

When looking for your first gun, it is a very personal choice. You should do your research and even ask an experienced firearm expert for assistance. They should recommend many different guns before you make that choice. Here are a few things to consider for your first gun: 12-gauge Firearms Shotguns are popular for home …

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Second Amendment Cases: Effects on Gun Rights

The Second Amendment is receiving little attention in the Supreme Court in recent years. As gun owners, we think that the constitutionality of gun ownership comes to a simple question: “Are we allowed to own guns or not?”. This question instead enlists a slew of legal arguments that can affect our gun rights. Three notable …

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