Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed SB 1657 today. That’s the bill that would have mandated state licensing of all gun dealers in the state, not to mention requiring . . . Licensing fees, a minimum number of hours of experience selling firearms (100) for the licensee, a qualifying examination for licensees, training and “continuing education” … Read more
The Illinois House has adjourned without a vote on the two swords hanging over the heads of gun dealers in the Land o’ Lincoln. SB1657 would have required state-level licensing of gun dealers, adding bureaucracy and, of course, cost to the lawful business of selling firearms. If SB1657 had passed, SB333 would have a requirement … Read more
By Dan Eldridge Just like a bad rash, SB1657, Firearms Dealer Licensing has come back before the Illinois General Assembly during this short session. Nothing has changed with respect to how poorly written or widely unpopular this bill is. In an effort to win over some support in the House, Illinois Senator Don Harmon . … Read more
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