Illinois Governor Rauner Signs Red Flag, Waiting Period Bill Into Law

“Everyone agrees that we need to keep firearms out of the hands of those who would use them to commit acts of violence against themselves or others. These two laws are a commonsense approach that gives us tools to limit access to guns and perhaps save lives while we continue to respect constitutional rights.” – … Read more

Justifying Longer Firearms Waiting Periods Because Hunters Don’t Need a Gun Right Now

“If I want a new shotgun for duck season, I’m shopping for that months in advance. (I)f someone in a fit of rage can walk in and buy a weapons (sic), that’s probably a bad idea.” – “Avid hunter” Illinois GOP Rep. Grant Wehrli in Bipartisan work yields gun bills, fate rests with Rauner [via sj-r.com]