Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court striking down a ban on bump stocks, Governor J.B. Pritzker says the ruling should have no impact on Illinois. The high court stated that bump stocks do not transform a firearm into an automatic weapon.
Governor Pritzker says Illinois is ahead of the curve when it comes to banning assault-type weapons.
Governor Pritzker says his administration’s efforts with firearms are paying off with tangible results.
The high court ruled that the ATF exceeded its authority when it classified bump stocks as machine guns. The National Rifle Association applauded the ruling, and said the decision will be pivotal to NRA’s challenges of ATF regulations.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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