firearms
Illinois Swamped By Surge In Firearm Owner Applications
Illinois State Police say they’re trying to deal with a huge backlog of applications for Firearms Owner Identification cards.
Anti-Gun Rally Held Outside Chicago Walmart
Residents of the Austin neighborhood say they are touched by violence every day and on this Gun Appreciation Day, they held a counter rally in front of a North Avenue Walmart.
Alderman Suggests Requiring GPS Devices On All Guns
A South Side alderman is asking for City Council hearings on an unorthodox gun control measure that would allow for GPS tracking of firearms.
Burglars Steal 33 Guns From Hammond Shooting Range
Federal authorities are offering a reward to anyone who helps them catch the burglars who made off with more than two dozen guns from a shooting range in Hammond, Ind.
City Council Legalizes Gun Ranges In Chicago
The City Council has approved an ordinance legalizing gun ranges within the city limits, just as a federal appeals court had struck down the city’s ban.
Carpentersville OK’s Firearms School
Training school would allow for weapons larger than handguns.
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