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Illinois Supreme Court strikes down Cook County tax on guns

The Cook County gun tax, which took effect in April 2013, imposed a $25 fee for retail gun purchases in the county, as well as a 5 cent fee per cartridge of centerfire ammunition and 1 cent per cartridge fee for rimfire ammunition.

The taxes were challenged by the trade group Guns Save Life Inc. in a lawsuit against the county.

https://www.kpvi.com/news/national_n...b0d479a8bc.htm


Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis wrote in a 6-0 decision that the taxes violate the constitution's uniformity clause. She noted revenue from the tax isn't directed toward funds or programs to curb the costs of gun violence or reduce the violence.

https://abc7chicago.com/cook-county-...guns/11153513/


Chief Justice Anne Burke took no part in the decision of the case, according to the opinion. In a separate opinion, Justice Michael Burke largely agreed with his colleagues but expressed concern that the majority opinion “leaves space for a municipality to enact a future tax — singling out guns and ammunition sales — that is more narrowly tailored to the purpose of ameliorating gun violence.”

https://chicago.suntimes.com/politic...is-preckwinkle

 

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Loophole? What loophole? Firearm Transfer Forms available for firearm sales between Illinois residents. FOID card required for ILLINOIS residents to buy guns or ammunition.

upcoming Illinois Gun Shows -

Nov 6th – 7th, The Bloomington Gun & Knife Show, Interstate Center

Nov 6th – 7th, The Kankakee Gun & Sportsman’s Show, Kankakee County Fairgrounds

Nov 13 & 14 - Springfield Gun Show, Illinois State Fairgrounds Orr Building, 801 E Sangamon Avenue, Springfield

Nov 14 - St Charles Gun Show Kane County Sportsman's Show, Kane County, Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Road, St Charles

Nov 21 - McHenry County Gun Show, McHenry Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Rd, Woodstock

And many in Wisconsin!
https://www.igunshows.com/gun-shows/Wisconsin/

 

From CIproud - How local lawmakers are addressing gun violence

...Thursday, Koehler praised Illinois State Police (ISP) for decreasing the FOID card application backlog.

“Our communities have been struggling with the backlog for years,” Koehler said. “Safe and responsible gun owners who are doing the lawful thing by submitting their applications and waiting their turn should have quicker access to obtaining their licenses. I’m pleased to know that the unnecessary hassle and lengthy wait times are dissipating.”

Recently, ISP hired nearly 30 new Firearms Eligibility Analyst Trainees and other administrative personnel who are responsible for improving and streamlining FOID application processing. The increased employment led to a backlog reduction of 89% for renewals and 75% for new applications,

The reduction in the backlog came just months before House Bill 562, a law sponsored by Koehler and initiated by the state police, goes into effect. Under the new law, the FOID card renewal process will be expedited for safe and responsible gun owners in an effort to reduce hassle and prevent future backlogs. A new electronic option will be made available for FOID cards and concealed carry licenses, making it easier for lawful gun owners to keep track of both licenses at all times.

“We can keep firearms out of the hands of those who are a danger to themselves and others without infringing on the rights of responsible and lawful gun owners,” Koehler said. “This legislation achieves both of these goals, and it has been a pleasure to work alongside the Illinois State Police to develop and pass this law that will help keep our communities safe.”


Illinois State Police significantly reduce FOID backlogs
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com...foid-backlogs/

Pritzker signs legislation addressing gun violence in Illinois
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com...e-in-illinois/

 

The Cook County Board of Commissioners reinstated its firearm and ammunition tax after it was struck down by the Illinois Supreme Court in October.

https://thechicagodailytribune.com/g...icago-tribune/



Group asks Illinois Supreme Court to halt county’s reimplemented gun, ammo tax until constitutional challenges are settled

https://www.cities929.com/2021/11/12...s-are-settled/

 

Illinois Prosecutor Asks State Supreme Court To "Void The FOID"
By Cam Edwards

https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2...he-foid-n51878

...there’s a case before the state Supreme Court right now that could determine the future of the FOID. An Illinois circuit judge ruled in People v. Vivian Brown that the Illinois resident had her constitutional rights violated when she was arrested for possessing a gun in her home without a valid FOID card. Brown was legally eligible to receive a FOID card, but hadn’t applied for one. According to the judge, she shouldn’t have been required to do so simply to keep a gun in her house.

 

 

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December Gun Shows...

Dec 11th - 12th, 2021, Sat 9-4, Sun 9-3, New Berlin Gun Show
Sangamon County Fairgrounds, New Berlin

Dec 12th, 2021, Sunday 7:30– 1:30, Kane County Sportsman’s Show
Kane County Fairgrounds, St Charles

Dec 18th - 19th, 2021, Sat 9-5, Kankakee Gun & Sportsman Expo
Kankakee County Fairgrounds, Kankakee

Dec 19th, 2021, Sun 8–1, McHenry County Gun Show
McHenry Fairgrounds, Woodstock