Author Topic: New IL bill proposed directly against airguns (Read 1556 times - 4 votes)
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mobilemail · « **on:** March 05, 2023, 10:11:58 PM »

I have just become aware of a bill HB2925 filed in the IL house by Representative Tipsword. In IL, an FOID card is required for all airguns over .18 caliber. Rep Tipsword's bill would remove the "over .18" exception so all airguns would require an FOID card. There are a million reasons why this is bad, but just the damage it would do to 4-H and JROTC programs makes one shiver. This bill would be up for possible committee vote this week, so please file express your displeasure to Rep Tipsword and file a witness slip against the bill.

There is the actual bill: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=2925&GAID=17&GA=103&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=148069&SessionID=112

Here is Rep Tipsword's contact page: https://reptipsword.com/contact/

Here is a link from another forum on how to create a witness slip opposing this bill: https://illinoiscarry.com/forum/index.php?/topic/32865-witness-slip-instructions/

Carry on!

null · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2023, 10:44:05 PM »

I understand your concern, however it is too political for it to be on here.

I'm recommending this thread should be locked for admin review.

Roadworthy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2023, 12:14:18 AM »

I'm confused. I thought 0.18" and .18 caliber were the same thing.

kev92411 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2023, 12:41:00 AM »

Hey Roadworthy- yes they are the same.
Right now in Illinois there is an exception so 177 caliber airguns are not considered a firearms.
In Illinois, calibers over .18 and faster than 700fps are treated as firearms – removing over the .18 exception means that 177 airguns would now be regulated as a firearm.

Mobilemail - thanks for spreading the word. All members of the airgun community need to stand together and support each other to protect the sport.

HunterWhite · « **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2023, 01:59:58 AM »

I respectfully disagree that this should be locked or removed.
I think that the intent of the "no political " rule is to stop political mud slinging. This is a civic matter, and it is worded as such.

Hunter

TennX · « **Reply #5 on:** March 06, 2023, 08:55:50 AM »

I wonder if the dumbass googled how many crimes(if that is the concern) are actually committed with AG”s……good luck

Springrrrr · « **Reply #6 on:** March 06, 2023, 09:49:18 AM »

Forty years ago, I had to get a FOID card to buy a 177 air rifle in New Jersey and a pistol permit to get a 177 air pistol there also.

Nothing has changed since then and never will. Welcome to the club Illinois. Sorry they want you to catch up to N.J.

I escaped N.J. 22 years ago and never looked back.

avator · « **Reply #7 on:** March 06, 2023, 10:06:31 AM »

We actually have a gate here on the GTA for posting airgun related laws and legislation actions. Admins will review the content. It appears to be read only so political discussions are avoided.
I suggest the thread gets moved here....

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?board=208.0

Madd Hatter · « **Reply #8 on:** March 06, 2023, 10:34:10 AM »

Quote from: Roadworthy on March 06, 2023, 12:14:18 AM

I'm confused. I thought 0.18" and .18 caliber were the same thing.

Thomas, putting the zero on the left side of the decimal point is the scientific method to state something less than a whole number.

Robert 5mm · « **Reply #9 on:** March 06, 2023, 10:35:18 AM »

How the current law effects me is certain vendors will not sell/send any caliber airgun to me.
Some vendors will only sell/send me .177 - not anything larger.
Some vendors will sell/send me any if I send them a copy of my Drivers License and FOID card.
Some vendors will sell/send me any airgun they have.

I have bought a .22 airgun and have it shipped to a friends house in Indiana ( 60 miles away )

ezman604 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 06, 2023, 11:07:16 AM »

Moved to Airgun Legislation Gate.

New IL bill proposed directly against airguns