Unfortunately, Illinois has a track record of government overreach and The Ammo Tax represents yet more government overreach targeting law-abiding gun owners while doing nothing to stop actual criminals.
House Bill 4414 is another example of a bad bill crafted behind closed doors that punishes individuals and law enforcement who exercise their second amendment right. This bill will do nothing to improve public safety or hold criminals accountable. This bill treats every Illinois gun owner as a criminal-in-waiting, buries small retailers in new registration mandates, and builds a de facto ammunition ownership registry that privacy-conscious citizens should find alarming.
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Illinois Gun Laws
- FOID Card: Required for all gun owners. Applicants must be 21+ (or have parental consent) with no disqualifying criminal or mental health history.
- Assault Weapon Ban (PICA): Passed in 2023, this bans the sale, purchase, and manufacturing of many semi-automatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns. Previously owned weapons needed registration by Jan. 1, 2024.
- Magazine Limits: Magazines holding more than 10 rounds for long guns or 15 rounds for handguns are banned.
- Safe Storage: Firearms must be stored in a secure, locked container or secured with a lock, especially if children could access them.