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In Illinois, it is illegal to possess a throwing star or ballistic knife. A knife with a blade more than 3 in (76 mm) in length is considered a dangerous weapon, and it is illegal to carry such a knife with an intent to inflict harm on another person's well-being. [157] [158]
Illegal weapons include machine guns, rocket launchers, short-barrel weapons, and assault weapons. Gun obsession in America is a relatively recent phenomenon, fueled by propaganda and fear.
Gun owners face a Jan. 1 deadline to register their assault weapons with the state under Illinois’ assault weapons law.
It is illegal to transport a loaded long gun in a motor vehicle, except in some scenarios while hunting. Assault weapon law? Yes: Yes: S 265.00, S 265.02: Possession of assault weapons is prohibited, except for those legally possessed on January 15, 2013 and registered with the state by January 15, 2014 or classified as an antique assault weapon.
Although it is commonly referred to as an assault weapons ban, New Jersey's law actually uses the term "assault firearm" to define banned and regulated guns. Among the list of firearms identified as 'assault firearms' are the Colt AR-15, AK variants and all 'M1 Carbine Type' variants. Some New Jersey gun advocates have called its laws "draconian".
The Illinois law bans what the state defines as assault weapons, including the AR-15 rifle, as well as large-capacity magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition for a long gun or more ...
The Protect Illinois Communities Act (formally known as Public Act 102–1116) is an assault weapons ban signed into Illinois law on January 10, 2023, by Governor J. B. Pritzker, going into immediate effect. [1] The Act bans the sale and distribution of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and switches in Illinois.
The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday upheld the state’s assault-style weapons ban in a 4-3 ruling after months of legal challenges sought to dismantle the law.