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Illinois Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Carrying Tasers/Stun Guns

March 23, 2019 by John Boch

Depending on the location, persons caught carrying a stun gun or TASER in Illinois could face a felony conviction. That was until Thursday when the Illinois Supreme Court ruled unanimously to strike down the ban on carrying stun guns and TASERs in the Land of Lincoln. Now, these devices may be possessed and carried by … Read more

Illinois Supreme Court Strikes Down Park Perimeter Gun Ban

February 2, 2018 by Robert Farago

Statue outside the Illinois Supreme Court (courtesy chicagotribune.com)

“The Illinois Supreme Court took another bite out of the state’s gun laws on Thursday, ruling that a provision barring firearms near public parks is unconstitutional.” That’s not how I’d characterize the Court’s decision — striking down an impractical and unconstitutional law — but you know, chicagotribune.com. Whose discomfort is more than a little obvious . . … Read more