Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Governor Pat Quinn's "Assault Weapons" Ban Defeated (Illinois) [View all]DonP
(6,185 posts)Today I can order ammunition from Midway, Natchez and all the usual sources. But I can't order any from an Illinois vendor and have it shipped to me.
The original bill Quinn cocked up was a bill to allow that within the state. So he took a basically pro gun bill and totally revised it to a major gun control bill instead.
The good news is the house will probably over ride him too and the original bill will go into effect without his signature.
The bad news is that 49 to 4 vote has more to do with pissing off the Illinois Senate by ignoring them than it does any sudden shift by Chicago Senators to a pro gun mentality.
Oh, for the benefit of that shrinking handful still declaring any pro gun activity must be a GOP/NRA plot ... the entire Illinois legislature is D dominated with a veto proof majority in both houses. Any vote that makes it to the floor is Dem drafted and Dem approved.