cirrusly
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As you probably already know, in July 2013 IL passed legislation effectively preempting all handgun restrictions.
Yet, Chicago in their unrelenting efforts to disarm law abiding citizens enacted an ordinance against laser sites. Several other municipalities also have similar ordinances.
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/09/matt-in-fl/chicago-laser-sights/
I wanted to pick up a Ruger LC9 with a Crimson laser grip. Technically since a laser grip would be built into the handgun, I don't think it would hold up in court as an "accessory," but I don't want to take a trip in metal bracelets either way. Looks like I'll be getting the Ruger without the Crimson.
Wanted to post this article, as many members on the IL forums were unaware of these "laser sight" and "handgun accessory" ordinances.
handgunlaw.us; said:Section 90. Preemption.
The regulation, licensing, possession, registration, and transportation of concealed handguns and ammunition
for concealed handguns by licensees are exclusive powers and functions of the State. Any ordinance or
regulation, or portion thereof, enacted on or before the effective date of this Act that purports to impose
regulations or restrictions on licensees or concealed handguns and ammunition for concealed handguns in a
manner inconsistent with this Act shall be invalid in its application to licensees under this Act on the
effective date of this Act. This Section is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under
subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
Note: All local restrictions on Handguns are null and void. Local Governments can keep their restrictions
on long guns and magazine bans for long guns.
Yet, Chicago in their unrelenting efforts to disarm law abiding citizens enacted an ordinance against laser sites. Several other municipalities also have similar ordinances.
handgunlaw.us; said:8-20-060 Possession of a Laser Sight Accessory, Firearm Silencer or Muffler.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to carry, possess, display for sale, sell or otherwise transfer any laser sight
accessory, or a firearm silencer or muffler.
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/09/matt-in-fl/chicago-laser-sights/
I wanted to pick up a Ruger LC9 with a Crimson laser grip. Technically since a laser grip would be built into the handgun, I don't think it would hold up in court as an "accessory," but I don't want to take a trip in metal bracelets either way. Looks like I'll be getting the Ruger without the Crimson.
Wanted to post this article, as many members on the IL forums were unaware of these "laser sight" and "handgun accessory" ordinances.