Recently, Illinois legislators were poised to pass a bill including language that would impose harsh mandatory minimum sentences on otherwise law-abiding citizens for a victimless crime. However, thanks to the vigilant efforts of NRA members and gun owners across Illinois, a revised version of this legislation that focuses on penalties for repeat offenders and gang members could be voted on as early as today.
The NRA-ILA supports this legislative effort by the Illinois General Assembly to focus resources on punishing actual criminals instead of citizens who wish to defend themselves and their family.
Your NRA-ILA will continue to keep you updated on this and other Second Amendment issues in Springfield.
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