What Are the Chicago Gun Laws?
Overview
As the second-most populous city in the United States, Chicago is known for its vibrant cultural scene, sports teams, and rich history. Unfortunately, the Windy City is also recognized for its high crime rates and tragic gun violence incidents. Due to this reputation, gun laws in Chicago are restrictive and strict.
HISTORY OF GUN CONTROL IN CHICAGO
Gun control efforts in Chicago date back to the late 19th century when the city’s population began to swell. At the turn of the century, concern grew about street crime, and in response, Chicago enacted its first handgun restrictions in 1906. The city also introduced zoning laws to ensure gun manufacturers and dealers could not establish themselves in urban areas.
HANDGUN REGISTRATION REFORM ORDINANCE OF 1982
A landmark legal case, Staples v. Chicago (2001), led to major changes in Chicago’s handgun regulations. The Supreme Court declared parts of the City’s Gun Control Ordinance, introduced in 1982, unconstitutional. These laws allowed the city to impose waiting periods, background checks, and a registration scheme for new handgun purchases.
TODAY’S CHICAGO GUN LAWS
Permitted Activities:
- In Illinois, individuals can carry handguns with concealed or openly carried permits; however, Chicago has prohibited carrying or transporting firearms inside city limits.
- Homeowners have the right to use weapons for self-defense.
Prohibited Acts:
- Huntigton – Any concealed carry permit obtained under Illinois House Bill 183 before May 31st, 2013, remains suspended.
- The ban on triguns (specific types of firearms) issued by local authorities remains in effect.
- Assault weapons ban: Chicago explicitly prohibits any weapon that fails the magazine capacity test (> 16 rounds) in federal code.
ILLINOIS STATE GUN LAWS
Assault weapons ban: Any rifle capable of accepting, for the purpose of attaching or threading, a projectile with two or more movable metal arms (muzzles that can be rapidly cycled to fire numerous times and quickly reload bullets), without reloading the magazine containing multiple types of ammunition capable of more than 26 bullet in a single or dual compartment.
Banning/Restrictive Legislation in Chicago:
| **Local Legislation | **Description ** |
| —|—|
| Ban on Sale and Use of assault Weapons (2006)
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| Home- grown Gun Production ban, 2019 |*|Ban to ban or | Homemade weapons manufacturing, assembly and purchase.|
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**ENFORCMENT AND PENALIES FOR VIOLATING CHICAGO GUN LAWS**
**First-Time Violators:**
1,000 to $3,000 fine ($100 * 29]
**Subsequent Violations:**
6 to $10,500 fine (`100 *)30.0]
Failure to produce a registration can lead to **a stiffer fines** and maximum prison terms of 9-2 years.
To fully **understand these restrictions** and the risks of criminal charges, Illinois gunowners are advised seek the opinion of a experienced and licensed attorney well-versed in firearms.
**OTHER CHICAGO GUN-RELATED INFO:**
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**CONCLUSION**
These Chicago gun laws were primarily enacted to create safer environment for residents to ensure personal safety and uphold federal/state laws. Additionally, for gun owners/ dealers need to understand. If.