Quinn to propose assault weapons ban

10 months, 2 weeks ago


CHICAGO (AP)- Gov. Pat Quinn plans to propose a ban on assault weapons in Illinois.

The Democrat will use his amendatory veto power Tuesday to include the ban in a bill related to ammunition sales. It would then be up to lawmakers to accept his changes or reject them.

The Associated Press obtained a copy of Quinn’s plans.

His proposal will face big hurdles in Illinois

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