Illinois Just Banned ‘Assault Weapons’ Because Their ‘Only Intent’ Is Mass Murder – Reason

"Speaking of the Supreme Court, how is H.B. 5471 likely to fare against the inevitable constitutional challenges? In the 2008 case District of Columbia v. Heller, the Court said the Second Amendment covers arms 'in common use' for 'lawful purposes,' a description that plainly applies to the guns and magazines that Illinois has banned. Last year in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the justices said gun control laws must be 'consistent with this Nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation.'"