Weapons

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks to area legislators, constituency organizations and the media about a $601 million investment into downstate ports and transit on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at the Metrobus Operations Illinois Facility in East. St. Louis, Ill.

Pritzker pushes for assault weapons ban, federal action

Peter Hancock

A bill pending in the General Assembly would make it a felony to buy or sell assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines.

When a prospective gun buyer comes to Ron and Jo's Firearms and Sporting Supplies in O'Fallon, he or she has to show a FOID card to handle the weapon.

Government, Politics & Issues

Owners Of Revoked Illinois FOID Cards Must Give Up Their Guns. Fewer Than Half Do.

BELLEVILLE — In Illinois, when people have their firearms owners identification (FOID) cards revoked, they’re supposed to turn them in to law enforcement…

A view of the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Government, Politics & Issues

As Lawmakers Mull Campus Concealed-Carry Measure, Students Consider Possible Effects

Andy Field

The Missouri Senate is considering a bill that would allow people to carry concealed weapons at public universities. The House approved the measure on…