Gun rights activists converge on Springfield, Illinois, to lobby against proposed gun legislation as Democrats prepare to advance multiple bills. Rally organizers, including the Illinois State Rifle Association, voice strong opposition to recent laws, such as Karina’s Law, which aims to protect domestic violence survivors by restricting firearm access for abusers.
The protest, highlighted by speeches from prominent figures like House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and author Dave Grossman, underscores the tension between gun control advocates and Second Amendment supporters. As legislators consider a safe gun storage bill, concerns arise that Democratic supermajority could dismiss the voices of gun rights activists, provoking threats of legal action against the proposed measures.
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