A C.O.P.S., Inc. Legal Update — August 2026 Illinois gun owners have been watching the courts closely ever since the state passed the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA), which bans AR‑15‑style rifles and many common magazines. For months, the legal landscape has been confusing — different cases, different courts, and different rulings. But now, everything […]
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A federal appeals court just made history. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what Illinois gun owners need to know right now. Published by C.O.P.S., Inc. | Saturday, July 18, 2026 | Sycamore, IL | Category: Second Amendment Legal Updates The Third Circuit’s July 17, 2026 decision is the first time any federal appeals […]
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1. Seventh Circuit’s July 9, 2026 Ruling The Seventh Circuit issued a 2–1 opinion upholding Illinois’ statewide ban on: The court held that these restrictions are “consistent with our regulatory tradition” and therefore permissible under the Second Amendment. Judge St. Eve’s majority opinion emphasized: 2. What Happened in the District Court? Before this appeal, Judge […]
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The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear two major cases that will determine whether state and local assault‑weapon bans violate the Second Amendment. This marks the first time the Court will directly address the constitutionality of prohibitions on AR‑15‑platform semiautomatic rifles. This development carries significant implications for Illinois residents, FOID/CCL holders, and public‑safety […]
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A Landmark Decision for Firearms Law—and a Major Check on ATF Authority On June 14, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued one of the most consequential firearms‑related rulings in recent history: Garland v. Cargill. In a 6–3 decision, the Court held that bump stocks are not machine guns under federal law, and therefore the ATF […]
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Illinois deer hunters may finally be getting a long‑awaited update to the state’s firearm regulations. Senate Bill 2756, a measure that would allow hunters to use rifles equipped with up to three‑round magazines, has officially passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and is now awaiting Governor JB Pritzker’s signature. This bill represents one […]
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Illinois gun owners have been waiting for movement from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on the state’s assault‑weapons ban — officially the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA). As of now, there have been no new rulings or changes from the Seventh Circuit. The law remains fully in effect, and enforcement continues statewide. This update […]
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A Major Shift in the National Fight Over “Assault Weapon” Bans This week, the U.S. Department of Justice filed two major lawsuits — one against the State of Colorado, and another against the City of Denver — challenging their so‑called “assault weapon” and magazine bans. For responsible gun owners, law‑abiding citizens, and the first‑responder community […]
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The DOJ’s Lawsuit Against Colorado’s Magazine Ban In May 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a major lawsuit targeting Colorado’s long‑standing 15‑round magazine limit, originally passed in 2013 after the Aurora theater shooting. What the DOJ argues The DOJ claims Colorado’s magazine limit violates the Second Amendment because: This lawsuit is part of the […]
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