Get Rid of Your Guns!
- Effective November 14, 2006, a Cook County gun ban Ordinance criminalizes the otherwise lawful possession of many common firearms and large capacity magazines. The law provides for imprisonment up to 6 months, fines, and confiscation and destruction of the enumerated weapons. Owners of such firearms or large capacity magazines have until February 12, 2007 to either remove the affected guns and remove any large capacity magazines from Cook County or surrender them to the police for destruction.
What firearms and magazines are affected by this county wide ban? Over 60 firearms are specifically listed as being illegal, including the deer rifle popular in many Midwest states, the SKS with a detachable magazine. Popular self defense weapons like the Mossberg 500 pump, and popular target shooting semiautomatic AR-15 are also illegal. In addition, all magazines that can hold more than 10 shells are banned.
The Ordinance specifically bans any semiautomatic shotgun that has a fixed magazine with a capacity in excess of five rounds. Since shotgun shell rounds can be obtained in sizes as short as 2 inches, the ordinance can be construed to ban all common semiautomatic shotguns.
posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
73 Comments:
Does this apply to criminals, or just everyday working people. This should reduce crime. As we all are aware of most criminals register their weapons anyway. It's the law abiding citizen that is pushing the crime rate up. Hey Rich I got an idea, how's about we get law abiding citizens to stop reporting crime. That should lower the stats considerably.
save millions, fire everyone from felony review except darren o'brien. I'm a genius for saving the county money and murderers get to go free.
Well, time to whip out those slingshots boys. I wonder if the criminals will turn in their assault weapons(which are very rarely used in crimes) and high capacity mags.
....provides for imprisonment up to 6 months....
Hahahaha, yeah right, more like double secret probation, yet again. How many times have you guys locked somebody up and a check of their rap sheet shows 25 arrests, 10 felonies, yet dude is sitting there, right in front of you. These laws are all a joke.
God bless the 2nd ammendment - ergh - disregard that, I live in Cook County.
off subject but a very funny joke!
The New York City Police Department recently hired ten cannibals in the interest of cultural diversity. "You are all part of the Dept. now" said the Sgt. during the welcoming briefing. "You get all the usual benefits and you can use the police cars, but please don't eat any of the other cops." The cannibals promised they would not.
Four weeks later, the Sgt. remarked, "you're all working very hard and I'm satisfied with you. However, one of our cops has disappeared. Do you know what happened to him/her?" The cannibals all shook their heads no. After the Sgt. left, the leader of the cannibals said to the others, "Which one of you idiots ate a cop?" A hand rose hesitantly, to which the leader of the cannibals railed, "You fool! For 4 weeks, we've been eating Lieutenants, Captains and above and no one noticed anything, but noooooo you had to go and eat someone who actually does something."
Ink on paper, nothing more. You can ban sex. people will still have it. (lucky, unmarried folk. Sigh)
Un-Fu@#$%G Believable! Well I guess the GD’s and the Vice lords will be lining up to give their banned weapons up. Again, the law abiding citizen gets screwed. I hope you got a gander at the co-sponsor of this little gem. Hizzoners brother. With the Daley lackey bringing it to the board.(Suffereden) Ah yes…the democratic party at work. Thanks to all who voted for these retards and a special thanks to all those who voted straight democratic. F U! I am so surprised that they didn’t put anything in there about bayonets. I mean geeze….all those drive by bayonettings there are every day. Next thing is that we will all be issued slingshots with styrofoam pellets.
Does this also pertain to off duty Law enforcement in our homes? Unconsitutional!
How does this apply to us in law enforcement, and where can I find the complete list?
Recall Mayor Gavin Newsom. He is NOT GAY!
Better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6.
WTF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who is the asshat that was instrumental in the passing of this law ? That SOB should be shot. How do they think of this shit ? I really feel for you people living in CROOK COUNTY .
Punxsutawney, PA; Feb. 2.
With thousands present at Gobbler's Knob, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow in this western Pennsylvania hamlet. He cast no shadow.
This means that Chicago and Cook County "gun control" misdemeanors are unenforceable and that da Bears will win SuperBowl XLI.
No fellatio jokes about the location of Phil's burrow: GOBBLER'S KNOB.
Its about time. We need to remove these weapons of mass destruction. Safety is the issue. As Sigmund Freud once said "Men with small penis play with guns"
Since when does Cook Co. make laws? Does Cook CO. even have a legislative body?
Hey SCC...Here is a little bit of what they are talking about on SCS. I think this might be a good topic for a post. I think this is a subject we should talk about.
Is there anywhere good the police can live?
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..."Beverly is turning bad and fast. Beverly, might be time to move"...
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..."I'll second that about Beverly, beautiful homes, if only you could build a moat around it and have a few draw-bridges to keep all your new neighbors out. Western ave. looks like King drive now, sad."....
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..."beverly is getting brutal as are almost all places on the far south side. name one neighborhood that is getting better that far south. beverly, mt. greenwood (dropping much slower than beverly), and the east side and hegewisch are all neighborhoods with coppers living in them that are getting an influx of criminals and gangbangers, if not living there, then just passing through. i would not let my wife walk to her car alone on western avenue right now."...
Wed Jan 31, 04:31:00 PM
2/01/2007 09:48:11 PM
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I agree that it is getting harder and harder to live on the South Side, but Beverly/Mt. Greenwood is a much better option than Garfield Ridge. Garfield Ridge is becoming a breeding ground for the Two Six and Latin Kings.
I think we should be allowed to live outside of the city.
This should bring an end to
the wide spread violence that
plagues so many communities
in Cook - I mean Crook county.
NOT!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Since when does Cook Co. make laws? Does Cook CO. even have a legislative body?
Um, yes, they do. It's called the Cook County Board. It's run by this little Steve Erkle looking dude named Todd Stroger. It also employs the mayor's brother John. They've even got a jail and a court system and a state's attorney. Try to keep up here.
Anyone who wants to back Rudy G. for president should know that he is a Republican in name only. He is articulate and has a good moral background having been a real federal prosecutor, not like our sputtering mayor. He did a good job leading the efforts on 9/11, but failed to protect the survivors who worked in the poisonous dust bowl later.
What ties the above to this thread is that he is also a notorious gun-grabber and our national concealed carry would be in danger is he were to be elected.
F*&$ the Constitution! It's out of date anyway. Hell, the Bush Administration has been disregarding our Bill of Rights for the last 7 years and you guys don't say boo! Why all of a sudden are you whining about the 2nd Amendment? What about all the rest? ALL of our Constitutional rights (yes, that includes we the police as well) are being eroded, day by day. The nation our children inherit will not be the one we grew up in. The greater threat is from within. Terrorists can never destroy America -- and they won't have to, because we are destroying it slowly from within.
you thought i was crazy when i got my imaginary monkey sidekick from...well wherever the hell its from...monkey put some pants on. but HA, you see now. You wont have a gun to stop the badguy. Well neither will I, but I will have the monkey. Sick 'em boy...er girl, what the hell sex are you again monkey?
What does the F.O.P. have to say about this?
What about the sheriffs union?
New Blog about FOP Lodge #7
http://chicagofop7-thetruth.blogspot.com/
SCC, May I please have a link on your site?
The one consolation is that they can't seem to keep up with enforcing the existing laws in crook county, it'll take 'em forever to follow up with this shit, but like with all other things, the gang bangers'll get off and some poor working show will get fucked so that they can make an example of him.......TYPICAL. I think it's time for me to sling my iron in Lake County.....or out of this godforsaken state altogether.
Let's see, Old man Stroger's gross stupidity has bankrupted Cook County so what do we do? Why, we elect his moron son to carry on the family legacy of not being too bright.
Cut the real police and prosecutorial services but dont touch the Forest Preserve Police (The Forest Preserve Police work DIRECTLY for lil Toddler and are ALL political apointees.
Hire even MORE of Toddlers relatives.
Keep voting democrat, fools!........
Ummm, didn't they teach you in grammer school civics about how counties pass and enforce laws?
Or did you go to a Chicago public school where their main interest is teaching how to properly use condoms?
Anonymous said...
Its about time. We need to remove these weapons of mass destruction. Safety is the issue. As Sigmund Freud once said "Men with small penis play with guns"
2/02/2007 08:10:40 AM
I don't need a gun, my dick shoots hot lead!
"Sig Heil" to Herr Daley, Comrade Blagojebich, and El Duce Todd!!
Cant have a Regime w/all these guns in the hands of your legit citizens.
Its going to be fun watching all u "chosen folks" gettin on those cattle cars again . After all, its YOUR media that built these assholes up.
WHY DONT ALL U LIBERAL PUKES KISS MY ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Knowing felony rview these days. The 68 year old retiree getting caught having his 1957 S&W revolver in his house will get charges approved. While the convicted felon carrying a loaded semi auto in his waistband will get denied cause he didn't confess he was a bad guy!
Amendment Text
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Try and send someone to get mine. The first thing out the window will be my star. Duck for what comes next.
The Mossberg 500 Pump is not semi-automatic.
Jesus Christ this gun-grabbing County/City makes me sick!
Thank God I am leaving this city and taking a police job in the west suburbs, outside of Cook County, in a couple months.
This city and county disgust me.
SCC, print the law so we can read it please.
Read the actual law:
http://www.cookctyclerk.com/html/111406orddoc.htm
Didn't Hitler start by seizing the citizens weapons for their own good?
Anyone else notice the parallels?
Thats nice.
Chicago is overrun by savages with assault rifles and handguns that will not follow this law anyhow and now PO's cannot even defend their home/family.
Fuck this county, I am looking for another job outside.
Way to lose working PO's.
Good to know the NRA has all the power in the world downstate but they have abandonded us in Cook County.
Thanks boys!
I can hear the Area Gun Teams drooling right this second.
GUN COLLECTORS ABD HUNTERS BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!
Since when does Cook Co. make laws? Does Cook CO. even have a legislative body?
This HAS to be a joke-- if its a serious question-- you are, by FAR, the KING tool in the shed.
Lets see how tough you cops are without your assault weapons. By the way your duty guns are "assault weapons. Lets give you revolvers!!
It looks like the Illinois General Assembly is following the lead of Cook County with regards to banning assault weapons as the Governor promised. The bills to watch are:
SB0016 95th General Assembly Assault Weapons Ban of 2007
&
HB2414 which is also designed as an Assault Weapons Ban of 2007
As both these bills show some activity. Although the information on neither one is forthcoming.
(OT) What do you call 63 guys sitting around watching the superbowl? DAPACKERS
So I have to get riud of my 9mm?
According to this it is an "assault weapon."
This is what happens when liberals go unchecked.
We should contact our local C.A.P.S. offices and plan "say no to guns" marches in all districts. We could plant flowers in the city parks. We could all hold hands and sing.
SO WHAT THIS BULL$HITT LAW THAT WAS PASSED in crook county IS SAYING IS THAT ALL THE POLICE... HUNTERS ...AND NRA QUYS WHO LIKE TO BARE ARMS ARE F**ked...but mookie...jonnie...and juan who are all gangers bangers are really going to follow this great law!
If guns kill people, then.......
Pencils miss spel words.
cars make people drive drunk
spoons made Rosie O'Donnell fat
Gun Teams? Watch out for that Area two Saturation Team
Hey 2/02/2007 08:54:55 AM, first of all the U.S. Constitution is alive and well. Secondly, what rights have you lost over the last 7 years as a result of the Bush Ad? Did I not get the memeo that I can't practice my religion, or exercise my free speech, or I have to house soldiers in a time or war or peace...etc, etc
Lets face it, with the total lack of respect most people have for city and county politicians, most folks won't bother following the BS laws they pass anyway (ie Fois gras, cell phones while driving,registering hand guns.) Hell, if the Alderhos can keep unregistered firearms in there homes, why cant I?
Sorry Dad, even though you were awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star in WW II you are now a criminal. I have to arrest you. Please come along peacefully.
Signed: A loving son
I JUST got WORD from DOWNTOWN that starting *** March 1st *** all chicago police officers have to swipe in at the start of duty and swipe OUT after every shift and for the first 3 months there will be an Inspector or IAD employee assigned to each district for each roll call to ensure that it is done properly. Payroll will then compare the computer swipe info to your time sheets and if any numbers are off you will be put on personal concern while IAD investigates the matter. This was supposed to take effect Jan 1st but Downtown had to fix all the broken swipe machines and make new cards for those that said theirs didn't work. The order also states that Special employment will follow the same procedure starting May 1st.
The other information from downtown is that they have placed GPS on all SOS vehicles and will have every police vehicle tagged with a GPS device by July 1st. For those of you who know nothing about htis I talked to the guys over there. The SOS supervisors have to run a scan of their vehicles each night and that means the report shows every place you went and for how long. The report is then sent down to IAD every night where they compare the information against your jobs and ask why you took 25 minutes to clear when you left the job 5 minutes after you got there. This is the new police department and you can have it because I'm leaving next year!!
THE GUYS THAT ARE REALLY FUCKED ARE ALL THE ONES THAT FOLLOWED THE BULLSHIT LAW AND REGISTERED THEIR GUNS LEGALLY WHICH NOW HAVE BEEN DEEMED ILLEGAL TO OWN. TYPICAL LIBERAL BULLSHIT AGAIN! STICK IT RIGHT IN THE LAW ABIDING WORKING MANS ASS AGAIN!
Why is everyone worried about having their guns snatched? Urkel is cutting the budget so deep there will be no Sheriff's Police to grab you since they will also not have any cars to get there, no ASA's to prosecute you, no Public Defenders to represent you, no Judge to hear your case, and in the chance you are found guilty, no jail to house you. Sounds like it's time to stock up and buy all these "lawabiding citizen's" guns!
Serious question here:
You have the ILCS for all state laws and you have the MCC for all city laws.
What do you use for county laws? Where can I find a list of county laws? How do I enter one into the comuter system for a charge?
Well at least I know I won't be able to protect my family in the city/county overrun with savages with guns and corrupt politicians.
Come try to take my guns Toddler, see what happens.
"From my cold dead hands"
-Charleton Heston
There is no such thing as a hunting rifle. It is a sniper rifle by its true form therefore banned. No need to hunt in woods, go to Jewel. Hunting is a sport practiced by fat guys with orange hats who sit in tree forts looking for critters.
Just another un-enforceable bunch of crap. The libs love passing feel good laws that can't and wont be enforced.
Registration always leads to confiscation, this my friends has been said for years. When you elect socialists this is what you get. We now have cameras on public corners,food (fois gras) and smoking bans in bars/public places,and now a ban on legal to buy semiauto firearms.Just how does this effect the criminal? it doesn't but it's not designed to. It is designed to restrict the general public from the freedom they once enjoyed, hell we can't even legaly have fireworks on the 4th of July.My grandfather faught in a war not too long ago to keep us free from a dictator by the name of Hitler, well here we have another Hitler of sorts.What is the next ban I wonder,religion would be my guess given that we cant have a public display of the Nativity or display the 10 Commandments publicly,and any display of Christian belief is considdered offensive. I would like to say that we can change all of this but given the record of this city/county and soon the entire state, I think it's a lost cause. This state has become a socialists playground. Just wait untill the press can no longer print what they want(even if it's mostly trash)and wont dare criticize the dictator we all know. Rights are not what is granted to you by the state or an elected leader but thats what you lose when you elect a dictator, seig heil mine furher.
Does the ban apply to Aldermen too? You know the ones that voted to take away your rights to bear arms but kept it for themselves. Do you think Dorothy "The Hat" Tillman will turn in her Mac 10 with the 60 round clip? This City and County makes me sick. Let the savages take control and see what happens. Murder capital of the world.
I don't know if this new law is enforceable criminally, but you can bet your last dollar that if your caught with a banned weapon, the City will use it administratively to fire you.
Remember kids, NEVER ever let law enforcement in your homes or cars with out a warrant.
We all bitch about the gun laws but how many actually take the tie to join the NRA.
They are the only group fighting this democrat liberal madness.
JOIN THE IRA, SUPPORT THE NRA, THEY SUPPORT THE POLICE!
You can join on line...WWW.NRA.COM
SCC said...
Since when does Cook Co. make laws? Does Cook CO. even have a legislative body?
Um, yes, they do. It's called the Cook County Board. It's run by this little Steve Erkle looking dude named Todd Stroger. It also employs the mayor's brother John. They've even got a jail and a court system and a state's attorney. Try to keep up here.
2/02/2007 08:47:06 AM
RESPONSE
Oh... I'm keeping up. It was a serious question though. I have never charged anyone with a Cook Co. Law ... has anyone on this bolg? It's always either a State charge or a city charge. The MUNICIPAL CODE ... or STATE STATUTE. I am being very serious when I ask - where are the Cook Co. criminal statutes recorded? It just threw me for a loop. Maybe you know more than me?
Please post the law ... the link above did not work.
Cook Co. Criminal law - never heard of it!
Coke head Obama is also against gun ownership. Of course he has armed bodyguards, hypocrit!
Anonymous said...
There is no such thing as a hunting rifle. It is a sniper rifle by its true form therefore banned. No need to hunt in woods, go to Jewel. Hunting is a sport practiced by fat guys with orange hats who sit in tree forts looking for critters.
2/03/2007 12:02:30 AM
Since the dawn of man, we have had to hunt, trap or raise then slaughter animals for food, to survive. so what are you saying. Everybody including your family are assholes? so what, are fisherman assholes too?
it's not a sniper rifle dumbass! I'm not fat and I think I look damn sexy in my orange cap and vest. go fly a kite you hater !@#$
excuse me now, I have to go make some more deer jerky and sausage.
so the mossberg 935 semi-auto for water fowl hunting is now illegal? HAAAAAAAAAAAA! This City, county and state are an embarrassment!!!
Remember the Liberal news media reported not to long ago that 60 to 70 percent of the Democratic party in Chicago was involved with street gangs. The bangers will be the only ones not held accountable for this law they will continue to prosper with certain members of the Democratic party.
Anonymous said...
Lets see how tough you cops are without your assault weapons. By the way your duty guns are "assault weapons. Lets give you revolvers!!
2/02/2007 12:25:00 PM
Hey nim-rod, last I checked I don't have an assault weapon in my car, and yes I do still carry the wheel gun.
To put it simply, as soon as this law goes into effect, STOP patrolling. Let the violent crime skyrocket then let the morons explain how this could be happening.
Thank God I am leaving this city and taking a police job in the west suburbs, outside of Cook County, in a couple months.
This city and county disgust me.
WHERE ARE YOU GOING I WANT THE HELL OUT HERE MYSELF, AFTER TEN YEARS I WILL LEAVE THIS PLACE SUCKS BALLS
"MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmm Deer jerky........."
Here is that exact ordinance if anyone is interested;
06-O-50
ORDINANCE
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AMENDMENT TO THE
“COOK COUNTY DEADLY WEAPONS DEALER CONTROL ORDINANCE”
WHEREAS, the Federal assault weapons ban, of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, as amended, 18 USC Sec. 921 et seq. expired on September 13, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the County Board desires to (1) amend Ordinance 93-O-37, as amended by Ordinance 93-O-46 and Ordinance 99-O-27, Article I, Section 1-2 by striking and deleting language in section 1-2; and (2) amend Ordinance 93-O-37, as amended by Ordinance 93-O-46 and Ordinance 99-O-27, Article VI, by deleting and adding language as stricken through and underlined below.
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE HOME RULE AUTHORITY OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, AS VESTED IN IT BY THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION OF 1970, HEREBY AMEND PORTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE, AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1-2 Applicability.
(a) This article shall control the licensing of all firearms dealers within Cook County except in home rule municipalities which have a separate municipal ordinance specifically regulating the licensing of firearms dealers.
(b) Pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(c) of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, if this article conflicts with an ordinance of a home rule municipality, the municipal ordinance shall prevail within its jurisdiction.
ARTICLE VI. ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN
Section 6-1 Definitions.
As used in Article VI of this Ordinance, the following terms shall have the following meaning:
(a) “Assault weapon” means:
(1) A semiautomatic rifle that has the capacity to accept a large capacity magazine detachable or otherwise and one or more of the following:
(A) Only a pistol grip without a stock attached;
(B) Any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the non-trigger hand;
(C) A folding, telescoping or thumbhole stock;
(D) A shroud attached to the barrel, or that partially or completely encircles the barrel, allowing the bearer to hold the firearm with the non-trigger hand without being burned, but excluding a slide that encloses the barrel; or
(E) A muzzle brake or muzzle compensator;
(2) A semiautomatic pistol or any semi-automatic rifle that has a fixed magazine, that has the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds of ammunition;
(3) A semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following:
(A) Any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the non-trigger hand;
(B) A folding, telescoping or thumbhole stock;
(C) A shroud attached to the barrel, or that partially or completely encircles the barrel, allowing the bearer to hold the firearm with the non-trigger hand without being burned, but excluding a slide that encloses the barrel;
(D) A muzzle brake or muzzle compensator; or
(E) The capacity to accept a detachable magazine at some location outside of the pistol grip.
(4) A semiautomatic shotgun that has one or more of the following:
(A) Only a pistol grip without a stock attached;
(B) Any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the non-trigger hand;
(C) A folding, telescoping or thumbhole stock;
(D) A fixed magazine capacity in excess of 5 rounds; or
(E) An ability to accept a detachable magazine;
(5) Any shotgun with a revolving cylinder.
(6) Conversion kit, part or combination of parts, from which an assault weapon can be assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person; (7) Shall include, but not be limited to, the assault weapons models identified as follows:
(A) The following rifles or copies or duplicates thereof:
(i) AK, AKM, AKS, AK-47, AK-74, ARM, MAK90, Misr, NHM 90, NHM 91, SA 85, SA 93, VEPR;
(ii) AR-10;
(iii) AR-15, Bushmaster XM15, Armalite M15, or Olympic Arms PCR;
(iv) AR70;
(v) Calico Liberty;
(vi) Dragunov SVD Sniper Rifle or Dragunov SVU;
(vii) Fabrique National FN/FAL, FN/LAR, or FNC;
(viii) Hi-Point Carbine;
(ix) HK-91, HK-93, HK-94, or HK-PSG-1;
(x) Kel-Tec Sub Rifle;
(xi) Saiga;
(xii) SAR-8, SAR-4800;
(xiii) SKS with detachable magazine;
(xiv) SLG 95;
(xv) SLR 95 or 96;
(xvi) Steyr AUG;
(xvii) Sturm, Ruger Mini-14;
(xviii) Tavor;
(xix) Thompson 1927, Thompson M1, or Thompson 1927 Commando; or
(xx) Uzi, Galil and Uzi Sporter, Galil Sporter, or Galil Sniper Rifle (Galatz).
(B) The following pistols or copies or duplicates thereof:
(i) Calico M-110;
(ii) MAC-10, MAC-11, or MPA3;
(iii) Olympic Arms OA;
(iv) TEC-9, TEC-DC9, TEC-22 Scorpion, or AB-10; or
(v) Uzi.
(C) The following shotguns or copies or duplicates thereof:
(i) Armscor 30 BG;
(ii) SPAS 12 or LAW 12;
(iii) Striker 12; or
(iv) Streetsweeper.
(b) “Assault weapon” does not include any firearm that has been made permanently inoperable, or satisfies the definition of “antique firearm,” stated in this Ordinance, or weapons designed for Olympic target shooting events.
(c) “Detachable magazine” means any ammunition feeding device, the function of which is to deliver one or more ammunition cartridges into the firing chamber, which can be removed from the firearm without the use of any tool, including a bullet or ammunition cartridge.
(d) “Large capacity magazine” means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, but shall not be construed to include the following:
(1) A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds.
(2) A 22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device.
(3) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm.
(e) “Muzzle brake“ means a device attached to the muzzle of a weapon that utilizes escaping gas to reduce recoil.
(f) “Muzzle compensator” means a device attached to the muzzle of a weapon that utilizes escaping gas to control muzzle movement.
Section 6-2 Assault weapons and large capacity magazines - Sale prohibited - Exceptions.
(a) No person shall manufacture, sell, offer or display for sale, give, lend, transfer ownership of, acquire or possess any assault weapon or large capacity magazine. This subsection shall not apply to:
(1) the sale or transfer to, or possession by any officer, agent, or employee of Cook County or any other municipality or state or of the United States, members of the armed forces of the United States; or the organized militia of this or any other state; or peace officers to the extent that any such person named in this subsection is otherwise authorized to acquire or possess an assault weapon and/or large capacity magazine and does so while acting within the scope of his or her duties;
(2) transportation of assault weapons or large capacity magazine if such weapons are broken down and in a non-functioning state and are not immediately accessible to any person.
(b) Any assault weapon or large capacity magazine possessed, sold or transferred in violation of subsection (a) of this section is hereby declared to be contraband and shall be seized and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Section 6-2 of this Ordinance.
(c) Any person found in violation of this section shall be sentenced to not more than six months imprisonment or fined not less than $500.00 and not more than $1,000.00, or both.
(d) Any person who, prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Ordinance, was legally in possession of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine prohibited by this section shall have 90 days from the effective date of the ordinance to do any of the following without being subject to prosecution hereunder:
(1) To remove the assault weapon or large capacity magazine from within the limits of the County of Cook; or
(2) To modify the assault weapon or large capacity magazine either to render it permanently inoperable or to permanently make it a device no longer defined as an assault weapon or large capacity magazine; or
(3) To surrender the assault weapon or large capacity magazine to the Sheriff or his designee for disposal as provided below.
Section 6-3 Destruction of weapons confiscated.
Whenever any firearm or large capacity magazine is surrendered or confiscated pursuant to the terms of this Ordinance, the Sheriff shall ascertain whether such firearm is needed as evidence in any matter.
If such firearm or large capacity magazine is not required for evidence it shall be destroyed at the direction of the Sheriff. A record of the date and method of destruction an inventory or the firearm or large capacity magazine so destroyed shall be maintained.
Approved and adopted this 14th day of November 2006.
COUNTY LAW DOES NOT SUPERSEDE FEDERAL LAW.CHICAGO HOWEVER, DOES WHATEVER THE HELL IT WANTS TO, UNTIL OVERTURNED.FLEE MY BROTHERS, THE INMATES ARE RUNNING THE HOSPITAL!
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