Gun Violence Prevention

League Position

The League believes that the proliferation of handguns and automatic/semi-automatic assault weapons in the United States presents a clear and unequivocal danger to public safety. We support strong measures to restrict or prohibit ownership of these weapons by private citizens. The League supports regulating firearms for consumer safety.

We support enforcement of strict penalties for the improper possession of and crimes committed with firearms and allocation of resources to better regulate and monitor gun dealers.

News

News
League Action in March & April
League Action in March & April

Over the last few months, the League spoke out on environmental protection, mental health, gun violence prevention, and more.

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Gun Violence and Domestic Violence Prevention
Gun Violence and Domestic Violence Prevention

Explore gun violence through the lens of domestic violence and the social and economic circumstances that often lead to it. Let’s discuss reducing gun violence by addressing known risks.

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Take Action: Gun Violence Prevention
Take Action: Gun Violence Prevention

Protect domestic violence survivors! Karina’s Bill would authorize judges to issue search warrants with orders of protection to remove guns from the hands of abusers.

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League Action in November
League Action in November

Last month, the League spoke out on mental health, gun violence prevention, criminal justice, conservation, and more.

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Veto Session Lobby Day in Springfield
Veto Session Lobby Day in Springfield

League members traveled from across the state to meet with legislators and advocate for legislation affecting education, gun violence prevention, health care, and mental health policy.

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Listen to experts
Listen to experts

Issues Briefing is our annual look at current issues through an Illinois lens. Recordings from the February 2023 event are now available.

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102nd General Assembly works into final hours
102nd General Assembly works into final hours

In the final days of the 102nd Illinois General Assembly, legislators passed and Governor Pritzker signed into law legislation to ban assault weapons and protect reproductive care in Illinois.

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Lame Duck session scheduled
Lame Duck session scheduled

Members of the 102nd Illinois General Assembly will meet during Lame Duck session from January 4–10. LWVIL will be paying particular attention to activity on gun violence prevention and reproductive healthcare.

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Act Now to Ban Assault Weapons
Act Now to Ban Assault Weapons

It's time to ban assault weapons in Illinois! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting HB 5855 by Tuesday, December 20.

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Act Now to Ban Assault Weapons
Act Now to Ban Assault Weapons

It's time to ban assault weapons in Illinois! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting HB 5855 by Monday, December 12.

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Speak Up! Legislation to Support
Speak Up! Legislation to Support

Support legislation that the Illinois General Assembly (ILGA) is likely to take up during either the Veto or Lame Duck sessions—before newly elected legislators take office in January.

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How to Be a Gun Violence Prevention Ally
How to Be a Gun Violence Prevention Ally

Every one of us must demand our right to be free from the reality of gun violence. What can we do as allies?

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Statement on Highland Park Mass Shooting
Statement on Highland Park Mass Shooting
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Issues Briefing Resources Available
Issues Briefing Resources Available

Issues Briefing session recordings and materials are now available.

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Issue Specialist

Jim McGrath
issues@lwvil.org

Coalition Partners

Illinois Alliance to Prevent Gun Violence

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