U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, who introduced the bill Thursday in the House, explained the legislation’s aim is to reduce stolen guns from federally licensed firearm dealers by requiring all firearms to be securely stored when dealers are not open.
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, left, hugs Liz Turnipseed, who was shot and wounded at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade, after she becomes emotional while speaking at a news conference with local, state and national politicians introducing the SECURE Firearm Storage Act at the Highland Park City Hall on Feb. 3, 2023.
According to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive, more than 8,900 firearms were reported stolen throughout 2020 and 2021. “I think it had an impact on America,” Durbin said. “We always think that the next major gun violence episode is going to be the turning point. Well, in a way, sadly but importantly, Highland Park was a turning point in the national debate.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering along with other politicians head to the memorial for the seven victims of the Highland Park mass shooting outside of Highland Park City Hall on Feb. 3, 2023. “It seems so obvious, this bill would help prevent ‘smash and grab’ burglaries from gun stores, which too often result in stolen guns being used later in violent crimes,” Durbin said.Durbin then mentioned a new gun called the JR-15, a .22 caliber rifle he said an Illinois-based manufacturer is marketing to younger audiences.
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