This week, the parties to the Southern District Cases (FFL-IL et al) had a conference to set the calendar for our suit against the state regarding it's "Assault Weapons" Ban (AWB).  What we heard was good news, and here's why:  ..read more

Getting into firearms is different for everybody. There is no one size fits all, and everyone is on their own journey of firearms ownership. As Maxon Shooter's Supplies newest addition to its staff, I’m discovering the complexities of the firearms industry and the importance of responsible gun ownership. Here are some of the most important questions and lessons I have learned during my time here at Maxon. Invest In Your Firearms Education Maxon has made big investments into their firearms education. We offer a large catalog of different class options that can definitely help you feel more con ..read more

The advancement of technology has spurred innovation in the firearms industry, with some developments aimed at enhancing safety for firearm owners. However, certain advancements have proven problematic. More than 120,000 biometric gun safes have been recalled due to faulty biometric systems that could allow unauthorized access ..read more

The Department of State Police (ISP) has released data on county-by-county compliance with the PICA "Assault Weapon" Ban registry. We matched these data up against the number of FOID cards held county-by-county as a proxy for compliance rate.  Using this measure, we can draw some not unexpected conclusions about compliance rates county-by-county.  ..read more

It appears to us that compliance with the PICA affidavit (AWB Registry) was astonishingly low, much lower than the already low rates of compliance in other states like New York and Connecticut.  Here's our estimate of compliance and why we think it is so low ..read more

There is a great deal of confusion about whether or not a gunsmith or manufacturer can repair an AR-15 or other banned firearm in Illinois after the passage of the "Assault Weapon" ban (AWB). The publication of incoherent rules by the Illinois State Police (ISP) also did not help the situation. So, can you repair your banned gun under the IL Assault Weapons Ban? The short answer is: maybe ..read more

This is a bit of a long post because there's a lot here, and it's important.  ..read more

Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois (FFL-IL) requested three public hearings on the emergency rules published by the Department of State Police (ISP).  Today, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules issued an order compelling the ISP to do just that.  It's a small win, but it is a win nevertheless.  ..read more

The Illinois State Police yesterday published emergency rules to implement the "Assault Weapons Ban."  Of particular urgency and concern is the registry portion of the Act.  The rules do nothing to address some obvious issues and instead introduce more. Our advice at this time is to do nothing. Multiple groups are litigating against this Act, and this set of rules will spawn more litigation.  Even as the rules are written, no affidavit for the registry is required before the end of the year ..read more

This week, Liberty Safe was all over the news for providing the FBI with a backdoor access code to a customer’s safe without his permission. From 2016 – mid 2021, Maxon Shooters was a proud dealer for the company, and if you purchased a Liberty safe, here is what you need to know about the security of your property ..read more