Illinois legislation targets gun ads ‘geared toward kids’ – By Nick Smith, Mahvish Khan (News Nation) / Aug 8, 2023
- A new Illinois bill could ban the advertisement of firearms in the state
- Support: Gun advertisements these days are “shocking and irresponsible”
- Critic: “A frontal attack, not just on Second Amendment, but First as well”
CHICAGO (NewsNation) — Gun rights advocates are up in arms as a new Illinois bill could see firearm advertisements banned in the state.
The legislation, which Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pledged to sign, would outlaw the advertising of firearms allegedly marketed to kids, militant groups and anyone else who may later use the weapons illegally.
Gun rights groups claimed the language of the bill is too vague and stomps on their constitutional rights.
The ads can be found in trade magazines, websites and even on social media — gun ads marketed to Americans of all ages.
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