Hutch's Guns & Ammo

08/04/2026

07/17/2026

In a case we are following, the Third Circuit En Banc has struck down New Jersey’s assault weapon and magazine capacity bans. This positive result is an exciting opening act to the upcoming SAF Supreme Court cases, Grant and Viramontes.

Full breakdown here: https://x.com/2AFDN/status/2078172072342344069

03/18/2026

Just in: New Ammunition tax and new ammunition registration requirement law proposed by Illinois Democrats.

Illinois Democrats are proposing a five cent per round of ammunition and the requirement that each round of ammunition be registered.

The sport of hunting will soon become very expensive in Illinois.

Illinois House Bill 4414 proposes that starting January 1, 2027, all handgun ammunition sold or possessed in Illinois must be serialized and traceable by the Illinois State Police (ISP).

The bill was introduced by Chicago area State Representative Anne Stava-Murray.

The bill will create a centralized registry for transactions, imposes a fee of up to 5 cents per round, and makes possession of non-serialized ammunition a misdemeanor.

Key Aspects of HB4414:

Serialization Requirement: All handgun ammunition manufactured, imported, or sold in Illinois must have unique identifiers on the packaging and the ammunition itself starting Jan. 1, 2027.

Registry and Tracking: The ISP will manage a database of handgun ammunition transactions, recording the buyer's identification and the unique identifier of the ammunition.

Fees: A fee of up to 5 cents per round will be charged to the end-user the money will go to the state of Illinois.

Penalties: Possessing non-serialized handgun ammunition in a public place can result in a Class C misdemeanor.

Exceptions: Exemptions apply to law enforcement, military, and specific authorized individuals

The bill is designed for the ISP to track ammunition transactions and is part of the 104th General Assembly's legislation for 2025-2026.

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