Illinois AWB and "50 caliber" ban

[dmurdach]

Trying to read the law here, it describes a 50 caliber rifle as "a centerfire rifle capable of firing a 50 caliber cartridge". A 50 caliber cartridge is defined as "a cartidge in .50 BMG caliber, either by designation or actual measurement". So where does that put something lik a 50 Beowulf, or even 500 smith and wesson?

 

[lilguy]

The law emphasizes 50 BMG in a rifle. I have been told they are still selling S/W 500s and Desert Eagles in 50 AE. One of my LGS had red tags on all their controlled guns, no sales pending court challenge. None of the big Smiths were tagged. Call your local shop and ask. They know.

 

[BreechFace]

Because so many crimes are committed with 50 cal projectiles.

 

[lilguy]

One of the interesting sections of the law allows for the Illinois State Police to add guns to the list as they deem necessary. The ban can be expanded without the legislature revisiting it.
Our state right is subject to the police powers.
I can see a scenario where the Governor issues a gun violence emergency and the ISP
comes for a great deal more.

 

[PapaG]

I see that the term "centerfire" and "rimfire" were removed and that then appears to mean guns like the 10-22 and Marlin Papoose among others will be considered assault weapons.
One online "show and tell" has already posted notice to that effect.
It won't end well.