NSSF Warned Bullet Serialization Would Be a De Facto Ban—Now Illinois Wants to Try It

Summary

Illinois Democrats are advancing HB 4414, a bill requiring serialization of handgun ammunition, creation of a centralized state registry, and per-round fees up to 5 cents starting January 1, 2027. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) warns that such measures would act as a de facto ammunition ban, crippling production, increasing costs significantly, and hindering law enforcement training.