The Little Known Illinois Assault Weapon Ban Case That Just Got a Lot More Interesting
William Kirk of Washington Gun Law analyzes the Viramontes v. Cook County case, a significant challenge to Illinois's semi-automatic rifle ban. The argument hinges on the 'common use' doctrine established by Heller and Bruen, asserting that the AR-15, as the most popular rifle in America, is protected. The case critiques previous rulings that attempted to differentiate civilian firearms from military counterparts, emphasizing material differences in fire rate between the AR-15 and M16.









