As far as the DC gun ban being overturned last month, any updates on the CHICAGO GUN BAN?

Question

i am getting ready to apply for the police dept and i would like to get a bb gun, just to train at home(and of course, the gun range during the week) but with the hand gun ban, i cant even buy from any online store cause of the ban. i know its a toy that can be uses as a real gun, but d**n!! so if i bought a bb gun into my home in chicago and they find it in my home, ill go to jail just as if it was a real gun!! and im no bank robber or gang banger. never been in jail. cant wait to this ban is done with.

Answer 1

You will have to find a CPD insider to answer the question.  My guess is that they are probably not enforcing the ordinance right now - probably "huddling" a bit to see what they will or will not do in the near future.  I believe this was a Supreme Court ruling - and if it was - they probably won't be enforcing it.

Answer 2

A BB gun is not considered a hand gun, even though to purchase some you must have an FOID card because of the velocity.  Right now the City of Chicago is being sued.  The only law in effect is still the ban on hand guns, and registration of long arms.  Forget about training with a BB gun.  There is no comparison to the real thing.  Of course assault weapons, and high capacity clips are banned.  If you're going into the Police Academy, you'll get all the practice, and training time necessary through the department.

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