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Reps. Kelly, Casten introduce bill aimed at reducing gun trafficking in Illinois

U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (Ill.-2) and Sean Casten (Ill.-6) introduced the Gun Trafficker Detection Act on Thursday, March 30, to require gun owners to report if their gun is lost or stolen within 48 hours.

The state’s efforts at gun control are often undermined by weak gun laws in neighboring states like Indiana and Wisconsin, according to a news release from the representatives.

In Illinois in 2019, guns trafficked across state lines comprised about 63%…

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