Jan 2, 2013 · There is no downside to the use of a laser pointer. It is actually a device that promotes safety by allowing you to hit your target, helping to eliminate stray bullets. It can also be used to keep a shooting from even happening, by simply turning the laser on someone attacking you it might get them to stop and re-think their actions.

Dec 28, 2013 · Magazines that fit in a handgun are part of a handgun. Lasers that are made into a handgun are part of a handgun.

Jul 30, 2023 · My EDC has a laser sight and I wondered if I am taking an excessive risk if I carry that particular firearm when in Cook County or Chicago. I was literally just going to ask this. There is a non-trivial chance I'll need to go into Chicago sometime soon, to pick up a relative from a hospital, and have a lasergrip on my EDC snubby.

Dec 16, 2013 · gun laser laser sights legality nyc Jump to Latest 9.1K views 6 replies 7 participants last post by Twingy Dec 17, 2013

Aug 29, 2017 · Law enforcement, according to my source, considers the laser an extension of yourself and that's where the "assault" and "battery" come in. He also said that an OEM or aftermarket laser is allowed in Chicago, but also stated if you're going to use the laser, it better be justified, therefore you better be firing the weapon. His words, not mine.

Mar 13, 2025 · Apparently, the laser ban still stands. "In the decision, Kocoras wrote, “In sum, the undisputed facts show that ‘a firearm remains an effective weapon without a [laser sight] attached’ and thus a laser sight ‘is not a weapon protected by the Second Amendment.

Feb 16, 2016 · Whenever any firearm, ammunition, laser sight accessories, or firearm silencer or muffler is surrendered or forfeited pursuant to the terms of this chapter, or any applicable state or federal law, the superintendent shall ascertain whether such firearm, ammunition, assault weapon, laser sight accessories, or firearm silencer or muffler is ...

Apr 13, 2022 · I always find it amusing that idiots decry "laser sights" as not legitimate for self-defense. The sole purpose of a laser sight is to ensure the intended target is hit. So, they prefer the gangbangers' spray and pray method of not sighting and merely quickly pointing the weapon and shooting in the target's general direction?

Jul 9, 2015 · Laser on handgun: Preempted (probably). Law still on the books, but not appears not to be enforced. Would take a court case to conclusively prove that it is legal. Pepper Spray: Illegal as generally carried. But they have never enforced it unless you’re causing trouble Magazines > 10 rds on Rifle: Illegal (kinda). Not enforced very often.

Mar 26, 2022 · The ban in MCC § 8-20-060(a) on carrying, possessing, displaying for sale, or otherwise transferring any laser sight unduly burdens, impedes, and infringes upon the Second Amendment rights of Plaintiff Franzese, who wishes to display for sale, sell, and transfer such laser sighting devices. § 8-20-060(a), and the seizure, forfeiture, penalty ...