Is it correct that .22 caliber is exempt from Chicago & Cook mag capacity bans?

[Ultralisk]

Hi. I just purchased a Ruger 10/22 and I had some trouble ordering BX-25 magazines online. Some retailers won't let you order them at all period because of the 10 round magazine capacity restriction on Chicago for rifles, and some will let you place the order and then cancel it because you ordered a restricted item.

 

But, the thing is.... .22 caliber magazines should be exempt from any restrictions imposed on both Chicago and Cook county according to the law. I am just here to ask, am I correct on this or am I missing something?

 

I want to provide thanks to mauserme for first posting information on this

1 ) Chicago Municipal Code title 8:

Exemption

(Title 8 Chapter 8-20-010):

(2) A semiautomatic rifle that has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 15 rounds, except for an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition.

 

2) Cook County Code of Ordinances:

Exemption

 

(Division 4 Section 54-211 (7):

Large-capacity magazine means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than ten rounds, but shall not be construed to include the following:

(1) A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than ten rounds.
(2) A 22-caliber tube ammunition feeding device.
(3) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm.

[spanishjames]

A 10\22 uses a magazine to feed ammo. The exemption is for rifles which feed from a tube, such as a Marlin Model 60.

https://www.marlinfirearms.com/rimfire/model-60

[Ultralisk]

A 10\22 uses a magazine to feed ammo. The exemption is for rifles which feed from a tube, such as a Marlin Model 60.

https://www.marlinfirearms.com/rimfire/model-60

 

Yeah, I was questioning that tubular language. Glad I asked.

 

So the tube is built into the firearm, like the original Henry lever action repeating rifle?

[spanishjames]

 

A 10\22 uses a magazine to feed ammo. The exemption is for rifles which feed from a tube, such as a Marlin Model 60.https://www.marlinfirearms.com/rimfire/model-60

 

Yeah, I was questioning that tubular language. Glad I asked.

 

So the tube is built into the firearm, like the original Henry lever action repeating rifle?

Yes.

[brobits]

these retailers are declining legal sales because they're afraid of getting into hot water. they don't actually know the laws

[patriot1776]

Today everyone errs on the side of safety and many retailers would rather lose a sale than get into hot water . Fear of media, social media and the anti gun movement is making their business decisions . Sad .

[Twostarrz]

I found Boyd’s gunstocks would not ship to Illinois A pistol grip stock for 10/22. Went a different route. Daughter is just as happy.

[InterestedBystander]

I found Boyd’s gunstocks would not ship to Illinois A pistol grip stock for 10/22. Went a different route. Daughter is just as happy.

Recently? This was reported a while ago but later purchasers had no issue iirc.

[Twostarrz]

I tried last fall. When they refused to ship to dekalb county I removed myself from their mailing list. Since I no longer shop there I can’t tell you if they will or not at this point in time. There are other sellers with the willingness to sell to law abiding citizens so they get my business.