Gun Stores

Under the new Illinois law, gun dealers and manufacturers can be sued — either by the state or private individuals — for marketing firearms, accessories and related products in a way that promotes illegal paramilitary or private militia activity in the state.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says it just wants zoning information to complete four gun store applications. Camden County, a popular vacation destination, says it won't cooperate.

BELLEVILLE — New rules from the Illinois State Police expand regulations on how firearms dealers must run their businesses. They directly impact how gun…