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Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson just signed a bold new executive order to overhaul how city agencies buy guns and ammo, demanding stricter vetting of sellers to ensure taxpayer dollars aren’t funding irresponsible or illegal gun dealers. The move follows a damning report revealing millions spent on firearms from companies with repeated federal violations. Now, vendors must prove compliance, disclose past infractions, and demonstrate they prevent illegal activity like straw purchases — all within 90 days. Surrounded by gun violence advocates, the mayor framed this as a moral and practical shift: Chicago won’t be part of the problem, but part of the solution, using its massive procurement power to prioritize safety and accountability.

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