Chicago Mayor Issues Order Tightening City Firearm and Ammo Purchases
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order that restricts how Chicago departments buy guns and ammunition, requiring stricter vendor compliance.
On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson enacted an executive order that narrows the avenues through which city agencies may acquire firearms and ammunition. The order instructs the Department of Procurement Services, in consultation with the Chicago Police Department, the Office of Public Safety Administration, and the Department of Law, to develop detailed procurement standards within a three-month window. Its purpose is to guarantee that taxpayer money is spent only on vendors demonstrating solid legal compliance and responsible business practices.
The Brady Campaign, a gun-control organization, endorsed the policy, noting it prevents sellers from profiting twice on weapons that fuel violence. Johnson emphasized that the initiative reflects Chicago’s broader commitment to public safety and responsible spending. The order now moves toward implementation pending the agencies’ rule-making.
Why it matters
It changes how city funds are used for gun purchases, aiming to limit contracts with vendors linked to violence.
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