Illinois’s Dem Gov Cracks Down on Gun Owners With Draconian Weapons Ban

Sheriffs from all over the state promise not to enforce law that flouts ‘Constitution & constitution of Illinois’ J.B. Pritzker/Getty Photos

J.B. Pritzker, a Democratic Governor from Illinois, signed Tuesday one of the largest weapon bans in America. It prohibits the sale of almost 170 assault weapons.

The “Protect Illinois Communities Act” Certain pistols, shotguns and rifles, including AR-15s, are prohibited from being sold and distributed. The law was passed by the Democratic legislature of the state. “high capacity magazines” And “switches” That can make handguns totally automatic.

Illinoisans can keep weapons that fall under the ban if they already own them but must register the weapons by Jan. 1, 2024—or face a Class 2 Felony for failing to provide authorities the location of their “weapon of war.”

This law has caused immediate backlash from state law enforcement: There are more than two dozen sheriffs in the state Say it They will not enforce the law.

“This bill puts us in a bind on the oath we took as sheriffs to uphold the Constitution and constitution of Illinois,” Robb Tadelman, McHenry County sheriff, spoke to Chicago’s ABC 7.

Illinois is now the 9th state to ban cigarettes “assault weapons”—but its new law could soon face legal challenges in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down New York’s restrictions on concealed handgun carry. New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, whose majority opinion was authored by Justice Clarence Thomas, also created a new test for Second Amendment cases.

We need new regulations “consistent with this Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation,” The Supreme Court ruled. According to the Court, modern sentiments toward gun rights do not justify limiting the constitutional guarantee.

The Illinois State Rifle Association, along with other groups, is preparing to sue Illinois. Dan Eldridge (board member of Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois), is seeking relief from courts. “not going to last.”

“We will win, and when we’re done with this, we’ll have an energized membership base, we’ll have a pretty big war chest and we’ll go after everything else that we can,” Eldridge stated.

Biden’s administration celebrated passage of the law: White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre this week stated that Biden “commends the leadership” Pritzker, the one who took “bold action to keep weapons of war off America’s streets.”

Meanwhile, state Republicans claim that the law is