Illinois Looks To Pass Assault Weapons Ban, Taking Them From People Who Already Possess

This will absolutely nothing to stop the “gun violence” in Democratic Party run cities like Chicago. It will just disarm law abiding citizens. And force law abiding citizens to give up their legally purchased “assault rifles”

Illinois Democrats want to act with ‘urgency’ on proposal banning assault weapons

Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban the sale and ownership of assault-style weapons —joining states such as California and New York that have enacted similar bans.

First introduced during the final week of the veto session by House firearm safety and reform working group chairman Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, House Bill 5855 would outlaw the manufacture, possession, delivery, selling, and purchasing of assault weapons, .50 caliber rifles, and .50 caliber cartridges. The proposal comes as firearm homicides increased by 35% from 2019 to 2020 nationwide, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

On Monday, the bill will be heard during a House judiciary criminal committee meeting. Hundreds of supporters and opponents have signed up for the meeting scheduled for 11 a.m. in Chicago.

Morgan’s legislation lists more than 100 weapons that would be banned, including the AR-15 rifle which was used to kill seven people and injure 48 others during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park. The bill also increases the age for most Illinoisans to carry a firearm from 18 to 21.

The Protect Illinois Communities Act has more than 25 co-sponsors as of Friday and is expected to be a priority for the Illinois General Assembly when lawmakers return in January for the lame-duck session or early in the regular session.

The State Journal-Register, an Illinois paper, minimizes that part about possession. Patch goes a little deeper

House Bill 5855 defines “assault weapons” and bans various semiautomatic rifles, pistols and shotguns, magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, .50 caliber firearms and switches that are designed to increase a gun’s rate of fire.

If approved, the bill would immediately forbid the sale of assault-style weapons. People who already own such weapons would have to register them between 80 and 300 days after the act takes effect and pay a $25 fee.

After that, the registered owner may transfer the weapon to an heir, a resident of another state who will keep it out of state or a licensed gun dealer.

Does that 80-300 days mean what you think? Yes, yes it does

(WSILTV) The proposed legislation, HB 5855 or the “Protect Illinois Communities Act,” would not only ban the future sale of assault weapons, but also high capacity-magazines.

It would also raise the minimum age to purchase or own a weapon.

Supporters of the proposed law concede Highland Park’s ban on assault weapons did not prevent that mass shooting, but believe a state-wide ban could still stop similar shootings.

The bill makes it illegal to manufacture, delivery, sell or purchase any assault weapon in the state. You also wouldn’t be allowed to possess that weapon 300 days after the final passage of the legislation.

You could leave it out of state, but, you may not possess your legally purchased rifle within the state. And, yes, 2nd Amendment groups are already lining up to sue if it passes and the governor signs it. We can expect all the criminals and thugs and gangs to give up their “assault rifles” and magazines which hold more than 10, right?

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