67 Counties (and Counting) Vow NOT To Enforce Illinois' Assault Weapons Ban!!

Published on January 12, 2023
Duration: 5:01

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses the growing movement of Illinois county sheriffs refusing to enforce Governor Pritzker's assault weapons ban. As of the video's release, 67 out of 102 counties have declared non-compliance, citing the ban as unconstitutional. The speaker emphasizes the sheriffs' oath to the Constitution and the governor's limited power over elected officials. The ban restricts manufacturing, sales, and limits magazine capacity to 12 rounds, with grandfathering for existing owners who register by early 2024. Several lawsuits are anticipated.

Quick Summary

67 out of 102 Illinois counties and their sheriffs are refusing to enforce Governor Pritzker's assault weapons ban, deeming it unconstitutional. The ban restricts manufacturing and sales, limits magazines to 12 rounds, and requires registration of existing firearms by early 2024. Sheriffs cite their oath to the Constitution, and the governor's threats of job loss are unlikely to be effective against elected officials.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Constitutional Sheriffs Against Illinois AWB
  2. 00:20Sponsor: LAS Concealment Kydex Holsters
  3. 01:02Illinois Sheriffs Not Enforcing Ban
  4. 01:32Governor Responds, Threats Against Law Enforcement
  5. 02:00Law Enforcement: Honor Your Oath
  6. 02:30Constitutionally Elected Sheriffs Can't Be Fired
  7. 02:59Assault Weapon Ban Restrictions
  8. 03:43Fight Coming to Governor Pritzker
  9. 04:23More Sheriffs Will Come Out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Illinois counties are refusing to enforce the assault weapons ban?

As of the video's release, 67 out of 102 counties in Illinois have declared they will not enforce Governor Pritzker's assault weapons ban, citing it as unconstitutional. The number of non-compliant counties is reportedly rising.

What are the main restrictions of the Illinois assault weapons ban?

The Illinois assault weapons ban prohibits the manufacturing and sale of certain firearms. It also limits magazine capacity to 12 rounds. Existing owners are grandfathered in but must register their firearms with the state by the start of 2024.

Can the Illinois governor fire sheriffs for not enforcing the assault weapons ban?

No, constitutionally elected sheriffs in Illinois cannot be fired by the governor for refusing to enforce laws they deem unconstitutional. Sheriffs are elected officials and are not subject to the governor's direct dismissal for such reasons.

What is the stance of law enforcement on the Illinois assault weapons ban?

Many county sheriffs in Illinois are taking a stand against the assault weapons ban, viewing it as unconstitutional and a violation of their oath to defend the Constitution. Governor Pritzker has threatened them with job loss for non-compliance.

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