Is Illinois Finally Complying With It's Gun Registry?

Published on December 20, 2023
Duration: 7:00

This video from Washington Gun Law TV analyzes Illinois' compliance with its firearm registry mandate. William Kirk presents data from the Illinois State Police, indicating a very low registration rate among FOID card holders. The analysis projects potential compliance rates based on estimated assault weapon ownership, highlighting significant non-compliance with the law.

Quick Summary

Illinois' firearm registry compliance is critically low, with only about 0.33% of FOID card holders having registered any firearms. Even when projecting based on estimated assault weapon ownership, the compliance rate only reaches approximately 2.67%, indicating widespread non-compliance with state law.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Washington Gun Law TV
  2. 00:27Illinois Gun Registry Compliance Check
  3. 01:10Illinois Viewer Thanks & Tour Plans
  4. 01:51Reviewing Illinois State Police Statistics
  5. 02:29FOID Card Holders vs. Registration Rates
  6. 03:14Detailed Item Registration Data
  7. 04:06Projecting Compliance Based on Trends
  8. 05:10Calculating Compliance: Adult AR Owners
  9. 05:46Summary of Registration Rate Data
  10. 06:13Second Amendment & Responsible Ownership

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current compliance rate for Illinois' firearm registry?

Based on Illinois State Police data, the compliance rate for firearm registration is extremely low. When calculated by individuals, it's approximately 0.33%. If estimated based on potential assault weapon owners, the rate rises to about 2.67%.

How many FOID card holders are there in Illinois?

Illinois has a significant number of firearm owners, with 2,415,481 individuals holding a Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card, according to recent statistics.

What types of items are being registered in Illinois?

Illinois' registration data includes firearms, accessories, and ammunition. Specifically, 15,877 firearms, 8,335 accessory disclosures, and 169 ammunition disclosures have been recorded.

What is the projected number of assault weapons in Illinois?

Estimating based on the '6% rule' of adult assault weapon ownership in the US, Illinois, with approximately 9.9 million adults of legal age, could have around 594,000 assault weapons that would require disclosure under the state's registry law.

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