Sheriff declares AWB a "REQUEST" until SCOTUS weighs in... This may be biggest gun grab fail TO DATE

Published on December 30, 2023
Duration: 6:45

In Illinois, 90 sheriffs have declared the new assault weapons ban and registration a 'request' rather than an enforceable law, pending Supreme Court review. This stance highlights a potential 'gun grab fail' as the ban lacks a clear judicial end-point for SCOTUS involvement after the Seventh Circuit upheld it. The discussion also touches on the problematic nature of the FOID card system, which acts as a state-issued permission slip rather than a right.

Quick Summary

In Illinois, 90 sheriffs have declared the new assault weapons ban and registration a 'request' rather than an enforceable law, pending Supreme Court review. This stance highlights a potential 'gun grab fail' as the ban lacks a clear judicial end-point for SCOTUS involvement after the Seventh Circuit upheld it. The discussion also touches on the problematic nature of the FOID card system, which acts as a state-issued permission slip rather than a right.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Illinois Gun Control Issues
  2. 00:16Sheriffs Declare AWB a 'Request'
  3. 01:16Sheriff Bullard on Law as a Request
  4. 02:02Seventh Circuit Ruling & SCOTUS Absence
  5. 02:33Registration Deadline & Low Compliance
  6. 03:04FOID Card and Concealed Carry Implications
  7. 03:26Unconstitutionality of FOID System
  8. 04:19Enforcement Tied to Violent Crime
  9. 04:33Aggressive Policing vs. Gun Bans
  10. 05:23AWB as a 'Tack-On' Offense
  11. 06:05Consequences Leading to SCOTUS Action
  12. 06:31Conclusion: Sheriff's Stance Reiterated

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of the assault weapons ban in Illinois according to local sheriffs?

Ninety sheriffs in Illinois have declared the new assault weapons ban and registration a 'request' or 'recommendation' rather than an enforceable law, pending a Supreme Court decision on its constitutionality.

Why are Illinois sheriffs refusing to enforce the assault weapons ban?

Sheriffs are refusing enforcement because they view the law as potentially unconstitutional and are waiting for definitive rulings from higher courts, particularly the Supreme Court, before treating it as mandatory.

How does the Illinois FOID card system relate to Second Amendment rights?

The FOID card system is criticized for requiring a state-issued license to exercise Second Amendment rights, which can be revoked. Critics argue this turns a constitutional right into a state-granted permission slip.

What is the proposed enforcement strategy for the Illinois assault weapons ban?

The enforcement strategy, as suggested by Sheriff Bullard, is that the ban would likely only be prosecuted as a 'tack-on' offense when linked to a violent crime, not as a standalone violation for unregistered firearms.

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