Fewer than a tenth of a percent of the state’s Firearm Owners ID card holders have registered with Illinois State Police semi-automatic firearms that are now banned by state law. Of more than 2.4 million FOID card holders, the total for Week 3 of the registry shows 2,046 individuals have disclosed more 3,880 firearms, more than 2,100 accessories and almost 40 ammunition disclosures. That’s 0.08% of FOID card holders, up from 0.07% the prior week. Democratic state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, who supports the gun ban and registry, reacted to the low compliance rate three weeks in.
Republican state Rep. Blaine Wilhour isn’t surprised by the low turnout.
If the gun ban is not struck down by pending litigation in federal courts, those found not complying with the registry could face criminal penalties.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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