Illinois’ gun ban registry deadline is a month away and some in local law enforcement say investigating and prosecuting infractions will not be a top priority. While the gun ban and registry is tied up in courts, the Jan. 1 deadline to register still looms. Illinois State Police are tasked with enforcing the law, but during recent public hearings the agency said prosecution will be up to the 102 different county state’s attorneys. In McHenry County, State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally said while they oppose the law, they’ll follow it.
Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey said his deputies won’t be going door-to-door.
As of Wednesday, just 0.18% of Illinois’ 2.4 million Firearm Owner’s ID card holders have registered a banned item with Illinois State Police.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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