A proposed bill gun owners say will price lower income buyers out of the market continues to get attention at the Illinois State Capitol.
Opponents estimate the Responsibility in Firearms Legislation–or RIFL Act–could tack on thousands of dollars in taxes to one firearm purchase, and that would price lower income people out of exercising their Second Amendment rights. Advocates for the bill, like Dr. Anthony Douglas, said there’s be minimal added cost.
Republican State Representative Patrick Windhorst said that’s an elitist opinion and people of lesser means want to be able to protect themselves.
The measure was hear in the House Gun Violence Prevention Committee on Wednesday of this past week, but did not advance. Legislators return to Springfield today. Gun owners plan to rally and lobby on Wednesday.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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