East Central Reporter

State Representative Brad Halbrook is pressing for answers regarding the new firearms ban and registration law in Illinois. With legal challenges still ongoing, Rep. Halbrook joined a public hearing held by the Illinois State Police to seek clarification on important questions. One of the main concerns raised by Rep. Halbrook is what will happen if the law is declared unconstitutional and what the consequences will be for gun owners who have not yet registered their firearms.

“I am very confident that the Democrats’ gun ban and this new registration component will ultimately be found unconstitutional, but what happens in the meantime?” Rep. Halbrook asked. He also pointed out that only a small percentage of guns have been registered so far, and questioned the potential punishments for non-compliance while the legal challenges continue. Additionally, he inquired about the recourse available to those who have been penalized and what will happen to the personal information submitted by those who immediately complied.

Rep. Halbrook is co-sponsoring House Bill 4150, which aims to require the destruction of all registration information once the gun ban law is declared unconstitutional. This bill seeks to protect the privacy and rights of gun owners.

The Illinois State Police will be holding two more public hearings on firearms registration. The second hearing will take place in Chicago this Friday, and the third hearing will be held at the Caseyville Community Center in Caseyville on Monday, Nov. 6.

The ongoing legal challenges and Rep. Halbrook's pressing questions highlight the uncertainty and confusion surrounding the new firearms ban and registration law in Illinois. Gun owners are eagerly awaiting clarification on their rights and potential consequences.

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