Clucks and Bucks Outfitters is warning Illinois gun owners about a law being considered in the General Assembly that would outlaw several different types of guns and accessories.
HB5855, a bill sponsored by state Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield), would make many types of commonly owned guns illegal, which Clucks and Bucks Outfitters, located at 10000 Bell Fountain Road in Dawson is opposed to.
“Every gun owner in Illinois should educate themselves on HB 5855,” the business said on Facebook. “This is a fast-moving assault weapons ban in the Illinois House that WILL LIKELY pass in mid-January and greatly change gun ownership in Illinois. Here are just a few of the points in this horrendous bill: No firearms sales to anyone under 21 unless in the military. No further sales of common rifles like AR15's or anything they deem to be an 'assault weapon.' No further sales of standard capacity magazine and stiff penalties if caught possessing them. Registration of all 'assault weapons' @$25 per year per gun to the state police. and many more restrictions … There is a committee hearing on December 12th and you are now able to complete a witness slip in opposition of the bill. https://ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB5855.htm It's time to pay attention folks and get involved.”
HB5855 received its first hearing House Rules Committee on Dec. 12, according to Prairie State Wire. The bill would make the possession of several types of firearms and accessories illegal.
According to the bill's synopsis, it “Makes it unlawful to manufacture, deliver, sell, or purchase or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, or purchased or cause to be possessed by another, an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge. Makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly possess an assault weapon, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge 300 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, except possession of weapons registered with the Illinois State Police in the time provided. Provides exemptions and penalties. Prohibits the manufacture, delivery, sale, purchase, or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices.”
House Minority leader Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) said the bill is unconstitutional. “While HB 5855 is likely far from in its final form, the constitutionality of the bill will certainly go before the courts,” McCombie told Prairie State Wire.
Illinois already has the sixth most restrictive gun laws in the country and some of the worst instances of gun violence. Opponents say HB5855 would likely bring the most restrictive environment for lawful gun owners in the history of the country, according to governing.com.
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