Assault Weapons Ban Round Up
The ban on weapons that look like assault weapons failed by one vote in the Illinois house. Good. Meanwhile, a bill to require private transactions involving firearms to include a background check is on its way to the governor. The Sun Times incorrectly notes:
It would require people buying weapons at gun shows to go through the same background checks as in stores, a change long sought by gun control supporters. But it also would require law enforcement to destroy records of firearm purchases 90 days after the sale, which critics fear will hamper police efforts to track down criminals.
Actually, at gun shows, the requirements are the same if you buy from a dealer. I wonder how they plan on enforcing it?
Meanwhile, a ban on weapons that look like assault weapons is advancing in New York.
By the way, if the anti-gunners can’t pass a ban in Illinois, we’re winning.
May 26th, 2005 at 9:11 am
It doesn’t matter if law enforcement is required to destroy their records or not. Private individuals in Illinois are still required to document and maintain records of their transactions. The law enforcement proviso is just redundant.