Democrats Assault 2nd Amendment

State Representative Darren Bailey was in Albion last night with many others beating the drum concerning Illinois Senate Bill 107. He’s been on tour around his district since it was introduced.

Simply stated, Chicago Democrats want our guns. At the very least, they want every gun that has a pistol grip and uses a magazine to be registered. You could only keep your gun if you register the weapon’s make, model, caliber and serial number with state police. And, of course, you would have to prove you have a Firearm Owner’s ID card. And you need proof of a locking device for the gun. In order to register, you have to pay $25 per gun. If you don’t…you’ll get hit with a Class 3 felony which carries a prison sentence of up to five years.

When they had a similar meeting down in Enfield a few weeks ago, both the White County State’s Attorney and Sheriff said they were against it.

The NRA in Illinois has asked its members to contact their state senators to express their displeasure with the proposed law. Our Senator is Dale Righter, who is opposed to the measure.

Not only does this bill run counter to the second amendment….it clearly targets those of us who follow the rules and use our firearms in a lawful way. I’ve got a FOID card. Do you think the thugs on Chicago’s south side do? Do you think those same thugs are going to register any of their artillery with the state police?

No, this duckhead proposal is only going in place to dog us---in Southern Illinois.

Representative Bailey says SB 107 is unenforceable, unconstitutional and unacceptable. 

I can’t help but agree.