Illinois Gun Registry Rules Approved Amid Controversy

Many Illinoisans refuse to register firearms despite potential legal consequences, raising questions about the effectiveness of the new rules.

New permanent rules for registering firearms now heavily regulated in Illinois will soon go into effect, following approval by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
Republican lawmakers have raised concerns about the rules, arguing they are too complicated and infringe on the privacy of gun owners.
Under the new rules, failure to register banned guns could result in a misdemeanor charge, or a felony for repeated violations.
Despite the new rules, many Illinoisans are reportedly refusing to register their firearms, with only about 1.22% of FOID card holders having registered guns or accessories subject to the ban.
State police officials have stated that if the law is deemed unconstitutional, the gun registration data would be destroyed.