Ballot question for Logan County to be a Firearms Sanctuary

 

[October 02, 2018] 

LINCOLN 

During the July meeting of the Logan County Board, members voted to place a resolution for an advisory referendum on the ballot. The public is being asked their opinion concerning gun law in the context of protecting citizen’s right to bear arms in Logan County.

Several bills sit in the Illinois General Assembly that would restrict Illinois citizens from possessing some types of firearms. It is up to counties to decide if local law enforcement would uphold Illinois gun laws, even if they become more restrictive.

After some discussion about what other Illinois counties are presenting to their constituents, and slight amendments to the language, with all 12 county board members present the board unanimously agreed to put the question to voters.

The question as it has been placed on the November 6th, 2018, General Election ballot reads as follows:

“Shall Logan County become a sanctuary county for all firearms unconstitutionally prohibited by the government of the State of Illinois for everyone except undocumented immigrants in that Logan County will prohibit its employees from enforcing the constitutional actions of the state government.”

Two pertinent pending Illinois legislative bills are cited in the Logan County resolution:

- HB1467 Prohibits 90 days after the effective date of the bill, the knowing sale, manufacture, purchase, possession, or carrying of a bump stock or trigger crank. Defines "bump stock" and "trigger crank."…

- SB1657 Creates the Gun Dealer Licensing Act. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of selling, leasing, or otherwise transferring firearms without a license issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation…

Also listed as a concern in the Logan County resolution is House Bill 1465.

The bill reads"

Provides that on or after the effective date of the bill, it is unlawful for any person within the State to knowingly deliver or sell, or cause to be delivered or sold, an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge to, any person under 21 years of age.

Makes it unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to knowingly possess an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge 90 days after the effective date of the bill.

Provides exemptions and penalties. Provides that it is unlawful for any person within the State to knowingly deliver or sell, or cause to be delivered or sold, a large capacity ammunition feeding device to a person under 21 years of age.

Provides that it is unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device within the State.

Provides exemptions and penalties. Effective immediately.”

And had two proposed amendments.

On July 2, 2018 this bill was re-referred to the Rules Committee.

Early election began last week and reportedly many people were not prepared to answer this serious question.

[LDN]