– The National Shooting Sports Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the newly signed Illinois gun dealer law.
– The law, recently signed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, is seen as an overregulation by the gun rights group.
– The law imposes additional licensing requirements and fees on gun sellers.
– Gun rights advocates argue the law will force many gun sellers out of business.
– Supporters of the law say it will help curtail illegal gun trafficking.
National Shooting Sports Foundation Takes Aim at Illinois Gun Law
East St. Louis took center stage in a fresh legal battle this week. The Connecticut-based National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a new Illinois law that imposes greater restrictions and fees on gun sellers.
The Impact of the New Law
Late last week, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a law which the NSSF labels as a gross overregulation. The law extends the obligation for licensing to gun dealers and slaps additional fees on them. The goal, advocate groups argue, is to aid in curbing the sale of illegal guns and improve safety. Critics, however, fear it may force many gun sellers out of business due to the added cost burden.
The Fight Back Starts Now
The NSSF didn’t waste time voicing their opposition. Just two days after the bill was signed into law, they initiated a legal action against it. They affirm that the law not only imposes unnecessary restrictions on lawful gun dealers but also restrict the Second Amendment rights of Illinois residents.
The Breezy Take
While the new Illinois gun laws aim to strengthen public safety by reducing illegal gun sales, it’s clear that pushback from the National Shooting Sports Foundation reveals the complexity of this issue. Increased regulation and licensing fees could potentially push some gun sellers out of business. However, the balancing act between citizen’s rights, public safety, and business regulation is a delicate one. It’ll be interesting to see the outcome of this case and how it influences future gun regulation policies, both in Illinois and nationwide.
Original article: https://www.stlpr.org/law-order/2023-08-16/illinois-sued-over-law-that-would-open-gun-industry-to-consumer-protection-suits