Illinois Sheriffs’ Association president says assault weapons ban is ‘unconstitutional’

TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 11: Assault-style rifles now banned for sale in the state are displayed at Freddie Bear Sports on January 11, 2023 in Tinley…

TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 11: Assault-style rifles now banned for sale in the state are displayed at Freddie Bear Sports on January 11, 2023 in Tinley Park, Illinois. Workers began removing banned items from display shortly after the store opened. Yesterday evening, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signed legislation banning the sale of guns classified as assault weapons, rifle magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds and pistol magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds in the state. The Illinois State Rifle Association, citing 2.5 million gun owners in the state, has vowed to fight the legislation in court. Eight other states and Washington D.C. have enacted similar bans. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

by: Brian Althimer

Posted: Jan 12, 2023 / 05:54 PM CST

Updated: Jan 13, 2023 / 10:21 AM CST

Sheriff Andrew Hires, President of the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, joins Lisa Dent to explain why the Protect Illinois Communities Act, which bans the sale and distribution of assault weapons, is unconstitutional, and why sheriffs in some counties will not enforce it.