Sheriffs say they want no role in enforcing state’s assault weapon registry

SPRINGFIELD – Dozens of county sheriffs in Illinois — approximately “80-ish,” per Illinois Sheriffs’ Association head Jim Kaitschuck — say they’ll refuse to enforce a provision of a new assault weapons ban that would require owners of such guns to register them with the state. In the wake of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature Tuesday, Jan. … Continue reading Sheriffs say they want no role in enforcing state’s assault weapon registry