Illinois is on pace to lead the nation again this year for the number of firearm background checks and one legal expert expects the numbers will only increase. FBI stats show Illinois leading the nation with nearly 4 million firearm background checks. U.S. LawShield President Kirk Evans said while that doesn’t necessarily equate to the number of guns being purchased, people buy more guns when there’s uncertainty.
He expects Illinois gun owners to increase their buys, especially with the start of no-cash bail Jan. 1.
Supporters of no-cash bail contend the law will make streets safer, and have said opponents are fear mongering. Another issue sure to increase gun sales Evans said is proposing bans on certain types of guns as Illinois House Bill 5855 would do.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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