Gun lobby heads to court next week over new ban

MACON, Ill. (WAND) – As gun dealers boxed up inventory and removed it from displays, gun lobby groups are consolidating their efforts to sue Illinois in federal court over the newly enacted ban on assault-style weapons.

Guns Save Life, a gun rights organization, says two law firms have been hired to take legal action. After the initial lawsuit additional suits are expected. About twelve plaintiffs are expected on the lawsuits including Republican State Representative Darren Bailey.

Dan Cooley, owner of The Bullet Trap in Macon, tells WAND News phones were ringing off the hook as customers tried to determine what the new law requires. Cooley had to contact many customers to tell them orders for those types of guns have been cancelled.

The Bullet Trap is holding on to its inventory in hopes a judge will issue an injunction allowing sales to resume.