The case is 'ripe for an appeal,' local officials said.
In a decision lauded by the National Rifle Association, a circuit county judge in Illinois struck down a local suburb's ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. The ruling puts an end, for now, on what had been a closely-watched legal battle over the ordinance.
“The NRA is proud to have supported this challenge to Deerfield’s ban on commonly owned firearms and magazines," Chris Cox, executive director of the NRA's legislative arm, said in a statement. “This ruling affirms that every law-abiding Deerfield resident has the right to protect themselves, their homes, and their loved ones with the firearm that best suits their needs.”
At the time, the state created an open window for places like Deerfield to enact their own ordinances before new gun laws—the Illinois Concealed Carry Act and the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act—vested those powers exclusively with the state. In a statement, the Deerfield leaders said they were exploring options and called the ruling"ripe for an appeal."
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