HB 5480 (Osterman) - This bill will require universal background checks for all handgun transactions. Private handgun sellers would be required to conduct background checks on buyers to prevent gang members, domestic violence offenders, felons, and individuals with severe mental illness from accessing handguns.There is currently NO system for 'private sellers' to conduct checks. The Illinois State Police have estimated the cost to start the required system to be in excess of 3.5 million dollars not even including the costs of maintaining it near $400K/year.
And w/ the ISP regularly delays FOID applications, I'm sure this system will work just as smoothly. Right?
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