In Illinois, a concerning issue has come to light regarding the ownership of firearms. Data presented by the Cook County sheriff reveals that 114,000 individuals are prohibited from owning guns due to legal or mental health reasons. Shockingly, three-quarters of these individuals have not surrendered their firearms as required by law.
Sheriff Tom Dart is urging state lawmakers to allocate $10 million to address what he terms as 'A Firearm Regulation Crisis.' The proposed funds would be used to train and equip more officers to retrieve or ensure the safe storage of weapons from those who have had their Firearm Owners Identification cards revoked.
