Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed two gun control bills Monday that he believes will “improve public safety.”
Known as the Lethal Order of Protection Act, or HB 2354, the legislation will allow family members and law enforcement to petition a court to immediately disarm an individual believed to be a threat to himself or others.
The second bill, known as SB 3256, places a 72-hour waiting period on the purchase of all firearms. Under current state law, there is only a 3-day waiting period for the purchase of handguns.
Gov. Rauner also vetoed legislation that would require gun dealers to obtain a state certification.
With respect to the red flag bill, Gov. Rauner said at the press conference that it was “very good.” And that it is “rigorous, there has to be a judge…proof. We want to protect gun owners rights, but for those deemed to be dangerous, not let them have guns.”
Critics of red flag laws argue that they trample one’s right to due process, as noted in previous GunsAmerica articles. HB 2354 allows police to confiscate an individual’s FOID card and guns for a minimum of two weeks or up to six months depending on the details of the case. Petitioners can also file for a six-month extension.