NRA-ILA Joins Lawsuit Against Illinois Community

By Tom Knighton

The village of Deerfield, Illinois probably figured no one would care about their new laws. After all, why would anyone object to restrictions on magazines and so-called “assault rifles” anyway? Who needs those Second Amendment rights, anyway?

Luckily for the people of Deerfield, the NRA’s Institue for Legislative Action has joined the fight.

Fairfax, Va. — The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) today announced support for a lawsuit brought by Guns Save Life challenging the Village of Deerfield, Illinois’ gun confiscation ordinance. The lawsuit challenges Deerfield’s recent attempt to criminalize so-called “assault weapons” and “high capacity magazines” within village limits.

“Every law-abiding villager of Deerfield has the right to protect themselves, their homes, and their loved ones with the firearm that best suits their needs,” said Chris W. Cox, executive director of NRA-ILA. “The National Rifle Association is pleased to assist Gun Save Life in defense of this freedom.”

To be clear, the NRA didn’t initiate this lawsuit. That honor belongs to the group Guns Save Life.

What the NRA does bring to the table are vast resources, which may well be needed. Make no mistake, anti-gun groups will be taking this cause up, as well, making Deerfield, IL …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms