(GunReports.com) — A case brought against Cook County challenging its “assault weapon” ban passed in 2006, been decided favorably for the Illinois State Rifle Association-backed plaintiffs.
The case of Wilson, et al. vs Cook County et al., was returned to the State Appellate Court pursuant by the state Supreme Court, which also ordered the First District Appellate Court to vacate its decision and reconsider the case based on the recent decision in McDonald vs. City of Chicago.
McDonald was a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court in which ISRA was one of the Plaintiffs.
The First District Appellate Court ordered both plaintiffs and defendants to file simultaneous briefs in 15 days, with no reply briefing allowed.
The purported “assault weapons,” as defined under the very broad and vague terms of a Cook County Ordinance, include numerous semi-automatic handguns and rifles, including the AR-15, M-1 Carbine, Smith & Wesson P99 pistol, Smith & Wesson 22A, Browning BAR Longtrack, Winchester Super X Rifle, and the Mini-30 Ranch Rifle, to name just a few.
The lawsuit was filed in early 2007. A supplementary brief is being filed, and the decision of the Appellate Court is expected soon. If required, ISRA is prepared to back this case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Illinois State Rifle Association website: www.ISRA.org
