A city ordinance banning the sale of assault weapons in Naperville can now be enforced by police, a federal judge has ruled.
The judge rejected a request for a temporary restraining order.However, the city attorney says the ban won't be enforced right away. That's because there will likely be a grace period while everything gets sorted out.Naperville residents have been at odds over the ban on sales of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines within city limits.
"We believe that this is an important step to protect city residents and send a message that our city is one that abhors gun violence," said Barbara Vernon, who is in favor of the ban. The ban defines assault weapons by more than 100 types and brand names. The ban cites mass shootings across the country, including the Independence Day parade massacre in Highland Park as reasons for the ban."You all get to tell this community and the rest of the country, we are not going to willingly participate in helping mass shooters arm themselves," said Mark Winters. "We are not going to sit on our hands while these men go hunting for human beings.
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