Statement by the Illinois State Rifle Association:
The Illinois State Rifle Association vigorously supports House Bill 1611, which, as amended, prohibits law enforcement from entering a home “without knocking and announcing their office.”
There have been a number of cases where errors have been made, and the wrong homes have been targeted. And for any law-abiding gun owner, if someone is smashing through your door or window in the middle of the night, or early in the morning – your first instinct is to grab your firearm because you have reason to believe this is a home invasion.
“No knock” warrants place law enforcement and ordinary law-abiding
citizens in grave danger. Mistakes are made all the time – and sadly, innocent people have been killed because of them.
Save lives and join us in supporting HB 1611.
Stand Strong &
Thank you for being a
member!
