Two Dead In Chicago Despite a Protection Order Because the System Can’t Confiscate Enough Guns

In Cook County alone, there are about 731,000 FOID card holders. Of those, more than 37,000 have been revoked. Of those revoked, 74%, or roughly 27,000, are noncompliant, meaning they likely still have their weapons.

During a public hearing in June 2022, Cook County sheriff’s police told legislators they did not have the manpower or money to recover all those weapons.

For whatever reason, advocates of domestic violence prevention say the system failed [Karina] Gonzalez and her family.

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In Cook County alone, there are about 731,000 FOID card holders. Of those, more than 37,000 have been revoked. Of those revoked, 74%, or roughly 27,000, are noncompliant, meaning they likely still have their weapons.

During a public hearing in June 2022, Cook County sheriff’s police told legislators they did not have the manpower or money to recover all those weapons.

For whatever reason, advocates of domestic violence prevention say the system failed [Karina] Gonzalez and her family.

Continue reading Two Dead In Chicago Despite a Protection Order Because the System Can’t Confiscate Enough Guns at The Truth About Guns.