Editor’s Commentary: While some will highlight that the law can still be overturned, it’s conspicuous that a constitutional right is allowed to be suppressed if only temporarily by the “conservative” Supreme Court. While I’m not versed on the case made by the National Association of Gun Rights, securing a preliminary injunction would seem to be fairly straight-forward considering the ramifications of the law.
The fact that the Supreme Court saw it differently is concerning. It isn’t just about future sales of constitutionally protected firearms at risk. This law forces citizens to register their firearms before January 1st. Once registered, the damage will be done. The Supreme Court knows this and allowed it anyway. Not good. Here’s the report generated from corporate media articles by Discern Reporter…
The Supreme Court has opted to uphold an Illinois law that prohibits high-powered semiautomatic weapons. In a recent order, the Court rejected a request from the National Association for Gun Rights for a preliminary injunction, allowing the law to remain in effect.
The legislation, signed by Democratic Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker in January, imposes penalties on individuals engaged in various activities related to assault weapons or .50 caliber rifles. These activities include carrying, possessing, manufacturing, selling, delivering, importing, or purchasing such firearms. The law also extends statutory penalties to those involved in selling, manufacturing, delivering, importing, possessing, or purchasing assault weapon attachments or .50 caliber cartridges.
Furthermore, the ban encompasses kits or tools designed to enhance the fire rate of semiautomatic weapons, and it sets limitations on the purchase of specific magazines. Following the Supreme Court’s decision, the law will remain in effect while it undergoes litigation in lower courts.
The National Association for Gun Rights, in response to the ruling, expressed dissatisfaction and emphasized their intention to pursue the case further. Dudley Brown, President of the National Association for Gun Rights, stated, “A right delayed is a right denied, and every day these gun bans are enforced is a travesty to freedom. We will be back to the Supreme Court as soon as our legal team finishes drafting our cert petition, and they will have to decide if they really meant what they said in Heller and Bruen.”
This decision aligns with a prior ruling by the 7th District U.S. Court of Appeals in November, which also declined to block the law. Earlier, in August, the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the law in a 4-3 decision.
Notably, individuals who possessed firearms that would be prohibited under this law before its enactment can still retain ownership if they register the weapons with the state before January 1, 2024.
At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
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