Robert Bevis, owner of Law Weapons & Supply, speaks in opposition to Naperville’s proposed ban on the sale of assault weapons during a City Council meeting on July 19, 2022.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett gave the city until Monday to respond to a Naperville gun shop owner who says the ban is unconstitutional and is putting him out of business.Robert Bevis, owner of Law Weapons & Supply, and the National Association for Gun Rights want theBevis and the foundation had requested the federal court in Chicago approve a temporary injunction on the bans but were denied. U.S.
The city of Naperville declined to discuss the specifics of the filing but issued a statement saying, “Throughout this process we expected ongoing legal challenges and appeals. The city is prepared to continue to defend its ordinance, which is designed to protect the health and safety of our community.”