Illinois State Police won't pursue charges on those who register assault weapons after Jan. 1 deadline

Springfield, Ill. (WICS) — If an Illinois resident did not register their assault weapons by the January 1st deadline, they still can without fear of criminal charges from law enforcement.

"ISP does not intend to act against residents who file an endorsement affidavit after January 1, 2024," Illinois State Police said in an email. "The FOID Portal will remain open and people can submit endorsement affidavits at any time. ISP's goal is compliance with the law and safety."

People who fail to register assault weapon could face felony charges. According to the Illinois State Police, over 29,000 residents have registered their assault weapons. That accounts for just over one-percent of all FOID card owners in Illinois.