DeWitt County Sheriff Mike Walker is among a host of local Sheriff's who say they will not be enforcing new legislation regarding the ban off assault weapons and regulations surrounding it. 

Sheriff Walker says the assault weapons ban is a violation of the rights of Illinois citizens.

Sheriff Walker indicates the Governor has told the public the Illinois State Police will enforce these laws and local authorities that do not will be removed.

Sheriff Walker is concerned with some of the provisions in the legislation that could extend to some shotguns for various outdoor activities.

The DeWitt County Board passed a resolution at its December board meeting opposing the passage of the legislation.