Illinois Carry

[INGunGuy]

OK, I know this has already been covered, and it may be the wrong forum since this involves Illinois, but here goes.

I live in Indiana, have my LTCH. I have family that lives in Illinois that we visit regularly. I have contacted the Illinois state police FOID division, and they are telling me that I can NOT bring my handgun into Illinois, that they do NOT offer any type of out of state license. Is this correct? What about if I were to want to go hunting in Illinois? What about carrying on private property in Illinios? Is that legal? I dont want to get into any crap, but want to find out if there is ANYWAY that I can carry into Illinois for personal protection.

INGunGuy

 

[redneckmedic]

http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/illinois.pdf

 

[INGunGuy]

Yea I appreciate the link, and I did already reference that. The problem is that is seems that all of Illinois is a "Gun Free Zone". So to go to my family's house, I would have to stop before entering Illinois, unload lock up and store away my handgun, get to my family's house, then I would be able to carry on their property. Then when I went to leave again, I would have to go thru the same PITA process... Sheesh.....

INGunGuy

 

[absrio]

Yea I appreciate the like, and I did already reference that. The problem is that is seems that all of Illinois is a "Gun Free Zone". So to go to my family's house, I would have to stop before entering Illinois, unload lock up and store away my handgun, get to my family's house, then I would be able to carry on their property. Then when I went to leave again, I would have to go thru the same PITA process... Sheesh.....

INGunGuy

That is what you have to do. As long as when your are carrying you do not leave thier property. Gun unloaded with empty chamber, magazine out of gun, and encosed in a case.

One reason I take my revolvers when I go to Illinois. Alot easier and quicker to unload-reload.

 

[Liberty's Teeth]

I moved out of that socialist state for this reason and about four million others. In fact, I lived in Cook County. The final straw was the tax increase. As soon as they passed that I was gone. I sent a letter to Todd Stroger (aka "the Toddler" aka "Erkel the douchebag") stating why I was leaving. I signed the letter in the following manner:

Screw You,

Mike

 

[Liberty's Teeth]

One more thing. I haven't spent a DIME in that state since. Another up yours Todd Stroger (aka "The Toddler" aka "Erkel the Douchebag").

For those of you who don't know who Todd Stroger (aka "The Toddler" aka "Erkel the Douchebag") is, he is the Cook County board president and chief tax rapist.

 

[melensdad]

. . . but want to find out if there is ANYWAY that I can carry into Illinois for personal protection.

INGunGuy

NO. You can 'transport' a gun into Illinois but you can not 'carry' a gun into Illinois. The difference is that when you 'transport' the gun it must be unloaded, packed, and in the trunk. When you reach your destination you can have it loaded and keep it in your house, hotel room or apartment. But if you are in a hotel, it must stay in the hotel room. If you are in an apartment, it stays in your rooms and out of the common areas. If you are in a house, it stays on the property. Not sure about outside of the house, but you may be 'brandishing' if you are carrying in the front lawn. . . that will vary by city and county as Illinois has 'home rule' laws that allow each city and county to have their own laws/regulations so you are best off not taking a gun outside on your person unless it is carried with a hunting license, in-season, and you are on hunting land.

If you want to protect yourself in Illinois the best way to do that is leave the state.

How is unloading a revolver easier than unloading an automatic? Can't you just take out the mag and store it separately?

I thought/wondered the same thing.

 

[JosephR]

How is unloading a revolver easier than unloading an automatic? Can't you just take out the mag and store it separately?

 

[Muddy_Ford]

Full moon clips.

 

[absrio]

How is unloading a revolver easier than unloading an automatic? Can't you just take out the mag and store it separately?

I do not like to load the same round over and over. Not all rounds set-back after continued loading but some do. Also uness the law has changed it says nothing about storing the mag separately from the firearm; just not in the magwell.

 

[Kingrat]

couldnt you just carry a rifle with you everywhere?

 

[absrio]

Only if its unloaded and in a case once you hit the Illinois border.

 

[bigg cheese]

Hmm..

I just sent the following to the IL state police... Let's see how far I get. I parsed my words very carefully .

I am an Indiana resident seeking information about Firearms laws. I have already reviewed the FAQ page on the ISP web page, and have also searched Illinois state statutes, and have not found an answers for my two questions.

1. As an Indiana resident, how do I transport a firearm within Illinois? on the FAQ page, it was stated that it must be unloaded an in a "gun case," however, since I am not an Illinios resident, I don't believe I am eligible for a FOID card. I do have an Indiana "License to carry a handgun," but I'm not sure if that applies.

2. If I am legally allowed to transport a firearm within Illinois, may I discharge it on private property for purposes of target practice? I will be visiting family in the coming months, and they have a good number of acres out in the country.

Any information you can provide would be of much help.

(I did carry while I was there over the weekend, but it was unloaded and in a case (er, truck console )

 

[absrio]

truck console does not constitute a case. I keep a cheap smal nylon case in my truck for when I hit the border.

 

[Slab]

couldnt you just carry a rifle with you everywhere?

im with this guy. bring your M4 everywhere you go. no worries!

 

[flagtag]

How is unloading a revolver easier than unloading an automatic? Can't you just take out the mag and store it separately?

You do not have to unload the magazine itself. You do have to remove it from the gun and make sure that if there is a round in the chamber, remove it also.

You may store them in the same "enclosed" container - which must completely enclose the firearm (long gun as well) A zippered case will sufice. Just make sure it is totally zipped up.

 

[flagtag]

im with this guy. bring your M4 everywhere you go. no worries!

Just stay out of Chicago/Cook County with it.

 

[Smitty506th]

Didn't you hear? There is no crime in Illinois.

I think you would have to take the weapon completely apart and separate the pieces in different compartments or vehicles. I mean if you were driving through hunting in another state there would have to be a way. I am sure one of those state troopers dreams of pulling over a person with guns in their car. How long are those people going to let that go on??? Happy safe travels. Do what you have to do for your family. Sometimes you just have to weigh that felony with the security. Sad but true.

 

[bigg cheese]

Well I got a response yesterday -- Pasted below:

Non-Residents must be legally eligible to possess or acquire firearms and
ammunition in their state of residence. It is recommended that, in order
to be in compliance with all statutes, non-residents transport all
firearms:

1. Unloaded, and
2. Enclosed in a case, and
3. Not immediately accessible or broken down in a nonfunctioning state

You may find this information in the FOID Act and Deadly Weapons Act
available on our website at: http://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/.

You should consult the local law enforcement in the area you are planning
on visiting concerning discharging you firearm on private property.



Thanks,

Master Sergeant Mike Vorreyer
Illinois State Police, FIRB
801 South 7th Street, Suite 400M
Springfield, Illinois 62703

I located the nearest Sheriff's Dept and emailed the Sheriff just now with the following. Here's for wating .

Sheriff Mulch,

I will be visiting family in the Mt. Vernon area next month, and would like some information, if you are able to provide it. Below my message is a response I received from the Ilinois State Police regarding my inquiry of "Non-Resident Transportation and Use" of firearms.

I have gotten an answer on the "Transportation" part, but was told to defer to local law enforcement for "use" of said firearm.

That being said, my relatives live several miles from the nearest highway between Ashley and Mt. Vernon, and we are interested in spending time shooting targets on their private property. They own a good number of acres, and I would like to know what could prevent me from legally doing so. I wish to obey the law, but I haven't been able to find a definitive answer in state statute.

 

[MPD179]

Didn't you hear? There is no crime in Illinois.

I see how well the firearms ban is working within "Crook" County and Chicago. It seems like every night I watch the news and someone is shot or caught in crossfire.....

These gunban laws only give the bad guys the advantage ....