Illinois gun laws

Welcome to the Firearm Mentors resource to the Illinois gun laws. This guide provides links to the laws of the Sate of Illinois. Understanding your rights and responsibilities as a firearm owner or prospective buyer in the state is your responsibility.  Illinois has some of the most detailed firearms regulations in the country, including requirements for a Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card, concealed carry licensing, and specific rules on transporting and storing firearms.

Illinois gun laws disclaimer

The legal information provided on this page is current as of the date of publication; however, firearm laws are subject to change. This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.  The Firearm Mentor strongly recommend that you consult with a qualified attorney or contact your state police department for any legal questions or to verify current laws.

Illinois Safe Gun Storage Act

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Illinois-Safe-Gun-Storage-Act

FOID Modernization Act

More to follow. Parts of the Act will be in place in 2022. Universal Background Checks will be in place in 2024.

FOID-Modernization-Act

Illinois Gun Laws

Illinois Gun Laws

Concealed Carry Act 430 ILCS 66

Firearm Restraining Orders Act (Red Flag Law) 430 ILCS 67

Firearm Dealer Licensing Act 430 ILCS 68

Wildlife Code 520 ILCS 5

Illinois Switchblade law

Switchblade Law

With a FOID card, an Illinois resident may now carry a switchblade knife.

Switchblade-Law

Illinois Case Law

CASE LAW

Diggins Vs. Illinois

Diggins vs Illinois is an Illinois Supreme Court case that allows an unloaded firearm to be in the passenger compartment of the car as long as it is in a latching container (glove box or center console)

People vs. Green

People vs. Green is an Illinois Appellate Court case that struck down the law that says you cannot carry a firearm within 1000 feet of a school. This means that you CAN carry a firearm when within 1000′ of a school.

People vs. Webb

People vs. Webb is an Illinois Supreme Court case that struck down the law that says you cannot carry a stun gun or taser outside of the home. Due to this decision, you now can carry a stun gun or taser outside of the home without a concealed carry permit. A FOID card and 24 hour waiting period is still required to own one of these devices.

People vs. Chairez

People vs. Chairez is an Illinois Supreme Court case that struck down the law that says you cannot carry a firearm within 1000 feet of a public park. This means that you CAN carry a firearm when within 1000′ of a public park.

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