Illinois CCW Concealed Carry Hand Gun Legal Info

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State Legal Statute Source:

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State Department Locations:

Illinois State Police
P.O. Box 19461
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9461
Phone: 217-782-7263
Fax: 217-785-2821

Attorney General
500 South Second St.
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Phone: (217) 782-1090
Email: attorney_general@state.il.us

Permit Costs & Info:

N/AClick Here for CCW Permit Form

Open Carry Information:

Illinois is not a traditional open carry state. Open carry is generally prohibited except in unincorporated areas where the county has not made open carry illegal. Additionally, note that open carry is prohibited inside a vehicle even when in unincorporated areas. Please see http://opencarry.org/

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Carry Concealed CCW Reciprocity Map for all U.S. States

Illinois CCW Reciprocity Map

States that Honor Illinois's CCW Permit:

No States Honor This States CCW Permit.

State CCW Permits that Illinois Honors:

This State Does Not Honor Any Other CCW Permits.

Frequently Asked CCW Questions:

Can I defend my self in Illinois?
Wait for the State Police after the robbery or rape has occurred

Are stun guns legal?
ILLINOIS: Restricted 1. In order to possess a Taser or stun gun, an individual must have a valid FOID card, as is currently required for firearms. 2. Sellers of Taser or stun guns must check the buyers FOID card and keep the record of sale for ten years, the same requirements for firearms sales. 3. When a licensed firearms dealer sells a Taser or stun gun, they must request a background check of the buyer.

Are stun guns ilegal in Chicago?
CITY/COUNTY RESTRICTIONS: CHICAGO: Illegal Publisher’s Note: The following jurisdictions require waiting periods or notifications to law enforcement officials before weapons may be delivered to purchasers: Chicago - application approval/denial for: (1) Registration : 120 days (2) Re-registration: e.g., by an heir, 365 days) SUMMARY: Possession and sales of Stunning Devices are banned in Chicago. (More information required on City of Chicago Ordinance)

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