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Primary sources referenced across ilgunlaws.com.
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: 430 ILCS 65: Firearm Owners Identification Card Act Overview
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: FOID Eligibility Requirements and Disqualifiers
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Federal vs. Illinois Law: Where They Overlap and Diverge
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: FOID Card Application and Processing Timelines
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: FOID Revocation and Suspension
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Possession Without a FOID Card: Penalties and Exceptions
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: FOID Card for 18-20 Year Olds: Parental Consent
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: ISP Processing Delays: FOID and CCL Backlog Updates
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: FOID Automatic Renewal and Fingerprint Submission
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Child Access Prevention Under the Safe Gun Storage Act
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Karina's Law: 96-Hour Confiscation for Protective Orders
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: How to Apply for an Illinois FOID Card
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: FOID Card Renewal: Process and Timelines
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: FOID and CCL Address Changes and Replacements
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for Illinois
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Buying a Handgun in Illinois: Step-by-Step
430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Buying a Rifle or Shotgun in Illinois
430 ILCS 65/14 -- False Statements on FOID Application (ILGA)
Referenced in: FOID Eligibility Requirements and Disqualifiers
430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Cook County vs. State Law: Navigating Local Firearms Ordinances
430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Illinois Preemption: What Home-Rule Municipalities Can Regulate
430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: How to Apply for an Illinois Concealed Carry License
430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: CCL Renewal: 3-Hour Refresher and Application
430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: FOID and CCL Address Changes and Replacements
430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Illinois Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide
430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Traveling Between IL, IN, WI, MO, and IA With Firearms
430 ILCS 66/75 -- Applicant Firearm Training (OneCLE)
Referenced in: How to Apply for an Illinois Concealed Carry License
430 ILCS 67 -- Firearms Restraining Order Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Firearms Restraining Orders (Red Flag Law)
430 ILCS 67 -- Firearms Restraining Order Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Karina's Law: 96-Hour Confiscation for Protective Orders
720 ILCS 5/24 -- Article 24 Deadly Weapons (ILGA)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/7-1: Use of Force in Defense of Person
720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons (ILGA)
Referenced in: Possession Without a FOID Card: Penalties and Exceptions
720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons (ILGA)
Referenced in: Endorsement Affidavit: Registering Pre-Owned Assault Weapons
720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons (ILGA)
Referenced in: Protect Illinois Communities Act: Assault Weapons Ban
720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons (ILGA)
Referenced in: PICA Banned Firearms: Features Test and Named Models
720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons (ILGA)
Referenced in: Possession Restrictions for Grandfathered Assault Weapons
720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons (ILGA)
Referenced in: Machine Guns, SBRs, and SBSs in Illinois
720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons (ILGA)
Referenced in: Rapid-Fire Devices: Bump Stocks and Trigger Cranks
720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons (ILGA)
Referenced in: Cook County and Municipal Assault Weapons Ordinances
720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons (ILGA)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-1: Unlawful Use of Weapons
720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons (ILGA)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-1.7: Armed Habitual Criminal
720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons (ILGA)
Referenced in: Buying a Rifle or Shotgun in Illinois
720 ILCS 5/24-1.1 -- Unlawful Possession by Felons (ILGA)
Referenced in: People v. Benson: IL Felon Firearms Ban Under Bruen
720 ILCS 5/24-1.1 -- Unlawful Possession by Felons (ILGA)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1: Unlawful Possession by Felons
720 ILCS 5/24-1.6 -- Aggravated UUW (ILGA)
Referenced in: Possession Without a FOID Card: Penalties and Exceptions
720 ILCS 5/24-1.6 -- Aggravated UUW (ILGA)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6: Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
720 ILCS 5/24-1.7 -- Armed Habitual Criminal (FindLaw)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-1.7: Armed Habitual Criminal
720 ILCS 5/24-1.9 (PICA, shotgun fixed-magazine threshold)
Referenced in: Magazine Capacity Limits: 10 Rounds Rifle, 15 Rounds Handgun
720 ILCS 5/24-1.9 (PICA, shotgun fixed-magazine threshold)
Referenced in: PICA Compliance: What Firearms Are Still Legal in Illinois
720 ILCS 5/24-1.9. Assault weapons, .50 caliber rifles, and .50 caliber cartridges
Referenced in: Protect Illinois Communities Act: Assault Weapons Ban
720 ILCS 5/24-3 -- Unlawful Sale of Firearms (ILGA)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-3: Unlawful Sale or Delivery of Firearms
720 ILCS 5/24-9 -- Safe Gun Storage (ILGA)
Referenced in: Safe Gun Storage Act Signed: What Changes January 1, 2026
720 ILCS 5/24-9 -- Safe Gun Storage (ILGA)
Referenced in: Safe Gun Storage Act: Requirements Effective January 2026
720 ILCS 5/24-9 -- Safe Gun Storage (ILGA)
Referenced in: Safe Storage Penalties: Civil Liability Structure
720 ILCS 5/24-9 -- Safe Gun Storage (ILGA)
Referenced in: Child Access Prevention Under the Safe Gun Storage Act
720 ILCS 5/7-1 -- Use of Force in Defense of Person (ILGA)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/7-1: Use of Force in Defense of Person
720 ILCS 5/7-1 -- Use of Force in Defense of Person (ILGA)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/7-2: Castle Doctrine and Defense of Dwelling
720 ILCS 5/7-1 -- Use of Force in Defense of Person (ILGA)
Referenced in: No Duty to Retreat in Illinois
720 ILCS 5/7-1 -- Use of Force in Defense of Person (ILGA)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/7-3: Defense of Other Property
720 ILCS 5/7-1 -- Use of Force in Defense of Person (ILGA)
Referenced in: Illinois Self-Defense Law: Castle Doctrine and Use of Force
720 ILCS 5/7-2 -- Use of Force in Defense of Dwelling (ILGA)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/7-2: Castle Doctrine and Defense of Dwelling
720 ILCS 5/7-2 -- Use of Force in Defense of Dwelling (ILGA)
Referenced in: No Duty to Retreat in Illinois
720 ILCS 5/7-2 -- Use of Force in Defense of Dwelling (ILGA)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/7-3: Defense of Other Property
720 ILCS 5/7-2 -- Use of Force in Defense of Dwelling (ILGA)
Referenced in: Illinois Self-Defense Law: Castle Doctrine and Use of Force
Referenced in: Illinois Safe Storage Compliance Guide
Referenced in: Transporting Firearms in Illinois
ATF press release: DOJ and ATF Announce Regulatory Reforms
Referenced in: FOID Eligibility Requirements and Disqualifiers
Background Check Procedures in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: FOID Eligibility Requirements and Disqualifiers
Background Check Procedures in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: FOID Card Application and Processing Timelines
Background Check Procedures in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: How to Apply for an Illinois FOID Card
Background Check Procedures in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: How to Obtain a Firearm Dealer License Certification (FDLC)
Background Check Procedures in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for Illinois
Background Check Procedures in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Buying a Handgun in Illinois: Step-by-Step
Background Check Procedures in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Buying a Rifle or Shotgun in Illinois
Bevis v. City of Naperville -- Everytown Law
Referenced in: Bevis v. City of Naperville: Challenging the Ban at the Municipal Level
Bevis v. City of Naperville -- Everytown Law
Referenced in: Cook County and Municipal Assault Weapons Ordinances
Chicago Sun-Times: SCOTUS declines IL transit ban challenge
Referenced in: Schoenthal v. Raoul: Supreme Court Denies Cert, Illinois Transit Carry Ban Final
Child Access Prevention and Safe Storage in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Safe Gun Storage Act Signed: What Changes January 1, 2026
Child Access Prevention and Safe Storage in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Safe Gun Storage Act: Requirements Effective January 2026
Child Access Prevention and Safe Storage in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Safe Storage Penalties: Civil Liability Structure
Child Access Prevention and Safe Storage in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Child Access Prevention Under the Safe Gun Storage Act
Child Access Prevention and Safe Storage in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Lost and Stolen Firearm Reporting: 48-Hour Requirement
Child Access Prevention and Safe Storage in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Illinois Safe Storage Compliance Guide
Cook County Assault Weapon Ban Explained -- Alpha Koncepts
Referenced in: Cook County vs. State Law: Navigating Local Firearms Ordinances
Cook County Assault Weapon Ban Explained -- Alpha Koncepts
Referenced in: Illinois Preemption: What Home-Rule Municipalities Can Regulate
Cook County Assault Weapon Ban Explained -- Alpha Koncepts
Referenced in: Cook County and Municipal Assault Weapons Ordinances
Cook County Assault Weapon Ban Explained -- Alpha Koncepts
Referenced in: PICA Compliance: What Firearms Are Still Legal in Illinois
Cook County State's Attorney — FOID Diversion Legislation Press Release
Referenced in: Illinois FOID Card Diversion Program for First-Time Gun Offenders
Cook County State's Attorney. Felony Gun Possession Diversion Program Signed into Law
Referenced in: Illinois SB 1899: Weapons Diversion FOID Eligibility
DOJ press release: DOJ and ATF Announce Regulatory Reforms (EO 14206 package, April 29, 2026)
Referenced in: FOID Eligibility Requirements and Disqualifiers
DOJ press release: DOJ and ATF Announce Regulatory Reforms (EO 14206 package, April 29, 2026)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1: Unlawful Possession by Felons
Federal District Court Strikes Down IL AWB -- NRA-ILA
Referenced in: PICA Compliance: What Firearms Are Still Legal in Illinois
Federal District Court Strikes Down IL AWB -- NRA-ILA
Referenced in: How to Register a Pre-Owned Assault Weapon (Endorsement Affidavit)
Referenced in: Rapid-Fire Devices: Bump Stocks and Trigger Cranks
Referenced in: Machine Guns, SBRs, and SBSs in Illinois
Referenced in: Federal vs. Illinois Law: Where They Overlap and Diverge
Firearm Dealer License Certification -- ISP
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-3: Unlawful Sale or Delivery of Firearms
Firearm Dealer License Certification -- ISP
Referenced in: How to Obtain a Firearm Dealer License Certification (FDLC)
Firearm Dealer License Certification -- ISP
Referenced in: Buying a Handgun in Illinois: Step-by-Step
Firearm Open Carry Laws in Illinois -- State Regs Today
Referenced in: How to Apply for an Illinois Concealed Carry License
Firearm Open Carry Laws in Illinois -- State Regs Today
Referenced in: Open Carry Prohibition in Illinois
Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) -- ISP
Referenced in: 430 ILCS 65: Firearm Owners Identification Card Act Overview
Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) -- ISP
Referenced in: FOID Card Application and Processing Timelines
Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) -- ISP
Referenced in: Possession Without a FOID Card: Penalties and Exceptions
Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) -- ISP
Referenced in: ISP Processing Delays: FOID and CCL Backlog Updates
Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) -- ISP
Referenced in: FOID Automatic Renewal and Fingerprint Submission
Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) -- ISP
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6: Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) -- ISP
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1: Unlawful Possession by Felons
Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) -- ISP
Referenced in: Firearms Restraining Orders (Red Flag Law)
Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) -- ISP
Referenced in: CCL Renewal: 3-Hour Refresher and Application
Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) -- ISP
Referenced in: FOID and CCL Address Changes and Replacements
Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) -- ISP
Referenced in: Buying a Handgun in Illinois: Step-by-Step
Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) -- ISP
Referenced in: How to Register a Pre-Owned Assault Weapon (Endorsement Affidavit)
Firearms Policy Coalition -- Schoenthal
Referenced in: Schoenthal v. Raoul: Supreme Court Denies Cert, Illinois Transit Carry Ban Final
Firearms Services Bureau -- ISP
Referenced in: 430 ILCS 65: Firearm Owners Identification Card Act Overview
Firearms Services Bureau -- ISP
Referenced in: Lost and Stolen Firearm Reporting: 48-Hour Requirement
FOX 32 Chicago. New Illinois Law Streamlines FOID Card Process for Gun Offenders
Referenced in: Illinois SB 1899: Weapons Diversion FOID Eligibility
Giffords Law Center. Background Check Procedures in Illinois
Referenced in: CCL Eligibility and Training Requirements (16 Hours)
Giffords Law Center. Background Check Procedures in Illinois
Referenced in: Background Checks: FTIP and NICS in Illinois
Giffords Law Center. Background Check Procedures in Illinois
Referenced in: Background Checks: FTIP and NICS in Illinois
Giffords Law Center. Background Check Procedures in Illinois
Referenced in: Background Checks: FTIP and NICS in Illinois
Giffords Law Center. Background Check Procedures in Illinois
Referenced in: 72-Hour Waiting Period for All Firearm Purchases
Giffords Law Center. Background Check Procedures in Illinois
Referenced in: Dealer Requirements Under the Gun Dealer Licensing Act
Giffords Law Center. Universal Background Checks in Illinois
Referenced in: Universal Background Checks for Private Sales
Giffords Law Center. Universal Background Checks in Illinois
Referenced in: Universal Background Checks for Private Sales
Giffords Law Center. Universal Background Checks in Illinois
Referenced in: Universal Background Checks for Private Sales
Giffords Law Center. Universal Background Checks in Illinois
Referenced in: Private Sale Record-Keeping: 10-Year Retention
Giffords Law Center. Waiting Periods in Illinois
Referenced in: 72-Hour Waiting Period for All Firearm Purchases
Giffords Law Center. Waiting Periods in Illinois
Referenced in: 72-Hour Waiting Period for All Firearm Purchases
Giffords Law Center. Waiting Periods in Illinois
Referenced in: 72-Hour Waiting Period for All Firearm Purchases
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: FOID Revocation and Suspension
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: Karina's Law and 2025 Gun Safety Bills
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: Endorsement Affidavit: Registering Pre-Owned Assault Weapons
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: Protect Illinois Communities Act: Assault Weapons Ban
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: PICA Banned Firearms: Features Test and Named Models
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: Magazine Capacity Limits: 10 Rounds Rifle, 15 Rounds Handgun
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: Possession Restrictions for Grandfathered Assault Weapons
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: Rapid-Fire Devices: Bump Stocks and Trigger Cranks
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: Firearms Restraining Orders (Red Flag Law)
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: Safe Gun Storage Act: Requirements Effective January 2026
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: Lost and Stolen Firearm Reporting: 48-Hour Requirement
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: Karina's Law: 96-Hour Confiscation for Protective Orders
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: Buying a Rifle or Shotgun in Illinois
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: PICA Compliance: What Firearms Are Still Legal in Illinois
Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills -- Illinois.gov
Referenced in: How to Register a Pre-Owned Assault Weapon (Endorsement Affidavit)
Harrel v. Raoul -- Firearms Policy Coalition
Referenced in: Harrel v. Raoul: FPC and SAF Challenge to PICA
HB 3320 -- 104th General Assembly (LegiScan)
Referenced in: RIFL Act: Proposed Manufacturer Liability Fees
HB 3692 -- 104th General Assembly (LegiScan)
Referenced in: FOID Automatic Renewal and Fingerprint Submission
House GOP Aims for FOID Fixes -- Capitol News Illinois
Referenced in: FOID Card Application and Processing Timelines
House GOP Aims for FOID Fixes -- Capitol News Illinois
Referenced in: ISP Processing Delays: FOID and CCL Backlog Updates
House GOP Aims for FOID Fixes -- Capitol News Illinois
Referenced in: How to Apply for an Illinois FOID Card
House GOP Aims for FOID Fixes -- Capitol News Illinois
Referenced in: FOID Card Renewal: Process and Timelines
House GOP Aims for FOID Fixes -- Capitol News Illinois
Referenced in: First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for Illinois
How to Sell a Gun in Illinois -- Legal Guide
Referenced in: Buying a Handgun in Illinois: Step-by-Step
IL General Assembly: Public Act 104-0005
Public Act 104-0005: Stolen Firearms Data Analysis and FOID Reforms (effective 2025)
Referenced in: HB0850 / Public Act 104-0005: Stolen Firearms Data Analysis and FOID Card Reforms
IL General Assembly: Public Act 104-0030
Public Act 104-0030: Peace Officer & Firearms eTrace (effective 2025)
Referenced in: HB1373 / Public Act 104-0030: Law Enforcement eTrace Firearms Data Sharing
IL General Assembly: Public Act 104-0031
Public Act 104-0031: Safe Gun Storage (effective 2025)
Referenced in: SB0008 / Public Act 104-0031: Safe Gun Storage Act
IL General Assembly: Public Act 104-0131
Public Act 104-0131: ISP Fund Consolidation (effective 2025)
Referenced in: SB2002 / Public Act 104-0131: ISP Fund Consolidation with Firearms Provisions
IL General Assembly: Public Act 104-0140
Public Act 104-0140: OFVP Reporting and Grant Amendments (effective 2025)
Referenced in: SB2280 / Public Act 104-0140: OFVP Reporting and Grant Amendments
IL General Assembly: Public Act 104-0174
Public Act 104-0174: School Code Gun Incident Reporting (effective 2025)
Referenced in: HB1316 / Public Act 104-0174: School Gun Incident Reporting Requirements
ILGA. 430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act
Referenced in: Background Checks: FTIP and NICS in Illinois
ILGA. 430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act
Referenced in: Universal Background Checks for Private Sales
ILGA. 430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act
Referenced in: Age Requirements: 18 vs. 21 for Firearm Purchases
ILGA. 430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act
Referenced in: Age Requirements: 18 vs. 21 for Firearm Purchases
ILGA. 430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act
Referenced in: Private Sale Record-Keeping: 10-Year Retention
ILGA. 430 ILCS 65 -- Firearm Owners Identification Card Act
Referenced in: Private Sale Record-Keeping: 10-Year Retention
ILGA. 720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons
Referenced in: 72-Hour Waiting Period for All Firearm Purchases
ILGA. 720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons
Referenced in: 72-Hour Waiting Period for All Firearm Purchases
ILGA. HB 5471 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act
Referenced in: Universal Background Checks for Private Sales
ILGA. HB 5471 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act
Referenced in: Private Sale Record-Keeping: 10-Year Retention
Illinois 'RIFL' Act sparks fierce debate as lawmakers return -- The Center Square
Referenced in: RIFL Act: Proposed Manufacturer Liability Fees
Illinois AG — Mandatory Firearm Tracing Bill Signing
Referenced in: Illinois Mandatory Firearm Tracing Law: eTrace and NIBIN Requirements
Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Faces High-Stakes Test -- Bloomberg Law
Referenced in: Barnett v. Raoul: The NRA-Backed Challenge to Illinois's Assault Weapons Ban
Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Faces High-Stakes Test -- Bloomberg Law
Referenced in: DOJ Amicus Brief: Federal Government Opposes Illinois AWB
Illinois Concealed Carry Laws -- USCCA
Referenced in: Federal vs. Illinois Law: Where They Overlap and Diverge
Illinois Concealed Carry Laws -- USCCA
Referenced in: Possession Without a FOID Card: Penalties and Exceptions
Illinois Concealed Carry Laws -- USCCA
Referenced in: How to Apply for an Illinois Concealed Carry License
Illinois Concealed Carry Laws -- USCCA
Referenced in: Traveling Between IL, IN, WI, MO, and IA With Firearms
Illinois Defends AWB to Skeptical Seventh Circuit -- Courthouse News
Referenced in: Bevis v. City of Naperville: Challenging the Ban at the Municipal Level
Illinois Defends AWB to Skeptical Seventh Circuit -- Courthouse News
Referenced in: Harrel v. Raoul: FPC and SAF Challenge to PICA
Illinois General Assembly, SB1899 Bill Status (PA 104-0398)
Referenced in: Illinois FOID Card Diversion Program for First-Time Gun Offenders
Illinois General Assembly. 430 ILCS 65 -- FOID Act
Referenced in: 430 ILCS 66: Firearm Concealed Carry Act Overview
Illinois General Assembly. 430 ILCS 65 -- FOID Act
Referenced in: CCL Eligibility and Training Requirements (16 Hours)
Illinois General Assembly. 430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act
Referenced in: 430 ILCS 66: Firearm Concealed Carry Act Overview
Illinois General Assembly. 430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act
Referenced in: CCL Eligibility and Training Requirements (16 Hours)
Illinois General Assembly. 430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act
Referenced in: 430 ILCS 66/65: Prohibited Locations for Concealed Carry
Illinois General Assembly. 430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act
Referenced in: Parking Area Exception for Concealed Carry
Illinois General Assembly. 430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry With and Without a CCL
Illinois General Assembly. 430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act
Referenced in: Non-Resident Concealed Carry in Illinois
Illinois General Assembly. 430 ILCS 66 -- Firearm Concealed Carry Act
Referenced in: Duty to Inform and CCL Holder Obligations
Illinois General Assembly. 430 ILCS 66/65 -- Prohibited Areas
Referenced in: 430 ILCS 66: Firearm Concealed Carry Act Overview
Illinois General Assembly. 430 ILCS 66/65 -- Prohibited Areas
Referenced in: 430 ILCS 66/65: Prohibited Locations for Concealed Carry
Illinois General Assembly. 430 ILCS 66/65 -- Prohibited Areas
Referenced in: Parking Area Exception for Concealed Carry
Illinois General Assembly. 720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons
Referenced in: 430 ILCS 66: Firearm Concealed Carry Act Overview
Illinois General Assembly. 720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry With and Without a CCL
Illinois General Assembly. 720 ILCS 5/24-1 -- Unlawful Use of Weapons
Referenced in: Non-Resident Concealed Carry in Illinois
Illinois General Assembly. 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6 -- Aggravated UUW
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry With and Without a CCL
Illinois General Assembly. 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6 -- Aggravated UUW
Referenced in: Non-Resident Concealed Carry in Illinois
Illinois General Assembly. HB0019 Bill Status
Referenced in: HB0019 (2025): Flamethrower Regulation Under FOID Card Act
Illinois General Assembly. HB5439 Bill Status
Referenced in: HB5439 (2026): Landowner and Tenant Hunting Permits
Illinois General Assembly. SB 1899 Bill Status
Referenced in: Illinois SB 1899: Weapons Diversion FOID Eligibility
Illinois Public Act 104-0030 (HB1373) Full Text
Referenced in: Illinois Mandatory Firearm Tracing Law: eTrace and NIBIN Requirements
Illinois Public Act 104-0031 (SB0008) Full Text
Referenced in: Safe Gun Storage Act: Requirements Effective January 2026
Illinois State Gun Laws -- NRA-ILA
Referenced in: Federal vs. Illinois Law: Where They Overlap and Diverge
Illinois State Gun Laws -- NRA-ILA
Referenced in: Traveling Between IL, IN, WI, MO, and IA With Firearms
Illinois State Police. Concealed Carry License
Referenced in: 430 ILCS 66: Firearm Concealed Carry Act Overview
Illinois State Police. Concealed Carry License
Referenced in: CCL Eligibility and Training Requirements (16 Hours)
Illinois State Police. Concealed Carry License
Referenced in: Non-Resident Concealed Carry in Illinois
Illinois State Police. Concealed Carry License
Referenced in: Duty to Inform and CCL Holder Obligations
Illinois State Police. Concealed Carry License
Referenced in: Age Requirements: 18 vs. 21 for Firearm Purchases
Illinois State Police. Firearm Dealer License Certification (FDLC)
Referenced in: Dealer Requirements Under the Gun Dealer Licensing Act
Illinois State Police. Firearm Dealer License Certification (FDLC)
Referenced in: Dealer Requirements Under the Gun Dealer Licensing Act
Illinois State Police. Firearm Dealer License Certification (FDLC)
Referenced in: Dealer Requirements Under the Gun Dealer Licensing Act
Illinois State Police. Firearm Dealer License Certification (FDLC)
Referenced in: Dealer Requirements Under the Gun Dealer Licensing Act
Illinois State Police. Firearm Dealer License Certification (FDLC)
Referenced in: Dealer Requirements Under the Gun Dealer Licensing Act
Illinois State Police. Firearm Dealer License Certification (FDLC)
Referenced in: Dealer Requirements Under the Gun Dealer Licensing Act
Illinois State Police. Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID)
Referenced in: Background Checks: FTIP and NICS in Illinois
Illinois State Police. Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID)
Referenced in: Universal Background Checks for Private Sales
Illinois State Police. Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID)
Referenced in: Age Requirements: 18 vs. 21 for Firearm Purchases
Illinois State Police. Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID)
Referenced in: Age Requirements: 18 vs. 21 for Firearm Purchases
Illinois State Police. Firearms Services Bureau
Referenced in: Background Checks: FTIP and NICS in Illinois
Illinois State Police. Office of Firearms Safety
Referenced in: CCL Eligibility and Training Requirements (16 Hours)
Illinois State Police. Office of Firearms Safety
Referenced in: Duty to Inform and CCL Holder Obligations
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB0018: FOID Denial & Revocation for Stalking (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026 FOID Reform Bills: Mental Health Reporting, Safety Courses, and Stalking Revocations
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB0034: Election Code - Firearms at Polling Places (104th GA)
Referenced in: HB0034 (2026): Banning Firearms at Polling Places
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB0850 (104th GA)
Referenced in: HB0850 / Public Act 104-0005: Stolen Firearms Data Analysis and FOID Card Reforms
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB1316 (104th GA)
Referenced in: HB1316 / Public Act 104-0174: School Gun Incident Reporting Requirements
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB1373 (104th GA)
Referenced in: HB1373 / Public Act 104-0030: Law Enforcement eTrace Firearms Data Sharing
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB1611: Anjanette Young Act - Residential Search Warrant Reform (104th GA)
Referenced in: HB1611 (2026): The Anjanette Young Act -- Residential Search Warrant Reform Advancing to Floor Vote
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB1790: Income Tax Credit for Firearm Safety (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: Firearm Safety Education Bills in Gun Violence Prevention Committee
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB2406: FOID Firearm Safety Course (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026 FOID Reform Bills: Mental Health Reporting, Safety Courses, and Stalking Revocations
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB3242: Partial Repeal of PA 102-1116 (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: PICA Repeal and Assault Weapons Affidavit Bills with Active Deadlines
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB3507: Concealed Carry in Forest Preserves (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026 Concealed Carry Expansion Bills: Forest Preserves, Reciprocity, and Restricted-Zone Rollbacks
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB4091: Juvenile Subsequent Firearm Offense (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: Firearm Crime Penalty Enhancement Bills in Committee
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB4285: Firearm Offenses (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: Firearm Crime Penalty Enhancement Bills in Committee
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB4414: Handgun Ammo Serialization (104th GA)
Referenced in: HB4414 (2026): Handgun Ammunition Serialization Requirement
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB4471: Convertible Pistols (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: Convertible Pistol Ban Bills Advancing in Both Chambers
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB4999: MHDD Disclosure Exception (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026 FOID Reform Bills: Mental Health Reporting, Safety Courses, and Stalking Revocations
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB5209: FOID Mental Health (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026 FOID Reform Bills: Mental Health Reporting, Safety Courses, and Stalking Revocations
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB5320: Firearm Safety Education (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: Firearm Safety Education Bills in Gun Violence Prevention Committee
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB5403: Firearms Restraining Order (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: Firearms Restraining Order Expansion Bills
LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB5483: Procurement-Firearms (104th GA)
Referenced in: HB5483 / SB3909 (2026): State Procurement Code Amendments for Firearms
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB0008 (104th GA)
Referenced in: SB0008 / Public Act 104-0031: Safe Gun Storage Act
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB1206: Firearms Restraining Order - Law Enforcement (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: Firearms Restraining Order Expansion Bills
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB1460: FOID Fees (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: FOID and CCL Administrative Reform Bills Facing March 27 Deadline
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB1802: Concealed Carry in Forest Preserves (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026 Concealed Carry Expansion Bills: Forest Preserves, Reciprocity, and Restricted-Zone Rollbacks
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB2002 (104th GA)
Referenced in: SB2002 / Public Act 104-0131: ISP Fund Consolidation with Firearms Provisions
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB2280 (104th GA)
Referenced in: SB2280 / Public Act 104-0140: OFVP Reporting and Grant Amendments
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB2652: Convertible Pistols (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: Convertible Pistol Ban Bills Advancing in Both Chambers
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB2677: FOID & CCL Expiration (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: FOID and CCL Administrative Reform Bills Facing March 27 Deadline
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB2801: Convertible Pistols (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: Convertible Pistol Ban Bills Advancing in Both Chambers
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB2840: FOID Reinstatement (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: FOID and CCL Administrative Reform Bills Facing March 27 Deadline
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB3095: Concealed Carry Reciprocity (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026 Concealed Carry Expansion Bills: Forest Preserves, Reciprocity, and Restricted-Zone Rollbacks
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB3097: FOID Renewal (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: FOID and CCL Administrative Reform Bills Facing March 27 Deadline
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB3132: FOID & CCL Ammunition (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: FOID and CCL Administrative Reform Bills Facing March 27 Deadline
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB3135: Concealed Carry on Public Transport (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026 Concealed Carry Expansion Bills: Forest Preserves, Reciprocity, and Restricted-Zone Rollbacks
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB3303: FOID Photograph Exemption (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: FOID and CCL Administrative Reform Bills Facing March 27 Deadline
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB3329: Domestic Violence Order Violation (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: Firearm Crime Penalty Enhancement Bills in Committee
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB3346: FOID Revocation-Suspension (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: Firearm Crime Penalty Enhancement Bills in Committee
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB3348: Assault Weapons Affidavit (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026: PICA Repeal and Assault Weapons Affidavit Bills with Active Deadlines
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB3466: FOID Mental Health (104th GA)
Referenced in: Illinois 2026 FOID Reform Bills: Mental Health Reporting, Safety Courses, and Stalking Revocations
LegiScan bill tracker for IL SB3909: Procurement-Firearms (104th GA)
Referenced in: HB5483 / SB3909 (2026): State Procurement Code Amendments for Firearms
LegiScan. HB0019: FOID & Criminal Code — Flamethrower
Referenced in: HB0019 (2025): Flamethrower Regulation Under FOID Card Act
LegiScan. HB2245: Concealed Carry Act Technical Change
Referenced in: HB2245/HB2246/HB2247 (2025): Firearms Law Shell Bills on Second Reading
LegiScan. HB2246: Firearms Restraining Order Act Technical Change
Referenced in: HB2245/HB2246/HB2247 (2025): Firearms Law Shell Bills on Second Reading
LegiScan. HB2247: Dealer License Certification Act Technical Change
Referenced in: HB2245/HB2246/HB2247 (2025): Firearms Law Shell Bills on Second Reading
LegiScan. HB5439: Wildlife Code — Landowner Permits
Referenced in: HB5439 (2026): Landowner and Tenant Hunting Permits
NPR Illinois. Illinois Supreme Court Weighs Challenge to State Gun Restriction (March 11, 2026)
Referenced in: People v. Benson: IL Felon Firearms Ban Under Bruen
NRA-ILA: DOJ Files Amicus Brief in Barnett v. Raoul
Referenced in: Barnett v. Raoul: The NRA-Backed Challenge to Illinois's Assault Weapons Ban
NRA-ILA: DOJ Files Amicus Brief in Barnett v. Raoul
Referenced in: DOJ Amicus Brief: Federal Government Opposes Illinois AWB
NRA-ILA: DOJ Files Amicus Brief in Barnett v. Raoul
Referenced in: Protect Illinois Communities Act: Assault Weapons Ban
NRA-ILA: Federal District Court Strikes Down IL Assault Weapon and Magazine Bans
Referenced in: Endorsement Affidavit: Registering Pre-Owned Assault Weapons
NRA-ILA: Federal District Court Strikes Down IL Assault Weapon and Magazine Bans
Referenced in: Protect Illinois Communities Act: Assault Weapons Ban
NRA-ILA: Federal District Court Strikes Down IL AWB
Referenced in: Barnett v. Raoul: The NRA-Backed Challenge to Illinois's Assault Weapons Ban
PICA FAQ -- Illinois State Rifle Association
Referenced in: Endorsement Affidavit: Registering Pre-Owned Assault Weapons
Preemption of Local Laws in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Cook County vs. State Law: Navigating Local Firearms Ordinances
Preemption of Local Laws in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Illinois Preemption: What Home-Rule Municipalities Can Regulate
Preemption of Local Laws in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Cook County and Municipal Assault Weapons Ordinances
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: 430 ILCS 65: Firearm Owners Identification Card Act Overview
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Federal vs. Illinois Law: Where They Overlap and Diverge
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Barnett v. Raoul: The NRA-Backed Challenge to Illinois's Assault Weapons Ban
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Harrel v. Raoul: FPC and SAF Challenge to PICA
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: SB 2136: Proposed Repeal of the Assault Weapons Ban
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Endorsement Affidavit: Registering Pre-Owned Assault Weapons
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Protect Illinois Communities Act: Assault Weapons Ban
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: PICA Banned Firearms: Features Test and Named Models
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Magazine Capacity Limits: 10 Rounds Rifle, 15 Rounds Handgun
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Possession Restrictions for Grandfathered Assault Weapons
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Rapid-Fire Devices: Bump Stocks and Trigger Cranks
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-1: Unlawful Use of Weapons
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Buying a Handgun in Illinois: Step-by-Step
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: Buying a Rifle or Shotgun in Illinois
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: PICA Compliance: What Firearms Are Still Legal in Illinois
Public Act 102-1116 -- Protect Illinois Communities Act (ILGA)
Referenced in: How to Register a Pre-Owned Assault Weapon (Endorsement Affidavit)
SB2136 -- 104th General Assembly (LegiScan)
Referenced in: SB 2136: Proposed Repeal of the Assault Weapons Ban
Schoenthal v. Raoul -- SCOTUSblog case file
Referenced in: Schoenthal v. Raoul: Supreme Court Denies Cert, Illinois Transit Carry Ban Final
Schoenthal v. Raoul 7th Circuit opinion
Referenced in: Schoenthal v. Raoul: Supreme Court Denies Cert, Illinois Transit Carry Ban Final
Stand Your Ground Laws in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/7-1: Use of Force in Defense of Person
Stand Your Ground Laws in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/7-2: Castle Doctrine and Defense of Dwelling
Stand Your Ground Laws in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/7-3: Defense of Other Property
Stand Your Ground Laws in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Illinois Self-Defense Law: Castle Doctrine and Use of Force
Supreme Court Leaves Illinois AWB in Place -- CBS News
Referenced in: Barnett v. Raoul: The NRA-Backed Challenge to Illinois's Assault Weapons Ban
Supreme Court Leaves Illinois AWB in Place -- CBS News
Referenced in: DOJ Amicus Brief: Federal Government Opposes Illinois AWB
Understanding 720 ILCS 5/24 -- Windy City Law Firm
Referenced in: Machine Guns, SBRs, and SBSs in Illinois
Understanding 720 ILCS 5/24 -- Windy City Law Firm
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-1: Unlawful Use of Weapons
Understanding 720 ILCS 5/24 -- Windy City Law Firm
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6: Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Universal Background Checks in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Federal vs. Illinois Law: Where They Overlap and Diverge
Universal Background Checks in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: 720 ILCS 5/24-3: Unlawful Sale or Delivery of Firearms
Universal Background Checks in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for Illinois
Universal Background Checks in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Buying a Handgun in Illinois: Step-by-Step
Universal Background Checks in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Buying a Rifle or Shotgun in Illinois
USCCA. Illinois Concealed Carry Laws
Referenced in: 430 ILCS 66: Firearm Concealed Carry Act Overview
USCCA. Illinois Concealed Carry Laws
Referenced in: 430 ILCS 66/65: Prohibited Locations for Concealed Carry
Waiting Periods in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: Federal vs. Illinois Law: Where They Overlap and Diverge
Waiting Periods in Illinois -- Giffords
Referenced in: FOID Card for 18-20 Year Olds: Parental Consent
Referenced in: Illinois SB 1899: Weapons Diversion FOID Eligibility
WeBuyGuns. How to Sell a Gun in Illinois
Referenced in: Universal Background Checks for Private Sales
WeBuyGuns. How to Sell a Gun in Illinois
Referenced in: Private Sale Record-Keeping: 10-Year Retention
WeBuyGuns. How to Sell a Gun in Illinois
Referenced in: Private Sale Record-Keeping: 10-Year Retention