Is my Concealed Carry License Valid if I Change the Address?
The wait can certainly be 1-2 months. But, will your Illinois Concealed Carry License remain valid while you wait for your new card?
Do I have to Renew my FOID after getting a Concealed Carry License?
Do I have to Renew my FOID after getting a Concealed Carry License? It can be confusing having two different gun owner cards in Illinois, the FOID and the Concealed Carry license.
May I change my Address when I Renew my Illinois Concealed Carry license?
I am often asked if a licensee may change their address when they renew their concealed carry license or if it must be done separately.
Can you transport your firearm through gun free zones?
A common question is about transportation of a firearm (not carrying) through a gun free zone in Illinois. The answer depends who you ask and if the gun free zone is a federally prohibited area such as a post office.
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Concealed Carry Objections by Law Enforcement
When you apply for your Illinois Concealed Carry License, there is a 30 day limbo period. This Limbo period is for concealed carry objections by law enforcement after review your application and check your arrest record. If law enforcement does not object, you proceed along to the regular and formal back ground check. However there is some criteria where concealed carry objections by law enforcement may occur. All hope is not lost if you do experience an objection to your Illinois Concealed Carry application. …
United States Firearm Laws, by State
United States Firearm Laws, by State
When transporting or carrying a concealed firearm, one must always know the laws of the state in which they are traveling to and through. Laws regarding firearms ownership, use, and sales vary from state to state.
It is important to also be aware that the firearm laws change from time to time. To browse helpful information on regulations and laws in your state, please select from the links below: …
What is the best gun for concealed carry?
Choosing a firearm based on price is probably a good way to waste some money. The best gun for concealed carry is the one that fits you. There are no one size fits all firearms so if a Glock fits you it may not fit your friend. Obviously budget is important and the gun you have is better than the top tier firearm in the case at the gun store because you cannot afford it, but whenever possible budget should be set aside when selecting a firearm because there are so many more important criteria.…
What States Honor the IL Concealed Carry License?
Some States Honor the IL Concealed Carry License allowing you to carry a concealed license within those states. While there is no true reciprocity, because Illinois doesn’t honor any other state carry conceal permits, as of the time of this posting there are 25 states (plus Illinois) which will honor the IL Carry Conceal License.…
How many concealed firearms can I carry?
There is some confusion surrounding how many firearms you may legally conceal in Illinois. In the Illinois Firearm Concealed carry Licensing Compiled statute, 168 page law, nowhere in the law is it stated a limit to the quantity of firearms that may be carried concealed. So, How many concealed guns can you carry? Well, the…
Are finger prints required for an Illinois Concealed Carry License?
A fairly common question, and one that has received alot of disinformation from various sources, is the question “Are finger prints required for an Illinois concealed carry license?” The short and simple answer is probably not. That’s kind of vague though. In most cases finger prints are not required, however the Illinois FCCL Licensing Review…