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.
Illinois Concealed Carry FAQ
Illinois Concealed Carry FAQ
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.
Transport Your Firearm Legally in Illinois – Illinois State Police
Whether visiting Illinois for an Alpha Koncepts training event, some other event, or just passing through, transporting your firearm legally in Illinois is sometimes a confusing topic, but it doesn’t have to be. There is much information that makes it easy to comply with the law to transport your firearm legally in Illinois. However the …
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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 to check your arrest record. If law enforcement does not object, you proceed along to the regular and formal background check. However, there …
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 …
What is the best gun for concealed carry?
Everyone wants to know what the best gun for concealed carry may be. There are a number of criteria a person must consider before purchasing a new pistol. Use of the pistol, size, shape, weight, capacity, fit, and ergonomics, is the most important. We’ll discuss those criteria as well as other considerations when selecting your …
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 26 states (plus Illinois) which will honor the IL Carry Conceal License. …
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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 number of firearms that may be carried concealed. So, How many concealed guns can you carry? Well, the confusion …
Are finger prints required for an Illinois Concealed Carry License?
A fairly common question, and one that has received much disinformation from various sources, is the question “Are fingerprints required for an Illinois concealed carry license?” The short and simple answer is probably not. That is somewhat vague though. In most cases fingerprints are not required, however, the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Licensing (FCCL) Licensing …
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