Open Carry Laws for Illinois
Open carry is not legal within the State of Illinois. If a person possesses an Illinois Permit to Carry license the handgun must be concealed from view.
Carry Law Preemptions for Illinois
Preemptions for the State of Illinois: The regulation, licensing, possession, registration, and transportation of concealed handguns and ammunition for concealed handguns by licensees are exclusive powers and functions of the State. Any ordinance or regulation, or portion thereof, enacted on or before the effective date of this Act that purports to impose regulations or restrictions […]
Illinois Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Illinois deadly force laws allow for the following: Sec. 7-1. Use of force in defense of person. Sec. 7-2. Use of force in defense of dwelling. Sec. 7-3. Use of force in defense of other property. Sec. 7-4. Use of force by aggressor. Sec. 7-5. Peace officer’s use of force in making arrest. Sec. 7-6. […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
The State of Illinois outlines the requirements for carrying knives and a summary of these requirements is included at this site.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
It is permissible in the State of Illinois to carry firearms on the premises where alcohol is served except when the restaurant has posted a sign prohibiting firearms or carrying on the premises. (9) Any building, real property, and parking area under the control of an establishment that serves alcohol on its premises, if more […]
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
There are specific requirements for carrying electronic weapons and defensive sprays within the State of Illinois: 720 ILCS 5/24-1 The use of a product “…containing a non-lethal noxious liquid gas or substance designed solely for personal defense carried by a person 18 years of age or older” (non-lethal is the key word in this Illinois […]
Illinois LEOSA Information
Link to the Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act (LEOSA) for the State of Illinois.
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions
Supreme Court Decision Regarding Car Console as a Storage Box State Visitors do not need FOID Card Carry Outside the Home Decision Carrying Outside the Home and Must Issue Decision Supreme Court Decision Carrying Outside the Home
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
The below are addition carry information for the State of Illinois: • Carrying within an airport is not allowed, parking lot storage is allowed • Training period validity is not set • Residency is established once the person has a valid driver’s license or ID card issued by the state • Minimum age for a […]
Supplemental Information
Additional information regarding concealed carry laws in the State of Illinois: Sec. 7. Emergency Powers of the Governor. (Edited for Space Considerations) (a) In the event of a disaster, as defined in Section 4, the Governor may, by proclamation declare that a disaster exists. Upon such proclamation, the Governor shall have and may exercise for […]