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Gun laws in Illinois regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition in the state of Illinois in the United States. [1] [2] To legally possess firearms or ammunition, Illinois residents must have a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card, which is issued by the Illinois State Police on a shall-issue basis. Non-residents who ...
In the U.S. state of Illinois, residents must possess a FOID card, [1] or Firearm Owners Identification card, in order to legally possess or purchase firearms or ammunition. The applicable law has been in effect since 1968, [ 2 ] but has been subject to several subsequent amendments.
An Auditor General review of the Illinois State Police’s handling of Firearm Owner’s Identification Card and Concealed Carry License applications shows ISP is not following the law.
The Highland Park shooter was able to buy an assault weapon and secure a FOID card despite previous police run-ins. FOID, red flags and restraining orders: How IL state laws regulate firearm purchases
720 ILCS 5/24-3: After purchasing a firearm, the waiting period before the buyer can take possession is 72 hours. "Ghost guns" banned? Yes: Yes: 720 ILCS 5/24-1: All firearms are required to have a serial number. Minimum age to purchase or possess? No: Yes: 720 ILCS 5/24-3: Illinois prohibits any person under age 18 from possessing a handgun.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Firearms Services Bureau (FSB) announces another option for customers to apply or update FOID cards.
The Protect Illinois Communities Act (formally known as Public Act 102–1116) is an assault weapons ban signed into Illinois law on January 10, 2023, by Governor J. B. Pritzker, going into immediate effect. [1]
The ATF rarely takes a license away from a firearms dealer, but when it does happen, this is the process. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...