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Illinois

Illinois Concealed Pistol License Reciprocity     All about Illinois, Permits, and Conceal Carrying a Weapon Below.

Illinois CCW Reciprocity State Info

Illinois Reciprocity, ILLinois Honors these permits:

Illinois does not honor any other states permits.

Illlinois Concealed Weapons Permits are honored in These States:

Resident Permit
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin Non-Resident Permit
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin

No Permit Needed States

The following states have permitless carry which allows anyone that can legally possess a firearm carry conceal:  Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont and West Virginia.  Some restrictions may apply.  Check each state for its own restrictions.

No Permit Carry Needed, With Restrictions

Idaho, North Dakota, and Wyoming Residents are allowed to Concealed Carry without a permit.

Illinois Conceal Carry Permits not Honored in these states:

California, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Illinois Conceal Carry Permit Information

Illinois Application Fee

Resident  $150   Non-Resident $300

 

Residents & Non Residents

Concealed carry licenses are issued by the Illinois State Police on a “Shall Issue” policy.

Applicants will require a FOID card before they make the application for a concealed carry permit. The FOID card is needed in Illinois to purchase and possess firearms.

NON-RESIDENT LICENSES

There currently are only four states approved by Illinois for concealed carry Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas and Virginia. Residents from other states are however allowed to travel through Illinois if they have a valid CCW license from their home state.

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Valid for How Long

Illinois concealed carry permit is valid for 5 years

Shall Issue State

Illinois is a shall issue state

 

Is Illinois an Open Carry State?

Can I open carry in Illinois

NO – WITH OR WITHOUT A PERMIT

Open carrying a handgun on your person or in a vehicle with or without a license in Illinois is illegal. Even if you have a concealed permit you still cannot legally open carry.

The handgun must be concealed from view of the public.

How long does it take to get a concealed weapons permit in Illinois

90 Days
The application for a concealed carry permit/license must be processed within 90 days of the application being received.

Illinois Concealed Permit Requirements

  • At least 21 years old
  • You have a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification card (FOID)
  • You have not been convicted or found guilty of a misdemeanor involving the threat of physical force or violence to any person within the past 5 years
  • You do not have 2 or more violations related to driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drugs, intoxicating compounds within the past 5 years
  • You are not subject to a pending arrest warrant, prosecution or proceeding for an offense or action that could lead to disqualification to own or possess a firearm
  • You have not been in a residential or court-ordered treatment for alcoholism, alcohol detoxification, or drug treatment within the past 5 years
  • Federal law requirements

A FOID Card will be required to purchase a firearm or ammunition

Firearm Owners Identification Card

All Illinois residents that possess or purchase a firearm or ammunition within the state must have on them a valid Firearm Owners Identification card issued in their name.

Can I carry a gun in my car in Illinois

 Nothing in this Act shall prohibit a non-resident from transporting a concealed firearm within his or her vehicle in Illinois, if the concealed firearm remains within his or her vehicle and the non-resident:
(1) is not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under federal law;
(2) is eligible to carry a firearm in public under the laws of his or her state or territory of residence, as evidenced by the possession of a concealed carry license or permit issued by his or her state of residence, if applicable; and
(3) is not in possession of a license under this Act. If the non-resident leaves his or her vehicle unattended, he or she shall store the firearm within a locked vehicle or locked container within the vehicle in accordance with subsection (b) of Section 65 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 98-63, eff. 7-9-13.) Subsection (b) of Section 65 States:
(b) Notwithstanding subsections (a), (a-5), and (a-10) of this Section except under paragraph (22) or (23) of subsection (a), any licensee prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm into the parking area of a prohibited location specified in subsection (a), (a-5), or (a-10) of this Section shall be permitted to carry a concealed firearm on or about his or her person within a vehicle into the parking area and may store a firearm or ammunition concealed in a case within a locked vehicle or locked container out of plain view within the vehicle in the parking area. A licensee may carry a concealed firearm in the immediate area surrounding his or her vehicle within a prohibited parking lot area only for the limited purpose of storing or retrieving a firearm within the vehicle’s trunk. For purposes of this subsection, “case” includes a glove compartment or console that completely encloses the concealed firearm or ammunition, the trunk of the vehicle, or a firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container. Section 5. Definitions. As used in this Act:
“Concealed firearm” means a loaded or unloaded handgun carried on or about a person completely or mostly concealed from view of the public or on or about a person within a vehicle.

Where to Apply for an Illinois Conceal Carry Permit and steps to get one.

Concealed carry licenses are issued by the Illinois State Police.

APPLICATION

Follow these steps to obtain a permit

  1. Complete your firearm training course, 16 hours is required.
  2. Go to a fingerprint vendor and have your prints taken.
    • NOTE: Applicants will be assigned a transaction control number at the time of fingerprinting and will be required to retain that number to complete the application. Specify to the fingerprint vendor that your fingerprint application is for the Concealed Carry application.
  3. You will need the following documents;
    • Electronic Copy of  training certificate. You will be required to upload your electronic certificate during the application process.
    • An Illinois State Police User ID and Password
    • A Valid Driver’s License or State Identification card.
    • A valid FOID card unless in the process of getting a valid FOID card.
    • A head and shoulder electronic photograph taken within the last 30 days.
    • Be able to provide the last ten years of residency.
    • Fingerprints – Electronic fingerprints will expedite your application!.
  4. Concealed license applications are taken online. Go to the Illinois State Police website and get a user ID and password.
  5. Fill out the electronic application form and pay $150
  6. You will be notified by mail if your application has been approved.

 

Illinois Conceal Carry Laws

  • Notify officer of Carry

    NO -you do not have to volunteer you are carrying a firearm when you are stopped by the law. You are legally required to carry the permit at all times during which the permittee is in actual possession of a concealed handgun. If an officer requests to see the license then you must hand it over.

     

  • In Illinois, Can you Conceal Carry in bar? Conceal Carry In Liquor establishments?

    The Illinois law says no Concealed Carry in bars and in restaurants where more than 50% of all sales are alcohol. 

  • Not allowed to carry in these areas

    Places Off-Limits In Illinois

    • Public or private elementary or secondary school.
    • Pre-school or child care facility
    • Any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government
    • Circuit court, appellate court, or the Supreme Court
    • Any building or portion of a building under the control of a unit of local government
    • Adult or juvenile detention or correctional institution, prison, or jail
    • Public or private hospital or hospital affiliate, mental health facility, or nursing home
    • Public bus, train, or form of transportation paid for with public funds
    • Establishment that serves alcohol on its premises, if more than 50% of the establishment’s gross receipts within the prior 3 months is from the sale of alcohol
    • Any public gathering or special event conducted on property open to the public
    • Any building or real property that has been issued a Special Event Retailer’s license
    • Public playground
    • Public park, athletic area, or athletic facility
    • Property under the control of the Cook County Forest Preserve District
    • Any building, classroom, laboratory, medical clinic, hospital, artistic venue, athletic venue, entertainment venue, officially recognized university-related organization property, including parking areas, sidewalks, and common areas under the control of a public or private community college, or university
    • Gaming facility licensed under the Riverboat Gambling Act or the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, including an inter-track wagering location
    • Any stadium, arena, or the real property or parking area under the control of a stadium, arena, or any collegiate or professional sporting event
    • Public library
    • Airport
    • Amusement park
    • Zoo or museum
    • Any street, driveway, parking area, property, building, or facility, owned, leased, controlled, or used by a nuclear energy, storage, weapons, or development site or facility regulated by the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission
    • Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law. 

  • Constitutional carry

    No

  • Carry in Restaurant

    The Illinois Concealed Carry Law strictly prohibits firearms in bars and in restaurants where more than 50% of all sales are alcohol. For those with sales less than 50% alcohol, the property owner MAY allow clients to carry firearms.

  • Carry in State Parks

    • State parks – see details
    • State and national forests
    • Vehicle – see details
    • All areas of the state not listed as Off-Limits
    The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in February 2018 that the ban on carry near a public park is unconstitutional.

  • Premises that have Signs that state no firearms allowed:

    YES
    Illinois gun laws give the force of law to “No Weapons” signs. There are legal penalties for entering a privately owned property or business that has posted these signs.

Illinois Conceal Carry Application Forms

Forms can be downloaded here

Illinois State Police

Address801 South 7th Street

CitySpringfield, Il62703

Phone(217) 782-7980

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