Illinois Gun Law Case Study
Illinois Gun Laws
Common Questions & Answers Illinois Gun Statutes
George H. Ryan
Governor
Sam W. Nolen
Director Illinois State Police
Brent Manning
Director Department of Natural Resources
Unless specifically exempted by statute, any Illinois resident who acquires or possesses firearms or firearm ammunition within the state must have in their possession a currently valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card issued in his or her name.
Commonly Asked Questions on Transporting Firearms
Answers provided to the following questions are meant only to give general guidance regarding transporting firearms and ammunition. The answers do not and are not meant to replace statutory language. How can I legally transport a firearm on my person or in my vehicle?
Three statutory codes regulate the …show more content…
Nonresidents must comply with the gun case law as described above. Additionally, the firearm must not be immediately accessible or must be broken down in a non-functioning state.
What if I leave a firearm in my vehicle (regardless of location) and a family member, without a valid FOID card, is driving the vehicle without me and is stopped by police and the firearm is found?
The law states a person must “knowingly” violate the law. The assumption in the question is that the family member was unaware of a firearm’s presence. However, at a traffic stop, you should expect the officer to handle the situation at face value, take enforcement action accordingly, and let the court settle the matter. Depending on the situation, the charge could be a Class 4 Felony. Don’t put a family member in that position. Another reason firearms should not be left laying around — it is illegal under Illinois law for any person to store or leave a firearm in a location accessible to a minor under the age of 14.
How can I legally transport
Common Questions & Answers Illinois Gun Statutes
George H. Ryan
Governor
Sam W. Nolen
Director Illinois State Police
Brent Manning
Director Department of Natural Resources
Unless specifically exempted by statute, any Illinois resident who acquires or possesses firearms or firearm ammunition within the state must have in their possession a currently valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card issued in his or her name.
Commonly Asked Questions on Transporting Firearms
Answers provided to the following questions are meant only to give general guidance regarding transporting firearms and ammunition. The answers do not and are not meant to replace statutory language. How can I legally transport a firearm on my person or in my vehicle?
Three statutory codes regulate the …show more content…
Nonresidents must comply with the gun case law as described above. Additionally, the firearm must not be immediately accessible or must be broken down in a non-functioning state.
What if I leave a firearm in my vehicle (regardless of location) and a family member, without a valid FOID card, is driving the vehicle without me and is stopped by police and the firearm is found?
The law states a person must “knowingly” violate the law. The assumption in the question is that the family member was unaware of a firearm’s presence. However, at a traffic stop, you should expect the officer to handle the situation at face value, take enforcement action accordingly, and let the court settle the matter. Depending on the situation, the charge could be a Class 4 Felony. Don’t put a family member in that position. Another reason firearms should not be left laying around — it is illegal under Illinois law for any person to store or leave a firearm in a location accessible to a minor under the age of 14.
How can I legally transport