Illinois Statewide Rule
Illinois Vehicle Firearm Carry Rules Under FOID and CCL
Key Facts
- CCL Statute
- 430 ILCS 66
- Transport Rule
- 720 ILCS 5/24-2
- Preemption
- 430 ILCS 66/90
- Non-CCL Rule
- Unloaded and cased
- Aggravated UUW
- Class 4 felony
Summary
Illinois law sets uniform rules for transporting firearms in vehicles under the FOID Card Act and Firearm Concealed Carry Act, preempting local handgun transport ordinances.
(i) Nothing in this Article shall prohibit, apply to, or affect the transportation, carrying, or possession of any pistol or revolver, stun gun, taser, or other firearm consigned to a common carrier operating under license of the State of Illinois or the federal government, where such transportation, carrying, or possession is incident to the lawful transportation in which such common carrier is engaged; and nothing in this Article shall prohibit, apply to, or affect the transportation, carrying, or possession of any pistol, revolver, stun gun, taser, or other firearm, not the subject of and regulated by subsection 24-1(a)(7) or subsection 24-2(c) of this Article, which is unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container, by the possessor of a valid Firearm Owners Identification Card.
Full Breakdown
Under Section 24-1.6 of the Criminal Code (720 ILCS 5/24-1.6) and Section 24-2 (720 ILCS 5/24-2), a person without a Concealed Carry License may transport a firearm in a vehicle only if the firearm is unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container, or if it is broken down in a non-functioning state. Concealed Carry License holders may carry a loaded, concealed handgun on or about their person or within an accessible vehicle compartment under 430 ILCS 66/10. Section 90 of the Concealed Carry Act preempts the field of handgun transportation, voiding inconsistent local rules. FOID cardholders without a CCL must follow the case-and-unloaded rule.
Violations & Penalties
Violations of vehicle carry rules may constitute aggravated unlawful use of a weapon under 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6, generally a Class 4 felony, with enhanced penalties for prior convictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How must non-CCL holders transport firearms in Illinois?
Can CCL holders keep a loaded handgun in a car in Illinois?
Can Illinois cities add vehicle carry restrictions?
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