Verified Firearm Specifications

IL1002 — permit to purchase

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/3(a-10)

Notwithstanding item (2) of subsection (a) of this Section, any person who is not a federally licensed firearm dealer and who desires to transfer or sell a firearm or firearms to any person who is not a federally licensed firearm dealer shall, before selling or transferring the firearms, contact the Department of State Police with the transferee's or purchaser's Firearm Owner's Identification Card number to...

IL1031 — permit to purchase

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/3(a-10)

Notwithstanding item (2) of subsection (a) of this Section, any person who is not a federally licensed firearm dealer and who desires to transfer or sell a firearm or firearms to any person who is not a federally licensed firearm dealer shall, before selling or transferring the firearms, contact the Department of State Police with the transferee's or purchaser's Firearm Owner's Identification Card number to...

IL1055 — private sales : point of sale

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/3(a-10)

Notwithstanding item (2) of subsection (a) of this Section, any person who is not a federally licensed firearm dealer and who desires to transfer or sell a firearm or firearms to any person who is not a federally licensed firearm dealer shall, before selling or transferring the firearms, contact the Department of State Police with the transferee's or purchaser's Firearm Owner's Identification Card number to...

IL1071 — private sales : point of sale

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/3(a-10)

Notwithstanding item (2) of subsection (a) of this Section, any person who is not a federally licensed firearm dealer and who desires to transfer or sell a firearm or firearms to any person who is not a federally licensed firearm dealer shall, before selling or transferring the firearms, contact the Department of State Police with the transferee's or purchaser's Firearm Owner's Identification Card number to...

IL1053 — sales from dealer : federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)(1)

Beginning on the date that is 30 days after the Attorney General notifies licensees under section 103(d) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act that the national instant criminal background check system is established, a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer shall not transfer a firearm to any other person who is not licensed under this chapter, unless- (A) before the completion of the...

IL1052 — sales from dealer : federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)

Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on the day before the date that is 60 months after such date of enactment, it shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer a handgun to an individual who is not licensed under section 923, unless- (A) after the most recent proposal of such transfer by...

IL1001 — permit to purchase

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/3

Transfer of firearms; records; exceptions Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in Section 3a [430 ILCS 65/3a], no person within this State may knowingly transfer, or cause to be transferred, any firearm or any firearm ammunition to any person within this State unless the transferee with whom he deals displays a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card which has previously been issued in his name by the...

IL1004 — sales from dealer

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/3.1

(a) The Department of State Police shall provide a dial up telephone system or utilize other existing technology which shall be used by any federally licensed firearm dealer, gun show promoter, or gun show vendor who is to transfer a firearm, stun gun, or taser under the provisions of this Act.

IL1022 — sales from dealer

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/3.1

(a) The Department of State Police shall provide a dial up telephone system or utilize other existing technology which shall be used by any federally licensed firearm dealer, gun show promoter, or gun show vendor who is to transfer a firearm, stun gun, or taser under the provisions of this Act.

IL1026 — private sales : point of sale

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/3

Transfer of firearms; records; exceptions Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in Section 3a [430 ILCS 65/3a], no person within this State may knowingly transfer, or cause to be transferred, any firearm or any firearm ammunition to any person within this State unless the transferee with whom he deals displays a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card which has previously been issued in his name by the...

IL1030 — permit to purchase

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/3

Transfer of firearms; records; exceptions Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in Section 3a [430 ILCS 65/3a], no person within this State may knowingly transfer, or cause to be transferred, any firearm or any firearm ammunition to any person within this State unless the transferee with whom he deals displays a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card which has previously been issued in his name by the...

IL1070 — private sales : point of sale

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/3

Transfer of firearms; records; exceptions Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in Section 3a [430 ILCS 65/3a], no person within this State may knowingly transfer, or cause to be transferred, any firearm or any firearm ammunition to any person within this State unless the transferee with whom he deals displays a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card which has previously been issued in his name by the...

IL1006 — shall issue

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/10(a)

The Department shall issue a license to carry a concealed firearm under this Act to an applicant who: (1) meets the qualifications of Section 25 of this Act [430 ILCS 66/25]; (2) has provided the application and documentation required in Section 30 of this Act [430 ILCS 66/30]; (3) has submitted the requisite fees; and (4) does not pose a danger to himself, herself, or others, or a threat to public safety as...

IL1005 — prohibited

Citation: 1961 Laws, § 24-1

(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly: (4) Carries or possesses in any vehicle or concealed on or about his person except when on his land or in his own abode, legal dwelling, or fixed place of business, or on the land or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person's permission, any pistol, revolver, stun gun or taser or other firearm, except that...

IL1073 — may issue

Citation: 430 ILCS 66/10

§ 10. Issuance of licenses to carry a concealed firearm. (a) The Illinois State Police shall issue a license to carry a concealed firearm under this Act to an applicant who: (1) meets the qualifications of Section 25 of this Act; (2) has provided the application and documentation required in Section 30 of this Act; (3) has submitted the requisite fees; and (4) does not pose a danger to himself, herself, or others,...

IL1007 — traditional

Citation: 720 Ill. Comp Stat. 5/7-2(a)

A person is justified in the use of force against another when and to the extent that he reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to prevent or terminate such other's unlawful entry into or attack upon a dwelling.

IL1054 — traditional

Common law castle doctrine. Common law castle doctrine was solidified in the United States throughout the 19th century. “By the beginning of the twentieth century it was well accepted in the United States that a man attacked in his own home had no duty to retreat before using deadly force, so long as he reasonably believed it necessary to save his own life.” Indeed, by the 1920s, sources note that the castle...

IL1009 — negligent storage

Citation: 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/24-9(a)-(b)

Sec. 24-9. Firearms; Child Protection. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), it is unlawful for any person to store or leave, within premises under his or her control, a firearm if the person knows or has reason to believe that a minor under the age of 14 years who does not have a Firearm Owners Identification Card is likely to gain access to the firearm without the lawful permission of the minor's parent,...

IL1072 — state license requirement

Citation: 430 ILCS 68/5-15

§ 5-15. Certification requirement. (a) Beginning 180 days after the effective date of this Act, it is unlawful for a person or entity to engage in the business of selling, leasing, or otherwise transferring firearms without a valid certificate of license issued under this Act.

IL1056 — required

Citation: 725 ILCS 5/112A-30(a)

Whenever a law enforcement officer has reason to believe that a person has been abused by a family or household member, the officer shall immediately use all reasonable means to prevent further abuse, including: (2) If there is probable cause to believe that particular weapons were used to commit the incident of abuse, subject to constitutional limitations, seizing and taking inventory of the weapons;

IL1078 — ban on high capacity magazines

Citation: 720 ILCS 5/24-1.10

§ 24-1.10. Manufacture, delivery, sale, and possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices. (a) In this Section: “Handgun” has the meaning ascribed to it in the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. “Long gun” means a rifle or shotgun.

IL1079 — assault weapons ban

Citation: 720 ILCS 5/24-1 (a)(11-16)

(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly:... (11) Sells, manufactures, delivers, imports, possesses, or purchases any assault weapon attachment or .50 caliber cartridge in violation of Section 24-1.9 or any explosive bullet.

IL1075 — assault weapons ban - Federal

Citation: Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110102

This subtitle may be cited as the “Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act”. SEC. 110102. RESTRICTION ON MANUFACTURE, TRANSFER, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.

IL1077 — ban on high capacity magazines - federal

Citation: Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110103

SEC. 110103. BAN OF LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. << 18 USCA § 922 >> (a) PROHIBITION.-Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 110102(a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(w)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for a person to transfer or possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

IL1011 — saturday night special ban

Citation: 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/24-3(A)(h)

A person commits the offense of unlawful sale or delivery of firearms when he or she knowingly does any of the following: … (h) While holding any license as a dealer, importer, manufacturer or pawnbroker under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968, manufactures, sells or delivers to any unlicensed person a handgun having a barrel, slide, frame or receiver which is a die casting of zinc alloy or any other...

IL1058 — public and private : CCW not allowed

Citation: 430 ILCS 66/65(a)

Prohibited areas. (15) Any building, classroom, laboratory, medical clinic, hospital, artistic venue, athletic venue, entertainment venue, officially recognized university-related organization property, whether owned or leased, and any real property, including parking areas, sidewalks, and common areas under the control of a public or private community college, college, or university.

IL1059 — public and private : possession prohibited

Citation: 720 ILCS 5/24-1

(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly: (4) Carries or possesses in any vehicle or concealed on or about his person except when on his land or in his own abode, legal dwelling, or fixed place of business, or on the land or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person's permission, any pistol, revolver, stun gun or taser or other firearm...(1.5) A...

IL1060 — public and private : possession prohibited

Citation: 720 ILCS 5/24-1

(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly: (4) Carries or possesses in any vehicle or concealed on or about his person except when on his land or in his own abode, legal dwelling, or fixed place of business, or on the land or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person's permission, any pistol, revolver, stun gun or taser or other firearm...(1.5) A...

IL1062 — comprehensive

Citation: 430 ILCS 65/13.1

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Firearm Concealed Carry Act and subsections (b) and (c) of this Section, the provisions of any ordinance enacted by any municipality which requires registration or imposes greater restrictions or limitations on the acquisition, possession and transfer of firearms than are imposed by this Act, are not invalidated or affected by this Act.

IL1080 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

IL1081 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 25 U.S.C. § 922(x)(1),(5)

(x)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer to a person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a juvenile-- (A) a handgun; or (B) ammunition that is suitable for use only in a handgun. (5) For purposes of this subsection, the term “juvenile” means a person who is less than 18 years of age.

IL1082 — minimum age possession - federal

Citation: 43 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)(c)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

IL1089 — youth possession

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/4(a)

(a) Each applicant for a Firearms Owner’s Identification Card shall: … (2) Submit evidence under penalty of perjury that: (i) He is 21 years of age or over, or if he is under 21 years of age that has the written consent of his parent or legal guardian to possess and acquire firearms and firearm ammunition and that he has never been convicted of a misdemeanor other than a traffic offense or adjudged delinquent…

IL1028 — purchase and sale

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/4(a)

Each applicant for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card must: (2) Submit evidence to the Department of State Police that: (i) He or she is 21 years of age or over, or if he or she is under 21 years of age that he or she has the written consent of his or her parent or legal guardian to possess and acquire firearms and firearm ammunition and that he or she has never been convicted of a misdemeanor other than a...

IL1029 — purchase and sale

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/4(a)

Each applicant for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card must: (2) Submit evidence to the Department of State Police that: (i) He or she is 21 years of age or over, or if he or she is under 21 years of age that he or she has the written consent of his or her parent or legal guardian to possess and acquire firearms and firearm ammunition and that he or she has never been convicted of a misdemeanor other than a...

IL1038 — youth possession

Citation: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/2, 65/4(a)

430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/2 (a)(1) No person may acquire or possess any firearm, stun gun, or taser within this State without having in his or her possession a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued in his or her name by the Department of State Police under the provisions of this Act.. 430 Ill. Comp. Stat.