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Illinois Concealed Carry Laws (2026)

Restricted: Permit (Concealed Carry License) required; no permitless carry.

RestrictedVerified Jul 2, 2026

Permit (Concealed Carry License) required; no permitless carry. Shall-issue with 16-hr training; a FOID card is also required to possess. Minimum age 21.

Official source: isp.illinois.gov →

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