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Illinois Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Restricted: Without a CCL, a firearm must be unloaded and enclosed in a case (and the person must have a valid FOID); a non-resident may keep it unloaded and not immediately accessible.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

Without a CCL, a firearm must be unloaded and enclosed in a case (and the person must have a valid FOID); a non-resident may keep it unloaded and not immediately accessible.

Official source: isp.illinois.gov →

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