ILLINOIS · FIREARMS
Firearms
Firearms laws in Illinois (1970)
Restricted
Summary
Open carry: PROHIBITED statewide. Concealed: shall-issue permit at 21+. FOID card required to own or buy any firearm or ammunition.
Notable
FOID card required to possess any firearm or ammunition, even at home.
Penalties
Firearms is RESTRICTED in Illinois — see exactly what you're risking: the penalties, the charges, and the exceptions that keep you legal.
Exceptions & nuances
Firearms is restricted in Illinois, but narrow carve-outs exist. See the exemptions, edge cases, and conditions that actually apply.
Statute
Read the exact Illinois statute that restricts firearms — citation and section so you can verify the source yourself.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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