Appleseed in IL when you are an IN resident

[jedi]

I know it's a NO-NO (legally speaking) to take a hand gun into IL period unless you are just driving through the state to get to another state where you can legally possess a handgun & even then it needs to be in a secure container with no ammo in the container and not loaded. However let's toss that whole topic out the window since my question revolves around long guns.

There is an Appleseed in Bonefield, IL (2010 Bonfield, IL Appleseed Information) which I migth attend (not to thrilled of going over to IL period) but I have been to that range before and it's nice. In any case for appleseed you need a .22 rifle but I'm clueless on long guns, non-IL residents, and the IL gun laws.

Can I take my long gun to IL (that range)?
How do I have to transport it?
(locked container, unloaded, etc..)

Thanks!

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FYI NWI INGO members
INGO Open Carry Cigar Night is 19 AUG 10
See here for more info:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...en_carry_cigar_night_aug_19_schererville.html

The next MEET & EAT is on 28 AUG 10
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https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ngo_meet_and_eat_oc_cc_-_sat_28_aug_10_a.html

The next MEET & SHOOT is on 18 OR 19 SEP 10 (go vote!)
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https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...590-nwi_ingo_meet_and_shoot_-_sep_2010_a.html

Appleseed for NWI
Need help on finding a location see here for more info:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...d_for_nwi_lake_porter_county.html#post1216426

 

[Eddie]

Here is a link to the Illinois State Police FAQ on transporting your gun legally:

http://www.isp.state.il.us/docs/1-154.pdf

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Unloaded, with a trigger or cable lock, in a case, with ammunition stored separately will get you in compliance with any and all statutes. This is likely overkill - but when traveling to or through Illinois, I've always exercised great caution.

 

[jedi]

Thanks Eddie here is the answer from the flyer.

IF A nOn-resIdenT Is COmIng TO ILLInOIs
TO hunT And WOuLd LIke TO brIng
TheIr FIreArm, hOW dO TheY LegALLY TrAnspOrT IT?
Non-residents must be legally eligible to possess
or acquire firearms and ammunition in their state of
residence. It is recommended that in order to be in
compliance with all statutes, non-residents transport
all firearms:
1. Unloaded, and
2. Enclosed in a case, and
3. Not immediately accessible or broken down in a​

nonfunctioning state.

Also

WhAT COnsTITuTes A LegAL “CAse” FOr
TrAnspOrTIng A FIreArm?​

The Criminal Code refers to “a case, firearm carrying
box, shipping box, or other container.” However, the
Wildlife Code is more specific, defining case as​

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“a
container specifically designed for the purpose
of housing a gun or bow and arrow device which
completely encloses such gun or bow and arrow
device by being zipped, snapped, buckled, tied, or
otherwise fastened, with no portion of the gun or​

bow and arrow device exposed.”