Have to head to Chicago to help family with work. If I understand it right I'm good to keep my pistol in the car with me? Also plan on running my TDI. Does Chicago have anything about blades? Thanks
I know that some folks will flame me for this,
Although it's generally better to be alive rather than dead, I would imagine that being caught with or drawing a handgun (not to mention firing it) in Chicago would lead to a lot of legal unpleasantness. It's not difficult to avoid risky situations when visiting Chicago.
I know that some folks will flame me for this, but life is too short to miss out on a place like Chicago just because they have different laws than we do. If not being able to carry is the litmus test for visiting a place, then you can't go to many US states, Canada, England, Ireland, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, etc. etc. I feel sorry for people who forego such experiences.
Thanks for the link.
EXCEPTION: | A non-resident who satisfies the above conditions may carry a concealed firearm in the immediate area surrounding his or her vehicle only for the limited purpose of storing or retrieving a firearm within the trunk of the vehicle |
On the CBS Evening news yesterday (Mon 22 Aug 16) there was an article about this past weekend being the worst for shootings with fifty some reported wounded and six killed.
So I would call you a survivor.
(e) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit a non-resident from transporting a concealed firearm within his or her vehicle in Illinois, if the concealed firearm remains within his or her vehicle and the non-resident: (1) is not prohibited from owning or possessing a | ||
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(3) is not in possession of a license under this Act. If the non-resident leaves his or her vehicle unattended, he or she shall store the firearm within a locked vehicle or locked container within the vehicle in accordance with subsection (b) of Section 65 of this Act. Section 65 subsection (b): (b) Notwithstanding subsections (a), (a-5), and (a-10) of this Section except under paragraph (22) or (23) of subsection (a), any licensee prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm into the parking area of a prohibited location specified in subsection (a), (a-5), or (a-10) of this Section shall be permitted to carry a concealed firearm on or about his or her person within a vehicle into the parking area and may store a firearm or ammunition concealed in a case within a locked vehicle or locked container out of plain view within the vehicle in the parking area. A licensee may carry a concealed firearm in the immediate area surrounding his or her vehicle within a prohibited parking lot area only for the limited purpose of storing or retrieving a firearm within the vehicle's trunk, provided the licensee ensures the concealed firearm is unloaded prior to exiting the vehicle. For purposes of this subsection, "case" includes a glove compartment or console that completely encloses the concealed firearm or ammunition, the trunk of the vehicle, or a firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container. As a non-resident, as long as you aren't federally prohibited from owning or possessing and eligible to carry in your own state/county/etc, you can legally carry within your vehicle while you travel through Illinois. When you exit your vehicle, your firearm will have to be put into transportation mode as defined by Sec. 65 (b). The FCCA preempted Chicago's ban on handguns and the magazine capacity restriction for handguns. The only restriction that is currently still (allegedly) in effect is the restriction on laser sights. Also, Illinois does require you to disclose that you are carrying a firearm to an Officer only when the Officer asks. Hope that clarifies non-resident carry in IL for you. |