Going through IL with guns to go out west hunting

[ThrottleJockey]

4500 rounds is OK though....

Seriously though, why are you just worried about Illinois? Wisconsin and Minnesota can bite you in the butt too. why not SD too?

As for me, I just don't worry about it, since I completely lack mens rea.

(criminal intent)

Not really. In MN you don't need anything to transport a gun, just keep it unloaded and cased. In WI, same thing except open carry is legal and there is no permit required.........Seriously, where do you guys come up with this crap? Iowa is of greater concern than MN OR WI.


OP, for some GOOD info, check out these two links.
Handgunlaw.us
OpenCarry.org - A Right Unexercised is a Right Lost!
And read this:
http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/18C44.txt

TITLE 18 > PART I > CHAPTER 44 > § 926A

§ 926A. Interstate transportation of firearms


Notwithstanding any other provision of any law or any rule or regulation of a State or any political subdivision thereof, any person who is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, and neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment of such transporting vehicle: Provided, That in the case of a vehicle without a compartment separate from the driver’s compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console.

 

[wrigleycub]

Remove the sign that says "12 guns and 5000 rounds in the trunk officer" sign from your car! Speed limit, check the lights, no ball gags in Ill state lines, probably shouldn't wear cammo's, no littering, look straight forward, 10 and 2 on steering wheel, oh and no ball gags. That should do it!

 

[shibumiseeker]

I can see the headline now:

"Domestic Terrorist Cell with Arsenal Disrupted on the Way to Kill Thousands"

 

[Leo]

I lived in Illinois long enough to have a state issued FOID card and buy guns and ammo. melendad has it correct. Illinois has a peacable transport statute. Locked cases, ammo not stored with the firearms. Firearms not accessable to people in the passenger compartment. It gets pretty touchy if you have a vehicle like a bronco or a suburban where there is no seperate trunk. Many Illinois shooters get those cabinets that make a false floor and the guns can only be removed from the outside of the vehicle. Be warned, that some LEO'S in Illinois consider NRA, US Marine, and gun rights bumper stickers to be probable cause for a search. Unless you have time to be politically motivated leave the bumper stickers and the camo hats out of sight. Good Luck

 

[gunman41mag]

I lived in Illinois long enough to have a state issued FOID card and buy guns and ammo. melendad has it correct. Illinois has a peacable transport statute. Locked cases, ammo not stored with the firearms. Firearms not accessable to people in the passenger compartment. It gets pretty touchy if you have a vehicle like a bronco or a suburban where there is no seperate trunk. Many Illinois shooters get those cabinets that make a false floor and the guns can only be removed from the outside of the vehicle. Be warned, that some LEO'S in Illinois consider NRA, US Marine, and gun rights bumper stickers to be probable cause for a search. Unless you have time to be politically motivated leave the bumper stickers and the camo hats out of sight. Good Luck

Watch out the chicago DALY could be reading this thread

 

[purduepurdy]

Haha, this thread cracks me up. It's sad that we have to fear going through one of our own states like going through some third world country. Talked with some guys at willow slough range and they were all from Chicago. Let's just say that they had the same feelings about their laws as we do.

 

[gunsrfun]

Just don't go south! They might think your running guns to Mexico.

 

[MrSmitty]

Spend nothing through Il and stop to pee only (that way you cost 'em money for the flush, and you get to pee on Illinois!)

 

[JoshuaW]

Spend nothing through Il and stop to pee only (that way you cost 'em money for the flush, and you get to pee on Illinois!)

I agree with the sentiment, I too enjoy pissing on Illinois, but seriously, dont stop if you are transporting under interstate transportation standards (laws?). The firearm being transported must be legal in the origination state, and the destination state. If you leave from Indiana, then stop to **** in Illinois, your new destination is Illinois. That is potentially illegal. Then, when you leave Illinois, your new origination is Illinois, also potentially illegal.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

I agree with the sentiment, I too enjoy pissing on Illinois, but seriously, dont stop if you are transporting under interstate transportation standards (laws?). The firearm being transported must be legal in the origination state, and the destination state. If you leave from Indiana, then stop to **** in Illinois, your new destination is Illinois. That is potentially illegal. Then, when you leave Illinois, your new origination is Illinois, also potentially illegal.

This is absolutely untrue. The interstate firearm safe passage act specifically protects you during breaks, eating, fueling, hotel stays, etc..

 

[Specialized]

Okay folks, deep breath. Illinois cops are misguided in a lot of cases, but not supernatural. Best approach is the following:

1. Avoid Chicago, and Cook County. At all costs.
2. Keep the guns cased up and out of sight, as well as the ammo.
3. Don't look like a hunting party during your drive. Lots of camo and Fudd caps will tip off even the most donut-addled copper.
4. Avoid Chicago, and Cook County. At all costs.
5. Don't drive more than 8 MPH over the speed limit, unless you're in traffic. Then drive the speed of the traffic, no matter how fast it goes.
6. Don't let yourself become the lead car in a group with no cars for several hundred yards in front of you. If you're in a group that's speeding and you're the pace car, guess which car the copper's radar has a clear shot at?
7. Avoid Chicago, and Cook County. At all costs.

If you just follow the adage that says "stay out of Chicago and its suburbs", you're going to have no problems, pretty much no matter what. In fact, I've been stopped in downstate IL (south of I-80) and had very nice conversations with the state police about deer rifles and upland guns, compared favorite guns and loads, and gotten a cheerful "Have a nice hunt!" as a parting gift for my trouble in lieu of a ticket. Things don't get wierd until you get up north of I-80. The other folks are pretty much normal.

Have a good trip, and as they say where I came from: "Y'all come back now, ya hear?"

Specialized

P.S. If you're headed north through IL and really worried about it, may I suggest you take I-80 out west to I-39 and go north. You won't have to get near Chicago and Crook County that way. Have a good trip!

 

[spec4]

While I agree Chicago is a socialist workers paradise, I think we'ere getting a little paranoid here. The only reason to avoid the interstates there is if you get hung up in traffic. Of course, be sure you don't need gas or a pee break if you don't know the area.

 

[gunman41mag]

When is fastfreddie going to let us know about his trip

 

[shibumiseeker]

When is fastfreddie going to let us know about his trip

When he makes bail

 

[gunman41mag]

When he makes bail

I hope obama's homeboys aren't too hard on fastfreddie

 

[MAJB Retired]

I wouldn't publish the date of your trip , just in case Daley boys read this. But, do let us know when you get back, how the trip went, and of course the shooting!