Illinois gun transfer?

[Aggar]

I have a relative in il and I was wondering I he buys a gun from an individual, does it have to be registered? He wants to get a few guns but is unsure of the registering of them. He does have his foid card.

 

[mac45]

If I recall correctly, buyer and seller have to swap FOID numbers and keep the bill of sale for 10 years. No need to go thru an FFL.

Note....I haven't lived in the peoples republic for nearly 15 years now. I wouldn't be terribly surprised to learn that's changed now.

 

[Bunnykid68]

I cannot swear to my info either, but hear it is anyways. Two people I know have their FOID cards and say you are supposed to register any guns with the State Police, I have know idea if they are correct, just glad I do not live there.

 

[87gsxr711]

When I lived in Illinois I just made out my own record of transfer, including the serial number and mine and the purchasers signature. Not sure that was right or not.

 

[DialTone301]

Swap FOID's and keep a record. No need to register it with anyone.

 

[Audie Murphy]

Swap FOID's and keep a record. No need to register it with anyone.

Yes this and keep the transaction record for 10years.It is all stated in the back of his foid card or at least was on the back of the foid when I lived in IL.

 

[04FXSTS]

If both are Illinois residents they must record FOID numbers and the seller must keep for ten years. To be completley legal the waiting period must be observed; 24hrs long gun, 72hrs handgun. There is no state registration required. However some "home rule" cities such as Chicago will require more paperwork and possibly registration. I am only familiar with the state requirements because I do not live near any "home rule" areas. Jim.

 

[Jack Burton]

I used to do a lot of work in south Chicago and I was amazed at the number of times I saw older teens and young adult males swapping FOID card information on the street corners before handing a gun to the other person.

 

[ultraspec]

If both are Illinois residents they must record FOID numbers and the seller must keep for ten years. To be completley legal the waiting period must be observed; 24hrs long gun, 72hrs handgun. There is no state registration required. However some "home rule" cities such as Chicago will require more paperwork and possibly registration. I am only familiar with the state requirements because I do not live near any "home rule" areas. Jim.

Hes 100% correct if you want to check why dont you go to the horses' mouth itself?
Municipal Ordinances Relating To Firearms Public Act 92-0238


http://www.isp.state.il.us/docs/9-049.pdf


430 ILCS 65/  Firearm Owners Identification Card Act.



If you need help breaking down the foid act let me know but the other two should be explanatory

 

[Stang51d]

What if I'm from Indiana, and go into IL to buy a rifle of shotgun. Can they do the paper work there and I take it home? Or is there some thing where anything in IL has to be shipped to your ffl if you are from out of state?

 

[Stang51d]

Damn, I thought that would be an easy one for someone, what with all of the law quoting and posting of regulations and such.

 

[ultraspec]

Damn, I thought that would be an easy one for someone, what with all of the law quoting and posting of regulations and such.

Complain to the atf or call ISP firearms services division(IL state) and ask them what you need to know.

 

[Stang51d]

It's a question, not a complaint.

 

[hdchaplain]

What if I'm from Indiana, and go into IL to buy a rifle of shotgun. Can they do the paper work there and I take it home? Or is there some thing where anything in IL has to be shipped to your ffl if you are from out of state?

As an out of stater, I don't think you can buy anything (firearms or ammo) over there without a FOID. I could be wrong on that, but a few years back I tried to buy some sale priced ammo at a store where I knew the clerk and he wouldn't sell it to me...no FOID.
By the same token, years ago I took my son to the 1500 where he wanted an SKS, but the guy would not sell it to him because he had an Illinois drivers license. So I bought it for him.
All my family still lives there and I go visit once in a while, but I ain't moving back.

 

[remauto1187]

What if I'm from Indiana, and go into IL to buy a rifle of shotgun. Can they do the paper work there and I take it home? Or is there some thing where anything in IL has to be shipped to your ffl if you are from out of state?

Thats an easy one.
If you are an Indiana resident you CANNOT legally buy ANY gun from a resident(non dealer) of Illinois. That is because it is transporting/buying guns across state lines.
You can buy a long gun from a dealer in Illinois. You can buy a handgun from a dealer in Illinois but the dealer has to send it to "your" FFL in your home state for the transfer to you.
Typically the rules are you can buy a long gun from any state that touches your home state.(and take it home with you after the waiting period)

 

[dmil12]

Swap FOID's and keep a record. No need to register it with anyone.

Having lived in the IL until I emigrated to IN in 2006, This is the correct answer. Both parties need to keep a receipt; no registration.