Travel to Chicago with a gun

[jaksun7]

I will be going to the Chicago area(Bolingbrook) in a couple of weeks and just wondering once i cross the state line what the law is as far as a hand gun in the car. Does it have to be locked in a personal gunsafe? ok to put it in the glove box locked(no trunk, ill be in a truck)? Or better just to leave it at home? I do have my Ltch but i know that doesnt carry in weight in IL. Any info regarding this will be apreciated.

Thanks
Jaks

 

[mrjarrell]

As I understand it, it's OK to have it in the glove box, but it can't leave it. So, no taking into a hotel, business or house or anything.

 

[SEIndSAM]

It has improved since Illinois now has a Concealed Carry Permit.

You may keep the handgun on you as long as you are in the car. When you exit the car, it needs to be locked in the glove box.

 

[Mark 1911]

If you have an out of state LTCH, you can carry you loaded gun in the car. You can not take it with you when you leave the vehicle.

 

[ryknoll3]

It has improved since Illinois now has a Concealed Carry Permit.

You may keep the handgun on you as long as you are in the car. When you exit the car, it needs to be locked in the [STRIKE]glove box[/STRIKE].

It needs to be locked in the car. The law doesn't specify where. Either in a locked case or in a locked car. Wouldn't make much sense not to lock your car, so that would cover it.

 

[dyerwatcher]

As I understand it, it's OK to have it in the glove box, but it can't leave it. So, no taking into a hotel, business or house or anything.

Can you not take it into your hotel if in luggage? I know you can't CC... But a hotel is private property. I think you can keep it in your room legally. Thoughts?

 

[jaksun7]

Thanks for the info guys. Just 1 other question i assume it is a "must inform" state if i was to get pulled over?

 

[04FXSTS]

The new law in Illinois is you must declare the firearm IF ASKED, cop does not ask you are not required to volunteer the information. Yes you may carry the handgun in the vehicle loaded and it must be out of sight. Unless the hotel has a "no firearms" policy you may take it into your room. The trick is you must unload and place inside a case while traveling from the vehicle to the room. Yes it is stupid but still better than it was a year ago. Jim.

 

[BrewerGeorge]

Anybody have links to the text of this new Illinois law? For our yearly trip to Wisconsin, I used to have to stop just this side of the state line and switch to the safe for the drive up 39. If I don't have to do that now, that would be great.

 

[level0]

It will be a happy day if Illinois ever joins America.

 

[actaeon277]

Anybody have links to the text of this new Illinois law? For our yearly trip to Wisconsin, I used to have to stop just this side of the state line and switch to the safe for the drive up 39. If I don't have to do that now, that would be great.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...e/331575-transporting-handgun-through-il.html

 

[Dirtebiker]

Thanks for the info guys. Just 1 other question i assume it is a "must inform" state if i was to get pulled over?

Why would you assume?
Asking questions is great! But I'm curious why you would assume anything.

 

[Dirtebiker]

The new law in Illinois is you must declare the firearm IF ASKED, cop does not ask you are not required to volunteer the information. Yes you may carry the handgun in the vehicle loaded and it must be out of sight. Unless the hotel has a "no firearms" policy you may take it into your room. The trick is you must unload and place inside a case while traveling from the vehicle to the room. Yes it is stupid but still better than it was a year ago. Jim.

I guess if I ever have a reason to go or stay in that state, I will act illegally!

 

[STEEL CORE]

Better than before, I used to have to go there frequently and decide to break the rules, or leave my Glock behind.

 

[TheSpark]

If you must travel to Chicago I would advise the following:

1) Make sure you have life insurance
2) Make sure you have a living will
3) Make sure you tell all your family members how much you love them
4) Make sure to have an attorney on retainer in case you are arrested for violating any of the Supreme Leaders of Illinois laws.
5) Decide if you should take you gun based on if you can accept serving prison time for doing so. Is your life more important?
6) 3 words: Bullet Proof Vest.
7) Never look anyone in the eye. If you accidentally bump into someone immediately fake a heart attack so they are less likely to attack you.
8) Keep an eye out for Illinois politicians on the run from the law. Most of them are either in prison or on the run and will do anything to avoid capture. Never approach any Illinois politician. Immediately call the FBI and retreat.

 

[cobber]

Why would you assume?
Asking questions is great! But I'm curious why you would assume anything.

I would assume traveling to Illinois is akin to a trip to the DPRK. Just to be safe.