Concealed carry in Illinois

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  1. pastorjim08

    pastorjim08 Legendary Woodsman

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    Going to the G2G tomorrow and was wondering if any of you Illinois guys can tell me what the laws/rules are concerning carrying my pistol there. I have an Indiana permit but I know some states don't honor it. Any info is appreciated.

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    Lol now that made me laugh!!!!

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  3. pastorjim08

    pastorjim08 Legendary Woodsman

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    Why is it funny?

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  4. Wesley Lofton

    Wesley Lofton Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Because it is Illinois, they are crazy strict on gun laws, as of right now, no conceal carry in Illinois.
     
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    Probably best to leave it at home. The couple of times I have gone to the G2G, I left mine in Georgia.
     
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    you can bring it with you if you'd like to visit one of the state's finest accommodations for a few days/year(s). Ask Dawg, he works at one.
     
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    federal offence my friend. as my wonderfull gun hating state does not have a CC. but if you must take it i would keep it cased, unloaded, and ammo atleast arms lenght distance away from the gun that is in its case and above all dont let anyone know you got it.
     
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    pastorjim08 Legendary Woodsman

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    Thanks for the heads-up guys. I think I will just leave it at home.

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    All my family is in Kentucky and when I lived in Iowa I'd drive through IL going back down to visit and I've got my CC and always have a gun with me...I'd forget about it being in my truck until I hit the IL state line then it would dawn on me...You wanna talk about a nervous drive across that state because I never had a case or anything, I'd always just have it loaded and stuck in the center console of my truck. After doing that on accident a couple times I started just putting it in a case in my luggage and leaving the clips in my console.
     
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    I believe open carry is also prohibited in most areas but not all of the state.
     
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  12. Dickie Tunes

    Dickie Tunes Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Thanks to our rediculous state represenatives they now have a 30 day extension to come up with some type of law for CCW and to put it into effect. I have a Utah CCW and i will not be allowed to carry in Illinois once this law is in place unless i take a 16 hour illinois class and pay there fee to have a illinois card due to the fact that there will be no reciprocity in Illinois with other CCW states. What a crock of you know what if you ask me!
     
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    I would just leave it at home.. I don't even like to fly over Illinois... Apparently they want all of their residents to be victims.
     
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    Your about 6 months to late on this post guys! GTG was back in June.
     
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    Dang, should have looked first. Good lookin out.
     

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