bigolddave
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Except possibly in Cook County, there is no such thing in Illinois as a "pistol permit". A FOID is valid for all rifles, handguns, and shotguns. It is legal to have a handgun in your home, or vehicle. In the vehicle, it must be unloaded, cased, (or boxed, in the original box, not just a shoe box). Ammunition must be separate (no loaded clip in the case). No gun may be readily accessible.
Concealed carry is not difficult to obtain. You must pass a course, given by an accredited trainer, and display minimum ability. You do not need to demonstrate a need to carry. Cook County has their own rules, theoretically state law preempts local.
I have not been asked to show my FOID to purchase ammo except at the Cabela's in Hoffman Estates, which in in Cook County. This has been true at local shops, Farm and Fleet, and others.
You do have to have an FOID card to handle a firearm in a store, or at a gun show if the seller knows the law. There are places where this is strictly enforced, others not so much. In the Chicago collar counties, no seller in his right mind will allow you to handle without showing your card. The further you get from Chicago, the less concern about possible under cover stings. When I have had a table at a show, I insist on seeing the card, or an FFL. There is no problem about showing a card in Chicago, as any gun shows take place in alleys or dark street corners.
As always your mileage my vary, this is my experience, so don't sue me if you are careless.
Concealed carry is not difficult to obtain. You must pass a course, given by an accredited trainer, and display minimum ability. You do not need to demonstrate a need to carry. Cook County has their own rules, theoretically state law preempts local.
I have not been asked to show my FOID to purchase ammo except at the Cabela's in Hoffman Estates, which in in Cook County. This has been true at local shops, Farm and Fleet, and others.
You do have to have an FOID card to handle a firearm in a store, or at a gun show if the seller knows the law. There are places where this is strictly enforced, others not so much. In the Chicago collar counties, no seller in his right mind will allow you to handle without showing your card. The further you get from Chicago, the less concern about possible under cover stings. When I have had a table at a show, I insist on seeing the card, or an FFL. There is no problem about showing a card in Chicago, as any gun shows take place in alleys or dark street corners.
As always your mileage my vary, this is my experience, so don't sue me if you are careless.
