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mike_proximity
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Haha! Yes, they are allowed. You need to have a FOID card to purchase any gun in the state of Illinois. You can have a CCP in Chicago as well.
Hello from Chicago!
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Haha! Yes, they are allowed. You need to have a FOID card to purchase any gun in the state of Illinois. You can have a CCP in Chicago as well.
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mike_proximity
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Welcome from Fort Worth! How do you like that Wrangler? I could use a low-drama .22.
I like it a lot! Fun little gun.
mdf9183
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Welcome from Bastrop, Texas
Welcome, just north of you.Enjoy the Forum.
That makes two of us. Welcome!
That's good to know! Is a CCP hard to get in Chicago?
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mike_proximity
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You need to take a two day course (16 hours total) with a qualified instructor. Once you submit the proper paperwork, with proof of your training, I believe it takes a few months. Illinois slow-moving bureaucracy meant that my FOID card (required by state law to be either granted or denied within 30 days of application) took well over 9 months to get.
I've heard the CCP takes a lot less time, on average, even during the current craziness.
C Islander
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Welcome from Ohio!
Welcome aboard from coastal North Carolina.
MCorps0311
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Welcome........
Welcome from RI.
I did not think you guys could have guns in Chicago, just the criminals?
I did not think you guys could have guns in Chicago, just the criminals?
Welcome from Tampa.
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Welcome to http://smith-wessonforum.com/ from an Old Soldier in Olympia, WA; in the Great Pacific Northwest!
George_P_Burdell
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Mike,
Greetings from Lake County, IL ... where do you shoot?
I recently purchased my first s&w - a Shield Plus. Made the purchase at DS Arms in Lake Barrington.
You're want for a 686 - that's a fine revolver. I'm pining for a 586 with the 6" barrel, but have to scratch the 1911 itch before I buy the wheelie ...
Greetings from Lake County, IL ... where do you shoot?
I recently purchased my first s&w - a Shield Plus. Made the purchase at DS Arms in Lake Barrington.
You're want for a 686 - that's a fine revolver. I'm pining for a 586 with the 6" barrel, but have to scratch the 1911 itch before I buy the wheelie ...
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Hello!
I've been driving over to a place in the western suburbs called Midwest Guns.
I've also used the range up there in Zion, where my mom lives.
How about you?
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mike_proximity
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Just though I'd post a pic while it was still relatively new 
Welcome from your neighbor in Orland Park.
S&W Oldtimer
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Welcome to the to the forum.
George_P_Burdell
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IL CCL turn-around time
I took my CCL class and filed the application 2nd week of December, 2020. I had my CCL in-hand about 100 days after filing.
I know at least two people who are waiting more than 10 months for their CCL renewals.
I took my CCL class and filed the application 2nd week of December, 2020. I had my CCL in-hand about 100 days after filing.
I know at least two people who are waiting more than 10 months for their CCL renewals.
JMM7424
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Welcome aboard. I'm originally from Chicago also. Are you North side or South side?
Thank goodness we got out of IL several years ago!
Thank goodness we got out of IL several years ago!
