How to Get a Concealed Carry Permit in Illinois | USCCA

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Whether you’re new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed carry permit may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. There are many reasons and ways to carry a concealed weapon, but the first step is knowing the laws. Applying for a CCW varies by state. Read about the process for getting an Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCL) below.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/blog/how-to-get-a-concealed-carry-permit-in-illinois/
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Great post. Further info and a relatively active forum can be found here.

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Suits filed to speed the process!

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The reality is that I submitted my renewal app and certificate from the renewal class in May 2020… still waiting. The ISP website says ‘under review’. My CCL expired last August.

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Welcome @Thomas514!

Illinois is honoring permits that would have expired during the COVID shutdown:
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Sounds like you should be OK still, but I don’t know if they’ve set an end date to that yet.