I live in southern Wisconsin and have family in Illinois. How do I travel though the state while armed and if I stop to visit while armed. I know we have no reciprocity with Illinois but I get conflicting information on how to travel through and within the state.
Hi BSGRaso71. You have a “gift of gab”. I wish there was more reciprocity.
Since we’re on a public forum, I always am careful what I post, in the meantime … I fear God and “The long arm of the law”, plus my Mom.
My impression: Just before you get to the border, unload it, lock in a steel box, locked to the inners of the vehicle, store ammo separate and locked as well similarly.
Not saying I agree or disagree, just what I read:
“ NON-RESIDENT PERMITTING?
Does Illinois issue concealed carry licenses to non-residents?
Yes, but only residents of states or territories of the United States that have laws substantially similar to the requirements to obtain a license under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act are eligible. Currently, the only states considered to be substantially similar are Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Texas and Virginia. ”
Source: https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/il-gun-laws/
ILL memo:
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Constitutional_Carry_August_2018.pdf
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/il-gun-laws/
CARRY IN VEHICLE?
Can you carry a concealed handgun in a vehicle in Illinois?
Yes, anyone with an Illinois CCL may keep or carry a loaded or unloaded concealed firearm on or about his or her person. Non-residents may transport a loaded concealed handgun in a vehicle if they are in possession of a valid CCW permit from their home state. Non-residents from states that allow for either concealed and/or open carry without a license are not required to produce a license provided they are;
- Not prohibited under federal law; and
- They are eligible to carry in their home state.
[430 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 66/10(h) and Illinois State Police Law Bulletin – August 2018 ]
If non-residents leave their vehicles unattended, they must store the firearm within a locked vehicle or locked container within the vehicle. The firearm (and any ammunition):
- Must be stored out of plain view within the vehicle; and
- May be carried in the immediate area surrounding the vehicle only for the limited purpose of storing or retrieving a firearm within the vehicle’s trunk.
[430 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 66/40(e)].
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To reiterate: Non-residents may transport a loaded concealed handgun in a vehicle if they are in possession of a valid CCW permit from their home state