Travelling to and through Illinois

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.

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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/

Brochure: https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/hunting/documents/transportyourfirearmlegally.pdf

ILL memo:
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Constitutional_Carry_August_2018.pdf

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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

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