(430 ILCS 66/10)
Sec. 10. Issuance of licenses to carry a concealed firearm. (a) The Illinois State Police shall issue a license to carry a concealed firearm under this Act to an applicant who: (1) meets the qualifications of Section 25 of this |
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(2) has provided the application and documentation
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(3) has submitted the requisite fees; and
(4) does not pose a danger to himself, herself, or
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| others, or a threat to public safety as determined by the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board in accordance with Section 20.
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(b) The Illinois State Police shall issue a renewal, corrected, or duplicate license as provided in this Act.
(c) A license shall be valid throughout the State for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance. A license shall permit the licensee to:
(1) carry a loaded or unloaded concealed firearm,
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(2) keep or carry a loaded or unloaded concealed
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(d) The Illinois State Police shall make applications for a license available no later than 180 days after July 9, 2013 (the effective date of this Act). The Illinois State Police shall establish rules for the availability and submission of applications in accordance with this Act.
(e) An application for a license submitted to the Illinois State Police that contains all the information and materials required by this Act, including the requisite fee, shall be deemed completed. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, no later than 90 days after receipt of a completed application, the Illinois State Police shall issue or deny the applicant a license. The Illinois State Police shall notify the applicant for a concealed carry license electronically to confirm if all the required information and materials have been received. If an applicant for a concealed carry license submits his or her application electronically, the Illinois State Police shall notify the applicant electronically if his or her application is missing information or materials.
(f) The Illinois State Police shall deny the applicant a license if the applicant fails to meet the requirements under this Act or the Illinois State Police receives a determination from the Board that the applicant is ineligible for a license. The Illinois State Police must notify the applicant stating the grounds for the denial. The notice of denial must inform the applicant of his or her right to an appeal through administrative and judicial review.
(g) A licensee shall possess a license at all times the licensee carries a concealed firearm except:
(1) when the licensee is carrying or possessing a
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| concealed firearm on his or her land or in his or her abode, legal dwelling, or fixed place of business, or on the land or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person's permission;
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(2) when the person is authorized to carry a firearm
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| under Section 24-2 of the Criminal Code of 2012, except subsection (a-5) of that Section; or
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(3) when the handgun is broken down in a
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| non-functioning state, is not immediately accessible, or is unloaded and enclosed in a case.
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(h) If an officer of a law enforcement agency initiates an investigative stop, including, but not limited to, a traffic stop, of a licensee or a non-resident carrying a concealed firearm under subsection (e) of
Section 40 of this Act, upon the request of the officer the licensee or non-resident shall disclose to the officer that he or she is in possession of a concealed firearm under this Act, or present the license upon the request of the officer if he or she is a licensee or present upon the request of the officer evidence
under paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of Section 40 of this Act that he or she is a non-resident qualified to carry
under that subsection. The disclosure requirement under this subsection (h) is satisfied if the licensee presents his or her license to the officer or the non-resident presents to the officer evidence under paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of Section 40 of this Act that he or she is qualified to carry under that subsection. Upon the request of the officer, the licensee or non-resident shall also identify the location of the concealed firearm and permit the officer to safely secure the firearm for the duration of the investigative stop. During a traffic stop, any
passenger within the vehicle who is a licensee or a non-resident carrying under subsection (e) of
Section 40 of this Act must comply with the requirements of this subsection (h).
(h-1) If a licensee carrying a firearm or a non-resident carrying a firearm in a vehicle under subsection (e) of Section 40 of this Act is contacted by a law enforcement officer or emergency
services personnel, the law enforcement officer or emergency services personnel may secure the firearm
or direct that it be secured during the duration of the contact if the law enforcement officer or emergency
services personnel determines that it is necessary for the safety of any person
present, including the law enforcement officer or emergency services personnel. The licensee or nonresident
shall submit to the order to secure the firearm. When the law enforcement officer or emergency services
personnel have determined that the licensee or non-resident is not a threat to
the safety of any person present, including the law enforcement officer or emergency services personnel, and
if the licensee or non-resident is physically and mentally capable of
possessing the firearm, the law enforcement officer or emergency services personnel shall return the
firearm to the licensee or non-resident before releasing him or her from the
scene and breaking contact. If the licensee or non-resident is transported for
treatment to another location, the firearm shall be turned over to any peace
officer. The peace officer shall provide a receipt which includes the make,
model, caliber, and serial number of the firearm.
(i) The Illinois State Police shall maintain a database of license applicants and licensees. The database shall be available to all federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, State's Attorneys, the Attorney General, and authorized court personnel. Within 180 days after July 9, 2013 (the effective date of this Act), the database shall be searchable and provide all information included in the application, including the applicant's previous addresses within the 10 years prior to the license application and any information related to violations of this Act. No law enforcement agency, State's Attorney, Attorney General, or member or staff of the judiciary shall provide any information to a requester who is not entitled to it by law.
(j) No later than 10 days after receipt of a completed application, the Illinois State Police shall enter the relevant information about the applicant into the database under subsection (i) of this Section which is accessible by law enforcement agencies.
(k) The Illinois State Police shall continuously monitor relevant State and federal databases for firearms prohibitors and correlate those records with concealed carry license holders to ensure compliance with this Act, or State and federal law. The Illinois State Police may adopt rules to implement this subsection.
(Source: P.A. 102-237, eff. 1-1-22; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22.)
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(430 ILCS 66/20)
Sec. 20. Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board. (a) There is hereby created within the Illinois State Police a Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board to consider any objection to an applicant's eligibility to obtain a license under this Act submitted by a law enforcement agency or the Illinois State Police under Section 15 of this Act. The Board shall consist of 7 commissioners to be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, with 3 commissioners residing within the First Judicial District and one commissioner residing within each of the 4 remaining Judicial Districts. No more than 4 commissioners shall be members of the same political party. The Governor shall designate one commissioner as the Chairperson. The members shall have actual experience in law, education, social work, behavioral sciences, law enforcement, or community affairs or in a combination of those areas. (b) The initial terms of the commissioners shall end on January 12, 2015. Notwithstanding any provision in this Section to the contrary, the term
of office of each commissioner of the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board is abolished on January 1, 2022 (the effective date of Public Act 102-237). The terms of the commissioners appointed on or after January 1, 2022 (the effective date of Public Act 102-237) shall be as follows: one of
the initial members shall be appointed for a term of one year, 3 shall be
appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 shall be appointed for terms of 4 years. Thereafter, the commissioners shall hold office for 4 years, with terms expiring on the second Monday in January of the fourth year. Commissioners may be reappointed. Vacancies in the office of commissioner shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, for the remainder of the unexpired term. The Governor may remove a commissioner for incompetence, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or inability to serve. Commissioners shall receive compensation in an amount equal to the compensation of members of the Executive Ethics Commission and may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses actually incurred in the performance of their Board duties, from funds appropriated for that purpose. (c) The Board shall meet at the call of the chairperson as often as necessary to consider objections to applications for a license under this Act. If necessary to ensure the participation of a commissioner, the Board shall allow a commissioner to participate in a Board meeting by electronic communication. Any commissioner participating electronically shall be deemed present for purposes of establishing a quorum and voting. (d) The Board shall adopt rules for the review of objections and the conduct of hearings. The Board shall maintain a record of its decisions and all materials considered in making its decisions. All Board decisions and voting records shall be kept confidential and all materials considered by the Board shall be exempt from inspection except upon order of a court. (e) In considering an objection of a law enforcement agency or the Illinois State Police, the Board shall review the materials received with the objection from the law enforcement agency or the Illinois State Police. By a vote of at least 4 commissioners, the Board may request additional information from the law enforcement agency, Illinois State Police, or the applicant, or the testimony of the law enforcement agency, Illinois State Police, or the applicant. The Board may require that the applicant submit electronic fingerprints to the Illinois State Police for an updated background check where the Board determines it lacks sufficient information to determine eligibility. The Board may only consider information submitted by the Illinois State Police, a law enforcement agency, or the applicant. The Board shall review each objection and determine by a majority of commissioners whether an applicant is eligible for a license. (f) The Board shall issue a decision within 30 days of receipt of the objection from the Illinois State Police. However, the Board need not issue a decision within 30 days if: (1) the Board requests information from the |
| applicant, including but not limited to electronic fingerprints to be submitted to the Illinois State Police, in accordance with subsection (e) of this Section, in which case the Board shall make a decision within 30 days of receipt of the required information from the applicant;
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(2) the applicant agrees, in writing, to allow the
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(3) the Board notifies the applicant and the Illinois
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| State Police that the Board needs an additional 30 days to issue a decision.
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(g) If the Board determines by a preponderance of the evidence that the applicant poses a danger to himself or herself or others, or is a threat to public safety, then the Board shall affirm the objection of the law enforcement agency or the Illinois State Police and shall notify the Illinois State Police that the applicant is ineligible for a license. If the Board does not determine by a preponderance of the evidence that the applicant poses a danger to himself or herself or others, or is a threat to public safety, then the Board shall notify the Illinois State Police that the applicant is eligible for a license.
(h) Meetings of the Board shall not be subject to the Open Meetings Act and records of the Board shall not be subject to the Freedom of Information Act.
(i) The Board shall report monthly to the Governor and the General Assembly on the number of objections received and provide details of the circumstances in which the Board has determined to deny licensure based on law enforcement or Illinois State Police objections under Section 15 of this Act. The report shall not contain any identifying information about the applicants.
(Source: P.A. 102-237, eff. 1-1-22; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22; 102-1129, eff. 2-10-23.)
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(430 ILCS 66/30)
Sec. 30. Contents of license application. (a) The license application shall be in writing, under penalty of perjury, on a standard form adopted by the Illinois State Police and shall be accompanied by the documentation required in this Section and the applicable fee. Each application form shall include the following statement printed in bold type: "Warning: Entering false information on this form is punishable as perjury under Section 32-2 of the Criminal Code of 2012." (b) The application shall contain the following: (1) the applicant's name, current address, date and |
| year of birth, place of birth, height, weight, hair color, eye color, maiden name or any other name the applicant has used or identified with, and any address where the applicant resided for more than 30 days within the 10 years preceding the date of the license application;
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(2) the applicant's valid driver's license number
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(3) a waiver of the applicant's privacy and
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| confidentiality rights and privileges under all federal and state laws, including those limiting access to juvenile court, criminal justice, psychological, or psychiatric records or records relating to any institutionalization of the applicant, and an affirmative request that a person having custody of any of these records provide it or information concerning it to the Illinois State Police. The waiver only applies to records sought in connection with determining whether the applicant qualifies for a license to carry a concealed firearm under this Act, or whether the applicant remains in compliance with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act;
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(4) an affirmation that the applicant possesses a
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| currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card and card number if possessed or notice the applicant is applying for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card in conjunction with the license application;
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(5) an affirmation that the applicant has not been
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(A) a felony;
(B) a misdemeanor involving the use or threat of
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| physical force or violence to any person within the 5 years preceding the date of the application; or
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(C) 2 or more violations related to driving while
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| under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof, within the 5 years preceding the date of the license application;
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(6) whether the applicant has failed a drug test for
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| a drug for which the applicant did not have a prescription, within the previous year, and if so, the provider of the test, the specific substance involved, and the date of the test;
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(7) written consent for the Illinois State Police to
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| review and use the applicant's Illinois digital driver's license or Illinois identification card photograph and signature;
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(8) unless submitted under subsection (a-25) of
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| Section 4 of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, a full set of fingerprints submitted to the Illinois State Police in electronic format, provided the Illinois State Police may accept an application submitted without a set of fingerprints, in which case the Illinois State Police shall be granted 30 days in addition to the 90 days provided under subsection (e) of Section 10 of this Act to issue or deny a license;
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(9) a head and shoulder color photograph in a size
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| specified by the Illinois State Police taken within the 30 days preceding the date of the license application; and
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(10) a photocopy of any certificates or other
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(Source: P.A. 102-237, eff. 1-1-22; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22.)
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(430 ILCS 66/40)
Sec. 40. Non-resident license applications. (a) For the purposes of this Section, "non-resident" means a person who has not resided within this State for more than 30 days and resides in another state or territory. (b) The Illinois State Police shall by rule allow for non-resident license applications from any state or territory of the United States with laws related to firearm ownership, possession, and carrying, that are substantially similar to the requirements to obtain a license under this Act. (c) A resident of a state or territory approved by the Illinois State Police under subsection (b) of this Section may apply for a non-resident license. The applicant shall apply to the Illinois State Police and must meet all of the qualifications established in Section 25 of this Act, except for the Illinois residency requirement in item (xiv) of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 4 of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. The applicant shall submit: (1) the application and documentation required under |
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(2) a notarized document stating that the applicant:
(A) is eligible under federal law and the laws of
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| his or her state or territory of residence to own or possess a firearm;
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(B) if applicable, has a license or permit to
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| carry a firearm or concealed firearm issued by his or her state or territory of residence and attach a copy of the license or permit to the application;
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(C) understands Illinois laws pertaining to the
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(D) acknowledges that the applicant is subject to
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| the jurisdiction of the Illinois State Police and Illinois courts for any violation of this Act;
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(3) a photocopy of any certificates or other evidence
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| of compliance with the training requirements under Section 75 of this Act; and
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(4) a head and shoulder color photograph in a size
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| specified by the Illinois State Police taken within the 30 days preceding the date of the application.
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(d) In lieu of an Illinois driver's license or Illinois identification card, a non-resident applicant shall provide similar documentation from his or her state or territory of residence. In lieu of a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card, the applicant shall submit documentation and information required by the Illinois State Police to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification Card, including an affidavit that the non-resident meets the mental health standards to obtain a firearm under Illinois law, and the Illinois State Police shall ensure that the applicant would meet the eligibility criteria to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification card if he or she was a resident of this State.
(e) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit a non-resident from transporting a concealed firearm within his or her vehicle in Illinois, if the concealed firearm remains within his or her vehicle and the non-resident:
(1) is not prohibited from owning or possessing a
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(2) is eligible to carry a firearm in public under
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| the laws of his or her state or territory of residence, as evidenced by the possession of a concealed carry license or permit issued by his or her state of residence, if applicable; and
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(3) is not in possession of a license under this Act.
If the non-resident leaves his or her vehicle unattended, he or she shall store the firearm within a locked vehicle or locked container within the vehicle in accordance with subsection (b) of Section 65 of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)
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(430 ILCS 66/65)
Sec. 65. Prohibited areas. (a) A licensee under this Act shall not knowingly carry a firearm on or into: (1) Any building, real property, and parking area |
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(2) Any building, real property, and parking area
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| under the control of a pre-school or child care facility, including any room or portion of a building under the control of a pre-school or child care facility. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the operator of a child care facility in a family home from owning or possessing a firearm in the home or license under this Act, if no child under child care at the home is present in the home or the firearm in the home is stored in a locked container when a child under child care at the home is present in the home.
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(3) Any building, parking area, or portion of a
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| building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government, provided that nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit a licensee from carrying a concealed firearm onto the real property, bikeway, or trail in a park regulated by the Department of Natural Resources or any other designated public hunting area or building where firearm possession is permitted as established by the Department of Natural Resources under Section 1.8 of the Wildlife Code.
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(4) Any building designated for matters before a
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| circuit court, appellate court, or the Supreme Court, or any building or portion of a building under the control of the Supreme Court.
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(5) Any building or portion of a building under the
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(6) Any building, real property, and parking area
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(7) Any building, real property, and parking area
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| under the control of a public or private hospital or hospital affiliate, mental health facility, or nursing home.
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(8) Any bus, train, or form of transportation paid
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(9) Any building, real property, and parking area
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| under the control of an establishment that serves alcohol on its premises, if more than 50% of the establishment's gross receipts within the prior 3 months is from the sale of alcohol. The owner of an establishment who knowingly fails to prohibit concealed firearms on its premises as provided in this paragraph or who knowingly makes a false statement or record to avoid the prohibition on concealed firearms under this paragraph is subject to the penalty under subsection (c-5) of Section 10-1 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934.
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(10) Any public gathering or special event conducted
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(11) Any building or real property that has been
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(12) Any public playground.
(13) Any public park, athletic area, or athletic
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| facility under the control of a municipality or park district, provided nothing in this Section shall prohibit a licensee from carrying a concealed firearm while on a trail or bikeway if only a portion of the trail or bikeway includes a public park.
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(14) Any real property under the control of the Cook
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(15) Any building, classroom, laboratory, medical
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(16) Any building, real property, or parking area
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| under the control of a gaming facility licensed under the Illinois Gambling Act or the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, including an inter-track wagering location licensee.
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(17) Any stadium, arena, or the real property or
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(18) Any building, real property, or parking area
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(19) Any building, real property, or parking area
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(20) Any building, real property, or parking area
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(21) Any building, real property, or parking area
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(22) Any street, driveway, parking area, property,
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| building, or facility, owned, leased, controlled, or used by a nuclear energy, storage, weapons, or development site or facility regulated by the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The licensee shall not under any circumstance store a firearm or ammunition in his or her vehicle or in a compartment or container within a vehicle located anywhere in or on the street, driveway, parking area, property, building, or facility described in this paragraph.
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(23) Any area where firearms are prohibited under
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(a-5) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit a public or private community college, college, or university from:
(1) prohibiting persons from carrying a firearm
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(2) developing resolutions, regulations, or policies
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(3) developing resolutions, regulations, or policies
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(4) permitting the carrying or use of firearms for
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| the purpose of instruction and curriculum of officially recognized programs, including but not limited to military science and law enforcement training programs, or in any designated area used for hunting purposes or target shooting.
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(a-10) The owner of private real property of any type may prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms on the property under his or her control. The owner must post a sign in accordance with subsection (d) of this Section indicating that firearms are prohibited on the property, unless the property is a private residence.
(b) Notwithstanding subsections (a), (a-5), and (a-10) of this Section except under paragraph (22) or (23) of subsection (a), any licensee prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm into the parking area of a prohibited location specified in subsection (a), (a-5), or (a-10) of this Section shall be permitted to carry a concealed firearm on or about his or her person within a vehicle into the parking area and may store a firearm or ammunition concealed in a case within a locked vehicle or locked container out of plain view within the vehicle in the parking area. A licensee may carry a concealed firearm in the immediate area surrounding his or her vehicle within a prohibited parking lot area only for the limited purpose of storing or retrieving a firearm within the vehicle's trunk. For purposes of this subsection, "case" includes a glove compartment or console that completely encloses the concealed firearm or ammunition, the trunk of the vehicle, or a firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container.
(c) A licensee shall not be in violation of this Section while he or she is traveling along a public right of way that touches or crosses any of the premises under subsection (a), (a-5), or (a-10) of this Section if the concealed firearm is carried on his or her person in accordance with the provisions of this Act or is being transported in a vehicle by the licensee in accordance with all other applicable provisions of law.
(d) Signs stating that the carrying of firearms is prohibited shall be clearly and conspicuously posted at the entrance of a building, premises, or real property specified in this Section as a prohibited area, unless the building or premises is a private residence. Signs shall be of a uniform design as established by the Illinois State Police and shall be 4 inches by 6 inches in size. The Illinois State Police shall adopt rules for standardized signs to be used under this subsection.
(Source: P.A. 101-31, eff. 6-28-19; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)
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(430 ILCS 66/70) Sec. 70. Violations. (a) A license issued or renewed under this Act shall be revoked if, at any time, the licensee is found to be ineligible for a license under this Act or the licensee no longer meets the eligibility requirements of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. (b) A license shall be suspended if an order of protection, including an emergency order of protection, plenary order of protection, or interim order of protection under Article 112A of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 or under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986, or if a firearms restraining order, including an emergency firearms restraining order, under the Firearms Restraining Order Act, is issued against a licensee for the duration of the order, or if the Illinois State Police is made aware of a similar order issued against the licensee in any other jurisdiction. If an order of protection is issued against a licensee, the licensee shall surrender the license, as applicable, to the court at the time the order is entered or to the law enforcement agency or entity serving process at the time the licensee is served the order. The court, law enforcement agency, or entity responsible for serving the order of protection shall notify the Illinois State Police within 7 days and transmit the license to the Illinois State Police. (c) A license is invalid upon expiration of the license, unless the licensee has submitted an application to renew the license, and the applicant is otherwise eligible to possess a license under this Act. (d) A licensee shall not carry a concealed firearm while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or combination of compounds, or any combination thereof, under the standards set forth in subsection (a) of Section 11-501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. A licensee in violation of this subsection (d) shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for a first or second violation and a Class 4 felony for a third violation. The Illinois State Police may suspend a license for up to 6 months for a second violation and shall permanently revoke a license for a third violation. (e) Except as otherwise provided, a licensee in violation of this Act shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. A second or subsequent violation is a Class A misdemeanor. The Illinois State Police may suspend a license for up to 6 months for a second violation and shall permanently revoke a license for 3 or more violations of Section 65 of this Act. Any person convicted of a violation under this Section shall pay a $150 fee to be deposited into the Mental Health Reporting Fund, plus any applicable court costs or fees. (f) A licensee convicted or found guilty of a violation of this Act who has a valid license and is otherwise eligible to carry a concealed firearm shall only be subject to the penalties under this Section and shall not be subject to the penalties under Section 21-6, paragraph (4), (8), or (10) of subsection (a) of Section 24-1, or subparagraph (A-5) or (B-5) of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Section 24-1.6 of the Criminal Code of 2012. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, nothing in this subsection prohibits the licensee from being subjected to penalties for violations other than those specified in this Act. (g) A licensee whose license is revoked, suspended, or denied shall, within 48 hours of receiving notice of the revocation, suspension, or denial, surrender his or her concealed carry license to the local law enforcement agency where the person resides. The local law enforcement agency shall provide the licensee a receipt and transmit the concealed carry license to the Illinois State Police. If the licensee whose concealed carry license has been revoked, suspended, or denied fails to comply with the requirements of this subsection, the law enforcement agency where the person resides may petition the circuit court to issue a warrant to search for and seize the concealed carry license in the possession and under the custody or control of the licensee whose concealed carry license has been revoked, suspended, or denied. The observation of a concealed carry license in the possession of a person whose license has been revoked, suspended, or denied constitutes a sufficient basis for the arrest of that person for violation of this subsection. A violation of this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor. (h) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (h-5), a license issued or renewed under this Act shall be revoked if, at any time, the licensee is found ineligible for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card, or the licensee no longer possesses a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. If the Firearm Owner's Identification Card is expired or suspended rather than denied or revoked, the license may be suspended for a period of up to one year to allow the licensee to reinstate his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card. The Illinois State Police shall adopt rules to enforce this subsection. A licensee whose license is revoked under this subsection (h) shall surrender his or her concealed carry license as provided for in subsection (g) of this Section. This subsection shall not apply to a person who has filed an application with the Illinois State Police for renewal of a Firearm
Owner's Identification Card and who is not otherwise ineligible to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification Card.
(h-5) If the Firearm Owner's Identification Card of a
licensee under this Act expires during the term of the license
issued under this Act, the license and the Firearm Owner's
Identification Card remain valid, and the Illinois State Police
may automatically renew the licensee's Firearm Owner's
Identification Card as provided in subsection (c) of Section 5
of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. (i) A certified firearms instructor who knowingly provides or offers to provide a false certification that an applicant has completed firearms training as required under this Act is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. A person guilty of a violation of this subsection (i) is not eligible for court supervision. The Illinois State Police shall permanently revoke the firearms instructor certification of a person convicted under this subsection (i). (Source: P.A. 102-237, eff. 1-1-22; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22.) |
(430 ILCS 66/75)
Sec. 75. Applicant firearm training. (a) Within 60 days of the effective date of this Act, the Illinois State Police shall begin approval of firearm training courses and shall make a list of approved courses available on the Illinois State Police's website. (b) An applicant for a new license shall provide proof of completion of a firearms training course or combination of courses approved by the Illinois State Police of at least 16 hours, which includes range qualification time under subsection (c) of this Section, that covers the following: (1) firearm safety; (2) the basic principles of marksmanship; (3) care, cleaning, loading, and unloading of a |
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(4) all applicable State and federal laws relating to
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(5) instruction on the appropriate and lawful
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(c) An applicant for a new license shall provide proof of certification by a certified instructor that the applicant passed a live fire exercise with a concealable firearm consisting of:
(1) a minimum of 30 rounds; and
(2) 10 rounds from a distance of 5 yards; 10 rounds
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(d) An applicant for renewal of a license shall provide proof of completion of a firearms training course or combination of courses approved by the Illinois State Police of at least 3 hours.
(e) A certificate of completion for an applicant's firearm training course shall not be issued to a student who:
(1) does not follow the orders of the certified
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(2) in the judgment of the certified instructor,
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(3) during the range firing portion of testing fails
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(f) An instructor shall maintain a record of each student's performance for at least 5 years, and shall make all records available upon demand of authorized personnel of the Illinois State Police.
(g) The Illinois State Police and certified firearms instructors shall recognize up to 8 hours of training already completed toward the 16 hour training requirement under this Section if the training course is submitted to and approved by the Illinois State Police. Any remaining hours that the applicant completes must at least cover the classroom subject matter of paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Section, and the range qualification in subsection (c) of this Section.
(h) A person who has qualified to carry a firearm as an active law enforcement or corrections officer, who has successfully completed firearms training as required by his or her law enforcement agency and is authorized by his or her agency to carry a firearm; a person currently certified as a firearms instructor by this Act or by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board; or a person who has completed the required training and has been issued a firearm control card by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall be exempt from the requirements of this Section.
(i) The Illinois State Police and certified firearms instructors shall recognize 8 hours of training as completed toward the 16 hour training requirement under this Section, if the applicant is an active, retired, or honorably discharged member of the United States Armed Forces. Any remaining hours that the applicant completes must at least cover the classroom subject matter of paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Section, and the range qualification in subsection (c) of this Section.
(j) The Illinois State Police and certified firearms instructors shall recognize up to 8 hours of training already
completed toward the 16 hour training requirement under this Section if the training course is approved
by the Illinois State Police and was completed in connection with the applicant's previous employment as a law
enforcement or corrections officer. Any remaining hours that the applicant completes must at least cover the classroom
subject matter of paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Section, and the range qualification in
subsection (c) of this Section. A former law enforcement or corrections officer seeking credit under this subsection (j) shall provide evidence that he or she separated from employment in good standing from each law enforcement agency where he or she was employed. An applicant who was discharged from a law enforcement agency for misconduct or disciplinary reasons is not eligible for credit under this subsection (j).
(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)
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