/r/ILGuns
A pro-2A subreddit dedicated to discussing all things firearms-related in Illinois.
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Welcome to the Illinois Guns subreddit!
This is Reddit's home for Illinois firearms owners and enthusiasts, but anyone and everyone is welcome to join our community.
Use this sub to discuss and ask questions about Illinois' gun laws and politics, and to legally buy and sell Illinois firearms, accessories, and equipment.
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The 4 Rules of Gun Safety ("The 4 Rules")
Treat all guns as if they're loaded (even when you know it is not).
Never point the muzzle at anything you aren't willing to destroy (and assume the liability for destroying).
Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target.
Know your target and what's beyond it.
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Does anyone know of any CC insurance companies that don’t flood your box with mail? Or preferably none at all?
I don’t know if I’m too confused to be mad right now but i am at a loss for words.
#1. apparently pellet/bb guns over .18 cal or over 700 FPS required a foid card to be purchased?? - I have bought air rifles when I was younger no issue . Never knew this was a law.
#2 theoretically, if I bought an air guns that shot over 700 FPS and/or it was a 22 cal, does that mean I can’t shoot it in my back yard?? What type Bull is this
#3 assuming I don’t own private property where I can legally shoot fire arms, where would I be able to shoot the said restricted air rifle?
Please provide feedback if you know the specifics of this . I am furious just typing this.
Hey everyone I am having issues finding anything out on this topic. Can anyone tell me if a Bren Mk2 parts kit would be legal? I want to buy one and the website lists no state restrictions on it (doesn’t mean there isn’t any) I will not receive the mag as I already know it’s over capacity. I asked my ffl and even he doesn’t know the answer. Thank you in advance
Hope everyone is doing well. I’ve been looking online to buy a used gun and found a deals on gunbroker.com and guns.com wanted to see if they are good website to use and if anyone has used them before. If so can you give me your review or any other websites worth checking out. Thanks in advance apreciarte the help.
So someone i talked to said you can buy an AR in Colorado and just bring it back home. I said no that's not possible they will have to ship it to your adress which would not work. I have no plan to do so but was told lots of people do it which I know is illegal and he said no it's not? I do not even want to as I am not even wanting an AR but was he right about this ? Also if so could you legally buy one in another state and leave it with someone there and it would be legal then but you cannot bring it into illinois unless of course the ban is lifted?
I’m in the Dupage area and haven’t been to a range in years. Long before the new laws.
I kinda forgot how it goes. Do I just walk in with everything I plan to use and check it in or do you check in first and then go back to your car to grab everything? My ARs and mags are all from before the ban, are they still fine to bring?
I have recently gone through the process of obtaining my FOID and buying my first firearm. I would like to review the specific Illinois laws which dictate proper use and transportation. I have learned about this all mostly from conversations at the range and with family, but I basically want to read the laws myself since I understand Illinois is quite prosecutorially-happy when it comes to guns laws. The laws are not my strong suite so I am unsure how to begin to look. Federal laws would be appreciated too if applicable.
Where is a good place to buy bulk ammo? With no doubt problems shipping and how do I go about shipping a
Now that Springfield Armory has updated their website with "Illinois compliant" versions of the M1A, I have been considering getting the M1A scout squad. The 18" barrel seems to be a happy medium between the full length and smaller versions as well as being the only model to offer a rail for optics. Doing my homework on these rifles though, it seems they have mixed reviews. Some say the synthetic stocks are cheap and the accuracy is average at best while others love them. Price wise, they're also almost double the price of what a decent AR-15 or AR-10 would cost, both of those rifles offering better accuracy as well.
I've followed the court cases loosely but I'm not up to speed on what's current. Am I better off just waiting it out to see if this ban will be ruled unconstitutional or is the M1A a decent semi auto rifle to own? If anyone that owns an M1A can chime in with their experience owning the rifle that would be appreciated.
Is there any template or appeal letter formalities when writing the letter to appeal?
I travel back to the Delaware to see family several times a year. The next time I drive, I’d like to leave at least one shotgun there with my brother to make air travel easier. It may or may not stay there indefinitely.
Do I need to do a transfer? What if it’s only for a couple months?
Hello Everybody,
After much trial and error I finally found a vendor who will ship 15rd magazines to my residence in Chicago. I ordered 3 Glock 17 15rd mags off of https://tacticalsurplususa.com and the shipment is scheduled to be delivered today. I placed the order December 6th to give you an idea of the timeline. Shipping was $13 and the cost per mag is $22.19. I sent them a picture of my FOID/CCL and drivers license to smooth things over. I saw in the disclaimer that there is a delay of 3-4 business days when shipping to restricted states/municipalities. Not sure if this post violates the rules. Hope this helps you guys.
Cheers
Anyone seen a Circuit Judge in N/NW IL range for rent?? Would like to try one.
So right before the ban I bought an AR online and failed to pick it up before the AWB went into effect. Fast forward to today and to my knowledge it’s just been sitting in the back of the store ever since. Well now I’m moving to a more gun friendly state and am hoping to finally get my hands on this rifle I paid for years ago. Is it as simple as having that store ship it to an ffl in my new state of residence?
Before anyone asks, when I went to pick up the rifle the store refused to give me a refund or anything and basically said I was SOL unless the ban got lifted.
As far as I'm aware the garand is legal which shouldn't be an issue, but has anyone gone to the North store in Ohio to pick one out themselves? Thinking of going Thursday and I was wondering if I'm able to take home that same day. I want to pick one out myself instead of just buying a random one from them online, but I've heard mixed on whether there still is a waiting period or not on it. Also maybe a 1903 if they have one.
I always thought the M1A rifle was not legal in Illinois after Fatzker’s ban, but when I go to the Springfield website it shows it under Illinois compliant guns. So are there still models legal to buy in Illinois?
So I work for an armored car company, and I was picking money up from a business today, and some gentleman was shoplifting, and when the employee told him something, he put his hand in his pocket and said, “Try it if you want to.” Would I have been justified in greenlighting him? I didn’t know what the outcome would have been, so I never even attempted to draw my firearm.
Hey guys, I recently got an email from the Illinois Firearm Services Bureau portal about some change for my application. I checked and saw that the application says printed on 12/13/2024. Guess I just need to wait for mailing.
Goodmorning fellow firearm enthusiasts in this forsaken state. Does anyone know if it’s legal for me to purchase a Thompson with a 10 round pinned drum magazine? I’m not in Chicago, I live in southern Illinois.
Looking for a high end 2011. Atlas, Hayes, venom, or infinity if possible. Anyone seen one?