Wrongful Possession Of Arms In Illinois
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You may be found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm if: You are under 18 and possess any firearm of a size that may be concealed. You are under 21, have been convicted of a misdemeanor other than a traffic offense or found to be a delinquent and have any firearms or ammunition in your possession.
If you are caught with brass knuckles, you will be charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon, a Class A Misdemeanor. If you are caught with a pair of brass knuckles, you could be facing up to a year in county jail and a fine up to $2,500. Illinois Law places brass knuckles in the same category as a gun or a knife.
Illinois' long-arm statute indicates that a court may “exercise jurisdiction on any other basis now or hereafter permitted by the Illinois Constitution or the Constitution of the United States.” 735 ILCS 5/2-209(c).
You haven't been convicted of any violent or forcible felony charges in the past 20 years. It's been more than 20 years since your incarceration for a violent or forcible felony conviction. The restoration of your gun rights isn't contradictory to public interests.
There are several things that will disqualify you from owning a firearm in IL, such as: Not being a US citizen or legal alien. Having a medical marijuana license (this prevents you from purchasing from an FFL, but does not prevent you from owning) Being convicted of a felony.
