ILLINOIS RESIDENTS I am at least 21 years old. I have a valid Firearm Owner's Identification card. I have not been convicted or found guilty of a misdemeanor involving the threat of physical force or violence to any person within the past 5 years.
NOTE: Applicants will be assigned a transaction control number (TCN) at the time of fingerprinting and will be required to retain that TCN to complete the application. $150.00 payable with a credit card or electronic check.
COMPLETE the online application for a CCL. There are also options for submitting paper applications as well as a phone-in method (217-782-7980). Optional: An applicant is not required to submit fingerprints with the application.
Unless specifically exempted by statute, any Illinois resident who acquires or possesses firearms, firearm ammunition, a stun gun or a taser within the state of Illinois must have in their possession a valid Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card or Illinois Concealed Carry License (ILCCL) issued in their name.
COMPLETE the online application for a CCL. There are also options for submitting paper applications as well as a phone-in method (217-782-7980). Optional: An applicant is not required to submit fingerprints with the application.
The circumstances depend whether it's a felony or a misdemeanor. Illinois law is in line with federal law in stating you can't get a FOID card if you have either a felony conviction or a domestic violence offense on your record.
+Do I have to have a FOID card to shoot? Yes, unless you have a state issued ID from a state that does not require a FOID card or are under the direct supervision of a FOID card holder that is at least 21 years old.
The entire process takes about 60 days from the time your correct application was first received at the FFLC.
Federal law does not limit the number of guns a person may buy in any given time period. However, federal law does require federal firearm licensees (“FFLs”) to report multiple sales of handguns to ATF and other specified law enforcement agencies.