Anyone who is found to be illegally in possession of a handgun is guilty of a Class 4 felony and can be punished by jail time for one to three years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both.
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.
Anyone who is found to be illegally in possession of a handgun is guilty of a Class 4 felony and can be punished by jail time for one to three years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both.
A class A misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year of jail time and a fine of up to $2500. If you fall into one of the above categories that exclude eligibility for a FOID card, you will be charged with a Class 3 felony. A class 3 felony is punishable by a five-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $25,000.
In 2013, Illinois adopted the Firearm Concealed Carry Act1 allowing individuals who obtain a valid license to carry concealed handguns in public. A license is not needed to carry a concealed handgun on a person's own property, including his or her home or fixed place of business.