The Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) is a compilation of Public Acts, organized by Chapter and Act number under nine topical categories. Public Acts are bills that have been passed by the Illinois General Assembly and signed by the Governor. Most, but not all, Public Acts are incorporated into the ILCS.
Criminal and Collateral Penalties of Conviction Penalties for these crimes include: Class A Misdemeanor – up to one year in jail, up to two years of probation, and a fine of up to $2,500. Class 4 Felony – one to three years in prison, up to 30 months of probation, and significant fines.
FOID Card Violations – 430 ILCS 65 It is a Class A misdemeanor to possess a weapon without a FOID card if you are otherwise eligible to obtain a FOID card.
(1) Aggravated unlawful use of a weapon is a Class 4 felony; a second or subsequent offense is a Class 2 felony for which the person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 3 years and not more than 7 years, except as provided for in Section 5-4.5-110 of the Unified Code of Corrections.
Sentences for UUW in Illinois Unlawful use of a weapon is typically a Class A misdemeanor, although possession of certain weapons (such as machine guns) or using weapons in certain locations (such as near a school) is a felony offense.
WHITE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — An Illinois judge has ruled the state's Firearm Owner's Identification law is unconstitutional when used against someone who owns a gun in their own home.
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.
You do not need a FOID to ``touch ammo and guns''. You just need to be in the presence of a current FOID card hold, not be a prohibited person, and have that persons permisson.
With a Concealed Carry License (CCL) you can have a firearm in your vehicle locked, loaded and ready to go. You can have it on you in a holster, concealed or open. You could have it sitting on the seat next to you, or even under the seat.