Sale Of Firearm Without Foid Ilcs In Harris
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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.
If you have no FOID card and the weapon is loaded with ammunition the special penalty for this Class 4 felony is a one to three-year prison sentence (three to six years if an extended sentence) with probation impossible and up to a $25,000 fine no matter what your criminal background.
Who needs a FOID Card? Unless specifically exempted by statute, any Illinois resident who acquires or possesses firearms, firearm ammunition, tasers or stun guns within the State must have in their possession a valid FOID Card issued in his or her name.
It is unlawful to carry or possess any firearm in any vehicle or concealed on or about the person, except on one's land or in one's abode or fixed place of business, without a license.
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.
Unless specifically exempted by statute, any Illinois resident who acquires or possesses firearms or firearm ammunition within the state must have in their possession a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card issued in his or her name.
Who needs a FOID Card? Unless specifically exempted by statute, any Illinois resident who acquires or possesses firearms, firearm ammunition, tasers or stun guns within the State must have in their possession a valid FOID Card issued in his or her name.
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.
