Sale Of Firearm Without Foid Ilcs In Travis
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 have to keep your gun out of sight. If someone can see your gun through your car window, that could be illegal. The law says it has to be hidden, usually in a locked container. If you are found guilty of carrying a gun openly in a public place, you could be charged under PC 26350.
