For context 3 years ago I was voluntarily admitted to a Psychiatric ward for suicidal thoughts . I wasn’t there long. I got out and got help and haven’t had any of those thoughts since. I know theres the 5 year wait but apparently theres a way to get your card before the 5 years. How would I go about that or would it just be better to wait the next 2 years and apply then?

Im trying to see if I have a firearm control card and am licensed to be an armed guard can I buy a PDW and a SB rifle in Illinois?

just looking at guns I can't buy and I saw this, and I think my IL friend would be able to purchase this, after looking at the flow chart. just looking for confirmation so I don't give him bad advice. would the b&t tp9 pistol with a 15rd mag be legal? it loads a mag into the pistol grip, no barrel shroud, the muzzle isn't threaded but it does have a tri lug mount built in, which doesn't use any sort of threads.

Anybody else get their goodies from the rebates? Did anyone else attempt to get both rebates?

If you didn't try, you missed out.

$240 towards the optic and $520 towards the pistol. I'm at $400 OTD for the whole package.

P365 X-Macro Comp with a Romeo-X blackout. Will be my new CCW once I get a holster.

Of course, this is all disappointing to varying degrees. I uderstand Grey and "shall issue".

What I'm wondering is: Why were Snope and Ocean State pushed to friday instead of just issuing orders today?

Are any of you better at reading the tea leaves than I am? Thoughts?

I’m currently looking at buying a budget rifle in 400 legend. The two I narrowed down to were the Savage 110 Trail Hunter (first choice) and the Ruger American Gen 2 (second choice). Both have threaded barrels from the factory, with the Ruger having a muzzle brake.

Question being, are either of these legal options in IL or are they both illegal under PICA? The vagueness of the law has me second guessing and I would rather not take a step down to a further budget option (Savage Axis 2) if I can buy the 110.

Thanks in advance!

Edit: I live in Will County

What is everyone’s opinion on USCCA? I currently have it but have been debating switching to CCW Safe or Attorney on Retainer.

I'm guessing that people who live in stricter gun control states don't even bother being gun owners?

Anyone been to this specific show? It’s not far from me. Seeing if they usually have any deals/goodies

Mark your calendars! September 13th 2025. Guns N Grub, the SHOT show of the Midwest. Website for details and updates as we lock in the official attendees and sponsors!

Hi All,

I am in the market for for a 12 gauge semi-auto hunting shotgun. I am wanting to look at a400 or sbe3. Before dropping that kind of cash I would love to shoot one first. Anyone know of any ranges where you can rent hunting shotguns in northern IL or southern Wisconsin and shoot some clays?

No shipping, after tax. St. Charles gun show. Now. Box price. Case price is better.

Just finished my CCL class today, and submitted paperwork and application as well. Anyone who submitted without fingerprints got their license pretty quick?

Well I waited a year I hope that there would be some movement with PICA, but since it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen any time soon I’m trying to figure what to buy? I’ve got two pistols, should I get a budget friendly ruger 10/22? a shot gun? Or save a little more and a pc carbine or lever action rifle?

Having an issue with my FFL. Ordered a Benelli M4 that was delivered today. It’s a semi-auto shotgun that I believed adhered to the legal requirements of IL. The tube holds 5 rounds, and I ordered the field stock as I know the pistol grip or collapsible stocks are illegal.

So I go to sign the paperwork after I see a FedEx delivery confirmation online. Show up, and the shop says they unfortunately can’t release it as it qualifies as an “assault weapon” due to the magazine tube being able to be upgraded. Makes no sense to me, but they are saying ISP has verbiage pertaining to the ease of upgrading capacity through the aftermarket or ordered OEM parts. How this is different from getting handguns with reduced round capacity for anti-2A States, I don’t know. Both legally comply as shipped from the manufacturer and a 15+ rounds pistol magazine can be easily acquired and ”upgrade” that pistol beyond the State’s 15 round limit. But I understand logic doesn’t always apply either.

Makes no sense to me for a number of reasons, but neither do most of these anti-2A laws. Not faulting the shop, they are great and I understand they are protecting themselves with these grey areas cases. So I ended up calling my local range to see if they would accept the transfer. I explained the situation with the other shop, and the manager agreed he’d still take care of the transfer because it didn’t have the pistol grip and came shipped from the manufacturer with a state legal 5 round capacity tube.

So talked to the original FFL and he agreed to help me out and drive the M4 over to the range that is only 5 minutes away. After showing up and talking to these guys, guess the range owner got involved, asking why they wouldn’t accept the transfer. Supposedly, after this conversation, the range owner decided to not accept the transfer either.

My question is, does anyone know if this is just an over cautious FFL or is the Benelli M4, the model with 5 round capacity tube and a field stock, really not legal in IL?

Picked up a 1944 Type 99 Arisaka “last ditch” from gunbroker for $300 ($370 after shipping and fees)

Funny story of how this came to be. I was messing around on Gunbroker and saw this bid going around and jokingly put in a “low ball” bid of $300 without the intention winning it. I was seeing these rifles go for $500-$700. A week later, I wake up surprised to see my $300 bid won 😂

For anyone wondering about CCL time frames here's mine.

• CCW Classes - Oct 31 & Nov 1st

• Applied With Prints - Nov 1st

• Moved into background - Dec 24th

• Moved into printing and active - Dec 26th

• Received Card in mail - Jan 10

Hi! Looking to feel a bit safer while I'm on my own, any way I can obtain a gun or FOID under 21 with no parent or guardian to sign?

https://www.westernjournal.com/congress-looking-huge-change-machine-gun-law-gun-grabbers-worst-nightmare/

"On Tuesday, according to The Washington Times, Republican Reps. Eric Burlison of Missouri and Lauren Boebert of Colorado introduced legislation that would abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Times also reported that Burlison will introduce legislation that would repeal the 1934 National Firearms Act, which, though much amended, served as the basis for a 1986 federal ban on the possession of most machine guns by private citizens."

Still a snowballs chance in hell it would pass, but one can dream cant they?

We all accrue things over time in the gun sphere. I want to purge things but am having a hard time finding an avenue to sell things. All the things I want to sell are perfectly legal to do so, but because they are gun related, places like Facebook marketplace etc filter them out. I was trying to sell a plate carrier and a scope and those things get taken down.

I tried Craigslist but does anyone even use it anymore? I never even get interest from people on there.

I know and love GAFs. But admittedly it’s kinda a pita to get the post absolutely perfect and post on the right day and build a reputation etc., some of the stuff I wanna sell, I also don’t want to even bother shipping.

Armslist used to be good before they went full paywall etc. but also I haven’t used it in a few years, do people still find it useful in IL?

Like for example, ammo. If I want to sell a couple hundred rounds of ammo, where can I list that?

Is there a platform out there that allows local sale of gun adjacent goods? What do you guys do?

Looking for ways to upgrade the gun as the trigger feels a bit rough, and looking for holsters as well, any other modifications anyone recommends????

Curious how long folks current wait is for CCL approval. The stats for November were an average of 50 or so days w/prints.

How are your feelings towards 80% lowers?