Illinois
Summary
Illinois is not a traditional open carry state. Open carry is generally prohibited except in unincorporated areas where the county has not made open carry illegal. Additionally, note that open carry is prohibited inside a vehicle even when in unincorporated areas.
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Legal Disclaimer
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We make every effort to provide correct information on this site. However, the legal landscape surrounding open carry is fluid and subject to a myriad of political influences in the various states. Therefore, any and all information you glean from this site should be independently verified!
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State Constitution
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Article I Section 22
Subject only to the police power, the right of the individual citizen to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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Preemption
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There is NO state preemption of firearms laws.
NOTE: Almost all states allow local regulation of the discharge of firearms
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Open Car Carry
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You may NOT open carry in a car.
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Private Sales
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Not Yet Determined
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Permit Issued
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Not Yet Determined
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K-12 Carry
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Not Yet Determined
NOTE: The Federal Gun-Free School Zones Act Restricts Carry to Permit Holders
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College Carry
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Carry Prohibited by Statute
NOTE: Even if Legal, Students May be Subject to Academic Sanctions
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Places Off Limits
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Currently Being Researched
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