Gifting pistol to daughter for 18th birthday

[PapaG]

No one from IL comments yet? Is she going to establish residence in MO, with dl, voters reg, taxes, etc? I believe that she has to be 21 in IL to be in possession of a handgun by herself. She may be legal in MO but when she crosses the mighty Mississippi on the way home she is ripe for problems. Illinois laws are confusing, dumb, and in most cases, wrong but they are the law.
Too many what-ifs to make a good call. Pepper spray

 

[Neo-Luddite]

I bought the lock box already; it will be bolted into the trunk. It's either this or I rent her a safety deposit box at the bank and that seems a poor second choice.

 

[Neo-Luddite]

Pepper spray....she's got some; MK 3 and 4 type cans. I'll double check about handguns in IL for 18-21. Thanks

 

[Geno929]

While I think that it is perfectly lawful to gift and transfer a pistol to an 18 year-old, I just wanted to ask this question of the large Brain Trust here gathered. We live in Illinois, and my daughter has a valid FOID card and is experienced in handling/shooting weapons. Next Fall she will be attending a small college in Missouri about 500 miles away----a bit far for my peace of mind. My intent is to gift her a Glock 19 and secure it in a locking safe in her car's trunk as an 'in case' item should her car break down between here and there. And of course for other contingencies that might arise in which her personal safety might be at heightened risk. --------- In general, I'm asking if I'm missing something here in my plans in terms of MO or IL state laws and/or Federal Law. Thanks in advance for any thoughts on where legal pitfalls in my plan might arise. And of course I know no one here is a lawyer (excepting maybe Frank E. and a few others) but in any case I will not construe any response as legal advice. - MB

Missouri is a free open carry state. She can keep her weapon in her purse, on the seat of the car or on her person. I would recommend a CCW Class though. All of the legalities and proper technique and all that jazz. As far as Illinois (police state) goes. She can have her weapon in the trunk, in a case and no rounds in the case for travel. A Missouri CCW will allow her to carry this same weapon in the trunk, but loaded in a case. This is a provision and can make stopping at reststops, gas stations a bit more secure. Plus a CCW has reciprocity with most surrounding states!

 

[grogetr]

You have to be 21 in IL. to have a hand gun or ammunition for a handgun. It has been like that for a long time. I THINK they changed long guns to 21 a year or two ago also

 

[Neo-Luddite]

Thanks. Like I said, I'm looking further into this as it was not my understanding of IL Law.