traveling thru Ill will handgun

[Wes Mantooth]

Last spring I went to Chicago and once a year we go to Kentucky for Christmas and we go through Illinois which doesn't honor Kansas CC license holders. How much trouble would I get into if I were to be pulled over in Illinois and it were discovered that I had a loaded handgun within reach or on my person?

 

[floorit76]

Alot. Just unload and case it till your out of here.

 

[Tiberius67]

Last spring I went to Chicago and once a year we go to Kentucky for Christmas and we go through Illinois which doesn't honor Kansas CC license holders. How much trouble would I get into if I were to be pulled over in Illinois and it were discovered that I had a loaded handgun within reach or on my person?

It's a felony here, and most likely they will prosecute you as hard as they can. Keep it unloaded and cased in the trunk, if they don't ask, don't tell and don't agree to let them search the vehicle if they do pull you over. It would probably be wise to avoid Chicago as well, or at least don't get off the Interstate if you pass through it.

 

[fehhkk]

Case it, and store it in a zippered case or lockable box. Loaded magazine can be stored in the same bag as the gun as long as the magazine is not inserted in the gun itself.

An important detail about the UUW statute is having the firearm within immediate reach. Storing it in the glovebox or center console might be UUW, as it is within arms reach.

 

[Hunter125]

It doesn't have to be inaccesible, you just have to have it unloaded and in a case. The ammo or mag can even be in the same case. Plus I believe the law allows a center console to count as a case, but it still has to be unloaded. But again, the mag can be in the console too.
I live in IL and have a non res UT license. I carry whenever I go to my folks' in IN. I keep it unloaded and in the console until we cross the state line, then load up. I just put the empty holster on and have a cheapo Uncle Mike's that I keep it in when I am not carrying. First time we stop in IN it goes from the console to my belt.
I have a small safe in the car for if we stop in IL before we hit IN. I never leave it unattended in the console.

BTW, I don't know the Chicago laws, that's just for the rest of the state.

 

[Gimmered]

It doesn't have to be inaccesible, you just have to have it unloaded and in a case. The ammo or mag can even be in the same case. Plus I believe the law allows a center console to count as a case, but it still has to be unloaded. But again, the mag can be in the console too.
I live in IL and have a non res UT license. I carry whenever I go to my folks' in IN. I keep it unloaded and in the console until we cross the state line, then load up. I just put the empty holster on and have a cheapo Uncle Mike's that I keep it in when I am not carrying. First time we stop in IN it goes from the console to my belt.
I have a small safe in the car for if we stop in IL before we hit IN. I never leave it unattended in the console.

BTW, I don't know the Chicago laws, that's just for the rest of the state.

That is not what I was told when I contacted the Cook County sheriff and the State Patrol. The only way it could be in the passenger compartment was in a mini-van or hatchback. If I went through in my pickup it needed to be in the back. I checked on this last summer when I was traveling to Indiana. If you get pulled over you'll probable lose it anyway.


Hunter, I checked again and the difference comes from out of staters not being able to have a valid FOID card. If you don't have a FOID card it must be broken down or in a locked box inaccessible.

 

[floorit76]

There has been a court ruling that changed things lately. Can't quote it from memory, and don;t have time to look it up. But things have relaxed a "bit".

 

[Wes Mantooth]

From what I read, a center console or glove compartment is considered a "lock box". As long as the firearm is unloaded.

 

[ADulay]

While traveling through Illinois the last two years on our way to Sturgis, we just took off the guns, put them in the saddlebags and pressed on.

Unloaded gun in one bag, magazine and ammunition in the other bag.

We generally avoid states like that but needed to "collect" it for our all states run.

Did the same thing with New York and spent as little time (and money) there as possible.

I no longer have any need for either state now.

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[Bovice]

A lot would have to happen before they could pull you out of your vehicle and search it. You can do what you see fit, but if you're asking for my opinion on how to handle it, I say "business as usual". Don't drive like an idiot and get stopped, check all of your lights every time you stop for fuel, (having spares isn't a bad idea), and if you do get stopped, DON'T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT ANY GUN. It may not be "high road" by breaking their "law", but I consider it a greater offense that they feel they can oppress people that way. Like I always say on here, just because the law says so DOES NOT make it right.

 

[Wes Mantooth]

The only problem I would have is I have a tendency to "fudge" the speed limit a bit. Especially in Illinois. Don't really think anyone (LEO) would have a problem with a family of 3 in a minivan.

 

[Hunter125]

Hunter, I checked again and the difference comes from out of staters not being able to have a valid FOID card. If you don't have a FOID card it must be broken down or in a locked box inaccessible.

Ah, my mistake. Thanks for setting me straight.

 

[Michael R.]

Put in a glove compartment unloaded and out of the way and enjoy the seemingly beautiful views of cornfields and the corrupt politicians!Have fun.