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NukemJim

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Correct. Only a concealable handgun can be carried.

 

 

"Concealed firearm" means a loaded or unloaded handgun carried on or about a person completely or mostly concealed from view of the public or on or about a person within a vehicle.

 

"Handgun" means any device which is designed to expel a projectile or projectiles by the action of an explosion, expansion of gas, or escape of gas that is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand. "Handgun" does not include:

(1) a stun gun or taser;

(2) a machine gun as defined in item (i) of paragraph

(7) of subsection (a) of Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 2012;

(3) a short-barreled rifle or shotgun as defined in

item (ii) of paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 2012; or

(4) any pneumatic gun, spring gun, paint ball gun, or

B-B gun which expels a single globular projectile not exceeding .18 inch in diameter, or which has a maximum muzzle velocity of less than 700 feet per second, or which expels breakable paint balls containing washable marking colors.

 

 

https://ccl4illinois.com/ccw/Public/AboutTheAct.aspx

 

Read the entire law yourself and you'll know it. :D

 

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Re-read 720 ILCS 5/24-1

(720 ILCS 5/24-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 24-1)
Sec. 24-1. Unlawful Use of Weapons.
(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly:

...

2) Carries or possesses with intent to use the same unlawfully against another, a dagger, dirk, billy, dangerous knife, razor, stiletto, broken bottle or other piece of glass, stun gun or taser or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character;

...
(4) Carries or possesses in any vehicle or concealed on or about his person except when on his land or in his own abode, legal dwelling, or fixed place of business, or on the land or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person's permission, any pistol, revolver, stun gun or taser or other firearm, except that this subsection (a) (4) does not apply to or affect transportation of weapons that meet one of the following conditions:
(i) are broken down in a non-functioning state; or
(ii) are not immediately accessible; or
(iii) are unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container by a person who has been issued a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card;
...
(8) Carries or possesses any firearm, stun gun or taser or other deadly weapon in any place which is licensed to sell intoxicating beverages, or at any public gathering held pursuant to a license issued by any governmental body or any public gathering at which an admission is charged, excluding a place where a showing, demonstration or lecture involving the exhibition of unloaded firearms is conducted.
...
(9) Carries or possesses in a vehicle or on or about his person any pistol, revolver, stun gun or taser or firearm or ballistic knife, when he is hooded, robed or masked in such manner as to conceal his identity;
...
(10) Carries or possesses on or about his person, upon any public street, alley, or other public lands within the corporate limits of a city, village or incorporated town, except when an invitee thereon or therein, for the purpose of the display of such weapon or the lawful commerce in weapons, or except when on his land or in his own abode, legal dwelling, or fixed place of business, or on the land or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person's permission, any pistol, revolver, stun gun or taser or other firearm, except that this subsection (a) (10) does not apply to or affect transportation of weapons that meet one of the following conditions:
(i) are broken down in a non-functioning state; or
(ii) are not immediately accessible; or
(iii) are unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container by a person who has been issued a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card.
A "stun gun or taser", as used in this paragraph (a) means (i) any device which is powered by electrical charging units, such as, batteries, and which fires one or several barbs attached to a length of wire and which, upon hitting a human, can send out a current capable of disrupting the person's nervous system in such a manner as to render him incapable of normal functioning or (ii) any device which is powered by electrical charging units, such as batteries, and which, upon contact with a human or clothing worn by a human, can send out current capable of disrupting the person's nervous system in such a manner as to render him incapable of normal functioning;

 

So, if you are not hooded, robed, or masked in manner as to conceal your identity, and you are not within the limits of any city, village, or town, and the taser is not concealed, and you do not have intent to use the taser unlawfully against another, you are not committing UUW!

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Re-read 720 ILCS 5/24-1

 

 

(720 ILCS 5/24-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 24-1)

Sec. 24-1. Unlawful Use of Weapons.

(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly:

 

2) Carries or possesses with intent to use the same unlawfully against another, a dagger, dirk, billy, dangerous knife, razor, stiletto, broken bottle or other piece of glass, stun gun or taser or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character;

 

 

it's a lot like knife carry I believe - you can carry whatever knife you want BUT if you come to the attention of LEO with a big scary knife expect to get a free ride down town

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Re-read 720 ILCS 5/24-1

 

 

(720 ILCS 5/24-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 24-1)

Sec. 24-1. Unlawful Use of Weapons.

(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly:

...

2) Carries or possesses with intent to use the same unlawfully against another, a dagger, dirk, billy, dangerous knife, razor, stiletto, broken bottle or other piece of glass, stun gun or taser or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character;

...

(4) Carries or possesses in any vehicle or concealed on or about his person except when on his land or in his own abode, legal dwelling, or fixed place of business, or on the land or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person's permission, any pistol, revolver, stun gun or taser or other firearm, except that this subsection (a) (4) does not apply to or affect transportation of weapons that meet one of the following conditions:

(i) are broken down in a non-functioning state; or

(ii) are not immediately accessible; or

(iii) are unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container by a person who has been issued a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card;

...

 

(8) Carries or possesses any firearm, stun gun or taser or other deadly weapon in any place which is licensed to sell intoxicating beverages, or at any public gathering held pursuant to a license issued by any governmental body or any public gathering at which an admission is charged, excluding a place where a showing, demonstration or lecture involving the exhibition of unloaded firearms is conducted.

...

 

(9) Carries or possesses in a vehicle or on or about his person any pistol, revolver, stun gun or taser or firearm or ballistic knife, when he is hooded, robed or masked in such manner as to conceal his identity;

...

 

(10) Carries or possesses on or about his person, upon any public street, alley, or other public lands within the corporate limits of a city, village or incorporated town, except when an invitee thereon or therein, for the purpose of the display of such weapon or the lawful commerce in weapons, or except when on his land or in his own abode, legal dwelling, or fixed place of business, or on the land or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person's permission, any pistol, revolver, stun gun or taser or other firearm, except that this subsection (a) (10) does not apply to or affect transportation of weapons that meet one of the following conditions:

(i) are broken down in a non-functioning state; or

(ii) are not immediately accessible; or

(iii) are unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container by a person who has been issued a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card.

A "stun gun or taser", as used in this paragraph (a) means (i) any device which is powered by electrical charging units, such as, batteries, and which fires one or several barbs attached to a length of wire and which, upon hitting a human, can send out a current capable of disrupting the person's nervous system in such a manner as to render him incapable of normal functioning or (ii) any device which is powered by electrical charging units, such as batteries, and which, upon contact with a human or clothing worn by a human, can send out current capable of disrupting the person's nervous system in such a manner as to render him incapable of normal functioning;

 

 

 

 

 

So, if you are not hooded, robed, or masked in manner as to conceal your identity, and you are not within the limits of any city, village, or town, and the taser is not concealed, and you do not have intent to use the taser unlawfully against another, you are not committing UUW!

 

So we have open carry then? Under your interpretation someone could openly carry a firearm just as you applied the law to a taser?

 

 

I'm definitely sure about my answer because the OP asked if you could carry one with the permit implying carrying in the same manner as a concealed firearm. Or at least that's the way I understood the question.

 

 

 

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Why did they rule out tasers, I think being able to carry one would appeal to alot of folks.

one of two reasons I suspect

 

1. 'they' won't give a single thing more than 'they' have to

2. 'they' didn't think about it

 

my bet is on #1

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1. 'they' won't give a single thing more than 'they' have to

 


 

This.

 

Court hasn't ruled that a Taser is an "arm" that you have a right to "bear", so no bearing of Tasers.

 

That and some political/statist/gun control types are still fixated on the idea that Tasers/stun guns are ideal crime tools, particularly for rape. Reinforced of course by the use of stun guns on TV/movies to facilitate kidnapping scenes, with completely unrealistic effects.

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1) Thank you one and all for confirming my understanding of the law

 

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"I'm definitely sure about my answer because the OP asked if you could carry one with the permit implying carrying in the same manner as a concealed firearm. Or at least that's the way I understood the question."

 

You are correct, the person who wants to carry a TASER lives/goes to school in Chicago.

 

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BIGD, yes, if you are not hooded, robed, or masked in manner as to conceal your identity, and you are not within the limits of any city, village, or town, and the taser is not concealed, and you do not have intent to use the taser unlawfully against another, you are not committing UUW. The same would be true for a firearm. Drive out the middle of nowhere, and open carry all you want. As soon as you are within the limits of a city, town, or village, it is UUW.

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1) Thank you one and all for confirming my understanding of the law

 

2)

"I'm definitely sure about my answer because the OP asked if you could carry one with the permit implying carrying in the same manner as a concealed firearm. Or at least that's the way I understood the question."

 

You are correct, the person who wants to carry a TASER lives/goes to school in Chicago.

 

NukemJim

 

Since they would, presumably, be carrying the taser within the city limits of Chicago, it would be UUW.

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"Since they would, presumably, be carrying the taser within the city limits of Chicago, it would be UUW."

 

Yes, that is what I had thought it would be just wanted to double check.

 

Looks like it is time to introduce them to a JPX pepper gun.

 

Again thanks to one and all.

 

NukeJim

 

Pepper spray is actually illegal in cook county.

 

Not enforced, but technically illegal to carry.

 

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Can't say about Cook, but only 'mace' is illegal in Chicago. Pepper spray is legal in the city. However it is illegal to discharge it within a building (E2 Nightclub law)

 

"Since they would, presumably, be carrying the taser within the city limits of Chicago, it would be UUW." Yes, that is what I had thought it would be just wanted to double check. Looks like it is time to introduce them to a JPX pepper gun. Again thanks to one and all. NukeJim
Pepper spray is actually illegal in cook county. Not enforced, but technically illegal to carry.Disclaimer: this post has been copyrighted. Any copying, quoting, or unauthorized use will result in you having to pay me $10.
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Cook cpunty ordinances: Part I, âGeneral Ordinances,â under Chapter 58, âOffenses And Miscellaneous Provisions,â Article VI, âOffenses Against The Public Peaceâ:

 

Sec. 58-172. Disorderly conduct.

 

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to commit disorderly conduct. A person commits disorderly conduct when he knowinglyâ¦

 

(6) Carries in a threatening or menacing manner, without authority of law, any razor, knife, stiletto, blackjack, bludgeon, metal knuckles, slingshot, any knife, the blade of which is released by a spring mechanism, including knives known as âswitch-bladesâ, undetectable knives as defined in Section 58-176 of this Code, an object containing noxious or deleterious liquid, gas or substance or other weapon, or conceals said weapon on or about the person or vehicle.

 

So maybe not completely illegal, but illegal to conceal on your body or vehicle. So maybe hanging on your keys dangling from a belt loop is legal, but in a pocket or purse wouldn't be.

 

Oc, mace, and pepper spray all fall under the definition of "noxious liquid, gas, or substance"

 

But like I said before, I don't believe it's enforced, unless used for nefarious purposes.

 

Wash your hands after using the facilitlies. You dont want to get pink eye.

 

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