BillCarry Posted March 10, 2020 at 09:02 PM Share Posted March 10, 2020 at 09:02 PM In my little brain, I feel like a locked utility trailer used to transport firearms and ammo is in itself a case, i.e., could be used to transport "loose" firearms and ammo. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoresident Posted March 10, 2020 at 09:05 PM Share Posted March 10, 2020 at 09:05 PM someone post the quote from Alderman Ed Burke where he was talking about a paper bag being a case. Just make sure the ammo or ammo in a magazine are physically partitioned from the firearm to be on the safe side.But heres the official faq on transport. https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/Documents/TransportYourFirearmLegally.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euler Posted March 10, 2020 at 09:17 PM Share Posted March 10, 2020 at 09:17 PM Bizarrely IL transport law is more lenient than federal law. If you're transporting across state lines, federal law applies. There are lots of places interpreting FOPA in "layman's terms," but one you might trust is NRA-ILA. ... If you travel with a trailer or camper that is hauled by an automobile, it is advisable to transport the firearms unloaded, cased and locked in the trunk of the car. ... If the car doesn't have a trunk, then the gun case itself should be locked. There are also complications if you stop and open the trunk anywhere along the way, like hotels, gas stations, and rest stops. I recommend you read the whole page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillCarry Posted March 10, 2020 at 10:06 PM Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 at 10:06 PM Chicagoresident, the link to the pamphlet was very helpful. Thanks.Euler, although the link you provided relates to interstate travel, it's helpful too.My thoughts weren't about how to squeak by the laws covering transporting weapons, I was trying to decide if a locked utility trailer, not a "camper", would be considered a case. More of a thought exercise.I'm all "carded-up" in Illinois, but the easiest/safest way to go seems to be to have the guns in, (what would be considered by the average Joe to be a case), inside of the trailer.Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchDoctor Posted March 11, 2020 at 04:40 AM Share Posted March 11, 2020 at 04:40 AM Yeah, a truck or trailer full of weapons used as a case for all is not going to end well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockman Posted March 11, 2020 at 11:10 AM Share Posted March 11, 2020 at 11:10 AM Yes it would meet illinois standard for a case. I don’t know any size limitations on a case under current law or precedence. Even if it were unlocked as long as openings were closed and fastened or latched in such a way they remain closed and completely cover and encase from view the firearm(s). ^ this *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defaultdotxbe Posted March 11, 2020 at 02:25 PM Share Posted March 11, 2020 at 02:25 PM Bizarrely IL transport law is more lenient than federal law.That's because federal law isn't a requirement per se, its a set of conditions to grant immunity from local prosecution. Many states laws are more lenient than the requirements and in those cases you can transport according to those state laws, but if you are travelling through a restrictive state on the way to a less restrictive one (eg. going through New York to get to Maine) the federal law grants you immunity from prosecution in NY, provided you meet the conditions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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