pourts Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:03 PM Share Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:03 PM Hello, New to this forum. I searched through the existing threads and didn't find any information about this specific question. ***First question: I am active duty military stationed in California, a Texas resident, and will be moving to Chicago in about 5 months to attend college. I have several pistols with CA legal magazines, so if that new law gets passed I will be compliant. I want to be able to move directly to IL with the guns and be legal. my understanding is I need an FOID to do that. I tried to request a non-resident FOID, but based on the application, that is only available if you are a security guard. I then tried to do a resident FOID application, but you can only get one of those with a IL drivers license. So, it looks like I will have to store the guns somewhere with family or friends for a few months, get an IL license, then bring the guns into the state. Does that sound right? ***Second Question: Is there any way to test out of the 16 hour education class for the IL concealed carry permit? First priority is to get the FOID, but I am interested in the concealed carry at a later date. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmyers Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:08 PM Share Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:08 PM Welcome to Illinois. The quick answer, you don't need a FOID to move here with guns that are legal for the state. Once you move here, then you need to apply for the FOID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmurph44 Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:12 PM Share Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:12 PM Military active and retired only need 8 hours for CCL permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmyers Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:12 PM Share Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:12 PM The second part of your question about 16 hours, no you cannot test out. You can get an exemption/pass on the first 8 hours of training, but will still have to take the second 8 hours of training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euler Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:13 PM Share Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:13 PM ... so if that new law gets passed I will be compliant.... One of those "new laws" bans semi-autos capable of accepting a magazine with more than 10 rounds. That's pretty much every semi-auto. It passed the house, not the senate, so far. ... I want to be able to move directly to IL with the guns and be legal. my understanding is I need an FOID to do that. You have 90 days after establishing residency to get the FOID. ... Is there any way to test out of the 16 hour education class for the IL concealed carry permit? Active military (or honorably discharged) gets you out of 8 of the 16 hours. The 8 hours you're still required to take are pretty much about Illinois law. There's no way out of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmyers Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:16 PM Share Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:16 PM (edited) You have 90 days to get your FOID card (30 days to get your license and 60 days to get your FOID card) (d) Any person who becomes a resident of this State, who is not otherwise prohibited from obtaining, possessing, or using a firearm or firearm ammunition, shall not be required to have a Firearm Owner's Identification Card to possess firearms or firearms ammunition until 60 calendar days after he or she obtains an Illinois driver's license or Illinois Identification Card. http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1657&ChapterID=39 Edited March 9, 2018 at 08:18 PM by bmyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euler Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:18 PM Share Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:18 PM Oops. OK. 60 days. But you can move here with your firearms and get the FOID later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmyers Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:18 PM Share Posted March 9, 2018 at 08:18 PM Oops. OK. 60 days. But you can move here with your firearms and get the FOID later.No you are correct when you figure in the 30 days for the DL or ID, I made my post a little clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamma Posted March 9, 2018 at 09:14 PM Share Posted March 9, 2018 at 09:14 PM It's 60 days to apply for a FOID after establishing IL residency (ie, getting an IL drivers license or state ID card). 8 hours training will be required which is the legal stuff, safety stuff and live fire qualification. Would strongly advise getting the training first then applying for FOID and CCL simultaneously as the most expedient process. If you apply separately then you have to wait for the FOID to complete before applying for CCL or all kinds of mayhem may ensue. Although an alternative would be to just maintain your TX residency, as TX is one of the few states where residents are allowed to apply for IL carry licenses. If you have a TX license, you just need the 8 hour training and then can apply for an IL carry license either before or after moving here. Do not need a FOID unless you are an IL resident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamma Posted March 10, 2018 at 12:04 AM Share Posted March 10, 2018 at 12:04 AM (edited) Texas resident + Illinois non-resident would also get you a few extra states for reciprocity coverage vs having an Illinois resident CCL + Texas non-resident, if that matters to you. The states I see are Colorado, South Carolina and Florida. If you had no other carry license than IL you'd lose several states vs a Texas license. Edited March 10, 2018 at 12:06 AM by Gamma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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