Thanks for the response! Yes, this was my original question, and a subpart to it was the necessity of carrying both the FOID and CCL. I do just because I know some places don't accept the CCL for purchases. Thanks all for the answers! If they don't accept the CCL for purchases, it is out of ignorance. The law was changed to allow for the CCL to be used whenever the FOID is used so you do not have to carry both. This is from 430 ILCS 65/2 (c-5) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection ( a) of this Section regarding the possession of firearms and firearm ammunition do not apply to the holder of a valid concealed carry license issued under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act who is in physical possession of the concealed carry license.