Illinois Concealed Carry Licensing Process

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1. Concealed Carry License Review Board - Reports and Trend Analysis

   By Molly B., September 14, 2021 at 02:51 PM
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   • bear226
   • September 19, 2025 at 05:34 PM

2. My license was in my mail today! 1 2 3 4 111

   By Paints-n-cows, March 1, 2014 at 06:23 PM
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   • Molly B.
   • March 19, 2025 at 03:02 AM

3. Appealing CCL Denied/Revoked by ISP (this does not apply to denials by the CCL Board of Review) 1 2

   By Molly B., February 20, 2021 at 10:43 PM
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   • Molly B.
   • September 1, 2023 at 12:13 PM

4. Responding to CCL Review Board Request for Statement 1 2 3 4 10

   By Molly B., August 9, 2017 at 03:02 PM
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   • Molly B.
   • July 27, 2023 at 03:11 PM

5. Read before FOID/CCL Renewal PLUS Address Change - getting locked out of the system 1 2

   By Molly B., April 22, 2019 at 03:58 PM
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   • Molly B.
   • April 16, 2022 at 01:33 AM

6. Substantially similar states for CCL out of state residents

   By InterestedBystander, January 24, 2020 at 03:18 AM
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   • MagSlap
   • April 10, 2021 at 03:31 PM

7. Appealing CCL Review Board Denial 1 2 3 4 52

   By Molly B., April 9, 2014 at 02:17 AM
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   • cnwfan3
   • June 26, 2019 at 04:40 PM

8. CCL Three-Hour Renewal Course Requirements 1 2 3 4

   By Molly B., April 6, 2018 at 11:03 PM
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   • protean
   • June 12, 2019 at 07:39 PM

9. ISP Frequently Asked Questions: FOID and CCL

   By Molly B., November 27, 2015 at 10:37 PM
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   • JG69
   • November 12, 2016 at 02:52 AM

10. The IL Concealed Carry Law FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

    By pyre400, June 2, 2013 at 02:49 PM
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    • pyre400
    • June 2, 2013 at 02:49 PM

11. 2026 ccl processing time?

    By nqmicro220, May 13, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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    • Backpacker
    • May 15, 2026 at 08:15 AM

12. Another Denial Question. Apologies if redundant

    By jmp1964, April 17, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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    • hgcrane
    • April 22, 2026 at 04:53 AM

13. Concealed Carry License Portal Question.

    By Buzz69, February 13, 2026 at 04:29 PM
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    • Buzz69
    • March 28, 2026 at 10:56 AM

14. RENEWAL DARKNESS ???

    By BCC, March 11, 2026 at 07:28 PM
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    • Stats
    • March 18, 2026 at 05:59 AM

15. How do you get a timely response FSB?

    By Buff1968, March 6, 2026 at 06:58 PM
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    • Molly B.
    • March 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM

16. Any point in renewing Florida CCW? 1 2

    By walther, January 5, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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    • Jeffrey
    • February 24, 2026 at 10:10 PM

17. Whether I should apply for my CCL or wait.

    By Tactical Noob, February 10, 2026 at 03:02 AM
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    • Tactical Noob
    • February 13, 2026 at 05:12 PM

18. Applied 16Nov

    By Flingarrows, November 19, 2025 at 02:05 PM
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    • Flingarrows
    • January 25, 2026 at 02:08 AM

19. The "Wait Time" on renewal

    By Lovemycolt1911, December 3, 2025 at 08:59 PM
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    • John Q Public
    • December 14, 2025 at 05:27 PM

20. Can I still carry while my renewal is "under review"?

    By Bitter Clinger, July 15, 2025 at 01:31 PM
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    • vk60187
    • October 16, 2025 at 06:19 PM

21. I am back in Illinois!

    By Flingarrows, September 26, 2025 at 07:42 PM
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    • Flingarrows
    • October 13, 2025 at 01:14 AM

22. Conceal and license

    By Kenneth williams, September 16, 2025 at 01:12 AM
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    • ealcala31
    • September 19, 2025 at 05:35 AM

23. Does NRA Basic Pistol course count for ccw

    By Viper220, July 8, 2025 at 03:51 AM
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    • John Q Public
    • July 10, 2025 at 06:02 PM

24. IDFPR Launches Another 18 License Types on New Licensing System

    By mauserme, June 27, 2025 at 08:56 PM
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    • mab22
    • July 2, 2025 at 08:03 PM

25. Concealed Carry License Review Board Denial

    By Luna, June 12, 2025 at 01:46 AM
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    • Molly B.
    • June 13, 2025 at 06:10 PM