Illinois Right to Keep and Carry

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1. Safe storage law

   By Woody, March 20, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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   • John Q Public
   • April 1, 2026 at 11:12 PM

2. Person to person transfer

   By reelpro, March 27, 2026 at 02:28 PM
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   • SiliconSorcerer
   • March 31, 2026 at 05:08 PM

3. CCL decreases criminal population

   By Euler, March 19, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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   • Euler
   • March 19, 2026 at 10:04 PM

4. Off-body carry makes theft easier

   By Euler, March 17, 2026 at 06:02 PM
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   • John Q Public
   • March 17, 2026 at 06:33 PM

5. CCW-holder charged with UUW despite showing eFOID

   By Euler, March 1, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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   • John Q Public
   • March 4, 2026 at 07:30 PM

6. CCL almost stops armed robbery

   By Euler, June 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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   • Jeffrey
   • March 2, 2026 at 02:00 PM

7. Not gumdrops and gingerbread

   By Euler, January 27, 2026 at 08:26 PM
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   • Jeffrey
   • January 27, 2026 at 08:48 PM

8. Firearms were made to push bullets, not hammer nails

   By Euler, January 13, 2026 at 05:54 PM
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   • davel501
   • January 13, 2026 at 10:33 PM

9. Surefire Warden Legal - LEO exception?

   By WilsonCQB1911, December 26, 2025 at 04:29 PM
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   • ragsbo
   • December 27, 2025 at 09:59 PM

10. Black gun owners in Chicago charged with felonies despite valid FOIDs, CCLs 1 2

    By davel501, October 20, 2025 at 05:50 AM
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    • davel501
    • December 16, 2025 at 06:47 PM

11. That was a good day. . .

    By Tvandermyde, December 12, 2025 at 04:03 PM
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    • Molly B.
    • December 14, 2025 at 05:11 PM

12. CCL-holder shoots carjacker

    By Euler, December 9, 2025 at 03:29 AM
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    • John Q Public
    • December 10, 2025 at 07:16 PM

13. CCL-holder, not driver-by, shoots carjacker

    By Euler, November 25, 2025 at 03:52 AM
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    • Euler
    • November 28, 2025 at 12:08 AM

14. 10 years in and only 3% in IL have CCL 1 2

    By vito, July 30, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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    • Tango7
    • November 27, 2025 at 04:40 PM

15. Places banning concealed carry should have to clearly say this on their website

    By vito, November 8, 2025 at 05:27 PM
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    • Tango7
    • November 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM

16. Wrong address

    By Chopperz4lyfe, November 11, 2025 at 03:07 PM
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    • John Q Public
    • November 12, 2025 at 06:42 PM

17. Background check process

    By lilguy, October 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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    • lilguy
    • October 27, 2025 at 03:43 AM

18. 9/23 7th Circuit COurt of Appeals and PICA

    By Mike Cornwall, September 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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    • mauserme
    • September 24, 2025 at 12:23 AM

19. As a practical matter, IL is not so terrible for gun owners 1 2

    By vito, August 30, 2025 at 02:23 PM
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    • ragsbo
    • September 22, 2025 at 06:39 PM

20. I'm sure Pritzker will sign the new firearm storage law, which is really problematic 1 2

    By vito, July 12, 2025 at 03:22 PM
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    • max503
    • September 2, 2025 at 06:09 PM

21. No Charges for Self-Defense Case

    By Molly B., May 23, 2025 at 08:36 PM
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    • ragsbo
    • August 31, 2025 at 08:06 PM

22. FOID/CCL holder w UPIN denial

    By Goodrich87, August 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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    • ealcala31
    • August 31, 2025 at 08:06 PM

23. How can I restore my Illinois gun rights if I live in a different state?

    By Raythebroker, August 16, 2025 at 04:23 PM
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    • ealcala31
    • August 31, 2025 at 03:59 AM

24. Pro tip: Don't stash your weapon among a child's toys

    By Euler, August 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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    • JMF248392
    • August 31, 2025 at 02:09 AM

25. Know the Law, because Cook County Sheriff's Office doesn't 1 2

    By Euler, August 7, 2025 at 02:51 AM
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    • Quiet Observer
    • August 8, 2025 at 07:43 PM