Illinois Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Illinois require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Illinois require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Illinois require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Illinois issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Illinois issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Illinois have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Illinois have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Illinois support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Illinois have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Illinois uphold a peaceable journey?
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  A:

  The state of Illinois has control over the transport of ammunition and firearms. Non-residence may carry a concealed weapon in their car if they can legally do so in their home state. An FOID card is not required for non-residence that have a permit to own a firearm in their home state.

• +Q: Does Illinois have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Illinois have?

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