3 Things to Know About Concealed Carry in Illinois

Obtaining a CCL (concealed carry license) is often the next step for many weapons enthusiasts, as it allows gun owners to carry a concealed firearm at any time. Having a concealed carry license offers a great sense of security and peace of mind, especially as a method of self-defense. Owning a CCL can be very rewarding in and of itself. Here are 3 things to know about concealed carry in Illinois:

1. Concealed carry is simply the ability to legally carry a loaded or unloaded firearm on your person, or in your car, while having it out of sight from people around you. Utilizing an outside-the-waistband holster would be an example of open carry, and is illegal. If you want to transport a firearm on your person or in your car without a CCL, it needs to be unloaded and in a secure case. If you have a CCL, you can carry the gun but it must be concealed.

2. Anyone over the age of 21 who has completed the required 16-hour training course, and already has their FOID (Firearm Owner’s Identification) card, is eligible to receive an Illinois CCL. Applicants are disqualified if, within the last five years, they have a misdemeanor that involves threatening violence, if they have two or more DUI offenses, or if they have been in a residential or court-ordered drug or alcohol treatment program.

3. If you’re interested in obtaining a concealed carry license in Illinois, do your research in advance. Visit www.ispfsb.com/Public/CCL.aspx to look over a checklist of required items before you apply for the CCL, and before you even find a certified instructor for your 16-hour training course. At Northern Illinois Carry in Sycamore, Dennis Leifheit will work with you to help you understand the requirements and the laws regarding Illinois concealed carry. For information, please contact:

Northern Illinois Carry, LLC

405 Somonauk St.

Sycamore, IL 60178

Phone: (815) 501-9421

www.northernillinoiscarry.com