How to buy a gun in illinois?

Information for Illinois residents who are new to buying guns For those who have never purchased a firearm before, the process might be a little daunting, but it is not as bad as you think. Each state in the USA has its own gun laws and rules for making a firearms purchase. read more

Non-residents of Illinois cannot purchase handguns at gun shows, but may buy rifles or shotguns and ammunition for rifles or shotguns if they are residents of Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Wisconsin, or Kentucky, or are residents of another state with a valid non-resident hunting license. read more

Gun laws in Illinois regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition in the state of Illinois in the United States. To legally possess firearms or ammunition, Illinois residents must have a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card, which is issued by the Illinois State Police to any qualified applicant. read more