I am driving to my daughters wedding in Chicago in a few weeks from Texas. After going to handgunlaws.us website, this is what it appears is the situation. (I have a Texas CHL)
Whether I drive via TX-AR-MO-IL...or TX-LA-MS-TN-KY-IL, my Texas permit is valid in any of the states except IL.
My plan is, at the IL border to unload my handgun, put the gun in a locked case and the ammunition in another locked case under the floorboard in the back of my SUV. There are "hidey-holes" back there. This is a S&W 642 5 shot.
The website says (related to IL):
(e) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit a non-resident from transporting a concealed firearm within his or her vehicle in Illinois, if the concealed firearm remains within his or her vehicle and the non-resident:
(1) is not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under federal law;
(2) is eligible to carry a firearm in public under the laws of his or her state or territory of residence, as evidenced by the possession of a concealed carry license or permit issued by his or her state of residence, if applicable;
So, if I read this right, I am OK going the way described through IL. I also presume from my readings that I do not have to preemptively inform police if I am stopped that there is a weapon in the car, but if I was asked would do so.
http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/Documents/TransportYourFirearmLegally.pdf
So then the problem is...Chicago. I keep seeing that the above applies if you are going THROUGH Chicago. But if you are stopping in Chicago, it's another matter. On another site, the Cook County rules are "unloaded and in a case" and "broken down and out of reach".
I have read you can legally take the firearm out of your car and store in the hotel room. (I would keep it in the locked case) I am staying for 3 or 4 days - at my daughter's apartment for 2 days and at a downtown hotel for 2 days.
When I am googling things, I am getting 6, 7, 9 years old information. Is there up-to-date information somewhere? Is there someone I should call? I hate the idea of driving 2400 miles on a road trip without protection.
Any suggestions or comments?
Whether I drive via TX-AR-MO-IL...or TX-LA-MS-TN-KY-IL, my Texas permit is valid in any of the states except IL.
My plan is, at the IL border to unload my handgun, put the gun in a locked case and the ammunition in another locked case under the floorboard in the back of my SUV. There are "hidey-holes" back there. This is a S&W 642 5 shot.
The website says (related to IL):
(e) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit a non-resident from transporting a concealed firearm within his or her vehicle in Illinois, if the concealed firearm remains within his or her vehicle and the non-resident:
(1) is not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under federal law;
(2) is eligible to carry a firearm in public under the laws of his or her state or territory of residence, as evidenced by the possession of a concealed carry license or permit issued by his or her state of residence, if applicable;
So, if I read this right, I am OK going the way described through IL. I also presume from my readings that I do not have to preemptively inform police if I am stopped that there is a weapon in the car, but if I was asked would do so.
http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/Documents/TransportYourFirearmLegally.pdf
So then the problem is...Chicago. I keep seeing that the above applies if you are going THROUGH Chicago. But if you are stopping in Chicago, it's another matter. On another site, the Cook County rules are "unloaded and in a case" and "broken down and out of reach".
I have read you can legally take the firearm out of your car and store in the hotel room. (I would keep it in the locked case) I am staying for 3 or 4 days - at my daughter's apartment for 2 days and at a downtown hotel for 2 days.
When I am googling things, I am getting 6, 7, 9 years old information. Is there up-to-date information somewhere? Is there someone I should call? I hate the idea of driving 2400 miles on a road trip without protection.
Any suggestions or comments?