• We are now running on a new, and hopefully much-improved, server. In addition we are also on new forum software. Any move entails a lot of technical details and I suspect we will encounter a few issues as the new server goes live. Please be patient with us. It will be worth it! :) Please help by posting all issues here.
  • The forum will be down for about an hour this weekend for maintenance. I apologize for the inconvenience.
  • If you are having trouble seeing the forum then you may need to clear your browser's DNS cache. Click here for instructions on how to do that
  • Please review the Forum Rules frequently as we are constantly trying to improve the forum for our members and visitors.

private transfer map

ilbob

Campaign Veteran
Joined
May 9, 2006
Messages
778
Location
, Illinois, USA
imported post

The private transfer map for Illinois indicates "Banned at gun shows, legal for long guns only elsewhere".

This is just not correct.

There is no difference in the legality of private transfers between long guns and handguns, or whether it is done at a gun show or not.

It is true that transfers that involve a gun show require an extra step of calling in for a NICS check, but that is the only difference between a private transfer involving a gun show and one that does not involve a gun show.

In all cases, the transferee must have a FOID card, and the waiting period applies.
 
Top