Gun Charges

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Ok so dp is supposed to be in court tomorrow at 1:30pm. I will be anxious to see how it goes. We will try and stay updated.

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DREW PETERSON PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO FELONY GUN CHARGE.......


A Will County judge will decide July 30 whether to grant a motion to dismiss two felony weapons charges against Drew Peterson, the judge said Monday.

After more than an hour of hearing arguments from the defense and state’s attorney Monday, Judge Richard Schoenstedt said he wanted time to consider the case before making a ruling. Peterson, the sole suspect in his wife Stacy’s Oct. 28 disappearance, has been charged with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. He pleaded not guilt to both charges.

“It’s certainly very interesting,” Schoenstedt said of the case. “And potentially very complex.”

Peterson’s attorney Joel Brodsky’s motion to dismiss argued that the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act, enacted in 2004, provides immunity to all qualified law enforcement officers from state weapons laws.

“The United States Congress has cloaked law enforcement officers with immunity to any state law concerning the carrying of a concealed weapon that are not machine guns, silencer-equipped guns, or explosives,” Brodsky said.

Assistant State’s Attorney John Connor said the law, commonly referred to as LEOSA, was meant to protect officers from being charged for carrying a concealed duty weapon when traveling across state lines. The law does not apply, Connor argued, to weapons that are considered illegal in the officer’s home state.

Connor also sought to draw a distinction between carrying a concealed weapon, which the statute grants officers permission for, and possession of a weapon, which the statute does not specifically imply. Connor said the law does not apply because Peterson is being charged for possession of an illegal weapon, not carrying and concealing it.

“[Congress] did not contemplate LEOSA’s application to illegal weapons,” Connor said.

But conceal and carry implies possession Brodsky argued. If it did not, Brodsky said, officers could be considered felons for uncovering their weapons while putting them away before bed or for using them to defend themselves.

“Such would be an absurd result and Congress could never have intended such an absurd result,” Brodsky said. “You cannot conceal and carry [a weapon] without possessing it.”

Peterson was charge May 30 for unlawful use of a weapon, a class three felony. The charge alleges Peterson knowingly possessed an AR-15 assault rifle which had a barrel shorter than the 16 inches required by state law. Last week, the special grand jury investigating the death of Peterson’s third wife and the disappearance of his fourth wife, indicted Peterson on two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, according to a spokesman for the state’s attorney’s office.

The weapon was one of about a dozen seized from Peterson home on Nov. 1 as part of the investigation into Stacy Peterson’s disappearance. The investigation also prompted authorities re-examine the March 2004 drowning of Kathleen Savio. Her death was recently reclassified as a homicide but police have not named a suspect.

Peterson, who has not been charged with a crime in connection with his wives’ cases, has maintained his innocence and said the weapons charges are simply an attempt to harass him. Peterson said he believes Schoenstedt will ultimately make the right decision.

“I was comfortable with everything that took place today,” Peterson said outside the courthouse after Monday’s hearing.

Also Monday, Schoenstedt granted a motion to modify the terms of Peterson’s bond, which had prevented him from leaving the state. He will now be allowed to leave provided he notifies authorities and provides an itinerary of his vacation plans.

Brodsky said his client asked for the modification so Peterson could take his children on summer vacation.

~By Danya ****, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com

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hmmm...thanks txmom! i wonder where drew is taking the children for vaca?

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Good job tx, very informative article. Sounds like there is a thin line... I would love to hear the attorneys argue the facts of this case. Anything on TV? Greta? or anything. Thanks guys!

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http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g9LSLrzFQGStXb1io5FdErAtFFKgD9289B600

Judge upholds gun charges against Drew Peterson

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JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A judge in Illinois has refused to dismiss gun charges against former police officer Drew Peterson.

Will County Judge Richard Schoenstedt says he found no legal basis to support the defense argument that Peterson was immune from prosecution on the charges because he was an officer at the time he had the guns.

A grand jury indicted Peterson on two felonies related to a semiautomatic rifle seized by authorities investigating the disappearance of his wife, Stacy. Authorities contend Peterson possessed an assault rifle with a barrel shorter than allowed by law.

Peterson has been named a suspect in Stacy's disappearance but hasn't been charged.

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Gun charges not dropped
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=6295745

JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- A Will County judge has refused to dismiss gun charges against former Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson.
Judge Richard Schoenstedt says he couldn't find any case law that would justify dropping the charges even though Peterson was an officer at the time he had the guns.
"We have every confidence [the judge] would consider the issues before him. He did that. We're looking forward to prosecuting this case and moving forward. That's really about all I can say," said Charles Pelkie, Will Co. State's attorney spokesman.
A grand jury indicted Peterson on two felonies related to a semiautomatic rifle seized by authorities investigating the disappearance of his wife, Stacy. Authorities contend Peterson possessed an assault rifle with a barrel shorter than allowed by law.

 Peterson has been named a suspect in Stacy's disappearance but hasn't been charged.
Defense attorney Joel Brodsky argues his client is immune from prosecution for the gun charges because he was still a police officer when authorities seized the weapon.
"Under state law, this is Drew's secondary duty weapon. He was approved to use it, and we have documents to show that and that under state law, he was exempt from any barrel length restrictions. Then thirdly, we're going to prove the last leg of the exemption. We have three very solid arguments for trial," said Joel Brodsky, Peterson's attorney.
A pre-trial date has been set for August 28.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved.

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http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/1081664,boling30.article

Judge says gun case against Drew Peterson can proceed
Former cop, a suspect in wife Stacy Peterson's diseappearance, couldn't get felony weapons charge dismissed

July 30, 2008
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By DANIEL ROZEK Staff Reporter

A Will County judge refused today to throw out felony weapons charges filed in May against former Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson.

Judge Richard Schoenstedt rejected an argument by Peterson’s attorneys that federal law allows the retired cop to own the assault rifle that prompted his arrest

The ruling means Will County prosecutors can proceed with their criminal case against Peterson, who was charged in May with possessing an AR-15 rifle with an illegally short barrel.

After Peterson’s arrest, Will County prosecutors filed a second weapons charge against him in July, alleging he illegally transferred an illegal weapon — the assault rifle — to his adult son, Steve.

Schoenstedt’s ruling means that charge also will proceed against Peterson.

"We're just pleased we can move forward with the case,'' said Charles Pelkie, a spokesman for Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow.

Peterson's attorneys expressed disappointment with the ruling but pushed for a quick trial, saying they're confident the 54-year-old ex-cop will be acquitted. He faces a maximum five-year prison term if convicted of either charge.

"We don't want this thing to drag out. We want to go to trial,'' defense attorney Joel Brodsky said.

Peterson is due back in court on Aug. 28, when Schoenstedt could set a trial date on the charges.

The weapons counts are the only charges that have been filed against Peterson, whom authorities have labeled a suspect in the October 2007 disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy.

Authorities also have reopened their investigation into the 2004 drowning death of Peterson's third wife, Kathleen Savio. Her death, which initially was ruled an accident, was reclassified a murder following Stacy Peterson's disappearance.

As a result of those investigations, the Illinois State Police seized the assault rifle last November during a search of Peterson’s Bolingbrook home. But it wasn’t until May that prosecutors filed the first weapons charge against Peterson, contending the barrel of the AR-15 is shorter than the 16-inch limit set by state law.

Peterson attorneys Joel Brodsky and Andrew Abood argued the gun charges should be dismissed because a 2004 federal law allows police officers across the nation to own and carry such weapons, regardless of state laws.

"It would be an illegal gun for a non-police officer,'' Brodsky said.

Prosecutors disputed that, arguing the federal law only allows police officers to carry weapons that are legal under state law.

Though the judge refused to dismiss the charges against Peterson, he indicated that the crucial point in Peterson's trial might be whether state gun laws can supersede the federal legislation.

Peterson, who remains free on bail, declined to comment as he left court, but he waved to several spectators, including a woman who called out, "Hi, Mr. Peterson."

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A synopsis of state laws on purchase,
possession and carrying of firearms.

http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/ILSL.pdf

CAUTION: Firearm laws are subject to frequent change and court interpretation. This summary is not intended as legal advice or restatement of law. This summary does not include federal or local laws, ordinances or regulations. For any particular situation, a licensed local attorney must be consulted for an accurate interpretation. YOU MUST ABIDE WITH ALL LAWS: STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL.
This may be reproduced. It may not be reproduced for commercial purposes.

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http://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/ordinances.cfm

Public Act 92-0238, Illinois Compiled Statutes (430 ILCS 65/13.3), approved on August 3, 2001, amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act.  This amendment requires that within 6 months after the effective date, every municipality must submit to the Illinois State Police a copy of every ordinance adopted by the municipality that regulates the acquisition, possession, or transfer of firearms within the municipality and must submit, as soon as possible after adoption, every such ordinance adopted after the initial submission.  Public Act 92-0238, Illinois Compiled Statutes (430 ILCS 65/13.3), also provides that the Illinois State Police shall compile the ordinances and publish them in a form available to the public free of charge and shall periodically update the compilation.

In compliance with Public Act 92-0238, Illinois Compiled Statutes (430 ILCS 65/13.3), electronic copies of the ordinances submitted to the Illinois State Police have been compiled and published here. This site will be periodically updated as needed. If additional information regarding a specific ordinance is needed, please feel free to contact the specific municipality.

Note:  The ordinances are in Adobe Acrobat Reader format.  You need the current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these ordinances.Municipalities wishing to submit ordinances to this site may do so by contacting:

Illinois State Police
Firearm Owner's Identification Program
Post Office Box 19233
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9233

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H.R. 218, the "Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act" 

http://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/hr218.cfm

On July 22, 2004, President George W. Bush signed H.R. 218, the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act,” into law. The Act, now Public Law 108-277, went into effect immediately. The bill exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from local and state prohibitions on the carrying of concealed firearms.

Pursuant to this Act, the Illinois State Police offers qualification shoots to ISP retirees who qualify under the Act. ISP retirees wishing to qualify will be required to successfully complete the ISP secondary weapon qualification course currently used for active officers. The additional following guidelines will apply:

   1. Bring all weapons and associated equipment (ie., holster, magazines) with which you intend to qualify (limit 2 weapons)
   2. Bring 30 rounds of ammo for the weapon for qualification. (Factory ammo only, no reloads)
   3. Your handgun must pass inspection by range personnel, be a minimum of .380 caliber and have a minimum five round capacity.
   4. All retirees will be provided a handout detailing a private citizen's use of force in making an arrest and use of deadly force.
   5. A minimum score of 23 hits must be obtained on the ISP secondary weapon 30 round qualification course.
   6. You will be required to sign a waiver and release form before qualifying on the range.
   7. There will be a five ($5) dollar qualification fee.
   8. Due to time constraints, no practice will be conducted. Retirees should be prepared to qualify upon arrival.
   9. In case of a failure to qualify, retirees will be allowed one additional attempt immediately following their scheduled shoot.

To schedule a qualification shoot, please contact your nearest ISP District at the numbers provided below.

YOU MUST CALL IN ADVANCE AND SCHEDULE YOUR SHOOT

The Academy will not provide cleaning supplies. You must furnish your own cleaning supplies.

You must bring your retirement ID and FOID card with you.

Any questions call ISP Governmental Affairs 217/ 782-0132
   

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Bolingbrook Gun Ordinance 2002

http://www.isp.state.il.us/docs/ordinances/bolingbr.pdf

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http://www.il.gov/pressreleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?RecNum=708&SubjectID=3
Ryan Signs Safe Neighborhood Package Reinstating Felony Gun Bill And Protecting Citizens

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 House Bill 739 seeks felony penalties for the illegal possession of a firearm if:

    * The firearm is uncased, loaded and immediately accessible.
    * The firearm is uncased, unloaded and ammunition for the weapon is immediately available.
    * The person with the firearm has no valid Firearms Owner Identification Card.
    * The person with the firearm was previously convicted of a felony as a juvenile.
    * The person with the firearm is committing a misdemeanor violation of the Cannabis Control Act or the Controlled Substances Act.
    * The person with the firearm is engaged in street-gang related activity.
    * The person with the firearm had an order of protection issued against him or her within the last two years.
    * The person with the firearm was engaged in the commission of a misdemeanor involving the use or threatened use of violence against another person or property.
    * The person with the firearm was under 21 years of age and in possession of a handgun unless the person is engaged in lawful activities under the Wildlife Code.

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The spokesperson for the Will County state's attorney and Sergeant Burek of the Illinois State Police spoke earlier about Peterson's arrest at a press conference.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,357225,00.html
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HARLES PELKIE, WILL COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE: The Will County state's attorney's office and the Illinois State Police announced today that a charge of unlawful use of a weapon has been filed against Drew Walter Peterson. The charge alleges that the defendant knowingly possessed a rifle, namely, a Colt model Sporter (ph) lightweight with a barrel less than 16 inches in length, in violation of Illinois state law.
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Peterson was arrested by Illinois State Police in Bolingbrook this morning. Bond was set at $75,000. He posted 10 percent, $7,500, at the Will County jail to secure his release while he's awaiting trial.

Unlawful use of a weapon is a class three felony that carries a penalty of up to five years in prison upon conviction. The rifle was one of a number of weapons that were seized from Mr. Peterson's house during the execution of a search warrant back in -- on November 1 of 2007.

We're available to answer a limited number of questions.

QUESTION: His attorney, Mr. Brodsky, says the state police are just harassing him. What do you say to that, sir?

SGT. THOMAS BUREK, ILLINOIS STATE POLICE: No, we determined that the weapon was illegal. The barrel is under the 16-inch length. And an arrest was made today.

QUESTION: (INAUDIBLE) quote, unquote, "a technicality," to drag him into jail and do all the media horde, and so on, would that be, in your mind, harassing him? Are you trying to get him to talk?

BUREK: Absolutely not. That weapon was illegal, and it was determined to be so, and he was arrested.

QUESTION: Was it modified by him? Because Joel Brodsky is saying this was his SWAT service weapon. He's done no modification to it, and he's allowed to, as a law enforcement officer, have weapons that are under the length specified...

PELKIE: At this point, we can't comment on that, but what we can say is that is an illegal weapon. He's not allowed to possess that weapon. You can't possess that weapon in the state that it's currently in.

(CROSSTALK)

QUESTION: You've had the gun since November, and he's saying, Look, you've had it six months. Did it take you that long to figure that out?

PELKIE: No, absolutely not. We've known it was illegal since shortly after the gun was taken into possession by the Illinois State Police.

QUESTION: Then why today?

PELKIE: At this point -- you know, initially, the determination was made not to file a charge in that case, and that's not uncommon when you've got a broad investigation, and we've got two investigations that are going on right now. The determination was made early on, you know, not to charge the case, but now, you know, we're faced with the potential that an illegal weapon may be put back onto the streets, and we can't allow that to happen.


VAN SUSTEREN: What does Sergeant Peterson have to say about this new felony gun charge? Our cameras caught Peterson leaving the Will County jail.

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http://www.firearmslawcenter.org/states/illocalord.asp

The Illinois Local Ordinance Summary is not intended to be comprehensive. Commonly adopted ordinances, such as those prohibiting the discharge of firearms, or those duplicating state law, are not included. Before relying on any ordinance listed in this summary, contact the clerk of that particular jurisdiction to ensure the ordinance is still in effect and that no provision in the ordinance has been amended.

   

Illinois municipalities are required to submit to the Illinois State Police (ISP) a copy of every ordinance that regulates the acquisition, possession, sale or transfer of firearms within 30 days of adoption. 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/13.3. The ISP has posted ordinances on its web site for the following jurisdictions: Ashmore, Aurora, Beecher, Bolingbrook, Calumet Park, Carbondale, Carol Stream, Casey, Channahon, Chicago, Cicero, Crest Hill, Elgin, Evanston, Flossmoor, Grayslake, Hazel Crest, Johnsburg, Loves Park, McHenry, Morton, New Lenox, Northbrook, Oak Park, Peoria, Posen, Riverdale, Schaumburg, Shorewood, Skokie, Sleepy Hollow, Wheaton, Wilmette, and Woodridge.

If the ordinances for your local jurisdiction are not linked in the text below, they may be found at the following municipal code web sites. Click on the site for your local jurisdiction. Once at the site, click on Illinois, the appropriate local jurisdiction, and enter the relevant citation in the site’s search field.

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      Sterling Codifiers has compiled ordinances for Bartlett, Batavia, Beach Park, Beecher, Bensenville, Carbondale, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Elmwood Park, Evanston, Forest Park, Fox Lake, Franklin Park, Hinsdale, Lisle, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Oak Park, River Forest, River Grove, Riverside, Schaumburg, Shorewood, Sleepy Hollow, Streamwood, and Woodridge.
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      Municipal Code Corporation has compiled ordinances for Aurora, Burbank, Calumet City, Carol Stream, Champaign, Chicago Ridge, Cicero, DeKalb County, Galesburg, Glenwood, Hanover Park, Hazel Crest, Hoffman Estates, Montgomery, Niles, Norridge, Northbrook, Peoria, Plainfield, Pontiac, Rockford, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Skokie, South Holland, Thornton, Vernon Hills, Waukegan, West Chicago, Westmont, and Zion.
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      LexisNexis Municipal Codes has compiled ordinances for Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, Palos Hills, and Wheeling.
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      American Legal Publishing has compiled ordinances for Berwyn, Chicago, Coal City, Danville, Lockport, Maywood, Riverdale, Tinley Park, and Wilmette.


Assault Weapons

Aurora (§ 29-49), Chicago (§§ 8-24-025, 8-24-026), Cicero (§§ 62-260 and 62-261), Cook County (§§ 54-211, 54-212, Ord. 06-0-50), Niles (§ 66-235; sales ban only) and Oak Park (§§ 27-1-2 and 27-2-1) have generally banned the transfer or possession of assault weapons. [Note: Berwyn (§ 838.03(c)), Calumet City (§ 54-702), Franklin Park (§ 3-13G-3) and Riverdale (§ 5.120.190) have provisions purporting to ban the sale and possession of assault weapons, but the term actually is defined to mean "machine guns," the sale and possession of which are already largely prohibited under state and federal law.]

BB/Air/Pellet Guns

ORDINANCES BANNING THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF SOME OR ALL NON-POWDER GUNS - Deerfield (§ 15-54) prohibits the possession of air guns and B-B guns. Elk Grove Village (§ 6-11-3) bans the sale of "handgun styled or sized" B-B or pellet guns. Northbrook (§§ 15-780 and 15-786) prohibits the sale of B-B and pellet guns.

ORDINANCES IMPOSING STRICTER AGE REQUIREMENTS THAN THE ILLINOIS AIR RIFLE ACT, 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 535 et seq. –

Under 17 - Downers Grove (§ 15-10; see also § 15-2) prohibits the sale of air guns to persons under 17.

Under 18 - Elk Grove Village (§ 6-11-5) prohibits the sale of B-B or pellet guns to persons under 18. Lombard (§§ 130.20 and 130.22) prohibits the sale and possession of B-B, air and pellet guns to or by persons under 18. Niles (§ 66-232) prohibits the sale and possession of B-B and air guns to or by persons under 18. Streamwood (§ 4-4-4) prohibits sales of air guns and air pistols to persons under 18.

Under 21 - River Forest (§ 8-6-17(D)) bans the sale of air guns to persons under 21.
Carrying Firearms

No jurisdictions are known to issue permits allowing the carrying of concealed firearms.

Because local CCW laws vary significantly in terms of their exceptions and scope, they are simply listed here in two general groups. Be aware that some ordinances actually limit the possession or carrying of all firearms, not just concealable firearms. Those listed under "Concealed Carrying/Carrying in Vehicles Prohibited" are closely modeled after Illinois state law (720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/24-1(a)(4)), but appear to be more stringent in one or more respects.

CONCEALED CARRYING PROHIBITED – Arlington Heights (§ 8-509), Ashmore (Art. 2.01, § 10), Bartlett (§ 5-4-8), Batavia (§ 5-2-1-7), Beach Park (§ 9.08.040), Burbank (§§ 9-64(c) and 9-64.2), Casey (§ 9.76.010), Cicero (§ 62-191), Deerfield (§ 15-54), DeKalb (§ 52.10), DeKalb County (§ 30-123(5); forest preserve district property only), Des Plaines (§ 6-2-13), Elmhurst (§ 51.20), Elmwood Park (§ 52-12), Hinsdale (§ 5-3-11), Lisle (§ 9-4-13), Maywood (§ 130.81), McHenry (§ 14-64), Niles (§ 66-227), Palatine (§ 12-11), Palos Hills (§ 9.48.010), Park Ridge (§ 14-3-4), Peoria (§ 20-188), Pontiac (§ 16-30), River Forest (§ 8-6-17(A)), River Grove (§ 9-4-9), Riverside (§ 6-1-16), Schaumburg (§ 136.02), Skokie (§ 70-182) and Tinley Park (§ 133.35) generally prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms on or about the person.

CONCEALED CARRYING / CARRYING IN VEHICLES PROHIBITED – Calumet Park (Ord. 95-659), Carol Stream (§ 14-3-16; public places only), Chicago (§§ 8-20-010 and 8-24-020), Coal City (§ 137.05), Fox Lake (§ 4-1-1-4), Hazel Crest (§ 20-79), Homewood (§ 70-216(4)), Montgomery (§ 12-17), Mount Prospect (§ 23.109), Plainfield (§ 6-13), Rockford (§ 19-48), Roselle (§ 13-9), South Holland (§ 11-28), Streamwood (§§ 4-4-6, 4-4-7 and 4-4-8) and West Chicago (§ 11-133) generally prohibit the carrying or possession of firearms in any vehicle, or concealed on or about the person (outside of one’s land, abode or fixed place of business). Most jurisdictions also make exceptions for firearms which are broken down in a nonfunctioning state or are not immediately accessible.

Child Access Prevention

LIABILITY BASED ON IMPROPER STORAGE OF FIREARMS – Grayslake (§ 9.08.080) and Gurnee (§ 46-182(b), (c)) prohibit any person from keeping or storing a firearm within premises under his or her control, if the person knows or has reason to believe that a minor who does not have a valid state-issue Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) Card is likely to gain access to the firearm without parental permission. Park Ridge (§ 14-3-6) makes it unlawful for any person to keep or store a firearm in any place readily accessible to a minor. In Aurora (§ 29-50), it is unlawful for any person to keep ammunition or a loaded firearm within his or her premises or vehicle if the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor is likely to be able to gain unauthorized access. These ordinances do not apply where the firearm is properly secured in a locked container.

LIABILITY FOR ALLOWING MINOR TO GAIN ACCESS TO A FIREARM – Chicago (§ 8-16-090) prohibits any person from selling, loaning, or furnishing to any minor any gun, pistol or other firearm. Minors may be permitted, with the consent of their parents or guardians, to use firearms on the premises of a licensed shooting gallery or gun club. Mundelein (§§ 9.27.020, 9.27.040, 9.72.010 and 9.72.020), Elgin (§ 10.66.020), Hanover Park (§ 66-32), Streamwood (§ 4-4-10) and Vernon Hills (§ 14-4) make it unlawful for any person to willfully, knowingly or recklessly allow any minor to come into unsupervised possession of firearms or ammunition. Various defenses apply. Northbrook (§ 17-49) makes it unlawful for the owner of a firearm to allow a minor to gain access to the firearm without the permission and supervision of the minor’s parent or guardian. Mount Prospect (§ 23.606) provides that any person who permits possession of a firearm by a minor shall be liable to anyone who is injured as a result.

UNLAWFUL FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO ALLOW ACCESS TO FIREARMS/AMMUNITION – Rolling Meadows (§ 70-262) makes it unlawful for a parent or guardian to allow a minor to possess or handle a firearm. Hoffman Estates (§ 7-2-7; including ammunition) and Wheeling (§§ 8.18.010, 8.18.015) make it unlawful for any parent or guardian to permit a minor to have unsupervised possession of a firearm. In Bensenville (§ 4-4-3), a parent or guardian may be held liable for violations of a municipal ordinance prohibiting possession of firearms by a minor where the parent or guardian has notice of a prior violation within the past year.

DEFINITION OF MINOR –

    Under 21: Bensenville (§ 4-4-3), Mount Prospect (§ 23.606), Mundelein (§ 9.27.010)

    Under 18: Aurora (§ 29-50), Elgin (§ 10.66.020), Gurnee (§ 46-182(b), (c)), Hanover Park (§ 66-32), Hoffman Estates (§ 7-2-7), Northbrook (§ 17-49), Park Ridge (§ 14-3-6), Streamwood (§ 4-4-10), Vernon Hills (§ 14-4), Wheeling (§§ 8.18.010, 8.18.015)

    Under 17: Grayslake (§ 9.08.080), Rolling Meadows (§ 70-262)

For other provisions related to child access prevention, see the Illinois Local Ordinance section on Locking Devices.
Dealer Regulations / Permitting

DEALERS PROHIBITED – Buffalo Grove (§§ 9.90.020, 9.90.030), Evanston (§ 9-8-3), River Forest (§ 10-21-3), Sleepy Hollow (§ 4-9-2), Thornton (§§ 5-8-2, 5-8-3), Wilmette (§ 5-2.5) and Winnetka (§ 9.12.020(F)) make it unlawful for any person to engage in the business of transferring firearms. Buffalo Grove further prohibits any person from engaging in the business of manufacturing, assembling or reloading ammunition, while Wilmette prohibits any person from engaging in the business of manufacturing or repairing firearms. Northbrook (§ 15-786) prohibits the retail sale of handguns, among other types of firearms.

Note that dealers of assault weapons or handguns are banned in some jurisdictions. See the Illinois Local Ordinance sections on Assault Weapons and Handgun Bans.

LOCAL LICENSE/PERMIT –

All Firearms – Arlington Heights (§ 14-1802; including ammunition), Bensenville (§ 4-4-3), Berwyn (§ 838.03(b)), Calumet City (§ 15-710), Chicago (§ 4-144-010; includes those repairing handguns), Chicago Ridge (§ 22-317), Cicero (§§ 62-221 and 62-307), Cook County (§ 54-151), Crest Hill (§ 5.44.010), Des Plaines (§ 4-7B-3; including ammunition), Franklin Park (§ 3-13G-2(B)), Glenwood (§ 62-242), Hoffman Estates (§ 8-7-6), Lockport (§ 131.01), Norridge (§ 22-361), Riverdale (§ 5.120.040), Rolling Meadows (§ 22-501), Schaumburg (§ 128.03), Tinley Park (§§ 128.01(A) and 133.41) and Wheaton (§ 42-81) make it unlawful for any person to engage in the business of transferring firearms without obtaining a local dealer’s license.

Chicago Ridge and Tinley Park generally make it unlawful for any person to transfer firearms unless they are "sold at or to a commercial business," and the person has obtained a local dealer’s license. Tinley Park explicitly includes firms, organizations, associations, corporations and partnerships along with "persons." These provisions do not apply to the one-time sale of the personal gun of its owner, although if the same individual sells six or more guns within any three year period, such person shall be conclusively deemed to be conducting the business of a gun shop.

Northbrook (§ 15-791) makes it unlawful for any retail establishment to engage in the business of selling firearms or ammunition without obtaining a local dealer’s license.

Handguns – Bolingbrook (§ 19-406; also includes retail establishments), Elmwood Park (§ 52-5), Galesburg (§ 14-96), Homewood (§ 26-352), Melrose Park (§§ 93.1, 93.2), Oak Park (§ 27-1-3), Peoria (§ 20-181), Posen (§ 8-8-3), Rockford (§§ 7-172 and 7-260; also includes handgun repair businesses), Waukegan (§§ 14-696 and 14-711; also includes handgun repair businesses) and Zion (§§ 14-661 and 14-691; also includes handgun repair businesses) generally make it unlawful for any person to engage in the business of transferring handguns without obtaining a local dealer’s license. Posen and Rockford have language explicitly applying the provision to firms and corporations.

PROHIBITING DEALERS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS –

Directly – Berwyn (§ 838.03(b)), Tinley Park (§ 128.01(C)) and Zion (§ 14-662; handgun dealers only) limit firearms dealers to business and/or commercial zones.

Chicago Ridge (§§ 22-317(b) and 22-318) makes in unlawful to transfer firearms unless they are sold at or to a commercial business that maintains retail space in accordance with local zoning laws. The location restriction does not apply to dealers operating at their current location on or before 2/21/95.

Lisle (§ 5-22-5) prohibits the sale of firearms or ammunition as a home occupation.

Indirectly – Olney (§ 17.08.010) indirectly precludes firearms dealers in residential areas by prohibiting the sale of commodities as part of a home occupation.

PROHIBITING DEALERS NEAR SENSITIVE AREAS –

Chicago Ridge (§ 22-318) makes it unlawful to transfer firearms within one-quarter mile of a school or public park. This restriction does not apply to any person who was already engaged in the business of dealing in firearms or firearms ammunition on February 21, 1995 within the one-quarter mile distance.

Cook County (§ 54-154) prohibits dealers from operating within 5 miles of any other gun shop, or within 1 mile of any school or public park. The ordinance does allow exceptions to this prohibition, although under no circumstances may a dealer operate within one-quarter mile of a school or public park.

Des Plaines (§§ 4-7B-6, 4-7B-3(C)(4)) prohibits dealers from operating within one-quarter mile of a school or public park (unless they had obtained a local license and have been lawfully in business prior to September 1, 1994).

Northbrook (§ 15-795) makes it illegal for a dealer to sell firearms within 1,500 feet of Northbrook park property, a school, or another gun store.

Tinley Park (§ 128.01(D)) prohibits dealers from operating within one-quarter mile of a school or public park (unless they had obtained a local license and have been lawfully in business prior to September 15, 1994).

Berwyn (§ 838.03(b)((A)) also prohibits firearms sales within one-quarter mile of a school or public park. However, firearms dealers licensed by the city, when at their place of business, and private citizens on private property are exempt from this location restriction (§ 838.03(b)((B)).

RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS – Bolingbrook (§§ 19-401 and 19-402), Champaign (§ 28-47; pawnbrokers/secondhand dealers only), Chicago (§ 4-144-050; includes handgun repairs and ammunition), Cicero (§ 62-225; handguns only), Crest Hill (§ 5.44.050), Danville (§ 138.04), Decatur (§ 43.2), Galesburg (§ 14-97), Homewood (§ 26-353(b)), Lockport (§ 131.04), Niles (§ 66-229), Northbrook (§ 15-795; includes ammunition), Peoria (§ 20-183; handguns only), Rolling Meadows (§ 22-504; includes long guns and long gun ammunition only), Schaumburg (§ 136.04), Skokie (§ 70-184) and Zion (§§ 14-665 and 14-694; handguns only, but also includes handgun repairs), require firearms dealers to maintain registers of firearm purchases, including the names of the purchasers and descriptions of the firearms.

SALES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS –

    Daily Reporting: Chicago (§ 4-144-040), Crest Hill (§ 5.44.050), Elmwood Park (§ 52-9), Hoffman Estates (§ 8-7-6), Homewood (§ 26-353(a); handguns only), Lockport (§ 131.04), Norridge (§ 22-362), Peoria (§ 20-184; handguns only) and Wheaton (§ 42-88), generally require licensed dealers to make reports to local law enforcement every business day, or within 24 hours of the transaction, including the names of the purchasers and descriptions of the firearms. Champaign (§ 28-47) requires daily reporting of firearm pledges, purchases, barters, sales or exchanges by pawnbrokers or secondhand dealers.

    Weekly Reporting: Oak Park (§ 27-1-6) and Rockford (§ 7-265) require dealers to submit reports of firearms sales to local law enforcement each week, or within 7 days of the transaction. Bensenville (§ 4-4-3) requires weekly reports of firearms sales to residents, and multiple sales of a similar type of firearm to nonresidents.

    Reporting within 10 Days of Transfer: Shorewood (§ 5-4-1(C)) requires firearms dealers to file a report within 10 days of any transfer.

    Monthly Reporting: Melrose Park (§ 93.3; handguns only), Posen (§ 8-8-12; handguns only, including transfers by handgun repair licensees), Riverdale (§ 5.120.170) and Waukegan (§ 14-697; handguns only), require monthly reports.

    Westmont (§ 58-22) requires the sale of all firearms to be reported to the police department, but does not specify a specific deadline.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

    Alarms – Arlington Heights (§ 14-1804) requires all firearms dealers to have an alarm approved by the Police Chief.

    Carbondale (§ 5-7-14) and Champaign (§ 28-49) require that all pawnbrokers/secondhand dealers selling weapons have silent alarms.

    Elgin (§ 16.40.240) requires all firearms dealers to have a silent alarm.

    Glenwood (§ 62-243(4)) and Merrionette Park (§ 117.47) require all firearms dealers to have a "fire and burglar alarm system" connected with the police and fire department.

    Display Regulations – Arlington Heights (§ 14-1804) makes it unlawful to display firearms or ammunition in exterior display windows.

    Bolingbrook (§ 19-410) requires that all firearms or ammunition displays must first be approved in writing by the Chief of Police.

    Carbondale (§ 5-7-14), Champaign (§ 28-49) and Roselle (§ 9-298; handguns only) make it unlawful for pawnbrokers/secondhand dealers to display firearms in any window.

    Chicago (§ 4-144-080; including specified ammunition per § 4-144-061)) and Cicero (§ 62-228) make it unlawful for any person to exhibit handguns in showcases, in show windows, on counters, or in any other public manner, or to display signs, posters, cartoons or display cards suggesting the sale of such weapons.

    Crystal Lake (§ 5.250) and McHenry (§ 14-64) make it unlawful for any person engaged in business to display or place on exhibition in any show window or other window facing upon any street, any handgun. Other handguns displayed for sale must be incapable of firing.

    Peoria (§ 20-186) makes it unlawful for any person to exhibit or display handguns in an exterior display window after business hours.

    Posen (§ 8-8-13) makes it unlawful for handgun dealers to exhibit handguns in show windows, or to display any signs, posters, cartoons or display cards suggesting the sale of handguns, such that the exhibit or display is visible to persons outside of the dealer’s premises.

    Employee Screening – Cook County (§ 54-121) and Riverdale (§ 5.120.080) require firearms dealers to perform a background check before hiring any employee, and all employees must be eligible to obtain a valid state-issue Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) Card. Cook County makes an exception for licensees employing more than 25 people, in which case only those employees that will be involved in the transfer or handling of firearms or ammunition in the gun shop are subject to the background check requirement.

    Glenwood (§ 62-245) requires that employees submit to fingerprinting by law enforcement and undergo a background check.

    Northbrook (§ 15-795) requires that employees of firearms dealers be at least 21 years old and certified by the chief of police as being reasonably knowledgeable about the use and operation of firearms.

    Rolling Meadows (§ 22-503) makes it unlawful for any dealer to permit the sale of firearms or ammunition by a person under 18 years of age.

    Other Security Measures – Arlington Heights (§ 14-1804) requires that handguns be in a securely locked place during normal business hours.

    Bolingbrook (§ 19-410) requires that ammunition be stored in a secure and locked location until the product is sold.

    Carol Stream (§ 14-3-20) and Northbrook (§ 15-795) require that retail dealers display firearms and ammunition in locked cases at all times.

    Crystal Lake (§ 5.250) and McHenry (§ 14-64) require that handguns be stored in a secured and locked vault, safe or security box during non-business hours.

    Elgin (§ 16.40.200 et seq.) requires gun dealers to implement special security measures for exterior doors, roof openings (such as skylights), and windows. In addition, when closed, dealers must provide at least one of the following security measures: (A) locking metal gates or bars over all exterior doors and windows; (B) an on-site security guard; (C) keep all firearms locked in an approved safe.

    Glenwood (§ 62-243) requires special building standards, video surveillance cameras, lighting, a gun safe capable accommodating all the firearms on site, individually locked display cases for all handguns, a locked and secure display area for all firearms, and a panic alarm for employees. No one under 18 years of age is allowed into the establishment unless they are accompanied by an adult.

    Schaumburg (§ 128.09) requires that ammunition offered for sale or displayed by dealers be in a secure area or display accessible only to the dealers’ employees.

TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS –

    Generally – Chicago (§ 8-20-170) requires that all firearms transfers – even those by private sellers – go through licensed dealers, and that ammunition transfers go through a licensed shooting gallery, licensed gun club, or licensed dealer.

    Cicero (§§ 62-221 – 62-227) requires that all handgun transfers – even those by private sellers – be made either to a licensed dealer or to persons who have acquired a local permit to purchase a handgun, and that all handgun transfers be approved by the Director of Public Safety.

    Cook County (§ 54-181) makes it unlawful for dealers to transfer a firearm without authorization from the Cook County Department of Revenue.

    Minimum Age for Firearms Sales

    Under 21 – Aurora (§ 29-46), Bensenville (§ 4-4-3), Cook County (§ 54-181), Elmwood Park (§ 52-11), Peoria (§§ 20-182 and 20-185; handguns only), River Forest (§ 8-6-17(D)) and Riverdale (§ 5.120.150; dealer transfers only) generally make it unlawful for any person to transfer firearms to persons under 21 years of age.

    Under 18 – Arlington Heights (§ 8-105), Beecher (§ 6-1-11), Burbank (§ 9-64(c)), Cicero (§ 62-193), Coal City (§ 137.07), Crest Hill (§ 5.44.030), Elmhurst (§ 51.19), Hoffman Estates (§ 8-7-6), Lockport (§ 131.03; sales only), Niles (§ 66-231), Streamwood (§ 4-4-4), Waukegan (§ 15-136) generally prohibit any person from transferring firearms to persons under 18 years of age.

    Under 16/17 – Decatur (§ 43.1; under 16 years of age) and Lombard (§ 130.33; under 17 years of age) generally prohibit any person from transferring firearms to persons under either 16 or 17 years of age.

    Minimum Age for Ammunition Sales

    Under 21 – Aurora (§ 29-46) and Bensenville (§ 4-4-3) generally make it unlawful for any person to transfer ammunition to persons under 21 years of age.

    Under 18 – Rockford (§ 19-52) generally makes it unlawful for any person to transfer any ammunition to persons under 18 years of age.

USED FIREARMS – Schaumburg (§ 128-08) prohibits firearms dealers from purchasing, trading or selling used firearms.

For other firearms dealer related provisions, see the Illinois Local Ordinance sections on Locking Devices and One-Gun-A-Month.

Gun Shows

Cook County (§§ 54-151, 54-181) requires a person conducting a gun show to obtain a Cook County gun show permit, unless they already hold a local dealer license. To obtain a permit, the applicant must be a federally licensed firearm dealer, consent to a background check, and prove there will be sufficient security at the gun show. A person may not obtain more than three permits per six-month period and there may not be more than three shows at the same location within six months. It is unlawful for a person with a gun show permit to transfer a firearm without authorization from the Cook County Department of Revenue.

Des Plaines (§ 4-7B-3(A)(2)) requires any person who sponsors a gun show or event within the city to obtain a local permit no later than 30 days prior to the show or event. No permit shall be issued unless the show or event has also been recognized by the Illinois Department of State Police. No more than 4 permits shall be issued for the same location during any 6 month period.

Glenwood (§ 62-249) prohibits all gun shows.

Handgun Bans

SALE OR TRANSFER: Chicago (§§ 8-20-040, 8-20-050(c)), Forest Park (§ 5-2-13), Niles (§ 66-235(c)), Oak Park (§§ 27-1-1, 27-1-2) and Winnetka (§ 9.12.020(B)) ban retail sales and private sales or transfers of handguns. Deerfield (§ 15-54A), Elk Grove Village (§ 6-11-2), Evanston (§ 9-8-3), Highland Park (§ 134.002), Morton Grove (§ 6-2-2), Northbrook (§ 15-786), River Grove (§ 9-23-2), Westmont (§ 22-2) and Wilmette (§ 5-2.5) ban retail or commercial sales or transfers of handguns.

POSSESSION: Chicago (§§ 8-20-040, 8-20-050(c)), Evanston (§ 9-8-2), Morton Grove (§ 6-2-3), Oak Park (§ 27-1-1, 27-2-1), Wilmette (§ 12-24) and Winnetka (§ 9.12.020(B)) ban possession in addition to the sale and/or transfer of handguns. Chicago (§ 8-20-190) requires surrender of handguns to law enforcement but also allows registration of certain handguns. Chicago (§ 4-144-062) allows possession of handguns registered prior to March 30, 1982, provided they have a safety mechanism and load indicator device. Evanston (§§ 9-8-5, 9-8-7, 9-8-8), Morton Grove (§ 6-2-3) and Wilmette (§ 12-24) do not allow registration, but expressly provide options in addition to surrendering the weapon to law enforcement, such as rendering the gun inoperable, participating in a gun buy-back program and transporting the gun out of the jurisdiction.

MANUFACTURE: Deerfield (§ 15-54A), Highland Park (§ 134.002), Morton Grove (§ 6-2-1), River Grove (§ 9-23-1) and Wilmette (§ 5-4) also prohibit the manufacture of handguns.

REPAIR: Morton Grove (§ 6-2-1), River Grove (§ 9-23-1) and Wilmette (§ 5-4) include handgun repair as a prohibited activity.

AMMUNITION: Chicago (§ 4-144-061), Evanston (§ 9-8-3), Highland Park (§ 134.002), and Northbrook (§ 15-786) ban the sale and/or transfer of certain handgun ammunition.

Large Capacity Ammunition Magazines

Aurora (§ 29-49) bans the possession, sale, or acquisition of large capacity feeding devices (magazines with a capacity of more than 15 rounds).

Chicago (§§ 8-20-030(i) and 8-24-025) bans the transfer, acquisition or possession of assault ammunition (any ammunition magazine having a capacity of more than 12 rounds).

Cicero (§ 62-275) also effectively bans the possession of "assault ammunition," defined as any ammunition magazine with a capacity of more than 15 rounds.

Cook County (§§ 54-211, 54-212) bans the transfer, acquisition, manufacture and possession of large capacity magazines (ammunition feeding devices with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds).

Franklin Park (§ 3-13G-3) bans the transfer, acquisition, possession, manufacture or distribution of assault ammunition (any detachable ammunition magazine having a capacity of more than 16 rounds).

Oak Park (§§ 27-1-1, 27-1-2 and 27-2-1) bans the possession and sale of large capacity feeding devices (magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds).

Licensing of Gun Purchasers / Owners

PURCHASERS – Berwyn (§§ 838.02 and 838.03(b); all firearms), Chicago (§ 4-144-060 and § 4-144-070), and Hoffman Estates (§ 8-7-6(D)) require permits to purchase all firearms. Cicero (§ 62-227), Crest Hill (§ 5.44.040), Homewood (§ 26-354), Melrose Park (§§ 93.1, 93.3(b)), Shorewood (§ 5-4-1), Skokie (§ 70-185), Waukegan (§§ 14-696, 14-699) and Zion (§§ 14-661, 14-668) require a local permit to purchase a handgun. Firearms dealers can generally sell handguns only to permittees, although Skokie only requires permits for purchases from private sellers (non-firearms dealers). Chicago only issues handgun permits in those limited cases where possession is not banned entirely.

OWNERS – Highland Park (§ 134-003) requires owners to "register" themselves and their handguns annually. To obtain an owner’s registration card, the person must have a valid state-issue Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) Card, and attend firearm safety training by the police department at least once every 3 years. Firearms dealers can generally sell handguns only to permittees. Highland Park only issues handgun permits in those limited cases where possession is not banned entirely.

Locking Devices

ALL FIREARMS – Chicago (§ 8-20-140) generally requires any person with a registered firearm to keep the firearm unloaded and disassembled or bound by a trigger lock or similar locking device, unless such firearm is in his/her possession at his/her place of residence or business or while being used for lawful recreational purposes within the city.

Cook County (§ 54-184) prohibits all persons with dealer licenses or gun show permits from transferring any firearms without safety mechanisms such as trigger locks or cable locks.

Riverdale (§ 5.120.140) prohibits all persons with dealer licenses from transferring firearms without a "safety mechanism…that substantially hinders the use of the firearm by children under the age of 17 or other unauthorized users" and a "load indicator device."

Vernon Hills (§ 14-5) requires that all firearms sold, transferred, or possessed in the village have a trigger lock installed.

HANDGUNS – Chicago (§ 4-144-062) makes it illegal to transfer any handgun that does not contain a load indicator device and a safety mechanism such as a trigger lock or solenoid use-limitation device.

For other provisions related to locking devices, see the Illinois Local Ordinance section on Child Access Prevention.

Minimum Age to Purchase / Possess

PURCHASE OR POSSESSION – Aurora (§ 29-46) generally prohibits the purchase or possession of handguns and ammunition by persons under 21 years of age.

Bensenville (§ 4-4-3) generally prohibits the purchase or possession of firearms by persons under 21 years of age.

PURCHASE – Cicero (§ 62-227; handguns only), Hoffman Estates (§ 8-7-6) and Niles (§ 66-230) generally prohibit firearms purchases by persons under 18 years of age. Rockford (§ 19-52) prohibits purchases of ammunition by persons under 18 years of age.

Cook County (§ 54-181) and Elmwood Park (§ 52-11) generally prohibit firearms purchases by persons under 21 years of age.

POSSESSION – Highland Park (Police regulations, referencing § 134.003) prohibits handgun possession by persons under 21 years of age.

Bartlett (§ 5-4-4; firearms only), Hoffman Estates (§ 7-2-7) and Northbrook (§ 17-40) generally prohibit firearm and ammunition possession by persons under 18 years of age except under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

One-Gun-Per-Month

Cook County (§ 54-183), Riverdale (§ 5.120.160), and Elmwood Park (§ 52-25) prohibit firearms dealers from transferring more than one firearm per transferee in any thirty day period. Cook County also applies this prohibition to persons possessing gun show permits.

Secondary / Private Sales

 

Chicago (§ 8-20-170) requires that all firearms transfers – even those by private sellers – go through licensed dealers, and that ammunition transfers go through a licensed shooting gallery, licensed gun club, or licensed dealer.

Cicero (§§ 62-221 – 62-227) requires that any person who sells or gives away a handgun must secure a local license. It is unlawful for any person to sell or give away a handgun, except to a licensed dealer or to a person who has acquired a local permit to purchase a handgun. All handgun transfers must be approved by the Cicero Director of Public Safety.

Skokie (§ 70-185) requires permits for handgun purchases from private sellers.

Tinley Park (§ 128.01) provides that any "person, firm or corporation" must obtain a local firearms dealer’s license if, "by himself or through an agent, employer or partner he holds himself forth as being engaged in the business or occupation, or solicits patronage therefore, actively or passively; or attempts to perform any part of such business or occupation in the village." Tinley Park exempts the one-time sale of a gun by its private owner, but, like Chicago Ridge (see Dealer Regulations section, LOCAL LICENSE/PERMIT subsection, above), states that if the same individual sells six or more guns within any three-year period, such person shall be conclusively deemed to be conducting the business of a gun shop.

Westmont (§ 58-22) requires that all firearm sales be reported to the police department.

Registration of Guns

ALL FIREARMS

Calumet Park (Ord. 82-382) requires registration of all firearms within 10 days of purchase, or, in the case of previously owned firearms, within 10 days of the effective date of the ordinance. The ordinance also applies to village employees, and provides that the registration is effective for five years. The applicant must report the sale, theft or loss of a registered firearm within 10 days. Cicero (§ 62-260) requires registration of all firearms within the town.

In Chicago (§§ 8-20-040 and 8-20-200) and Cicero (§§ 62-260 et seq.), all firearms in the City must be registered prior to taking possession of the firearm. Registrants are responsible for reporting the sale or transfer of a firearm 48 hours prior to delivery, and theft or loss immediately upon discovery. Registration certificates must be renewed annually (every two years in Cicero), and failure to comply with the renewal requirement causes the firearm to become unregisterable.

HANDGUNS ONLY

Highland Park (§ 134.004) requires residents to register any handguns in their possession. The registration certificate must be renewed annually, and registrants are required to report any theft or loss immediately. Peoria (§ 20-187) requires permanent residents who reside in the city for more than 10 days to register all handguns in their possession.

Regulation of Guns on Private Property

Galesburg (§ 18-35) generally prohibits the carrying or use of firearms in any public park.

Olney (§ 12.24.260) generally prohibits the carrying of firearms "within the limits of the reservoir area."

Theft / Loss Reporting

Calumet Park (Ord. 82-382, § 9 (within ten days)), Chicago (§ 8-20-140), Cicero (§ 62-273(1)) and Highland Park (§ 134.004(G)) generally require that the theft or loss of registered firearms be reported immediately by the owner to local law enforcement. Calumet Park gives owners 10 days to comply.

[Blue]

Ok, so first there is a video of jb saying the folding gun did not exist. Which we KNOW is a LIE, then we can see from the above that dp illegally transfered the gun to Paula. If I am wrong post proof please.  Blue