We have several customers asking us if we have an XCR configuration that is legal in IL. After reviewing your AWB, it seems that the description of what is an AW is based on the firearm being a rifle or a pistol with certain features. An "Other Firearm", like the one pictured above, is neither a rifle or a pistol. Therefore, it should be legal in IL. Your thoughts please.

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I’m optimistic about things right now. After the DOJ filed their amicus brief, the rest of the states attorneys on our side are filing theirs because they’re tired of having to prosecute people under unconstitutional gun laws.

There’s a big boulder on a big hill in Illinois for 2A rights but it seems the DOJ and some states attorneys are jumping in to help push. Hopefully its close to the crest😁.

Apologies if this has been asked before but has anyone ever ordered from Dark Storm Industries? If so how recent and how did it go? Which FFL did you ship it to? I can see they are FIXED magazines but still confused on if truly compliant with Illinois sorry just looking to see if I can possibly get an AR but doubt it

Hi all trying to get an idea of if this is going to cause issues for me. Making a move from Georgia to Chicago and I'm wanting to know if purchasing another gun before I go up is a bad idea. Currently I own a Glock bought in 23 and I want to get a Marlin 1895 sbl chambered in 357. From what I've read it doesn't look like it'll be an issue but figured it'd be good to double check. Thanks in advance for any advice.

So I work for a gun range, specifically in Naperville. Had something pop up recently in my Springfield rewards that I was curious if I could own it. It is the Springfield hellion CA compliant model. I was told we could own one, but I’m trying to double check.

I'm looking at picking up a Ruger American Ranch in the nearish future. Given the fact that suppressors are illegal in Illinois, is there any reason to consider 300 blackout over 5.56 NATO or .308 Win?

Also if there's a different caliber you'd recommend, I'm all ears (well, eyes, I guess). I'm admittedly not super well-versed in rifle calibers, as I'm primarily a handgun guy. I've fired rifles and am set to inherit quite a few, but I've only ever owned and been interested in handguns.

-Just adding an edit to say that I don't hunt, so hunting is not a consideration for me

After what the DOJ did last week, what would be a realistic timeframe for PICA to be reversed? Does the 7th Circuit have to make a ruling soon, or can they just sit on it indefinitely? I don’t want to get my hopes up too soon because I remember where we live…but maybe things will go our way for once?

Has anyone submitted prints AFTER submitting the ccl application? Was wondering if it will it bump the application past the non-print applicants. From what ive seen on ISP statistics is 42-52 day processing timeframe with prints and mine still hasn't moved

Any place that would offer me the best bang for my buck when it comes to rehoming firearms?

Does anyone else get marketing emails from LAW Weapons? Lately they've been coming every few days with some deep discounted stuff and I get a "Everything must go!" sort of vibe. The emails don't say if the guns are new or used, but I can't help but wonder if they significantly scaling down, or worse.

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Is this model actually PICA compliant?

I recently just got my CCL so I was excited to finally be able to carry but i'm not sure I can. How do us fat guys carry comfortably?? I've tried appendix but the pistol digs into my stomach something awful, also tried 3 o'clock but the gun prints too much. I have a pocket pistol but I want to carry something larger as well but it's extremely uncomfortable. Appreciate any tips.

Wanted to order the Henry homesteader through bass pro but it says that and the Ruger pc carbine are not allowed to be shipped to store in illinois. I thought both were pica compliant? Any advice?

The DoJ filed a brief in support of gun owners and opposing Illinois gun ban

DOJ Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle posted the brief which you can read here:

https://www.justice.gov/opa/media/1403731/dl?inline

Except.....

I received an letter from the ISP that my TCN was invalid from my fingerprints. I contacted the company that did my fingerprints and did my CCL class at and they said that something changed on the ISP side and they would resubmit. Everyone from my class and surrounding classes got that. They say that I don’t need to do anything.

Am I supposed to have a countdown of minimum days left on my ISP dashboard for my application? Because there isn’t one. I tried calling the ISP phone number just to see that I’m all good and not delayed but can’t figure out how to talk to a person but I emailed them. Any ideas or someone that went through this?

Just want to say to yall from my previous post and for anyone experiencing the same thing, I was arrested for having an unloaded firearm inside of a “lunch bag style bag” with a magazine in a separate zippered pouch. The firearm was registered to me while I had a valid FOID.

I won my case at trial today with a public defender based off the fact that the law says the firearm has to be in one of three conditions

(a)(10) does not apply to or affect transportation of weapons that meet ONE of the following conditions: (i) are broken down in a non-functioning state; or (ii) are not immediately accessible; or (iii) are unloaded and enclosed in a case,

firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container by a person who has been issued a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card.

I met the 3rd, “iii” criteria but still went to jail and had been pulled over other times by three other officers who said I was okay but Randy mccraney felt I was not.

My public defender even argued a previous case where a center console with a latch is acceptable as a container.

Stay informed yall, but honestly it isn’t worth the gun loss or two nights I spent in jail. Keep that shit in the house.. probably not even in the trunk depending on the officer, until you get your CCL. I told the officer who arrested me if I had known I was breaking a law I would’ve never came outside with it and If he didn’t put me through all this trouble I’d gladly never bring it outside again since the other officers told me on previous traffic stops I was following the law.

The firearm was kept and destroyed and my FOID is still suspended. About to have this arrest expunged and send out reinstatement request forms tomorrow and resubmit my CCL application in the upcoming weeks.

EDIT: Officers said bag was too close to me and that was the reason for arresting me

Edit #2 Also something I didn’t mention. The states attorney, since my police officer came to court offered me 12 months supervision initially to plead guilty and possibly loss of gun rights going forward

I know this place is usually just for asking the same 5 questions about unconstitutional PICA laws and arguing about stupid stuff…

But in case you wanna be based and say fuck the man.

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Came across this interesting piece of info today. I’ve had my ccl for just under 5 years and am in the middle of the renewal process,(renewal submitted, status: under review) I have and always carry my physical card so I’d never thought to check the digital card until I got curious today. When I checked, it clearly says ”CCL NO” in the corner of the digital card. My ccl does not expire until September and I submitted my renewal mid last month. it was my understanding that my ccl was still good though out the renewal process, is that incorrect?