Illinois Concealed Carry Laws
Last reviewed: September 14, 2026
Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →
Your Illinois resident permit is honored in 29 statesIllinois Gun Laws
Reciprocity of Illinois's Basic Resident Permit
Open Carry
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement
State Parks
Restaurants Serving Alcohol
Firearms at Colleges
Firearms at K-12 Schools
Church Carry
on a church by church basis
Hotels
Secure Storage Requirements
Magazine Capacity Limitations
Suppressor Ownership
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit
Firearm Law Uniformity
Permit Training Requirements
Non-Resident Permits
Constitutional Carry
Duty to Retreat
Places Off Limits
- Preschools and child care facilities, including any room or portion of a building under their control
- Buildings, parking areas, or portions of buildings controlled by an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government. This is what makes roadside rest areas off limits
- Buildings designated for circuit court, appellate court, or Supreme Court matters
- Buildings or portions of buildings controlled by a unit of local government
- Adult and juvenile detention and correctional institutions, prisons, and jails — buildings, real property, and parking areas
- Public and private hospitals and hospital affiliates, mental health facilities, and nursing homes — buildings, real property, and parking areas
- Buses, trains, and any transportation paid for even partly with public funds, plus buildings, property, and parking areas of publicly funded transit facilities
- Establishments serving alcohol where more than 50% of gross receipts in the prior three months came from alcohol sales — buildings, property, and parking areas
- Public gatherings and special events on property open to the public that require a local permit, unless you must walk through to reach your residence, business, or vehicle
- Property issued a Special Event Retailer's license or Special use permit license, during the times designated for alcohol sales
- Public playgrounds
- Public parks, athletic areas, and athletic facilities controlled by a municipality or park district. Trails and bikeways are excepted even where part of the route runs through a park
- All real property controlled by the Cook County Forest Preserve District
- Public and private community colleges, colleges, and universities — buildings, classrooms, labs, medical clinics, hospitals, artistic and athletic and entertainment venues, university-related organization property, real property, parking areas, sidewalks, and common areas
- Gaming facilities licensed under the Riverboat Gambling Act or the Illinois Horse Racing Act, including inter-track wagering locations
- Stadiums, arenas, and the property or parking areas of any collegiate or professional sporting event
- Public libraries — buildings, property, and parking areas
- Airports — buildings, property, and parking areas
- Amusement parks — buildings, property, and parking areas
- Zoos and museums — buildings, property, and parking areas
- NRC-regulated nuclear energy, storage, weapons, or development sites, including streets, driveways, and parking areas. No vehicle storage exception applies here
- IDNR office buildings, the State Museum, regional offices, and any IDNR building posted with the approved sign
- IDNR state refuges, dedicated nature preserves, and children's playground areas
- Any private property where the owner posts the Illinois State Police approved sign
- Anywhere federal law prohibits firearms
State Contact / Source
801 S. 7th St
Springfield IL 62703
217-782-7980
www.isp.state.il.us
Permit Issuing Authority
Length of Permit Validity
Permit Application Process Illinois Permit Reciprocity
While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website from publicly available sources; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not a government agency is not affiliated with a government agency and is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.



