I am going to a concert in Chicago tonight, and I am aware that they do not honor my LTCH there. I am still wanting to take my gun with me for the trip, what do I do when I get to the IL/IN line? Do I unload it and put it in the trunk?
It's not legal for you to take your gun into Chicago, even if it stays locked in the trunk. The Federal Peaceable Journey law allows you to take it THROUGH, but as Chicago is your destination, you're not "just passing through".
Not sure you can even go THROUGH chicago with it based on this...
From IL SPD
Firearm Owner's Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transport a firearm through an Illinois community with an ordinance that prohibits firearms or handguns?
Illinois' Unlawful Use of Weapons law does not preempt local ordinances from banning firearms. Persons carrying or transporting firearms through such communities could be subject to local firearm ordinances. It is recommended that you contact local authorities regarding their firearm ordinances.
If traveling THROUGH the city, and you are traveling with an unloaded gun, unloaded magazine, gun and ammo both locked up, then you are covered by the FEDERAL law that allows for transport.
You may well be in violation of a city or county law, and they may trump the state law, but the federal law trumps all those.
DRBarnes what you going see concert wise?
You can bring a wistle with you so you can blow on it and alert the authories should you be the victim of a crime just like the poor souls across the pond.
I am staying overnight in chicago, so I will be without my gun, and that 2.5" knife rule means that I cant take my busse hell razor with me.
That would be breaking the law and, as we have heard many times, laws deter crimes and gun owners are law abiding. So, he can't take his gun.I am not saying who, but I know MANY people who travel into Illinois, and some even into Chicago armed but deep concealed. And no, they dont have a FOID.
INGunGuy