National Carry AcademyElectric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
January 10, 2016
There are specific requirements for carrying electronic weapons and defensive sprays within the State of Illinois:
720 ILCS 5/24-1 The use of a product “…containing a non-lethal noxious liquid gas or substance designed solely for personal defense carried by a person 18 years of age or older” (non-lethal is the key word in this Illinois Law) Illinois 430ILCS65/2 (from Ch. 38, par. 83-2) Sec. 2. Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Required; Exceptions. (a) (1) No person may acquire or possess any firearm, stun gun, or taser within this State without having in his or her possession a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card previously issued in his or her name by the Department of State Police under the provisions of this Act. (Electric weapons can only be carried ready for use in your home or place of business. In all other places including automobiles they must be secured and not ready for use even if you have a permit to carry a firearm.)
Local ordinances outline bans regarding high capacity magazines:
Local Restrictions on 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 8-20-010 Definitions Previous ordinances on the restrictions have been deleted and this sections has all the restrictions for handguns and long guns in Chicago. The new preemption law voids all handgun restrictions in Illinois. 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 (§§ 27-2-1 and 27-1-2) bans the possession and sale of large capacity feeding devices (magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds). Riverdale (§ 5.120.180 and 5.120.190) bans the possession, transfer, acquisition or manufacture of assault ammunition (a detachable magazine box with a capacity of “more than 35 rounds centerfire.”).
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
January 10, 2016
There are specific requirements for carrying electronic weapons and defensive sprays within the State of Illinois:
720 ILCS 5/24-1 The use of a product “…containing a non-lethal noxious liquid gas or substance designed solely for personal defense carried by a person 18 years of age or older” (non-lethal is the key word in this Illinois Law) Illinois 430ILCS65/2 (from Ch. 38, par. 83-2) Sec. 2. Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Required; Exceptions. (a) (1) No person may acquire or possess any firearm, stun gun, or taser within this State without having in his or her possession a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card previously issued in his or her name by the Department of State Police under the provisions of this Act. (Electric weapons can only be carried ready for use in your home or place of business. In all other places including automobiles they must be secured and not ready for use even if you have a permit to carry a firearm.)
Local ordinances outline bans regarding high capacity magazines:
Local Restrictions on 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 8-20-010 Definitions Previous ordinances on the restrictions have been deleted and this sections has all the restrictions for handguns and long guns in Chicago. The new preemption law voids all handgun restrictions in Illinois. 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 (§§ 27-2-1 and 27-1-2) bans the possession and sale of large capacity feeding devices (magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds). Riverdale (§ 5.120.180 and 5.120.190) bans the possession, transfer, acquisition or manufacture of assault ammunition (a detachable magazine box with a capacity of “more than 35 rounds centerfire.”).