Are pistol grip shotguns legal in Illinois?

Prohibited: a semiautomatic shotgun that has one or more of the following: Only a pistol grip without a stock attached; Any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the non-trigger hand; A folding, telescoping, or thumbhole stock; A fixed magazine capacity in excess of five rounds; or.

What type of guns are illegal in Illinois?

The following firearms are illegal to possess:

Machine gun.
Rifle with a barrel less than 16 inches.
Shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches or any weapon made from rifle or shotgun and as modified has an overall length less than 26 inches.
Stun gun or taser.
Explosive or metal-piercing bullet.
Set spring gun.
Silencer.

Can you own a AR-15 in Cook County?

Both Cook County and the City of Chicago have assault weapons bans which make you unable to possess an AR-15 rifle. However, the state’s preemption on handguns with the passage of concealed carry would allow you build and own an AR pistol.

Can you own a full auto in Illinois?

Full-Auto firearms are illegal in Illinois. Full-auto, also called machine guns are allowed for law enforcement only. Some states do allow private ownership of these firearms; however a special license from the federal government is required.

Can I buy a handgun in Indiana at 18?

A: To purchase a long gun (rifle, shotgun) you must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Indiana or a bordering state (Illinois residents may face restrictions). To buy a handgun you must be at least 21 years old and a resident of Indiana.

Do You need A FOID to buy a shotgun in Illinois?

You are asking if a resident of the state of Illinois requires a FOID (that is, the state issued Firearm Owner Identification card) to buy long guns (rifles or shotguns) in a neighboring state. There are two parts to answer this question.

How old do you have to be to buy a gun in Illinois?

Applicants must be Illinois residents and include their Illinois Driver’s License or State ID card number on the application. Applicants under the age of 21 must have a parent’s signature on a notarized form. The parent must have or be eligible to have a FOID card.

Where can I buy a long gun in Illinois?

Long guns from states contiguous to Illinois may be purchased at gun stores only. Long guns purchased from an out of state private party must always be sent to a licensed dealer in Illinois.

Can a Illinois resident buy a gun in another state?

An Illinois resident may buy a gun in another state. However the purchase process is very heavily regulated. The federal government has laws about interstate gun commerce, Illinois also has laws about the purchase of firearms across state lines.