Illinois Gun Laws
Illinois Gun Laws Overview 🏆 Illinois' Gun Law Ranking #3 in the country for gun law strength (up from #7 last year) Gun law strength score: 83/100 (in...
Illinois Gun Laws Overview 🏆 Illinois' Gun Law Ranking #3 in the country for gun law strength (up from #7 last year) Gun law strength score: 83/100 (increased from 77 last year) 📊 Key Statistics Gun violence rate: 14.4 deaths per 100k residents National average: 14.2 deaths per 100k residents Low levels of gun ownership 🛡️ Foundational Laws ✅ Universal background checks ✅ Concealed carry permit required ✅ Extreme Risk law in place ✅ No "Shoot First" law ✅ Secure storage/Child Access Prevention laws 🏭 Gun Industry and Product Safety ✅ Assault weapons prohibited ✅ Consumer safety requirements for handguns ✅ Ghost guns regulated ✅ High-capacity magazines prohibited ❌ No microstamping requirement ✅ No special immunity for gun industry 🚫 Guns in Public Spaces ✅ Crime gun tracing required ✅ Restrictions on carry after violent offenses ✅ No guns allowed on college campuses ✅ Guns prohibited at state capitol/demonstrations ✅ No guns in bars ✅ No guns in K-12 schools ✅ Open carry regulated