Dec 11, 2025 · Under the law, gun owners will be required to keep them in a locked container so that they are inaccessible or unusable by anyone other than the owner. Owners who violate the law could …

Dec 24, 2025 · Among the hundreds of new laws taking effect in Illinois in 2026 will be bills related to gun ownership, as well as crime reporting and other public safety issues.

Jan 2, 2026 · Gun owners must keep their weapons in a locked container that makes them inaccessible or unusable by anyone other than their owner. Violators are subject to a fine of as much as $10,000.

Jul 28, 2025 · The new law will require Illinois gun owners to keep their firearms in a locked container if a minor or at-risk person could gain access to the weapon. An at-risk person includes those that...

Dec 15, 2025 · Starting January 1, Illinois gun owners will face stricter requirements under the state’s new Safe Gun Storage Act, aimed at reducing accidental shootings and teen suicides.

Jun 5, 2025 · A: No, you cannot carry a gun without a permit in Illinois. It require individuals to hold a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card to possess firearms or ammunition. To legally carry …

Sep 3, 2025 · On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 8 into law. This legislation imposes new mandatory firearm storage requirements on law-abiding gun owners.

Jul 28, 2025 · Provides that a violation of the Act is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500, except (i) if any person knows or reasonably should know that a minor, an at-risk person, or a prohibited …

Dec 29, 2025 · Under this law, gun owners are prohibited from storing firearms in an unsecured way if they know a gun could be accessed by a minor, a person at risk of harming themselves or others, or …

May 29, 2025 · The Illinois House could soon approve a measure requiring gun owners to lock up their firearms under certain circumstances, despite there being 6 to 1 opposition filed against the bill.