Gun trading in Illinois

salukigraves85 · April 24, 2011, 01:19 PM

Is there any special processes for trading firearms for other items like a mower in Illinois? Or would the transaction be just like a normal private party sale?

boondockcrain · April 24, 2011, 01:57 PM

The person receiving the firearm must have a valid FOID.

Webleymkv · April 24, 2011, 02:38 PM

From what I remember of IL law, you must see the recieving party's FOID card, write the number off of it down, and keep record of the transaction for 10 years. Also, I am pretty sure that the state-mandated waiting period (1 day for long guns and 3 days for handguns) also applies to private party sales. I could be mistaken, however, as I'm working purely from memory here (moved away from IL in 2002).

TJH3781 · April 24, 2011, 06:32 PM

The waiting periods apply; check the ISP Web Page & it has an answer to youe question.

You need to retain the records forever, even though the law says ten (10) years. Without them, you cannot prove it was over ten (10) years.

Goidel · May 3, 2011, 04:42 PM

You must have a FOID and tranferred only through a FFL.

bitttorrrent · May 14, 2011, 12:28 AM

isn't the waiting period a federal thing - i though was il, but someone told me otherwise.

so really, in a private sale or trade, i'm going to have someone drive up or in to my location, exchange money, confirm foid card, and then tell them to come back in a few days.

not sure if that is followed. have not done a sale, but may in future.

**Spats McGee** · May 14, 2011, 06:19 AM

No, the waiting period is not federal. Not every state has one.

Uncle Buck · May 15, 2011, 09:20 AM

Here in Missouri, the waiting period for a handgun is about as long as it takes you to do your paperwork and for the clerk to make a phone call.

Really makes for a bad thing when you are an impulse purchaser.

bitttorrrent · May 16, 2011, 12:45 PM

Oh, and i see the above about cook county - that includes chicago - that has to be through FFL dealer.

I can just have my dad buy something in mi for me and transfer later.

**Spats McGee** · May 16, 2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bitttorrrent

I can just have my dad buy something in mi for me and transfer later.

Be very careful about this bittorrent. Be sure: (1) that you're not entering into a straw purchase; (2) that you understand how transfers across state lines work; and (3) how transfers have to go in your local jurisdiction.

monstercat · May 16, 2011, 02:27 PM

read the back of your foid card, treat it like your selling one. If you need more info please feel free to message me.

langenc · May 16, 2011, 02:47 PM

Ill never know. I dont stop in ILL..

bitttorrrent · May 18, 2011, 12:37 AM

spats mcgee -

I know, i will read up on all the laws when i do go to do something like transfer across state lines - that complicates a lot.

Thats why I purchased my first gun through a normal dealer in il.

Now that I have my certification from my "gun class" ,which was a requirement before i could register my gun in city of chicago, I can go down to central police station and get my permit - finally. A lot of steps just to legally own one in your home.

April 24, 2011, 01:19 PM	#1
salukigraves85 Junior Member Join Date: March 18, 2008 Location: Western Illinois Posts: 5	Gun trading in Illinois Is there any special processes for trading firearms for other items like a mower in Illinois? Or would the transaction be just like a normal private party sale? __________________ Graves

May 3, 2011, 04:42 PM	#5
Goidel Member Join Date: May 26, 2009 Location: Crook Cty Illinois Posts: 26	Speaking for Cook County Only You must have a FOID and tranferred only through a FFL.

May 15, 2011, 09:20 AM	#8
Uncle Buck Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,592	Here in Missouri, the waiting period for a handgun is about as long as it takes you to do your paperwork and for the clerk to make a phone call. Really makes for a bad thing when you are an impulse purchaser. __________________ Inside Every Bright Idea Is The 50% Probability Of A Disaster Waiting To Happen.

April 24, 2011, 01:57 PM	#2
boondockcrain Member Join Date: March 21, 2010 Posts: 28	The person receiving the firearm must have a valid FOID.

April 24, 2011, 02:38 PM	#3
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	From what I remember of IL law, you must see the recieving party's FOID card, write the number off of it down, and keep record of the transaction for 10 years. Also, I am pretty sure that the state-mandated waiting period (1 day for long guns and 3 days for handguns) also applies to private party sales. I could be mistaken, however, as I'm working purely from memory here (moved away from IL in 2002).

April 24, 2011, 06:32 PM	#4
TJH3781 Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2009 Location: Rockford IL Posts: 149	The waiting periods apply; check the ISP Web Page & it has an answer to youe question. You need to retain the records forever, even though the law says ten (10) years. Without them, you cannot prove it was over ten (10) years.

May 14, 2011, 12:28 AM	#6
bitttorrrent Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 703	isn't the waiting period a federal thing - i though was il, but someone told me otherwise. so really, in a private sale or trade, i'm going to have someone drive up or in to my location, exchange money, confirm foid card, and then tell them to come back in a few days. not sure if that is followed. have not done a sale, but may in future.

May 14, 2011, 06:19 AM	#7
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	No, the waiting period is not federal. Not every state has one.

May 16, 2011, 12:45 PM	#9
bitttorrrent Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 703	Oh, and i see the above about cook county - that includes chicago - that has to be through FFL dealer. I can just have my dad buy something in mi for me and transfer later.

May 16, 2011, 02:27 PM	#11
monstercat Member Join Date: March 26, 2011 Posts: 22	read the back of your foid card, treat it like your selling one. If you need more info please feel free to message me.

May 16, 2011, 02:47 PM	#12
langenc Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2007 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 1,551	Ill never know. I dont stop in ILL..

May 18, 2011, 12:37 AM	#13
bitttorrrent Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 703	spats mcgee - I know, i will read up on all the laws when i do go to do something like transfer across state lines - that complicates a lot. Thats why I purchased my first gun through a normal dealer in il. Now that I have my certification from my "gun class" ,which was a requirement before i could register my gun in city of chicago, I can go down to central police station and get my permit - finally. A lot of steps just to legally own one in your home.