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C0untZer0 · November 12, 2011, 04:49 PM

I think this would apply for all out-of-state residents:

People v. Holmes, Ill. Supreme Court, Docket # 109130, Opinion filed 4/7/11. The defendant owner/driver of a motor vehicle, an Indiana resident who had been issued a carry license by his home state, was stopped by Chicago police officers for a traffic violation. Pursuant to a search, a 9 mm handgun was recovered from a backseat armrest of the car. The Court noted that “[t]he armrest separated the two back seats and contained a storage compartment that closed with a latch. The compartment could be folded up into the seat or left in a down position.

Illinois State Supreme Court found for the defendant in this case.

Given the findings in the case, I am sure that transporting your firearm, in a case in the trunk of the vehicle would be legal.

This "Unlawful Use of a Weapon" law is being challenged right now. Hopefully it will be thrown out.

Maybe someday there will be reciprocity laws between all 48 contiguous states, I know there is a federal bill that wants to do that, but it would be much better if the state legislatures and governors brought it about.

November 12, 2011, 04:49 PM	#17
C0untZer0 Junior member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,555	Here it is: I think this would apply for all out-of-state residents: People v. Holmes, Ill. Supreme Court, Docket # 109130, Opinion filed 4/7/11. The defendant owner/driver of a motor vehicle, an Indiana resident who had been issued a carry license by his home state, was stopped by Chicago police officers for a traffic violation. Pursuant to a search, a 9 mm handgun was recovered from a backseat armrest of the car. The Court noted that “[t]he armrest separated the two back seats and contained a storage compartment that closed with a latch. The compartment could be folded up into the seat or left in a down position. Illinois State Supreme Court found for the defendant in this case. Given the findings in the case, I am sure that transporting your firearm, in a case in the trunk of the vehicle would be legal. This "Unlawful Use of a Weapon" law is being challenged right now. Hopefully it will be thrown out. Maybe someday there will be reciprocity laws between all 48 contiguous states, I know there is a federal bill that wants to do that, but it would be much better if the state legislatures and governors brought it about.