Illinois Concealed Carry Resources and Official Links

Additional Resources for Illinois Concealed Carry Laws

Illinois State Police - Firearms Services Bureau

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Firearms Services Bureau is the primary state agency responsible for administering concealed carry licenses (CCL) and Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) cards in Illinois.

Key Online Portals

• FOID/CCL Login Portal: https://www.ispfsb.com/Public/Login.aspx - Apply for, renew, or manage your FOID card and Concealed Carry License online.
• Firearms Services Bureau Main Page: https://isp.illinois.gov/Foid - Central hub for all FOID and CCL information.
• Concealed Carry License Page: https://isp.illinois.gov/Foid/Ccl - Specific information on CCL applications, requirements, and processes.
• CCL Instructor Certification Portal: https://www.ispfsb.com/Public/Login.aspx - For certified CCL training instructors.
• Person-to-Person Firearm Transfer Verification: https://verify.ispfsb.com/ - Verify FOID status for private firearm and ammunition transfers.
• FOID/CCL Statistics: https://isp.illinois.gov/Foid/Statistics - Reports and statistics on FOID and CCL issuance.
• Application Instructions (with video tutorials): https://isp.illinois.gov/Foid/AppInstructions - Step-by-step guides including user registration, password recovery, and name/address change tutorials.
• FOID Revocation Information: https://isp.illinois.gov/FOID/FOIDrevoked - Information on what happens when a FOID card or CCL is revoked.
• FFL (Federal Firearms Licensee) Login: https://www.ispffl.com/ - Portal for licensed firearms dealers.

Customer Service

• ISP Firearms Services Bureau Phone: 217-782-7980 - For assistance with FOID/CCL applications, name/address changes, and general inquiries.

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Office of Firearms Safety

• Office of Firearms Safety Main Page: https://isp.illinois.gov/FirearmsSafety - Information on Clear and Present Danger reporting, law enforcement portal, and firearms safety.
• Office of Firearms Safety FAQs: https://isp.illinois.gov/FirearmsSafety/FAQs - Frequently asked questions about FOID/CCL appeals, the Law Enforcement Portal, and Clear and Present Danger reporting.
• Email: ISP.OfficeofFirearmsSafety@illinois.gov - For questions about Clear and Present Danger reporting or Law Enforcement Portal access.
• Clear and Present Danger Brochure: Available at https://isp.illinois.gov/StaticFiles/docs/FirearmsSafety/Forms/C&PD%20Brochure%20w%20Mission%20Stmt.pdf

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FOID Card Review Board (FCRB)

Pursuant to Public Act 102-237, the Firearm Owners Identification Card Review Board (FCRB) was created. Effective January 1, 2023, certain FOID/CCL appeals must be filed with the FCRB rather than the ISP Director.

• FCRB Website: https://isp.illinois.gov/FoidCardReviewBoard
• FCRB Email: FCRB.ReliefRequest@illinois.gov

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Law Enforcement Portal

• IL Law Enforcement Agency Portal: https://www.cclisp.com/Public/home.aspx - Used by law enforcement for:
  • Filing objections against CCL applicants during the 30-day objection period
  • Clear and Present Danger reporting pursuant to 430 ILCS 65/8.1 and Title 20 Illinois Administrative Code Section 1230.120
  • FOID revocation reports by county
  • Recording FOID card surrender and destruction
  • Uploading FOID Card and Firearm Disposition Records

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Key Illinois Statutes and Legal References

• Firearm Concealed Carry Act: 430 ILCS 66 - The primary statute governing concealed carry in Illinois (Public Act 98-63, effective July 9, 2013).
  • 430 ILCS 66/10 - Issuance of licenses to carry a concealed firearm
  • 430 ILCS 66/25 - Qualifications for a CCL
  • 430 ILCS 66/30 - Application and documentation requirements
  • 430 ILCS 66/40 - Non-resident carrying provisions
  • 430 ILCS 66/105 - Reporting requirements for Clear and Present Danger
• Firearm Owners Identification Card Act: 430 ILCS 65
  • 430 ILCS 65/8.1 - Clear and Present Danger reporting requirements
  • 430 ILCS 65/1.1 - Definition of Clear and Present Danger
  • Section 9.5 - FOID card surrender and compliance
• Criminal Code of 2012, Section 24-2 - Exemptions for authorized firearm carry
• Illinois Administrative Code, Title 20, Section 1230.120 - Administrative rules for Clear and Present Danger reporting

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Firearm Restraining Orders (FROs)

The Illinois Department of Public Health provides information on Firearm Restraining Orders, which allow courts to temporarily restrict an individual's access to firearms during a crisis.

• IDPH Firearm Restraining Orders Page: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/gun-safety/firearm-restraining-orders.html
• The "Pause to Heal" campaign is a partnership between IDPH, Brady: United Against Gun Violence, and the Ad Council.

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Name and Address Changes

CCL holders may request a name or address change by:

1. Logging into the ISP Firearms Services Bureau website at https://www.ispfsb.com/Public/Home.aspx and selecting "EDIT NAME/ADDRESS"
2. Calling the Customer Service Center at 217-782-7980 for the call-in alternative

Important: Your CCL must match the name and address on your Illinois Driver's License or State Identification Card. The fee for a name or address change is $75 plus a nominal service fee.

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Assault Weapon Identification Guide

• Available for download at: http://www.ispfsb.com/public/downloadableresource.ashx?id=401

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Illinois State Police Contact Information

• ISP Main Website: https://isp.illinois.gov/
• Contact ISP: https://isp.illinois.gov/Home/ContactISP
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ILStatePolice
• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ILStatePolice
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmvVzpfjsojFnd50HndO5A

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Other State Resources

• Illinois Concealed Carry License Service Page (Illinois.gov): https://www.illinois.gov/services/service.ccw.html - On July 9, 2013, Public Act 98-63, the Firearm Concealed Carry Act became state law (430 ILCS 66). This law requires an Illinois Concealed Carry License to carry a concealed firearm in Illinois.
• FOID Card Address Change (Illinois.gov): https://www.illinois.gov/services/service.foid-address.html
• Apply for FOID Card (Illinois.gov): https://www.illinois.gov/services/service.foid.html - To legally possess firearms or ammunition, Illinois residents must have a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card.
• Illinois Department of Natural Resources - Hunting Safety Courses: https://dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/gettingstarted.html - Phone: 217-782-6302
• Illinois General Assembly (ILGA) - Full Text of Statutes: https://ilga.gov - Search for the full text of 430 ILCS 66 (Firearm Concealed Carry Act) and 430 ILCS 65 (FOID Act).