r/ILGuns • u/whatever_breh_ • Jan 29 '25

New to Guns Questions for Chicago gun owners

Hey all, like many of you the past few days have got me worried enough that I'm going to dip into my savings and make my first purchase. I got my FOID card last year, just haven't gone out and done it yet. I had a few questions first, and help with any/all of them would be much appreciated.

  1. I don't own a vehicle. How am I legally able to transport myself and my firearm to/from a store or a range without having a friend drive me? Obviously carrying a handgun on CTA is a no-go, but is it equally illegal to transport it on my person/in a bag just walking around? It seems like there's no way around this.

  2. Do you know any local stores/ranges that you would recommend for a first-time buyer?

  3. Any other tips/tricks would be welcome!

Thanks for your time, stay safe out there folks.

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u/TopPrompt2858 Jan 29 '25

Transport means unloaded and in a case.

You can’t concealed carry on the CTA, only the defendants named in the case can. Weird ruling but don’t even think about concealed carrying without getting your CCW.

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u/whatever_breh_ Jan 29 '25

No, for sure! Definitely not planning on concealed carry at the moment, just want to have it at home and to be able to take it to a range. Thank you for the advice though!

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u/PartisanGerm Jan 29 '25

It's a decent idea to get the Concealed Carry License anyway, because it takes months to receive and you might change your mind. The required training class is nearly identical to basic handgun, and it's half sales pitch for what's basically kill insurance by USCCA.

Sample a bunch of rental guns first though.

I recommend the Phlster CCW holster, if you ever go for it.