Here is the link to the State Police Firearm Owners ID card application. Take your time, fill it out completely and it only costs 10 bucks.
Our blog friend Jim McMahon offered a great idea in the comments with regards to concealed carry.
Because of the un-constitutional gun laws in this state that will not allow a Concealed Carry Permit to be issued to anyone not in law enforcement, (or politically connected) residents of Illinois are eligible for a non-resident CCW Permit from the state of Pennsylvania. And this can be done by mail. All you have to do is fill out the application, send in a copy of your IL Drivers License and your current Illinois FOID Card, enclose a self addressed-stamped envelope and a check for $26 to them, and you’re good for 5 years. I mailed mine out on a Monday, and received my CCW permit in the mail the following Wednesday. (i.e., 10 days)
With this permit you can conceal carry (or open carry) in 22 states that have reciprocity agreements with PA. It’s still useless in Illinois, but if you travel or vacation in any of the following states, you can legally carry a firearm for self protection.
Recognized in: AK-AZ-AR-GA-ID-IN-KY-LA-MO-MT-NC-ND-OK-PA-SD-TN-TX-UT-VT-VA-WV-WY.
We were able to find a .pdf application link for the concealed carry permit. Link here.
Remember, this permit DOES NOT allow you to carry your firearm in the state of Illinois on the public way. You must transport your weapon unloaded, encased in a firearm specific case and you must possess your FOID card. This state is a nanny state and does not want or trust its citizens to truly protect themselves as God has given them the right to do.
However, non-law enforcement citizens can use this permit in the states listed above.
The next question to ask yourself is how are the violent crime rates in each of these states. Probably much lower than in Illinois. However, Arizona has its own problems with the Mexican drug cartels invading.
Either way, there is a 3 day wait period for buying a handgun. Still make the purchase as soon as the law is struck down in the Supreme Court. Don't forget, buy some ammo, too. And take lessons, it will make you a better shot should the need arise.
Remember, when seconds count, police are only minutes away. Except in Chicago where there are less and less police, then they could be too overwhelmed to come because politicians are too removed from the situation to realize how short and overwhelmed our department truly is.
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Hurry up and get your PA permit now!
As of roughly March 2011 (According to the Centre Co. Sheriff's office) ALL new applications and renewals will have to be done in person. PA has a new system that will not allow mail-in apps. anymore.
thanks , wife and kids will be applying for foid and then pa concealed carry card
I spoke with a girl at the Centre County Sheriff's Office and she said they are processing over 1,000 out-of-state applications per month.
Looks like people are starting to recognize how important it is to protect themselves.
Now that Wisconsin allows open carry without FOID or permit - with some restrictions, I believe that makes Illinois the most restrictive state in the country.
http://www.icarry.org/content-4.html
We really have to turn up the heat on our politicians.
As a police officer, I will be the first one to say, get your FOID and buy a handgun to protect yourself in your home. The handgun ban in Chicago is totally useless in Chicago, unless you are a criminal. You have read 2 instances where citizens in Chicago have killed an offender who invaded their homes. Also notice there were no charges filed against the home owners in either case. Believe me, no police officer in his right mind would push for charges when you have to defend youself, your family and your home. If you can't register it, oh well. At least you have protection in your home. Just keep it in a secure but accesible place. My children are grown now, but when they were young, it was still accesible to me but not them.
Thank you for posting this! The more good guys with guns, the worse the odds are for the bad ones! Look at the 2 Chicago folks that used handguns to defend themselves recently! Imagine if you could defend yourself outside the home too!
With Wisconsin allowing open carry Illinois the only state left that doesn't allow citizens to defend themselves outside of the home with a firearm! Get involved in the debate!
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