“This collaborative process offers the multiple layers of
scrutiny envisioned by the legislature, and we believe that the law enforcement
objections provide for enhanced public safety,” State Police Colonel Marc Maton
said in a press release issued by the department.
Illinois State Police representatives were joined today by
legislators, Illinois Association Chiefs of Police Executive Director John
Kennedy, and Concealed Carry License Review Board (CCLRB) Chair Robinzina
Bryant.
Officials provided the first glimpse of the actual license,
which is approximately three by two inches and is centered with an ISP security
hologram.
Each Concealed Carry License application requires the
applicant to possess a valid Firearms Owner’s Identification card (FOID), or to
apply for a FOID in conjunction with the CCL, to begin the application
process. Background checks are simultaneously
conducted by State Police while local law enforcement agencies review the
applications for objections.
Once objections are compiled, the CCLRB has 30 days to
review the information regarding any application that has not been statutorily
denied by the ISP. If the ISP determines
there is a statutory reason to deny or the CCLRB determines that the applicant
poses a danger to him/herself or threat to public safety, State Police must
notify the applicant in writing of the denial.
All final administrative decisions are subject to judicial review under
the provisions of the Administrative Review law.
Since the process began, State Police have received more
than 50,000 applications and objected to more than 800. To date, no objection has been appealed.
Quick facts
Each Concealed Carry License application requires the
applicant to possess a valid Firearms Owner’s Identification card (FOID), or to
apply for a FOID in conjunction with the CCL, to begin the application
process.
Background checks are simultaneously conducted by State
Police while local law enforcement agencies review the applications for
objections.
Since the process began, State Police have received more
than 50,000 applications and objected to more than 800. To date, no objection has been appealed.
Questions regarding the Concealed Carry License application
process should be directed to the Illinois State Police at 217-782-7980.
Application
Requirements:
16 hours of Concealed Carry firearms training provided by an
ISP approved Instructor.
Electronic Copy of my training certificate(s). You will be
required to upload your electronic certificate during the application process.
A Valid Driver’s License or State Identification card.
A valid FOID card.
A head and shoulder electronic photograph taken within the
last 30 days.
Be able to provide the last ten years of residency.
$150.00 payable with a credit card or electronic check.
Visit the State Police Concealed Carry website
http://www.isp.state.il.us/ for the latest updates on the Illinois Concealed
Carry program.
Signs
Owners of any statutorily prohibited area or private
property, excluding residences, where the owner prohibits the carrying of
firearms must clearly and conspicuously post the Illinois State Police approved
sign, at the entrance of the building, premises or real property.
Get signage requirements here http://www.ihatoday.org/uploadDocs/1/concealedcarrysignrequirements.pdf
Get a template of approved sign here https://ccl4illinois.com/ccw/Public/CCWProhibitedAreaSign.pdf