traveling to IL

[TaurusPT140]

hey guys and gals, at the end of the month, i have to go to Illinios for a week. i don't want to drive through i80 at night unarmed (in the event that i need to pull over to get gas at night). but since IL isn't gun friendly, what can i do? can i disassemble my gun before i leave Pa and put each part in a different compartment,when i get into Pa i can reassemble (or is that a big NO NO)
thanks

ps i only have my pa ltcf and sorry if this post is in the wrong section

[Armor Snail]

I would go with OC spray and a 4 D cell Maglite. As far as i can tell, the only restriction in IL with spray is discharging it in an "enclosed room". http://www.peacemakerpepperspray.com/page/894784

Check out The Pepper Spray Store in Bethlehem. 595 Main Street, 18018. They have like over 50 kinds.

PA has reciprocity with IN but not OH. FOPA would not cover you in OH because your destination prohibits you.
IANAL

[Grizz2720]

The gun has to be unloaded in a case and in the trunk. The ammo stored separately.

[donm]

The gun has to be unloaded in a case and in the trunk. The ammo stored separately.

There is more detail at the Illinois State Police web site at http://www.isp.state.il.us/docs/transgun0-000.pdf. In some ways Pennsylvania is more restrictive than even Illinois. Transporting handguns is one of those ways. But steer clear of Chicago -- Illinois does not have preemption.

[Armor Snail]

I may stand corrected. I read IL and only thought Cook County.

[TaurusPT140]

thanks guys rep inbound

@Armor Snail.. i do carry OC spray. some might disagree with me on this but 99% of the time OC spray will take care of the situation. but just by having your boom stick on you for the other 1% helps make the other 99% feels a whole lot better

[Metz]

traveling to IL

Sorry to hear that.

[TaurusPT140]

Sorry to hear that.

hahah it is not all that bad (well visiting the in-laws is,, haha nah i love them. hell they were willing to take my kids for 3 weeks every summer ).. have to pick up my little ones. it is one hell of a drive tho with 4kids in the car it is gonna be fun

[internet troll]

hey guys and gals, at the end of the month, i have to go to Illinios for a week. i don't want to drive through i80 at night unarmed (in the event that i need to pull over to get gas at night). but since IL isn't gun friendly, what can i do? can i disassemble my gun before i leave Pa and put each part in a different compartment,when i get into Pa i can reassemble (or is that a big NO NO)
thanks

ps i only have my pa ltcf and sorry if this post is in the wrong section

I'm thinking bad idea for a couple of reasons.

This is the state police site. http://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/firearmsfaq.cfm

Notice it says

There is more than one way to legally transport a firearm. However, in order to be in compliance with all statutes, it is recommended all firearms be transported:

1. Unloaded, 2. Enclosed in a case and, 3. By persons who have a valid FOID card.

It seems you need a FOID card to transport a firearm.

Also notice in the PDF posted by donm, it says you need a FOID card to transport amunition.

The website above also state that there is not preemption in Illinois. So my take on that is you need to know the laws of every town you are going through. Do you want to take the chance that you will get pulled over in some town that has some crazy firearm law that can put you in jail.

My take on a quick read of Illinois law. I could be reading things wrong. I would learn everything you can and make sure you know what the laws there are, not think you know what the laws are.

Enjoy your trip.

[TommyG]

Stay home. Pay for the in-laws to come see you.