Illinois Gun Laws

     Illinois is one of five states that prohibit gun owners from carrying handguns that are visible to the public, while 31 other states allow for what is known as the "open carry" of a firearm, no permit required, though in same cases the gun must be unloaded.
     In Illinois, those with concealed carry permits are prohibited from bringing firearms into schools, public parks and playgrounds, government buildings, public transit and any building with a "no gun" sign or sticker clearly visible at the entrance.