PROFESSIONAL TESTIMONIALS

Unsolicited tributes from clients, colleagues, and purchasers ...

Bruce is a unique handgun instructor who leaves all the BS at the door and focuses on making sure his students are fully prepared for the gamut of issues presented by a carry permit. He will also improve your shooting drastically over the course of the instruction. I found the educational experience with Bruce to be enormously rewarding, and I believe I live far more safely today than I did 2 years ago. -Real Estate Developer/CEO

Thank you so much for the referral for Bruce Edenson. He was outstanding! So well in fact that the opposing side attempted to strike his testimony and could not wait to get him off the stand. He was a true professional and had full command of the subject matter. -Defense Attorney, Fraternal Order of Police

I really learned a lot and enjoyed your training sessions … I can’t believe how much my shooting improved in just two range sessions … I am so glad I took your individual class and did not settle for a large class setting … There is no way I would have learned as much and improved my shooting performance. -Criminal Defense Attorney

Bruce is one of the coolest guys I have ever met. Seriously I love his intensity. He gives great instruction … doesn’t make you feel nervous at a range … This guy was awesome. -Chicago Police Officer

I spent the next hour and a half telling ... about your knowledge, expertise and common sense! I appreciate so much your help and advice. -former Cook County prosecutor and Illinois Assistant Attorney General

I'm thankful to have found you. Clearly, you are a subject matter expert on all things pertaining to firearm ownership and concealed carry in Illinois ... a wealth of knowledge, and incredibly responsive. You have brought clarity to what has been a very murky, confusing myriad of gun laws to navigate ... You leave no stone unturned. -former Police Crime Scene Investigator

Bruce … Having encountered a great deal of "instructors" out there who …could at best tie your laces … Your services … seem like the variety that ought to be a standard prerequisite for all those seeking the license. Best of luck and keep up the good work. -NRA Firearms Instructor

Great stuff, Bruce! Thanks again for your sound advice. -Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

Once again you did a phenomenal job today Bruce. -Defense Attorney, Fraternal Order of Police

Thank you very much for your training yesterday. You are a wealth of knowledge and the time was definitely useful. -Firearms Dealer/FFL

Bruce, your treatise on justifiable use of deadly force is spot-on. -Illinois Professor of Criminal Justice

Impressive. -Illinois Appellate Court Justice

… will follow your instructions to the tee. Again, thank you for all your help and quick response time. -Criminal Defense Attorney

Thanks for the excellent work on the Xxxxxxxxx matter! -Civil Rights Attorney

Bruce, thank you for your prompt and informative response. Xxxxx has spoken very highly of you and I can see why. -former Michigan Assistant Attorney General

I had a great shoot the other night. Largely due to your training and expertise … something for which I will always be grateful. -Consumer Rights Litigator

This is a very well written defense of the 2nd amendment right … Thanks for sharing this paper. -Cook County Circuit Court Judge

Thanks again for everything. Greatly appreciated. -Chicago TV Anchorperson

Thank you and I trust you completely. -Criminal Defense Appellate Attorney

Excellent analysis. -Certified Public Accountant (re valuation of gun range/store)

Thanks again for all your help and wisdom. -Film Producer

Once again thank you for sharing all your years of valuable knowledge with me, I am truly grateful and honored. You're a good man. -Retiree

I took your class to learn and understand the respect that is needed to have and own a gun … Thank you for expertise and … Keep doing what you do best; make people understand the good bad and ugly of legally owning a handgun. -Doctor

A+ Absolutely the best I have dealt with... -Gunbroker Seller Review, 2022

A+ I have been a buyer/seller on GB since 2004, and I can say with certainty that bpetrigger is one of the most professional sellers I have ever come across. Buy from this guy with absolute confidence! -Gunbroker Seller Review, 2022

A+ Probably the best seller I have encountered. Great communication, helpful and honest. Thanks for a great gun and a great experience. -Gunbroker Seller Review, 2022

A+ Awesome gun, super fast shipping, fantastic communication. Couldn't ask for a better seller!!!! -Gunbroker Seller Review, 2022

A+ Top Notch from beginning to end. -Gunbroker Seller Review, 2022

A+ Excellent Seller. Fast Delivery of firearm, excellent communication. Firearm was as described, and everything was in order. Buy with Confidence. -Gunbroker Seller Review, 2014

CONCEALED CARRY FIREARMS IN ILLINOIS FOR OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS

This treatise is intended to clarify Illinois laws regarding transportation and carry of firearms by out-of-state residents. For all practical purposes, Illinois does not grant concealed carry reciprocity with any other state. But Illinois does offer limited recognition to non-residents who are duly firearms-licensed in their own respective states. As expected, law enforcement officers and other duly authorized government officials are exempt from these Illinois restrictions.  

Under the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act, 430 ILCS 66/40 (b) revision 8/20/2021, Illinois may allow for non-resident license applications from any state or territory of the United States with laws related to firearm ownership, possession, and carrying, that are “substantially similar” to Illinois’s concealed carry licensing requirements. As of January 2020, the Illinois State Police recognized the CCL/CCW (or corresponding  designation) of six states (Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Texas, and Virginia) as being substantially similar to Illinois’s. But very few law enforcement officers, prosecutors, or firearms owners are aware of this obscure provision. The Illinois State Police apparently has not updated its approved state roster since January, 2020. Based upon a current survey, the previously approved out-of-state licensing regimens almost certainly would not satisfy Illinois’s “substantially similar” criteria anymore. As such they would be ineligible for an Illinois CCL. Realistically, no out-of-state firearm carry license legally allows general carry in Illinois. 

Fortunately, all out-of-state carry licensees are accorded limited carry rights here. Section 40 (e) of the IL Firearm Concealed Carry Act declares that “Nothing in this Act shall prohibit a non-resident from transporting a concealed firearm within his or her vehicle in Illinois, if the concealed firearm remains within his or her vehicle and the non-resident: (1) is not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under federal law; (2) is eligible to carry a firearm in public under the laws of his or her state or territory of residence, as evidenced by the possession of a concealed carry license or permit issued by his or her state of residence, if applicable.” Section 40 (e) goes on to stipulate that “If the non-resident leaves his or her vehicle unattended, he or she shall store the firearm within a locked vehicle or locked container within the vehicle in accordance with subsection (b) of Section 65 of this Act.” 

Section 65 (b) of the IL Firearm Concealed Act elaborates on the firearm storage provision, i.e., “any licensee … shall be permitted to carry a concealed firearm on or about his or her person within a vehicle into the parking area and may store a firearm or ammunition concealed in a case within a locked vehicle or locked container out of plain view within the vehicle in the parking area. A licensee may carry a concealed firearm in the immediate area surrounding his or her vehicle … only for the limited purpose of storing or retrieving a firearm within the vehicle's trunk. For purposes of this subsection, "case" includes a glove compartment or console that completely encloses the concealed firearm or ammunition, the trunk of the vehicle, or a firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container.” There are two expressly forbidden exceptions to this parking area provision: 1) land, buildings, etc., under the authority of federal laws; and 2) nuclear reactor sites, buildings, land, etc. 

Chicago and Illinois both have 15-round limits on pistol magazine capacity. However certain home rule units (including Cook County and several Chicago suburbs) have 10-round mag capacity restrictions. Bear in mind that such laws pertain specifically to magazine capacity rather than the number of cartridges within the magazine (e.g., having 15 rounds in a 17-round mag would be illegal). The magazine capacity restrictions are legally enforceable, though very few persons have been arrested or prosecuted for violations. Nevertheless, I recommend compliance with any such restrictions and especially in Cook County. Incidentally, no state law, county, or local ordinance limits the number of magazines a duly-licensed person may have or transport. 

It’s always smart to thoroughly research state, county, and local firearms and related laws (including use of force) before visiting or traveling through your destination. 

DISCLAIMER/HOLD HARMLESS

Information herein is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind. Bruce Edenson, the author, does not accept any responsibility or liability for its accuracy, timeliness, completeness, legality, or reliability. 

copyright 2024 Bruce Edenson, update 9/3/24