Illinois passed the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) in January 2023, banning AR-15s, AK-variants, and high-capacity magazines. Here’s current compliance for IL shipments.
PICA Banned Items
- AR-15 and AK-variant rifles
- Rifles with any semi-auto action + “assault weapon” features
- Handgun magazines over 15 rounds
- Rifle magazines over 10 rounds
FOID Card Required
Illinois requires a Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card to possess any firearm or ammunition. This is unique to Illinois. Processing takes 30-60 days typically. No FOID = no firearm possession in IL.
What We Can Ship to Illinois
- Bolt action rifles
- Traditional shotguns
- Handguns (with FOID card)
- 10-round rifle magazines
- 15-round handgun magazines
- Lever action rifles
What We Cannot Ship to Illinois
- AR-15/AK assault weapon configurations (post-PICA)
- Magazines over limits
- Ammunition without FOID verification
Cook County Extra Restrictions
Chicago (Cook County) has additional ordinances including restrictions on semi-automatic rifles. Cook County residents should consult local ordinances beyond state PICA.