Properly securing firearms when not in use is the #1 way to help prevent accidents, thefts and misuse. It’s a simple step that can make a real difference in making your home and community safer.

HELP PROMOTE FIREARM SAFETY IN OUR COMMUNITY BY FOLLOWING THESE IMPORTANT GUIDELINES FOR SAFE STORAGE:

•  Unloaded firearms should be stored when not in use in a locked cabinet, safe, gun vault or storage case. The storage location should be inaccessible to children.

• Gun locking devices render firearms inoperable and can be used in addition to locked storage. If firearms are disassembled, parts should be securely stored in separate locations.

• Ammunition should be stored in a locked location separate from firearms.

• Thoroughly double check firearms to confirm that they are unloaded when you remove them from storage.

The police department offers free firearm safety kits, provided by Project Childsafe, at the front desk of the police department.  Residents may come to the police department to pick up a firearm safety kit, which includes a cable-style gun lock.

More information and resources on firearm safety can be found at the Project Childsafe website: www.projectchildsafe.org

Concealed Carry Firearm Law

On July 9, 2013, Public Act 98-63, the Firearm Concealed Carry Act became state law (430 ILCS 66). This law requires an Illinois Concealed Carry License to carry a concealed firearm in Illinois.

For more information on the law from the Illinois State Police, please click on the link below.
Firearm Concealed Carry Act

 Frequently Asked Questions about the Concealed Carry License Law can be found here.