For Halloween, my family is doing a Spartan theme, which includes helmets, armor, prop swords for the kids and real (not sharpened but definitely real) swords for my wife and I. My question: is it legal to carry a sword (in a sheath on my waist) while trick or treating? My wife (a life time Illinois resident) says it’s legal as long as you don’t carry it with the intent to use it unlawfully (720 ICLS 5/24-1). However, according to 720 ICLS 5/24-6, the law states that it is misdemeanor to “carry or possess a knife with a blade exceeding 3 inches on any land supported in part or whole by public funds,” which to me, would include public sidewalks. However, my wife says that “lands supported by public funds” does not apply to sidewalks that are not adjacent to government buildings or within 1000 feet of a school, government building or public park because if it did, people with valid CCL’s would not be allowed to carry guns on public sidewalks just as they’re not allowed to carry in public parks and government buildings, which we know is not the case.

Another thing is that the law specifically says “dangerous weapons or any instrument with a likeness thereof” which to me would include plastic prop swords as well but my wife argues that does not apply to plastic props.

What do you guys think? I would encourage any lawyers or LEO personnel to weigh in, but all responses and interpretations are welcome.

Thanks!

Edit: I’m not sure why everyone is so upset and down voting my question… I was just asking how my fellow gun-enthusiasts interpreted the law. Sorry if I triggered you…

So my FOID was suspended almost two years ago because of a nonsense criminal charge (passenger had drugs, I got a urinalysis and follicle test after getting out of jail because I’ve never used drugs).

I never surrendered my card or did an FDR. The police took both of my firearms at the scene.

The court stuff is finally over, and I should be able to get my card back.

What can/should I do?

Has anyone been to Second Amendment Sports in McHenry recently? I’m curious about their selection of Illinois-compliant rifles and what the general price ranges look like.
Do they have a decent variety of options, or is the selection pretty limited? Also, how are their prices compared to other gun shops in Illinois?
Just trying to get an idea before making the trip. Any recent experiences or information would be appreciated!

Hey everyone,
I’m looking to buy a firearm online from Gat Guns, but I want to clarify how they handle the Illinois 72-hour waiting period for online purchases.
When I buy online from Range USA, the 72-hour clock starts the moment I pay online. By the time the gun is ready for pickup a few days later, the wait time is already over. I just walk in, fill out the Form 4473, wait for the background check to clear, and take it home the same day.
Does Gat Guns operate the same way for online orders? Or do they force you to come into the store twice—once just to fill out the paperwork to start their clock, and a second time 72 hours later to actually pick it up?

Appreciate any insight from anyone who has bought from Gat Guns online recently!