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Legal Information: Illinois

State Gun Laws

Updated: 
January 23, 2024

The abuser uses a gun for his job. Does the law still apply?

Under Illinois state law, the judge can order that an abuser turn in his guns even if the abuser is a law enforcement officer, military employee or government employee. S/he must give the gun(s) to the chief law enforcement executive at his/her job who will keep the gun(s) until the order expires.1

Furthermore, there are federal gun laws that make it illegal for anyone convicted of a felony or a domestic violence misdemeanor to buy or have a gun, even if s/he is a police officer or a military employee. To read more, go to Federal Gun Laws.

If you are confused or not sure whether your abuser can still use their gun for work purposes, you can talk to a family violence advocate in your area or call the National Center on Full Faith and Credit to find out more information: 1-800-903-0111. To find a family violence advocate in your area, please go to our IL Advocates and Shelters page.

1 750 ILCS 60/214(b)(14.5)(b)

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