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Does Illinois have a waiting period for firearm purchases and does it apply to private sales?

April 26, 2017firearm Illinois period private purchases sales waiting

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Does Illinois have a waiting period for firearm purchases and does it apply to private sales?

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Yes. Illinois law requires withholding the delivery of a concealable weapon (i.e. a handgun) for at least 72 hours and a rifle, shotgun, or other long gun for at least 24 hours. This applies for gun dealers and private sales.