Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/24-9 – Firearms; Child Protection
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(a) Except as provided in subsection (c), it is unlawful for any person to store or leave, within premises under his or her control, a firearm if the person knows or has reason to believe that a minor under the age of 14 years who does not have a Firearm Owners Identification Card is likely to gain access to the firearm without the lawful permission of the minor’s parent, guardian, or person having charge of the minor, and the minor causes death or great bodily harm with the firearm, unless the firearm is:
(1) secured by a device or mechanism, other than the
(1) secured by a device or mechanism, other than the
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firearm safety, designed to render a firearm temporarily inoperable; or
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(2) placed in a securely locked box or container; or
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55 and § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-65
(3) placed in some other location that a reasonable
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,500 |
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,500 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/24-9
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(3) placed in some other location that a reasonable
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person would believe to be secure from a minor under the age of 14 years.
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(b) Sentence. A person who violates this Section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $1,000. A second or subsequent violation of this Section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) Subsection (a) does not apply:
(1) if the minor under 14 years of age gains access
(c) Subsection (a) does not apply:
(1) if the minor under 14 years of age gains access
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to a firearm and uses it in a lawful act of self-defense or defense of another; or
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(2) to any firearm obtained by a minor under the age
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of 14 because of an unlawful entry of the premises by the minor or another person.
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(d) For the purposes of this Section, “firearm” has the meaning ascribed to it in § 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act.