CHAPTER 430, ILCS 66/ - FIREARM CONCEALED CARRY ACT

430 ILCS 66/10

Sec. 10. Issuance of licenses to carry a concealed firearm.

Illinois Compiled Statute
430 ILCS 66/10
Offense Description
Failure of concealed carry licensee to disclose concealed firearm, present FCCL, or identify firearm location upon officer request during stop – Class B misdemeanor
Offense Classification
Class B Misdemeanor
Statutory Penalties & Sentencing Scope
Up to 6 months county jail · Fine up to $1,500
Supreme Court Rule 551 Mandatory Court Appearance
Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
SAFE-T Act Pretrial Detention Eligibility (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1)
Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.
Secretary of State Driver's License Action
Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Under Illinois law, 430 ILCS 66/10 (Failure of concealed carry licensee to disclose concealed firearm, present FCCL, or identify firearm location upon officer request during stop – Class B misdemeanor) is classified as a Class B Misdemeanor. Statutory sentencing scope: Up to 6 months county jail · Fine up to $1,500. Court appearance is mandatory under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, and pretrial release is presumptively release-eligible under the SAFE-T Act.

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class B Misdemeanor

Up to 6 months county jail · Fine up to $1,500

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Presumptive Pretrial Release

Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

Secretary of State License Sanction Standard Administrative Protocol

No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Classification Class B Misdemeanor
Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)
SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)
SOS Reporting Code None Assigned

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code
Failure of concealed carry licensee to disclose concealed firearm, present FCCL, or identify firearm location upon officer request during stop – Class B misdemeanor 430 ILCS 66/10(h) Class B Misdemeanor Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible —

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 10. Issuance of licenses to carry a concealed firearm.

(c)

(c) A license shall be valid throughout the State for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance. A license shall permit the licensee to: (1) carry a loaded or unloaded concealed firearm, fully concealed or partially concealed, on or about his or her person; and (2) keep or carry a loaded or unloaded concealed firearm on or about his or her person within a vehicle.

(g)

(g) A licensee shall possess a license at all times the licensee carries a concealed firearm except: (1) when the licensee is carrying or possessing a concealed firearm on his or her land or in his or her abode, legal dwelling, or fixed place of business, or on the land or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person's permission; (2) when the person is authorized to carry a firearm under Section 24-2 of the Criminal Code of 2012; or (3) when the handgun is broken down in a non-functioning state, is not immediately accessible, or is unloaded and enclosed in a case.

(h)

(h) If an officer of a law enforcement agency initiates an investigative stop, including a traffic stop, of a licensee or a non-resident carrying a concealed firearm under subsection (e) of Section 40 of this Act, upon the request of the officer the licensee or non-resident shall disclose to the officer that he or she is in possession of a concealed firearm under this Act, or present the license upon the request of the officer if he or she is a licensee or present upon the request of the officer evidence under paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of Section 40 of this Act that he or she is a non-resident qualified to carry under that subsection. The licensee or non-resident shall also identify the location of the concealed firearm and permit the officer to safely secure the firearm for the duration of the investigative stop if the officer reasonably determines that securing the firearm is necessary for the safety of any person present, including the officer.

(Source: P.A. 102-237, eff. 1-1-22; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)

Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Analysis

Authoritative Statutory Guidance
What is the statutory penalty and sentencing range for 430 ILCS 66/10 in Illinois?

Under Illinois law, 430 ILCS 66/10 (Failure of concealed carry licensee to disclose concealed firearm, present FCCL, or identify firearm location upon officer request during stop – Class B misdemeanor) is classified as a Class B Misdemeanor.

Sentencing Scope: Up to 6 months county jail · Fine up to $1,500

Is a court appearance mandatory for 430 ILCS 66/10 under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551?

Mandatory Personal Appearance Required: Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Is an individual accused of 430 ILCS 66/10 detainable before trial under the SAFE-T Act?

Presumptive Pretrial Release: Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 430 ILCS 66/10?

Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Official Legal Citation Formats

Legal & Academic Reference

Standardized legal citations for briefs, court pleadings, law enforcement documentation, and academic research.

Illinois Supreme Court Citation 430 ILCS 66/10 (West 2026)
The Bluebook Style (21st ed.) 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/10 (2026)
Canonical Web Reference https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/430-ilcs-66-10
Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes