Section 1720.260  Permits

a)         When an applicant has satisfied the requirements of this Subpart, the Board shall issue a concealed firearm permit. The permit shall certify that the permittee is qualified by the State to carry a concealed firearm under federal law and the provisions of this Subpart, and shall contain:

1)        The permittee's legal name, as shown on the application;

2)        The permittee's date of birth;

3)        The type of firearm permitted to be carried;

4)        A permit number;

5)        The date of issuance and expiration of the permit; and

6)        The title of the permit, the State Seal, and instructions to the permit holder.

b)         The Board shall mail an approved permit to the applicant's residential address or mailing address shown on the application.

c)         The permit to carry a concealed firearm is not valid unless the permit card is in the permittee's possession and accompanied by a valid FOID Card and the photographic identification issued by the law enforcement agency from which the permittee separated from service.

d)         The permittee shall present his or her permit upon demand for inspection by a law enforcement officer.

e)         All permit cards or other written authorization shall remain the property of the State and the permittee shall surrender his or her card to the Director or a designated representative upon written notice setting forth the reasons for the surrender.

f)         All permit holders must maintain a current address and telephone number with the Board and report any changes within 10 days after the change.

g)         Permits shall expire 12 months from the date of issue.

(Source:  Amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 2578, effective February 5, 2015)