IL resident shooting in IN?

[.Bear.]

Hello all,

I'm an Illinois resident with an FOID card. (I know that means nothing to the rest of the country, lol) In the past I would drive to the Winamac outdoor range and target shoot with my rifles & handguns. I've recently heard that I'm not allowed to shoot handguns there (rifles only)? Is this the case?

Thank You,
Bear

 

[Darral27]

As long as you are transporting the guns properly I see no reason why you could not shoot a pistol there. Since Illinois does not offer a carry permit you do have to have the guns locked up and out of reach while transporting. Also welcome to the forum.

 

[Mgderf]

I'm not familiar with that range, but barring any restrictions of THEIRS, you should be good to go.

I'm fairly certain your FOID card acts as LTCH here. I could be wrong on that point, and if I am I'm sure others will be by shortly to let both of us know.

 

[cobber]

Reliable hearsay is great. Hearsay in general is fraught with mis-information.

Who imparted this gem to you?

Relevant law in a nutshell:

IC 35-47-2-1
Carrying a handgun without a license or by a person convicted of domestic battery; exceptions
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) and section 2 of this chapter, a person shall not carry a handgun in any vehicle or on or about the person's body without being licensed under this chapter to carry a handgun.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person may carry a handgun without being licensed under this chapter to carry a handgun if:
...
(5) the person carries the handgun: (A) at a shooting range (as defined in IC 14-22-31.5-3);

IC 14-22-31.5-3
"Shooting range" defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "shooting range" means an area designed and operated for the use of archery, rifles, shotguns, pistols, muskets, or similar firearms that are fired at silhouettes, skeet, trap, paper, stillboard, or other similar targets.
As added by P.L.134-1996, SEC.4.

I would guess Winamac falls under the above. The law does not stipulate you must be an Indiana resident, or even an Earthling, to carry (and fire) under the law.

I would NOT assume that a FOID would be recognized as an LTCH here. It doesn't impart that privilege to an Illinois resident in Illinois, so why would it here in Indiana?

 

[.Bear.]

Due to the Illinois laws, I always transport guns unloaded & in cases out of reach while on the road.

 

[.Bear.]

There's a guy I work with here in Illinois that lives in IN.. He said Winamac had signs up stating IL residents could not use their handguns in IN while at the range.

 

[Hookeye]

The hearsay, if nothing has changed, was correct.
In fact at another close by F&W area (JP) the person on duty checked for handgun permits (this a few yrs ago).

In the old days one (IN res) had to have a hunting and target or personal protection permit to bring a handgun to the range.

Indiana law has supposedly changed.

The changes may apply to IN residents only, dunno.

My brother lived in Illinois and when we went to BP to look at a Browning OU for him he had to show a FOID card. The gent behind the counter asked where my card was and I told him I was an IN resident and he just handed me the shotgun (dunno the legalities of that, just relating what happened).

There may be special conditions at State ranges if Illinois has issues of reciprocity.

 

[EvilBlackGun]

IL citizens may NOT shoot guns ...

... while at IN gun-ranges. Winamak is specifically posted, although the note is continually defaced. NO IL bullets allowed into Winamak backstops, pistol or rifle. I assume it is an IN law. EBG

 

[Hookeye]

Guess the penalty for living in a Commie state extends past its boundaries.

 

[Ted]

IL citizens may NOT shoot guns ...

... while at IN gun-ranges. Winamak is specifically posted, although the note is continually defaced. NO IL bullets allowed into Winamak backstops, pistol or rifle. I assume it is an IN law. EBG

This should have been qualified in purple text.

The hearsay, if nothing has changed, was correct.
In fact at another close by F&W area (JP) the person on duty checked for handgun permits (this a few yrs ago).

In the old days one (IN res) had to have a hunting and target or personal protection permit to bring a handgun to the range.

Indiana law has supposedly changed.

The changes may apply to IN residents only, dunno.

My brother lived in Illinois and when we went to BP to look at a Browning OU for him he had to show a FOID card. The gent behind the counter asked where my card was and I told him I was an IN resident and he just handed me the shotgun (dunno the legalities of that, just relating what happened).

There may be special conditions at State ranges if Illinois has issues of reciprocity.

The recent changes in Indiana law applies to everyone. If you are able to possess a handgun, you are so permitted to shoot the same at a range within the Hoosier state.

Have fun shooting your pistols at Winimac.

 

[.Bear.]

Another hurdle to legal, responsible gun owners in America.

IDNR is in the process of suing Buffalo outdoor Shooting Range in Ottawa. I can't shoot anywhere anymore.

 

[Ted]

Another hurdle to legal, responsible gun owners in America.

IDNR is in the process of suing Buffalo outdoor Shooting Range in Ottawa. I can't shoot anywhere anymore.

What are you talking about?

 

[Hookeye]

I like Winamac range, but I can't control who uses it..........like my dad said last week, he and a bud were shooting and another guy and son showed up, went to far bench to set up and the kid just walks down range to hang a target.

Pops yelled to the other shooter to hold and they both did.

Kid never broke stride.

Pops and his buddy just moved to the hundred to get away from the morons.

Missed a teaching opp, so he says.

Told him I wouldn't have wasted the breath, the kid's old man saw it and did nothing.

 

[Ted]

Told him I wouldn't have wasted the breath, the kid's old man saw it and did nothing.

Darwin.

 

[.Bear.]

What are you talking about?

I was posting wile you posted. I didn't see your reply until after I posted mine.. So... You say the IN laws have changed & I am allowed to shoot my handguns at Winamac?

 

[Ted]

I was posting wile you posted. I didn't see your reply until after I posted mine.. So... You say the IN laws have changed & I am allowed to shoot my handguns at Winamac?

Go to post no. 4 in this thread, and read the relevant law upon the subject.

 

[.Bear.]

Go to post no. 4 in this thread, and read the relevant law upon the subject.

Got it.... Thank You..... I wasn't sure if that was the old or revised law..

 

[cobber]

This should have been qualified in purple text.



The recent changes in Indiana law applies to everyone. If you are able to possess a handgun, you are so permitted to shoot the same at a range within the Hoosier state.

Have fun shooting your pistols at Winimac.

Yeah, if you're a "person" you're covered under the law. Don't let your dog carry, however.

 

[hacksawfg]

I'm not familiar with that range, but barring any restrictions of THEIRS, you should be good to go.

I'm fairly certain your FOID card acts as LTCH here. I could be wrong on that point, and if I am I'm sure others will be by shortly to let both of us know.

As far as I know the FOID does not act as LTCH, it it what is required by the State of Illinois to purchase/possess firearms if you are an resident of IL. It's basically the State Police saying "Yeah, you aren't a criminal, you can buy guns."

But please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm going off my experiences when I lived there a little while ago.

 

[blamecharles]

Yeah, if you're a "person" you're covered under the law. Don't let your dog carry, however.

Ok what is the IC on that. I want to get a holster for my dog now and see what looks she gets. Purple implied.