Pb Weapons List

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Randell Magtoto

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Aug 3, 2024, 3:24:33 PM8/3/24

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The following Schedules list toxic chemicals and their precursors. For the purpose of implementing this Convention, these Schedules identify chemicals for the application of verification measures according to the provisions of the Verification Annex. Pursuant to Article II, subparagraph 1 (a), these Schedules do not constitute a definition of chemical weapons.

The ISP does not anticipate changing Appendix A insofar as it was drafted broadly enough to incorporate all assault weapons that meet the statutory definition so that they are subject to the endorsement affidavit process. The ISP has provided an Assault Weapon Identification Guide and flow charts to help people understand what is and is not regulated by PICA. Appendix A is a list of firearms for which an endorsement affidavit must be submitted

Yes, there is a specific exemption within PICA for assault weapons being repaired by Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) and gunsmiths. Further, you can repair your own assault weapon insofar as you do not need to replace parts that would be considered "assault weapon attachments" under PICA. Since non-exempt individuals cannot purchase assault weapon attachments, such parts would need to be replaced by an FFL or gunsmith.

Pursuant to the provisions of 720 ILCS 24-1.9(d) and 720 ILCS 24-1.10(d), assault weapons, .50 caliber rifles, and large capacity ammunition feeding devices may be temporarily surrendered to an FFL or gunsmith for repairs regardless of the duration of the repairs. Any FFL or gunsmith making repairs pursuant to these provisions may order the parts necessary to complete such repairs and return the items to their owner upon completion of the repairs. Repairs shall not include the purchase of additional assault weapon attachments beyond those necessary to make the item functional again.

The list provided below is intended to be illustrative and not exhaustive:

a pistol grip or thumbhole stock;
any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the non-trigger hand;
a folding, telescoping, thumbhole, or detachable stock, or a stock that is otherwise foldable or adjustable in a manner that operates to reduce the length, size, or any other dimension, or otherwise enhances the concealability of, the weapon;
a flash suppressor;
a grenade launcher;
a shroud attached to the barrel or that partially or completely encircles the barrel, allowing the bearer to hold the firearm with the non-trigger hand without being burned, but excluding a slide that encloses the barrel;
a threaded barrel; and
a buffer tube, arm brace, or other part that protrudes horizontally behind the pistol grip and is designed or redesigned to allow or facilitate a firearm to be fired from the shoulder.

To be an assault weapon attachment, the item must be specifically designed for a firearm. Items specifically designed for airsoft guns are not assault weapon attachments and an endorsement affidavit would not be required.

If a person were to attach parts specifically designed for an airsoft gun to a firearm thereby bringing it within the definition of assault weapon under PICA, the firearm would be regulated, and an endorsement affidavit would be required.

If the parts or combination of parts are designed to and function to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm about the standard rate of fire for semiautomatic firearms that are not equipped with that part or combination of parts, they are regulated by PICA.

Assault weapons attachments do not include integral parts or components of an assault weapon but rather are supplementary. So, any item that alone constitutes an assault weapon attachment is subject to the endorsement affidavit process.

Extension tubes are neither fixed nor detachable magazines, however, they are considered an assault weapon attachment subject to the endorsement affidavit requirement if used for something other than hunting.

Section 1.10 of PICA does not regulate shotguns but rather regulates large capacity ammunition feeding devices. With respect to magazines, belts, drums, feed strips and other similar devices for shotguns, if it accepts more than 10 rounds of any type of ammunition it is regulated by PICA; however, the endorsement affidavit provisions do not apply to large capacity ammunition feeding devices.

Law enforcement agencies, including the ISP, are charged with enforcing the Protect Illinois Communities Act throughout Illinois. ISP will continue to enforce the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act and Article 24 of the Criminal Code of 2012 by partnering with local law enforcement through our Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force. The task force is a collaborative effort to reduce and prevent illegal possession and use of firearms, firearm related homicides, and other violent crimes. All law enforcement officers will have access to the resources the ISP has made available to the public to ensure they are able to identify items regulated by the Protect Illinois Communities Act.

If you are denied a FOID card, you can surrender the assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 BMG caliber cartridge to law enforcement for safekeeping while seeking relief from such denial.

A person who has submitted an endorsement affidavit for an assault weapon or .50 caliber rifle that, as manufactured, has features that if removed would constitute assault weapon attachments is only required to submit an endorsement affidavit for the assault weapon or .50 caliber rifle. If a person has submitted an endorsement affidavit for an assault weapon or .50 caliber rifle that, as manufactured, has features that if removed would constitute assault weapon attachments and subsequently removes items that separately constitute assault weapon attachments and retains possession, the person shall submit an updated endorsement affidavit. If a person owns multiple assault weapons and/or assault weapon attachments, an endorsement affidavit must be completed for each individual item unless the item has the same exact make and model number. For those items with the same exact make and model number, one endorsement affidavit can be completed with a note added in the description listing the relevant quantity.

Proof of eligibility means a copy of a current or retired employment identification card, a letter from the employing agency on official letterhead, or any similar official instrument used to confirm employment and identity.

Corrections employees (Juvenile Justice or similar jail/detention center) who either are (1) authorized to carry a firearm and have even limited arrest powers or (2) are responsible for maintaining public order or the detention of persons accused or convicted of an offense are exempt from the endorsement affidavit requirement.

Even those employees exempt pursuant to 1.9(e)(2) will not likely remain exempt in their retirement (or upon separation from employment) unless they are able to maintain the standards for qualification in firearms training for active law enforcement officers. Accordingly, they must comply with the endorsement affidavit provisions while actively employed in this capacity to ensure compliance with those provisions upon retirement or separation from their employment.

used by persons like members of Armed Services or Reserve Forces of the U.S. or Illinois National Guard, armed security at nuclear energy sites, and licensed private security personnel in the performance of their official duties,
transported to and from their official duties,
secured at home or their place of business, or
possessed for the purposes of attending training approved by a licensed Illinois private detective agency or security contractor agency or the military, including travel to and from such training,

are exempt from the endorsement provisions so long as the person possesses a valid firearm control card, where applicable, and valid firearm owner's identification card, for the duration of their employment.

Any person no longer employed by such an agency and not having an active firearm control card, shall file an electronic endorsement affidavit prior to separation from the employment giving rise to the exemption.

The statute provides that a person's possession of an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 BMG caliber cartridge device may continue after January 1, 2024, so long as they provide an endorsement affidavit prior to that date. The statute does not expressly require that assault weapons owned by businesses be endorsed. However, the business may voluntarily submit an endorsement affidavit.

Individuals who are FFLs and not exempt pursuant to 1.9(e) must comply with the endorsement affidavit requirements. Businesses that are FFLs may complete the endorsement affidavit for any regulated items still within their inventory.

Prior to January 1, 2024, the owner may transfer the assault weapon to an heir, an individual residing in another state maintaining it in another state, or a federal firearms licensee. If possession continues beyond January 1, 2024, the owner must have completed the endorsement affidavit and submit it to the Illinois State Police and then, may only transfer the assault weapon to an heir, an individual residing in another state maintaining it in another state, or a federal firearms licensee.

An Illinois resident can legally possess an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge on private property owned or immediately controlled by the person, on private property that is not open to the public with the express permission of the person who owns or immediately controls such property, while on premises of a licensed firearms dealer or gunsmith for lawful repair, at a licensed firing range or sport shooting competition venue, or while traveling to and from these locations. After January 1, 2024, an individual must have submitted an endorsement affidavit to legally possess the above regulated items in these areas.