On 10/28/2014 10:58 AM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 10/28/14 10:51 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 10/28/2014 10:24 AM, Tim wrote:

Richard, that's a good question. Actually there's nothing in law here
in illinois about trigger locks. My sure about Cook county(Chicago)
though. The only thing there is here is about transporting a firearm.
They must be unloaded, in a case, bag, or even wrapped, and either
locked in the trunk or if up front, be in plain visible sight. Nothing
under the seat etc. pistols can be stored in a glove box but still
must be secured in a case and unloaded.


Tim, are you sure about the lock requirement? It would be strange
since Illinois has some other laws governing firearms that follow some
of the more "progressive" thinking.

As for transporting, MA laws state that if you hold a Class A,
unrestricted concealed carry license, you can have a loaded handgun with
you in your car as long as it is "under your control". Means it can be
on your person or in a glove compartment or other area within reach ...
BUT ... it has to be out of sight (concealed). That's the license I
have but I very rarely carry anymore. I did when I was carrying lots of
cash when I had the guitar shop.

MA also issues (or did) a "Class B" license as well that required
transporting in a similar manner to your Illinois transport laws.

Transporting long guns is different however, even with the Class A
license. They must be transported unloaded and either in a lockable
container or have a trigger or chamber lock installed.


Does a soft case on which you can padlock the zippers closed count as a
lockable container for a rifle?



Technically no. A zipper isn't a secure device, lock or no lock. I
believe the law requires a "lockable hard case" however most people I
know transport rifles in a soft case but have a trigger or chamber lock
installed. I don't know if that is technically legal but common sense
applies.