Shipping to Illinois
Illinois has two layers, and the second one is geographic. Statewide, a FOID card gates both firearms and ammunition. On top of that, we cannot deliver ammunition into Chicago or anywhere in Cook County, which catches out a large share of the state's population.
Firearms
Every firearm ordered from htxguns.com ships to a licensed dealer in Illinois — never to a home address. You pick the dealer at checkout, we send the gun and a copy of our licence, and you collect from them once the background check clears. The dealer sets their own transfer fee and collects it directly from you.
Ammunition
Illinois ammunition buyers need a valid FOID card and photo ID. We also cannot deliver to Chicago or anywhere in Cook County.
Suppressors and NFA items
Illinois prohibits civilian suppressor possession, so we cannot transfer one there. This holds even with an approved Form 4 and a federal registration — federal approval does not override a state prohibition.
Optics, holsters, parts and gear
Everything outside firearms, ammunition and NFA ships direct to your address in Illinois with no dealer and no paperwork.
What to have ready
A valid Illinois FOID card. Handguns carry a state waiting period. Your receiving dealer verifies this before they can release the firearm, so it is worth sorting out before you order rather than after the package arrives.
Common questions
Can you ship a firearm to Illinois?
Yes. Every firearm ships to a licensed dealer in Illinois that you choose at checkout, never to a home address. You collect it from them once the background check clears.
Can ammunition be shipped to my address in Illinois?
Yes, to your door — but illinois ammunition buyers need a valid FOID card and photo ID. We also cannot deliver to Chicago or anywhere in Cook County.
Are suppressors legal in Illinois?
No. Illinois prohibits civilian suppressor possession, and federal registration does not override a state ban.
What do I need to bring to my Illinois transfer?
A valid Illinois FOID card. Handguns carry a state waiting period. Your receiving dealer verifies it before releasing the firearm.
This page is our shipping policy, not legal advice. Illinois's permit, waiting period, roster and magazine rules are applied by your receiving dealer at transfer, and several states' rules are currently being litigated. For the law itself, go to Illinois State Police FOID. Last reviewed 2026-08-16.
Shop the full catalogue and check out on htxguns.com
Live pricing, stock and checkout are on the store. Choose your receiving FFL or in-store pickup at checkout.