Illinois Chapter 720 ILCS 5/24.8 – Air Rifles
Chapter 720 ILCS 5/24.8 of the Illinois Revised Statutes: Criminal Offenses sets regulations for air rifles, which are treated similarly to weapons. It includes laws regarding ownership, possession, sales, and penalties for violating them. It also allows local governments to set their own, more stringent regulations.
What Chapter 5/24.8 Covers
- The minimum age you can sell an air rifle to
- When children under 13 are allowed to use air rifles
- Restrictions on how someone under 13 can carry an air rifle
To learn more about this chapter, use the links below to see breakdowns of the different sections explained in plain English:
Chapter 5/24.8 Statutes Explained
- 720 ILCS 5/24.8-1 – Selling, Renting, or Transferring Air Rifles to Children (Under 13)
- 720 ILCS 5/24.8-2 – Carrying or Discharging Air Rifles on Public Streets (By Minors)
Facing Air Rifle Related Charges in Illinois?
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720 ILCS 5/24.8-0.1 Definitions
This subsection explains the meaning behind certain words and phrases as used in this law about air rifles.
“Air rifle” means something (other than a gun) that fires a paintball or pellet hard enough to hurt someone.
“Dealer” means a person or group that sells or rents air rifles.
“Municipalities” means cities, towns, and other smaller government bodies.
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