Alsip § 13.34 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Sale of dangerous toys to persons under 15 prohibited This section prohibits the sale of cap guns, explosives, paper caps, metal caps, or other toys deemed dangerous by state or regulatory agencies to individuals under the age of 15. Violators will be considered guilty of an offense. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 13.35 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Discharge of firearms This ordinance prohibits the discharge of firearms within the village of Alsip. Exceptions are made for approved shooting galleries, rifle clubs, gun clubs, or rifle or revolver ranges that have obtained a permit from the village board. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 13.36 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Air guns; bows and arrows; slingshots; replica firearms This section defines terms related to air guns, slingshots, and bows and arrows, and prohibits the use and transfer of slingshots. It also restricts the transfer and unsupervised use of air guns and bows and arrows by minors. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § Secs. 13.38, 13.39 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Reserved View in Alsip’s full code →
Bannockburn § 141.601 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Possession and discharge restrictions; exceptions; identification card required This section prohibits the possession, carrying, or use of various weapons, including firearms, air guns, and certain projectile toys. It outlines specific exceptions, such as for law enforcement, military personnel, and individuals with a concealed carry permit, and mandates possession of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card for acquiring or possessing firearms and ammunition. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 141.602 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Manufacture and sale of handguns This ordinance section prohibits any business within Bannockburn from manufacturing or selling handguns. It defines various terms related to handguns and their sale, and clarifies that it supplements rather than supersedes federal or state laws. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 141.603 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Concealed weapons; bows and arrows This section prohibits the concealed carrying of certain weapons within vehicles or on a person, with exceptions for law enforcement. It also restricts the use of bows and arrows within the village limits, specifically those with a pull of 10 pounds or over or arrows with steel tips. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 141.604 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Sale of switchblade knives and pocket knives This section prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or display of knives that open via a button, pressure on the handle, other mechanical devices, or gravity, deeming them dangerous weapons. Exemptions are provided for closed non-mechanical pocket knives under six inches and knives essential to a trade. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 141.605 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Forfeiture and disposition of weapons This section mandates the forfeiture of any weapon by individuals convicted of violating Article VI of the Bannockburn municipal code. The Village has the discretion to either dispose of or retain these forfeited weapons for police use. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 141.606 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Fireworks prohibited; exceptions This section prohibits the sale, possession, or use of most fireworks, with exceptions for starter pistols and specific authorized events. The Chief of Police or designee can grant permission for professional fireworks displays under strict conditions, including approval of time/place, operator competence, insurance, and adherence to village requests. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 141.607 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Nitroglycerine and TNT This section prohibits the keeping or storing of nitroglycerine or TNT in Bannockburn, with a strict limit of one-quarter ounce for medicinal or laboratory purposes per building or premises. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 141.608 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Compliance with rules of State Fire Marshal View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Beach Park § 9.08.010 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Firearm Defined This section provides a definition for the term 'firearm' within the Beach Park municipal code. It defines a firearm as any device that discharges by igniting gunpowder from a firing chamber designed for that purpose. View in Beach Park’s full code →
Beach Park § 9.08.020 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Discharge Prohibited; Exceptions This section prohibits the discharge of firearms within Beach Park's village limits, with exceptions for self-defense, authorized holiday celebrations, and ceremonial discharges by veterans' or armed forces organizations. View in Beach Park’s full code →
Beach Park § 9.08.030 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Violation; Penalty This section establishes that each unlawful discharge of a firearm constitutes a separate offense. It also outlines the penalties for violating the chapter, which include fines ranging from $25 to $500. View in Beach Park’s full code →
Beach Park § 9.08.040 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Concealed Weapons; Exception; Confiscation This ordinance prohibits the carrying of concealed dangerous or deadly weapons within Beach Park, with specific exceptions for law enforcement and court officers on duty. Weapons found to be carried in violation of this section are subject to confiscation by the village. View in Beach Park’s full code →
Beach Park § 9.08.050 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Discharging Air Guns Or Using Other Projectile Weapons; Confiscation This section prohibits the discharge of air guns, spring guns, and similar projectile devices in public places within Beach Park. Items used in violation are subject to confiscation and forfeiture to the village. View in Beach Park’s full code →
Bellwood § 137.01 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Unlawful Possession Of Weapons This section defines and prohibits the unlawful possession of various weapons within Bellwood. It outlines specific prohibited items and scenarios, including carrying certain weapons with unlawful intent, possessing firearms in religious buildings, and carrying specific firearms in vehicles or concealed. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 137.02 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Exemptions This section outlines exemptions from certain deadly weapon regulations for specified individuals and professions, including peace officers, corrections officers, military personnel, railroad/utility police, private security contractors, and watchmen, under certain conditions related to their official duties or commuting. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 137.03 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Unlawful Possession Of Firearms And Firearm Ammunition This ordinance prohibits the unlawful possession of firearms and firearm ammunition by individuals under 18, those under 21 with certain prior convictions, narcotic addicts, individuals recently treated in mental institutions, persons with intellectual disabilities, and prohibits possession of explosive bullets. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 137.04 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Defacing Identification Marks Of Firearms This ordinance prohibits the alteration or removal of a firearm's serial number, making such acts a Class 3 felony. Exceptions are made for necessary repairs or part replacements that do not involve the serial number. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 137.05 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Confiscation And Disposition Of Weapons This section allows for the confiscation of weapons by the trial court upon conviction for an offense involving the use or possession of a weapon. The confiscated weapons will be disposed of in accordance with state law. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Berkeley § 6.5E-1 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Concealed Weapons View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 6.5E-2 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Unlawful Use Of Weapons This section defines and prohibits the unlawful use of various weapons in Berkeley. It specifically lists prohibited items such as switchblade knives, ballistic knives, and tear gas devices, and also covers the possession of dangerous weapons with intent to use them unlawfully. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 6.5E-3 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Discharge Of Firearms And Slingshots This section prohibits the discharge of firearms and slingshots within the village, with exceptions for law enforcement officers and citizens acting in lawful defense of themselves or their property. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 6.5E-4 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Air Rifles This section defines "air rifle" and prohibits carrying or discharging them within village limits, with exceptions for supervised educational activities, private grounds where safety is ensured, and when kept within a residence. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 6.5E-6 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Manufacture, Sale Of Weapons This ordinance prohibits firms, businesses, and corporations within Berkeley from manufacturing for sale, selling, or offering various types of firearms and dangerous weapons. It also specifically forbids giving or selling a pistol or firearm to any person. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berwyn § 838.01 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Permit Required For Purchase View in Berwyn’s full code →