FIREARMS-CONCEALED CARRY Senate SponsorsSen. Wm. Sam McCann 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die New Act50 ILCS 705/10.6 new720 ILCS 5/24-2Creates the Illinois License to Carry Firearms for Self-Defense Act. Authorizes the county sheriff to issue licenses to carry concealed firearms to persons at least 21 years of age who meet certain requirements. Requires an applicant for a license to have completed specified training requirements developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board consisting of classroom instruction and live firing exercises. Preempts home rule. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act and the Criminal Code of 1961 to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2012. 2/10/2011SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Wm. Sam McCann 2/10/2011SenateFirst Reading 2/10/2011SenateReferred to Assignments 3/2/2011SenateAssigned to Public Health 3/9/2011SenateTo Public Health Subcommittee on Special Issues 3/18/2011SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 8, 2011 4/8/2011SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die