FIREARMS-CONCEALED CARRY Senate SponsorsSen. Wm. Sam McCann 1/13/2015SenateSession 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 2012 to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2014. 2/15/2013SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Wm. Sam McCann 2/15/2013SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 3/5/2013SenateAssigned to Judiciary 3/13/2013SenateTo Subcommittee on Firearms 3/22/2013SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2013 4/19/2013SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2013 4/29/2013SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 3, 2013 5/10/2013SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/13/2015SenateSession Sine Die