IMPORTANT NEWS!!!
Our office will be moving beginning JUNE 25 th THRU JUNE 30 th. Because of this move our office will be closed for any processing of new or renewal applications, the printing of permits and be unavailable to answer any phone calls. If you want to get your application processed during this time frame, please get it to us before June 25 th or after July 1 st.
The IROCC office will reopen on JULY 1 st, 2008 at our new location:
IROCC
1317 Greenhead Dr
Springfield, IL 62711
Our telephone number, fax number and email address will remain the same.
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Change in mailing or email address??? Please contact the IROCC office to keep your records up to date.
**Attention prequalified IROCC Applicants......an updated Range Schedule is now available. Please contact the IROCC office for additional information.**
Under the “Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act” (HR-218) qualified active and retired law enforcement officers are permitted to carry concealed handguns nationwide. The law amends the Gun Control Act (18 U.S.C. Chapter 44) to exempt qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from state and local laws prohibiting the carry of concealed firearms.
In accordance with the Federal Act, Illinois passed Public Act 94-103 (2005) that provides for the annual certification of retired law enforcement officers qualified under federal law to carry a concealed weapon.
To the left you will find Application Packet link for downloading the Administrative Procedure and Process, the Application Form (Form 1), Affidavit Form (Form 2) and the Pension/Retirement Verification Form (Form 3). Also available for download are the “Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act” (HR-218), Illinois Public Act 94-103 and a listing of frequently asked questions.Guidelines for Qualifications of Federal Law Enforcement Officers
On July 22, 2004, Congress passed and the President signed the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (the "Act"), Pub. L. No. 108-277, 118 Stat. 865 (2004), codified at 18 U.S.C. §§ 926B and 926C. With certain limitations and conditions, the Act exempts active and retired "qualified law enforcement officers" ("qualified LEOs") from state laws and local ordinances prohibiting the carrying of concealed weapons. The Act does not purport to affect any state or local laws and ordinances that permit restrictions of concealed firearms on private property or any such laws that restrict the possession of firearms on any State or local government property, installation, building, base, or park. For more information; click here.