Northern Illinois Carry, LLC

  You’ve purchased a firearm for everyday carry, have been trained on how to responsibly and safely operate it, and you’ve made the decision to carry. Congratulations!    Now the question is “what kind of holster should I buy and how do I wear it?” Before you run out and purchase a holster, make sure concealed carry is legal where you live and select a holster with easy firearm access while still achieving your concealment goals.    When selecting a holster for concealed carry, remember that holster must fit you, your gun and your lifestyle while providing  concealment, access and retention. According to the National Rifle Association (NRA) , these are the most common holsters:   Strong-Side Hip Holsters The most familiar kind of holster, strong-side hip holster is positioned on your shooting hand side between the kidney and point of your hip. The strengths of this style of holster include very good pistol retention, the fastest presentation speed of a...

Biometric safes have the potential to be the safest and most secure way of storing your valuables. Using biometric technology, these safes use a fingerprint scanner that can only be opened with your own unique fingerprint. This is great for those who are looking for an extra level of security when it comes to protecting their personal items from theft or damage. But not everyone has been convinced that this is the best option available on the market today. So, let's take a look at some pros and cons of using biometrics in safes so you can decide which type suits you! The Pros:    Biometric safes offer an additional layer of protection against thieves as they cannot open it without access to the owner's fingerprints. Biometric safes are easy to use and have a simple fingerprint scanner, making them more accessible to those who may have trouble operating other types of locks.  No key to lose : With a biometric fingerprint safe, there is no need for an extra set of keys. Tr...

  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in April of 2020, the Illinois State Police (ISP) adopted emergency rules to help firearm owners with expired Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) cards. The ISP then updated the emergency rules for Concealed Carry Licenses (CCL) and FOID cardholders on September 3, 2020, providing for the 18-month extension of FOID card and CCL renewals. This update replaced the previous 12-month extension. These adopted rules are aimed to help the FOID renewal backlog and firearm owners during the continued COVID-19 pandemic.   The following rule changes regarding  FOID and CCL card renewals continue to remain in effect under emergency rules. per the ISP Firearm Services Bureau : FOID cardholders, who submit their renewal application will remain valid during the duration of the state’s disaster proclamation and for a period of 18 months following the termination of the disaster, even if their renewal application is/was not submitted prior to exp...

It is painful and uncomfortable to admit that the world we live in is full of dangers. Violence is all too-prominent in today’s culture, and no location, no environment, and, perhaps most terrifying of all, no person, can ever be classified as safe. Considering the number of threats that surround us in a variety of forms, doesn’t it make sense to protect ourselves and the ones we love however we can from harm? That’s why countless citizens of the great state of Illinois are taking action. They are not only learning whatever they can about self-defense laws in this part of the country, but they are also taking that education one step further by obtaining their conceal carry license. First, let’s go over what you need to know about self-defense and how you can properly protect yourself and your residence under the protection of the law. Findlaw.com states that in Illinois, a person can use deadly force against another person if they believe that defending themselves against an ...