the link should be working now

Originally Posted by JWF

i apologize for that. it should be working now

it is...

I don't see any reason why you couldn't buy it.

i dont really want to go down to the police station

believe it or not, the police are the best to ask (or whatever agency handles FOIDs in Illinois)...no need to go down to the station a call should get you the answer you need.

Originally Posted by JWF

what does it take to buy or sell a firearm between private parties?

When it comes to IL, I don't know the laws. But all it should take is money and a gun. Be careful.

found this:

http://www.isp.state.il.us/docs/9-049.pdf

private party transfers on the second page

I'll say again, it's best to check with your local LEA to be sure there aren't any additional local laws to comply with.

thanks guys this was very helpful. im going to call and find out if theres anything else i need.

Just money and a dark corner to make the exchange

Actually it depends on the state your in.

Some states (esp. CA, NY, Mass.) have some weird laws.

I have recently called the state police with questions. Got a call back from an extremely rude trooper. Then I called and asked to speak to a different officer. I received two totally different answers. My point? Police officers know no more about firearm statutes than you or I. If they are a firearm enthusiast or collector they MIGHT have a clue. But if not then they will only tell you what they have heard or simply make up their own laws as they go. Thats the short of it. I then contacted the Department of natural resources and got a very detailed and respectful answer to my question. DNR is by far your best bet. Asking a police officer is like playin russian roulette

I usually write out a bill of sale with both foid #s and signatures in duplicate.

Of course, it might be a stolen gun. You might ask the police to run the model and serial number, explaining why you're asking.

In some states, an ordinary bill-of-sale, listing both the seller and buyer and their identifications, is sufficient proof that no wrongdoing was intended. But if the gun was stolen, you will have it taken from you, and whatever you paid for it will be lost.

Being from Il. I believe celt and Steve have it right. Written agreement/bill of sale between the 2 parties and you are supposed to keep a record of it for 10yrs.