Illinois Open Carry Laws (2026)

Open Carry in states bordering Illinois

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

• IndianaPermitted

  Open carry of a handgun is allowed in Indiana without a permit for any proper person 18 or older. Indiana draws no distinction between open and concealed carry.

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →

• IowaPermitted

  Open carry of a handgun is allowed in Iowa without a permit for anyone who may lawfully carry.

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →

• KentuckyPermitted

  Open carry of a handgun is legal in Kentucky without a permit for anyone 18 or older who can lawfully possess one.

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →

• MissouriPermitted

  Open carry of a handgun is legal under state law and needs no permit, but cities and counties may ban it by ordinance. Where banned, you may still carry openly with a Missouri permit, or a recognized out-of-state permit, kept on you and shown when an officer asks. Without a permit, carrying a firearm into a church, government building, polling place on election day or school is a crime. The statutes state no open carry age; treat 19 (18 for military) as the minimum.

  Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →

• WisconsinPermitted

  Open carry of a handgun is legal at 18 or older, with no license, for anyone who may lawfully have one. Without a license it is also illegal in government-owned or leased buildings, in taverns and other places licensed to sell alcohol for drinking on site, and within 1,000 feet of a school. A licensee may not carry in a place licensed to sell alcohol while drinking there. On school grounds it is a felony even with a license. Courthouses, police stations and jails are also off limits, even with a license.

  Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →