Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Peoria County. Peoria serves as the county seat of Peoria County and anchors central Illinois, situated on bluffs overlooking the Illinois River. Known for its industrial roots with Caterpillar as a major employer, the city offers scenic views of Peoria Lake and nearby East Peoria flats, with orders shipping to FFL dealers in the area.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Illinois law allows.
To purchase a firearm or ammunition in Illinois, you must first obtain a valid Firearm Owner's Identification card from the Illinois State Police. The FOID costs $10, lasts ten years, and requires applicants to be 21 or have an eligible parent or guardian sponsor. At the dealer, you must present ID, complete ATF Form 4473, and pass a background check. State law mandates a 72-hour waiting period after the sale is initiated. Federal age restrictions apply: 18 for rifles and shotguns, 21 for handguns.
Dealers in these communities all work for Peoria-area buyers:
Illinois requires a Concealed Carry Licence, issued by the Illinois State Police. Applicants must be 21, hold a FOID, complete 16 hours of training with an ISP-approved instructor, and submit fingerprints. Fees are $150 for residents and $300 for non-residents from select states. Licenses are valid for five years. Illinois does not recognize permits from other states. Schools, government buildings, courts, hospitals, bars, parks, stadiums, public transportation, and posted private property are off-limits.
Deer permits in Illinois are managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources through a county quota system. For the 2026-27 season, the first firearm deer season runs November 20-22, 2026, the second season is December 3-6, 2026, and the muzzleloader-only season is December 11-13, 2026. Legal firearms include shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, qualifying handguns, and, since 2023, single-shot centerfire rifles of .30 calibre or larger. Apply for a Peoria County permit via the IDNR lottery and check for leftover permits after the draws.
Peoria Lake and its downstream backwaters are ideal for mallard hunting. Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area, south of the city, features waterfowl hunting and a hand trap range, with Spring Lake and Rice Lake nearby.
The Illinois River valley near Peoria is a prime waterfowl flyway in the Midwest, with Banner Marsh and Rice Lake offering public duck hunting opportunities just a short drive from downtown.
The ranges on the city pages are public facilities run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, picked by distance from each city. Licenses, passes and hours are set by the agency.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in East Peoria, Pekin, Morton, Peoria or anywhere in Peoria County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Yes. Illinois residents must have a valid Firearm Owner's Identification card issued by the Illinois State Police to purchase or possess firearms or ammunition, and your dealer in Peoria will verify it before the transfer.
State law requires dealers to hold firearms for at least 72 hours after the sale is initiated. The waiting period begins at the dealer counter, not during transit.
The Illinois State Police issue all Concealed Carry Licences in the state; the Peoria County sheriff does not. The sheriff may file an objection, but the licence is issued by the ISP.
A spare magazine, a sling, scope covers and the ammunition your rifle is zeroed with; the city page lists the zone and season structure.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Illinois State Police, Firearms Services Bureau or a local attorney about your own situation.