If the lawful owner of the firearm claims the weapon the following requirements must be adhered to before releasing the firearm:
(A) Proof of ownership of the firearm. The owner must present one of the following:
(1) Bill of sale, or
(2) An Illinois Firearm transfer form with the corresponding identification number of such transfer detailing the firearm transfer or any equivalent form issued by another state, or
(3) A valid court order releasing the firearm and/or accessories, or
(4) In instances of owner's death, family transfers, or any other ownership issues where ownership is not being contested, the firearm and/or accessories can be released pursuant to the Calumet Park Police Department Departmental policies and procedures.
(B) Valid firearms owners identification card.
(1) Illinois resident owners MUST present their Illinois Firearm Owners Identification card ("FOID") or a valid Illinois Conceal Carry license pursuant to the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act ILCS Ch. 430, Act 65, § 1 et seq. and the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act, ILCS Ch. 430, Act 66, § 1 et seq.
(2) Non-resident owners MUST present proof of non-residency and a FOID card or a valid conceal carry license equivalent issued by another state.
(3) Owners who claim exempt status must submit proof of the exempt status pursuant to the provisions of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act.
(C) Once the owner has met the above requirements, the weapon must be lawfully secured by the owner. The owner shall provide the Police Department with the intended method of transportation of the firearm before the firearm is released to him/her.
(1) If the method is not in accordance with the Unlawful Use of Weapons Act ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5, § 24-1 et seq., and the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act, ILCS Ch. 430, Act 66, § l et seq, the firearm shall not be released.
(2) If such owner has a valid conceal carry permit, the owner shall not be permitted to possess such weapon on their person within the village hall or police facility pursuant to ILCS Ch. 430, Act 66, § 65(a)(5). Such weapon must be disabled so that it is in a non-functioning state during that time.
(3) The Police Department may provide the owner with a container for transport for a fee.
(Ord. 20-1229, passed 1-9-2020)