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As used in this Chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
"Ammunition," "firearm" and "FOID" have the meanings ascribed to the terms in Section 8-20-010.
"Building" has the same definition ascribed to that term in Section 17-17-0223.
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of business affairs and consumer protection.
"Completely enclosed building" has the same definition ascribed to that term in section 17-17-0239.
"CCL" means a concealed carry license issued pursuant to the Firearm Concealed Carry Act.
"Department" means the department of business affairs and consumer protection.
"Employee" means a person employed to work at, and who is located at, a shooting range facility.
"Licensee" means any person issued a license under this chapter.
"Manager" means a person employed to manage a shooting range facility.
"Mobile shooting range" means a shooting range capable of being transported, usually by means of a vehicle or trailer, as those terms are defined in section 9-4-010, or some other type of shipping container.
"Shooting range patron" means any person present in a shooting range facility, including a person who utilizes the shooting range for the discharging of firearms at a target; but a "shooting range patron" does not include a licensee, manager, employee, or any independent contractor hired to clean or maintain the shooting range facility.
"Range master" means the individual charged with the responsibility of insuring that the range activities adhere to all rules and regulations for the health and safety of persons at the shooting range.
"Shooting range" or "range" means an area that contains shooting stations or firing lines, target areas, and other related components for discharging firearms at a target.
"Shooting range facility" means a public or private shooting range and the premises on which the shooting range is located and includes all the buildings, structures, parking areas, and other associated improvements located on the premises. A "shooting range facility" includes any shooting range facility operated or managed by members of a private club or organization for the benefit of its members.
"Superintendent" means the superintendent of police.
(Added Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 3073, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 1-17-13, p. 45370, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 9-11-13, p. 59869, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-14, p. 83727, § 5)
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, maintain, or operate a shooting range without first securing a shooting range facility license under this chapter. Except as provided in Section 4-151-170(c), the license required by this chapter shall be in addition to any other license required by law.
The license shall be valid only for the premises for which it was originally issued and only to the person to whom it was issued. The license shall not be subject to sale, assignment, or transfer, voluntary or involuntary.
The license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the shooting range facility.
(Added Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 3073, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 9-8-11, p. 7262, § 2)
(a) An application for a shooting range facility license shall be made in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and the general requirements of Chapter 4-4 relating to applications for licenses. No original or renewal license shall be issued to any applicant or licensee unless all persons required to be disclosed as applicants meet the eligibility requirements.
(b) The application shall be in writing, signed by the applicant if an individual. If the applicant is a partnership or corporation, the application shall be signed by an officer or partner. If the applicant is a limited liability company managed by managers, the application shall be signed by a manager. If the applicant is a limited liability company managed by its members, the application shall be signed by a member. The application shall be verified by oath or affidavit, and shall include the following statements and information:
(1) in the case of an individual: the name, date of birth, residence address, current telephone number and social security number of the applicant; in the case of a partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company or other legal entity: the date of its organization or incorporation; the objects for which it was organized or incorporated; and the name, residence address, date of birth and social security numbers of any applicant;
(2) the character of the business of the applicant and the length of time the applicant has been in a business of that character, or in the case of a corporation, the date of incorporation;
(3) the location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license;
(4) the name and address of the owner of the premises. If the premises are leased:
(A) a copy of the lease, which must include a statement of the building owner indicating that the owner agrees to the use of the building for the operation of a shooting range facility;
(B) the name, address and telephone number of the owner of the premises, including the name and address of the beneficiary if title to the premises is held by a person as trustee and if known to the applicant;
(5) the name and identity of all individuals who will be managers of the shooting range facility and a copy of every agreement for the management of the shooting range facility;
(6) the manager's, range master's and employees' FOID card numbers;
(7) a statement as to whether the applicant, manager or any employee is disqualified to receive a license by reason of any provision of this chapter or other provisions of this Code or the laws of the state of Illinois;
(8) a statement as to whether the applicant, manager, any employee, or the building owner in the case of a leased building, has ever been convicted, or found liable in an administrative adjudication, of a felony (other than a minor cannabis offense), a misdemeanor involving a firearm, or any other law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of firearms;
(9) a statement as to whether any previous license for the operation of a shooting range facility issued by any jurisdiction to the applicant or the manager has been revoked, the date of the revocation and the reasons for the revocation;
(10) any other information that the commissioner or the superintendent may require to implement the requirements of this chapter.
(c) The commissioner shall forward the application to the departments of buildings, fire, police, and health. Before a license shall be issued, the departments of buildings, fire, police, and health shall inspect the premises for which the license is sought to determine whether the shooting range facility is in compliance with the provisions of this code and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder relating to health and sanitation, buildings, public safety, environment and fire prevention.
(d) The applicant an every manager of the shooting range facility shall submit to fingerprinting by the department.
(e) At the time an application for a license is originally filed or subsequently renewed, the applicant or licensee shall provide proof to the department that the applicant or licensee has obtained the insurance required pursuant to Section 4-151-070.
(f) Within five days of the payment of the license fees pursuant to this chapter, the commissioner shall notify the alderman of the ward in which the premises described in such license is located.
(Added Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 3073, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 9-8-11, p. 7262, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. II, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 1-17-13, p. 45370, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 9-11-13, p. 59869, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-14, p. 83727, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 31925, Art. IV, § 14)
No license shall be issued under this chapter if the applicant, the manager, range master, or any employee:
(a) Is under 21 years of age;
(b) Has ever been convicted of a felony (other than a minor cannabis offense);
(c) Has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving a firearm, or any other violation of law concerning the manufacture, use, possession or sale of firearms;
(d) Has within the previous five years submitted false or misleading information in connection with any application for a license relating to the sale or possession of firearms.
It shall also be a prerequisite to the issuance of a license that the manager, range master, and every employee possess a valid FOID card.
(Added Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 3073, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 9-8-11, p. 7262, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 1-17-13, p. 45370, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 9-11-13, p. 59869, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-14, p. 83727, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 5-24-17, p. 50364, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 31925, Art. IV, § 15)
A license or a renewal of a license shall be denied or revoked for any of the following reasons:
(a) The applicant's license under this chapter, or any other license for the manufacture, sale, use or possession of firearms, has been revoked for cause.
(b) A license issued under this chapter for the location described in the application has been revoked for any cause within one year of the date of the application.
(c) The applicant makes any false, misleading or fraudulent statement or misrepresents any fact in the license application, or uses any scheme or subterfuge for the purpose of evading any provision of this chapter.
(d) The applicant, manager, or any employee has admitted or been found guilty or liable in any judicial or administrative proceeding of: (i) a felony of any nature, or any offense, however classified, that would have been a felony under Illinois law when committed; (ii) a misdemeanor involving a firearm; or (iii) any other violation of law concerning the manufacture, possession, use or sale of firearms.
(e) The applicant, licensee, or manager, who at the time of application or renewal of any license issued pursuant to this chapter, would not be eligible for such license upon a first application.
(f) The applicant or licensee at the time of application or renewal of any license under this Article does not have a safety plan that has been approved by the superintendent.
(Added Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 3073, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 9-8-11, p. 7262, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-14, p. 83727, § 5)
The licensee shall obtain and keep current at all times throughout the duration of the license period, commercial general liability insurance for the operation of the premises described in such application or license with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, issued by an insurer authorized to insure in Illinois. The insurance policy required by this section shall be for a term of at least 12 months, and shall be co-extensive with the first 12 months of the applicable license period. Thereafter, the licensee shall continue to maintain such insurance policy in full force and effect for the duration of the two-year license period. The licensee shall keep proof of the required insurance at the shooting range facility at all times and, upon demand, shall produce such proof for inspection by an authorized city official. Each policy of insurance required under this section shall include a provision requiring 30 days' advance notice to the commissioner prior to cancellation or lapse of the policy. Failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the license for a single offense in accordance with the requirements of Section 4-4-280.
(Added Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 3073, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 5-9-12, p. 27485, § 72; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 37901, Art. II, § 15)
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