Illinois Legal Semi-Auto Rifles

Yes, you can own a semiautomatic rifle similiar to an AR-15 in Illinois.  Illinois law PA102-1116 also known as PICA presents a variety of restrictions and allowances on rifles, pistols and firearms that are compliant or legal to purchase and own.  If you live in IL, this page will assist you in selecting what Dark Storm Industries rifles and pistols are options for you.

Fixed magazine models are legal for civilian purchase in Illinois.  

You can also purchase a fixed magazine stripped lower receiver and other associated parts to complete compliant rifle or pistol build of your own. If you have never built an AR-style rifle before but are interested in learning how, please take a look at our new DSI Builder Boxes.

Also check out these Ejection Port Loaders for faster fixed mag reloads!

FAQ

• How do I know that these are legal? Remember that laws tell you what you cannot do or have, not what you can do.  You can learn more about the PICA law on the Illinois State Police website.  https://isp.illinois.gov/Home/AssaultWeapons
• Obviously you are bias as you make the rifle.  Who else thinks it is legal?  DSI retained Barr & Klien PLLC, a prominent Illinois based law firm specilzing in Consitutional law to prepare an alaysis of the product and the law.  You can download a copy of their analysis letter here.
• Aren't all semi auto rifles illegal in IL now?  No, you can use the link above and read FAQ # 5 which refers you to the ISP guide which contains a flowchart on page 83.  This guide also specifically references the SKS, a fixed magazine AK variant as being legal on page 18.  Our fixed magazine is the AR equivalent of the SKS.
• Can you provide a link the ISP Assault Weapon Identification Guide.  Sure, here it is.  https://isp.illinois.gov/StaticFiles/docs/Home/AssaultWeapons/PICA%20Identification%20Guide.pdf