How could you tell from a wide angle group shot that it was a real gun, and not a replica or even a toy?
Besides, it's against the law in IL for anyone under 18 to possess a handgun, and illegal for adults to "to carry or possess any firearm in any vehicle or concealed on or about the person, except on one`s land or in one`s abode or fixed place of business. It is unlawful to carry or possess any firearm on or about one`s person upon any public street, alley, or other public lands within the corporate limits of a city, village, or incorporated town" ... "transportation of firearms that are broken down in a non-functioning state or are not immediately accessible (e.g., in the trunk of a car); and transportation, carrying, or possession of a firearm which is unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container, by the possessor of a valid FOID. Under the Wildlife Code, it is unlawful to have or carry any firearm in or on any vehicle or conveyance unless unloaded and enclosed in a case."
So clearly the photo could not have been showing what you think it showed. [/sarc
Just one of the reasons I would NEVER move to IL!