Why Five? A Cook County Suburb Opens the Door to Home-Based FFLs, Then Puts a Ceiling on It

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The Oak Lawn Village Board approved new firearm business rules, allowing up to five appointment-only gun dealers to operate from private homes.

This change responds to a resident’s request to start a gun repair business, paving the way for potential sales and repairs if regulations are met.

Applicants must have a federal firearms license and state certification; business can only operate by appointment, with no walk-ins allowed.

Mayor Terry Vorderer justified the change as adapting to the evolving firearm retail market, which now includes home-based dealers.

The village…

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