Illinois has become the final state in the nation to allow the public possession of concealed guns, just ahead of a federal appeals court’s deadline.

The state Senate voted 41-17 Tuesday to override Gov. Pat Quinn’s veto of the concealed carry legislation lawmakers sent him. The House took the same action earlier in the day.

So what does this mean for Missourians who hold a concealed carry license?

For now, Illinois is a safe haven state, Illinois Rifle Association Director Richard Pearson said.

That means, according to Pearson, you can drive through the state with your firearm.  However, once you leave the car, you must disarm, unload and put the firearm in a lockable case.

Pearson expects the state to get into reciprocating other state’s licences is the next step for the new law.

The Illinois State Police must be ready to accept applications in six months. Officials expect 300,000 to apply in the first year.