True. We don't have a castle law but we have it from court precedent. Wise to retreat, but not necessary. Grave bodily harm is the standard. Home is any place you lay your head to sleep and your vehicle. Without a CCW you are required to encase the gun but not unload it. Console counts. Zippered bag counts. The SAs outside of "Chicago", even the Dems are reasonable. Unless you're a gang banger who can't follow the pot laws. Lots of traffic stop arrests with gun charges and (for Illinois) significant time