IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 18.35N
Definition Of With The Principal Objective Of Livelihood And Profit
The phrase “with the principal objective of livelihood and profit” means that the intent
underlying the sale or disposition of firearms is predominantly one of obtaining livelihood and
pecuniary gain, as opposed to other intents, such as improving or liquidating a personal firearms
collection; however, proof of profit shall not be required as to a person who engaged in the
regular and repetitive purchase and disposition of firearms for criminal purposes or terrorism.
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- illinoiscourts.gov
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- 2026-08-20
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- 2026-08-19
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