[JandC]

So this may boil down to the fact that we will only own real estate in Florida, therefore making the argument that we are still Illinois residents a weak argument?

Okay then, for some of you Florida folks, how much is your annual registration on your Montana's, and say for example a newer 1-ton and a 2014 Explorer? Health insurance may not be an issue because (don't hate me now) my previous employer pays that no matter where I reside.

I hesitate changing my DL to Florida and keeping the DW Illinois in an attempt to satisfy any and all requirements, because then I would suspect filing income tax could be an issue.

Then there is the firearms issue. As a LEO I am not concerned about concealed carry, but how do Florida residents purchase ammo or guns? Do you have to have some type of permit. In Illinois you have to have a FOID card and there are tons of waiting periods.

Thanks to all for helping me "get my head" around all these issues.