Category Archives: Firearm’s Owner Identification card

DO I NEED AN ILLINOIS FIREARM ID IF I AM LICENSED OUT OF STATE?

The answer depends on what you mean by “licensed.” Illinois law requires gun owners to possess a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card issued by the state. There is an exception, however, for non-Illinois residents. In that case, you do … Continue reading

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CAN YOU BE CONVICTED OF BOTH AGGRAVATED UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON AND NOT HAVING A FOID CARD?

The answer is yes. You may be convicted of both charges even though your Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (AUUW) is based on not having a valid Firearm’s Owner Identification card (FOID). The elements of the two crimes are … Continue reading

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