Illinois Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Practice Exam

If your FOID card is lost or stolen, the correct course of action is to report the loss/theft directly to the Illinois State Police. This is important because reporting the loss or theft helps to prevent potential misuse of your FOID card for illegal activities. By contacting the Illinois State Police, they can deactivate your lost or stolen card and provide you with information on how to apply for a replacement. It is crucial to take this step to ensure the safety and integrity of your FOID card information. Reporting the loss/theft to the local police (option A) may also be advised, but notifying the Illinois State Police (option D) is the primary and immediate action to take in such a situation. Applying for a new card without reporting (option B) is not the correct approach, as failing to report the loss or theft may lead to unauthorized use of your missing card. Option C, which suggests that the card will be automatically reissued without any action on your part, is incorrect as you must report the loss or theft to initiate the replacement process.