Illinois Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Practice Exam

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Prepare for the Illinois FOID card with our comprehensive practice exam. Featuring flashcards and multiple-choice questions, each with hints and detailed explanations, to ensure you're fully prepared for your application.

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

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Can an Illinois resident buy firearms or ammunition with an expired FOID card?

Yes, within 30 days of expiry
Yes, but only private sales
No
Yes, if renewing online

The correct answer is: No

An Illinois resident cannot buy firearms or ammunition with an expired FOID card. FOID cards are required to legally purchase firearms or ammunition in Illinois and it is illegal to possess a firearm or ammunition without a valid FOID card. Private sales also require a valid FOID card, so option B is incorrect. Option A may have been intended as a trick option, but it is not legal to purchase firearms or ammunition with an expired FOID card, regardless of a 30-day grace period. Finally, while it is required to renew a FOID card online, an expired FOID card cannot be used to purchase firearms or ammunition.