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 non-Illinois residents apply for a FOID card?

  1. Yes, if they own property in Illinois

  2. No, only Illinois residents are eligible

  3. Yes, if they work in Illinois

  4. Yes, under certain conditions approved by the Illinois State Police

The correct answer is: Yes, under certain conditions approved by the Illinois State Police

The answer is D. While it is typically only Illinois residents who are eligible for a FOID card, there are certain circumstances in which non-residents may apply and be approved. This option allows some non-Illinois residents to obtain a FOID card, while ruling out options A, B, and C as incorrect.