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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What does a FOID card permit the holder to do?

  1. Carry a concealed weapon

  2. Purchase and possess firearms and ammunition

  3. Automatically purchase a firearm

  4. Operate firearms without any further testing

The correct answer is: Purchase and possess firearms and ammunition

A FOID card, or Firearm Owners Identification Card, permits the holder to purchase and possess firearms and ammunition. It does not allow the holder to carry a concealed weapon, automatically purchase a firearm, or operate firearms without any further testing. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.