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 is the minimum age requirement to apply for a FOID card without parental consent?

18 years old
21 years old
16 years old
14 years old

The correct answer is: 21 years old

While most states require individuals to be 21 years old to legally possess a firearm, the minimum age requirement to apply for a FOID (Firearm Owner's Identification) card without parental consent is actually 18 years old. This means that someone who is 18 or older can apply for a FOID card on their own, without needing a parent or guardian to co-sign the application. Option C (16 years old) may seem like a reasonable answer, as this is typically the minimum age required for a driver's license in many states, but it is not the case for FOID cards. Option D (14 years old) is incorrect because it is below the legal age for possessing a firearm in most states. And while 21 years old is a common age requirement for purchasing firearms, it is not the minimum age for obtaining a FOID card.