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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Who is eligible to apply for a FOID card in Illinois?

  1. Any resident of Illinois

  2. Only Illinois residents with a valid driver's license

  3. Only U.S. citizens living in Illinois

  4. Illinois residents over the age of 18 without a criminal record

The correct answer is: Any resident of Illinois

A FOID (Firearm Owners Identification) card is required in Illinois for anyone who wants to legally possess or purchase a firearm or ammunition. Applying for a FOID card is open to all residents of Illinois, regardless of age, citizenship status, or possessing a driver's license. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect as they exclude certain individuals who may still be eligible for a FOID card.