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.

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Who is ineligible to receive a FOID card?

A person convicted of a felony
A person with a hunting license
A non-resident of Illinois
A person over the age of 21

The correct answer is: A person convicted of a felony

A person convicted of a felony is ineligible to receive a FOID card because under Illinois law, individuals who have been convicted of a felony offense are prohibited from obtaining a FOID card. Felony convictions are considered a serious violation of the law and demonstrate a significant risk factor that may compromise public safety if such individuals have access to firearms. Therefore, individuals with felony convictions are barred from receiving a FOID card to prevent potentially dangerous situations. Regarding the other options: - Option B: A person with a hunting license is not necessarily ineligible to receive a FOID card. The possession of a hunting license does not automatically disqualify an individual from obtaining a FOID card. - Option C: Although non-residents of Illinois are generally not eligible to receive a FOID card, being a non-resident alone does not entirely disqualify someone from applying for a FOID card under certain circumstances. - Option D: Being over the age of 21 does not make an individual ineligible to receive a FOID card. As long as the individual meets all the other eligibility criteria, being over 21 years old is not a disqualifying factor.