<p>All Illinois residents who buy or possess firearms are required by law to have a valid FOID (Firearm Owner’s ID) card. FOID applications can be obtained from any firearm’s dealer, law enforcement agency, or printed from the Internet. </p>
<p>Obviously the thugs are not carrying registered weapons. There are approx. 1.2 million FOID card-holders in IL. Even an 18-year-old can apply for it with parental approval. And any 21 can apply. About 4000 get denied each year, and 6000 get revoked.</p>