Firearm Owner's Identification

Firearm Owner's Identification
Illinois State Legislature
Full nameFirearm Owners Identification Card Act
Website430 ILCS 65
Status: Current legislation

In the U.S. state of Illinois, residents must possess a FOID card, or Firearm Owners Identification card, in order to legally possess or purchase firearms or ammunition. The applicable law has been in effect since 1968, but has been subject to several subsequent amendments.