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Jim243 · December 26, 2013, 07:46 AM

In Illinois, in addition to the Federal Regulations (18 yr old for rifle & 21 yr old for pistol) you must have a current FOID (Firearms Owner ID) card. Purchase requires the FOID, form 4473 & NICS background check (5 min wait) and waiting period requirement (rifles 24 hours, pistols 72 hour wait) and of course cash. Most FFL's will require a drivers lic with the same address as that on your FOID.

To obtain a FOID you must submit a written application with photo and $10.00 processing fee, wait 30 days to get your card (background check by Illinois State Police). Cards are currently issued as valid for 10 years.

That's it.
Jim

December 26, 2013, 07:46 AM	#32
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	In Illinois, in addition to the Federal Regulations (18 yr old for rifle & 21 yr old for pistol) you must have a current FOID (Firearms Owner ID) card. Purchase requires the FOID, form 4473 & NICS background check (5 min wait) and waiting period requirement (rifles 24 hours, pistols 72 hour wait) and of course cash. Most FFL's will require a drivers lic with the same address as that on your FOID. To obtain a FOID you must submit a written application with photo and $10.00 processing fee, wait 30 days to get your card (background check by Illinois State Police). Cards are currently issued as valid for 10 years. That's it. Jim __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum