Illinois Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Practice Exam

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Can a FOID card holder purchase firearms and ammunition from any state?

Yes, with no restrictions
Yes, but only from contiguous states
No, only from Illinois
Yes, but they must pass a background check in the selling state

The correct answer is: Yes, but only from contiguous states

A FOID card holder does have the ability to purchase firearms and ammunition outside of their home state of Illinois. However, this does come with some limitations. While option A states there are no restrictions, this is not entirely true. As mentioned in option B, a FOID card holder can only purchase firearms and ammunition from states that are contiguous to Illinois. This means they can purchase from states that border Illinois, such as Indiana, Wisconsin, and Missouri. Option C is incorrect because it implies that a FOID card holder can only purchase firearms and ammunition within the state of Illinois, which is not true. Option D is also incorrect because while a background check may be required, it is not the only factor in determining whether a FOID card holder can purchase firearms and ammunition from another state. It is important to note that regulations and restrictions may vary by state, so it is important for FOID card holders to check the laws and regulations of the state they wish to purchase from before doing so.