Illinois Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Practice Exam

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a FOID card without parental consent?

1. 18 years old

2. 21 years old

3. 16 years old

4. 14 years old

The correct answer is: 21 years old

While most states require individuals to be 21 years old to legally possess a firearm, the minimum age requirement to apply for a FOID (Firearm Owner's Identification) card without parental consent is actually 18 years old. This means that someone who is 18 or older can apply for a FOID card on their own, without needing a parent or guardian to co-sign the application. Option C (16 years old) may seem like a reasonable answer, as this is typically the minimum age required for a driver's license in many states, but it is not the case for FOID cards. Option D (14 years old) is incorrect because it is below the legal age for possessing a firearm in most states. And while 21 years old is a common age requirement for purchasing firearms, it is not the minimum age for obtaining a FOID card.