Bill > HB1043

This bill amends two existing Illinois laws to lower the minimum age for obtaining a Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) Card and a Concealed Carry License from 21 to 18 years old. Specifically, the bill allows individuals who are 18 years of age to apply for a FOID Card, with some important conditions: if the applicant is under 21, they must either be an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces or the Illinois National Guard, or have written consent from a parent or legal guardian. Additionally, applicants under 21 must have never been convicted of a misdemeanor (other than a traffic offense) or been adjudged delinquent. For the Concealed Carry License, the minimum age is also reduced to 18, with the requirement that the applicant must have a valid FOID Card and meet all other existing qualifications. These changes represent a significant modification to previous age restrictions on firearm ownership and carrying in Illinois, potentially making firearms more accessible to younger adults while maintaining certain safeguards and parental oversight for those under 21.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1043&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104