Illinois Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Practice Exam

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Get ready for the Illinois Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Exam with our comprehensive quiz. This exam assesses your knowledge of firearm laws and regulations in Illinois. Prepare effectively with multiple-choice questions, tips, and study resources!

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Which of the following firearms transactions requires the buyer to possess a valid FOID card?

  1. Private sales

  2. Purchases from a licensed dealer

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B

The correct answer is: Both A and B

Both A and B require the buyer to possess a valid FOID card. Private sales, also known as person-to-person sales, refer to transactions where the buyer purchases a firearm from an individual who is not a licensed dealer. In this case, the buyer is still required to have a FOID card in order to legally purchase the firearm. Similarly, purchases from a licensed dealer also require the buyer to have a FOID card as part of the background check process. Option D is incorrect because both A and B require a FOID card, making the correct answer C.