If their civil rights have been restored and part of that process includes the ability to own a firearm, and they otherwise qualify a convicted felon may obtain a firearm owners identification card. See the related link below.
Whether you could get an FOID card or not is a bit irrelevant - one would be inclined to say that you cannot, but, then again, if you do a Google search for "baby bubba gets a gun licence", you'll find a story about a ten year-old who was able to get an FOID. However, whether or not you get an FOID, you still can't buy a firearm - under federal law, a convicted felon may not purchase, possess, or have access to firearms. Felonies are not like traffic tickets - they don't go away after a period of time.
Apply for it and where it says have you every been convicted of a felony check yes. The will send you information on getting the card. It is possible.
Nope It is a felony if they want to pursue it.
Yes, they can get a FOID card, but it is not legal for them to own or carry a gun.
Yes, unless it was a felony. If the DUI did not cause an accident, it's not even a misdemeanor. A felony DUI would mean you killed someone while drunk driving, and they charged you with a felony. Get a FOID application, and read it. I had a Florida DUI, and I have a FOID card.
If you have a felony on your record a FOID won't be granted, regardless of driving record.
To own a Foid card one must not be a felon, or have any drug charge (including a marijuana ticket) The application asks about felony convictions and it asks about marijuana, Do not lie.
If a 19 year old with no record is indicted on a class 2 felony burgalary charge, a class 2 possession of a stolen firearm, a class A misdemeanor for firearm without a foid card, a class A misdemeanor for possession of ammunition without a foid card and a class A misdemeanor criminal trespass to vehicles is just probation possible or is prison mandatory? The defendant is blaming drug abuse and is currently in rehab trial date is continued.
Firearm Owner's Identificarion Card
NO, a bow is considered a weapon. Anyone with a felony conviction is not allowed to own or posses any kind of weapon. You have to a foid card to hunt correct and a felony conviction got your foid revoked. Sorry
If a person lives in Little Rock, Arkansas and has a valid FOID (Firearms Operational Identification) in Illinois, the FOID card cannot be used to hunt in Arkansas. A person will have to get a new FOID for the state of Arkansas to use it in Arkansas.
As long as there was no weapons involved.also if you were convicted Illinois wont give you a foid card
Do i need a gun card for a crossbow in il.
In Connecticut, possessing an unregistered firearm is typically considered a felony offense. Under state law, individuals are required to register certain firearms, and failure to comply with this requirement can result in serious legal consequences. It's important to adhere to all firearm regulations to avoid legal trouble.