FOID card application delays are leading to long waits for those in Illinois who want to own guns, Illinois State Police say.

FOID card application delays continue, but Illinois State Police said they are hiring in order to handle the backlog.

FOID card and concealed carry renewals are still behind in Illinois -- some renewals taking almost a year.

SPRINGFIELD — As of Jan. 1, 2023, upon a Firearms Transaction Inquiry Program approval, the Illinois State Police will automatically renew a person's Firearm Owner's Identification Card for ...

When a new FOID card is issued, if the cardholder has a concealed carry license, they will be issued a combined FOID card and CCL.

The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules this week to address renewals of Firearm Owner Identification Cards (FOID) and Concealed Carry Licenses (CCL) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law that allows Firearm Owners Identification cards to stay active even if Illinois State Police renewal isn't completed by their expiration date.

Gun owners in Illinois with looming expiration dates no longer need to worry about immediately renewing their Firearm Owner Identification card or Concealed Carry License, the Illinois State ...

Dec. 31—Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, upon a Firearms Transaction Inquiry Program (FTIP) approval, the Illinois State Police (ISP) will automatically renew a person's Firearm Owner's Identification ...

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law that allows Firearm Owners Identification cards to stay active even if Illinois State Police renewal isn't completed by their expiration date.