Lost Your FOID Card? You May Be Able to Get It Back
In Illinois, the right to own or possess a firearm starts with a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card. If your FOID card has been revoked, suspended, or denied, you are legally prohibited from possessing firearms.
But a denial or revocation isn’t always final. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to petition the Illinois State Police (ISP) or the courts to reinstate your FOID and restore your Second Amendment rights.
Common Reasons for FOID Revocation or Denial
Under Illinois law, the Illinois State Police may revoke or deny a FOID card for a wide range of reasons, such as:
Felony convictions
Domestic battery or domestic violence arrests
Orders of protection
Mental health admissions
Drug addiction or DUI history
Dishonorable discharge from the military
False statements on your FOID application
Some revocations are automatic, and others are the result of incomplete or misunderstood records. In many cases, reinstatement is possible.
217 Law Attorneys
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Courtney Anderson
Courtney practices criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Never shy of a difficult or high-profile case, she has won numerous awards for her advocacy, including recently being selected as a finalist for top lawyer in Macon County.
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Fallon Conner
Fallon practices criminal defense and family law. As a former prosecutor, she has unique insight into the criminal justice system. She enjoys being in the courtroom and has a great track record of success in bench and jury trials.
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Zach Anderson
Zach focuses on helping injured clients with workers compensation, personal injury, and products liability claims. He has successfully resolved multiple single-party injury cases for over $1 million, and has helped recover millions for users of bad products.
We want to work with you.
Phone:
217-217-0217
Address:
132 S. Water St., Suite 628. Decatur, IL 62523
Email:
info@217law.com
Where We Work:
We help clients throughout the 217 area code with injury claims and general civil litigation. We practice criminal defense and family law in Macon and surrounding counties.
