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Tag Archives: FOID
Gun Charge Dismissed Due to Chicago’s Lack of Gun Ranges
I apologize for the use of a news clip from Fox — the written article isn’t much better but they were the first to break the story. Here’s the skinny: Jesus Duenas, a FOID card holder, purchases a handgun after … Continue reading
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Tagged CFP, Chicago, Class, FOID, Gun Range, handgun, Lawsuit, Shooting Range
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Chicago Firearms Class Instruction at Illinois Gun Works
ChicagolandSportBikes.com member “Trinitrogen” shares with us his experience in taking the Chicago Firearms Course at Illinois Gun Works. It was actually quite interesting. The focus of the class is almost exclusively laws that govern firearms in Illinois and Chicago. There … Continue reading
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Tagged Class, Concealed Carry, FOID, handgun, How To, register, Shooting Range
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Should Your FOID Card Information be Public?
Do you want the list of all Illinois Firearms Owners Identification cards holders be published? Let us know what you think.Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this post
The Real Cost of Your Right To Bear Arms
What does it really cost to register a handgun (or other firearm) in the city of Chicago? The costs start climbing quickly when you add in the fact that you must travel outside of the city 30+ miles to the … Continue reading
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Tagged CFP, Chicago, FOID, handgun, How To, Illinois, Police, register, Responsible Gun Ownership, Second Ammendment, Shooting Range, Statistics
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A firsthand description of obtaining a Chicago Firearms Permit
A firsthand description of obtaining a Chicago Firearms Permit posted on SomethingAwful (please be aware this is generally a “not safe for work” website. One of the most frustrating parts to the application process was locating a “state licensed” firearms … Continue reading
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Tagged CFP, Chicago, FOID, How To, register, Responsible Gun Ownership
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6 Reasons Why Only 83 CFP Applications Submitted So Far
Robert Farago at The Truth About Guns points out that CPD has only received 83 applications for Firearms Permits (as of Monday) vs. 100,000+ illegal guns (estimate based on a 2007 study). TTAG also outlines 6 Good Reasons why Chicagoans … Continue reading
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Tagged FOID, handgun, How To, Responsible Gun Ownership, Statistics
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240 Chicago Firearms Permits (CFP) applied for in first 9 days
Wendell Hutson @ The Chicago Defender has reported that on the first day of the new ordinance there were 75 applications picked up for the new Chicago Firearms Permit (CFP) and total of 240 registrations submitted in the 9 days … Continue reading
How to buy a handgun in Chicago – Step 1
Read more at Looking Backward Julius also has a few more posts on Chicago’s responsible gun ownership ordinance with some great insight.Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this post
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Chicago Firearms Permit CFP and Ordinance
We’ve had some questions about long firearms registration (shotgun, rifle) and the new ordinance. We have been told that the new ordinance applies to ALL registrations. So if you are renewing an existing registration be prepared to get a CFP, … Continue reading
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Chicago Gun Shops – Where Do You Buy a Handgun?
Has the Mayor missed an opportunity for the city itself to benefit and closely monitor the purchase of handguns in the City of Chicago by not permitting gun shops to open in Chicago? Where are you going to make your … Continue reading
