Chicago is known, pretty much like all big cities, for violent crime. It’s also known for strict laws regarding gun ownership.
But according to a June WTTW-TV explanatory piece, most of Chicago’s gun laws flow from Illinois. The station said that in order to buy and own a gun in the state, one must have a Firearm Owner’s Identification card. To get a FOID card, one must be at least 21 years old and never have been convicted of a felony, the station added. What’s more, in order to carry a gun in public in Illinois, one must possess a concealed-carry license, WTTW said, adding that completion of a training course is necessary to acquire a CCL.
The clerk behind the register complied with the teen’s demands,
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