This program reviews the FOID Act, key case law on restoring firearm rights, and practical strategies for successfully handling FOID and CCL appeal motions and trials before the Review Board and in circuit court.
Credits: 1 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR
The Illinois State Police receives hundreds of thousands of FOID card applications and Concealed Carry License (CCL) applications. There are approximately 2.5 million FOID Cards issued in Illinois and every year thousands of individuals appeal the denial of their FOID and CCL applications to the FOID Card Review Board and, ulitmately, in Circuit Court. This program covers background on the Firearms Owner Identification Card Act (FOID Act), caselaw surrounding the restoration of firearm rights, and motion and trial practice tips for a successful appeal.
ASA Conor McCarthy, DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Wheaton
Expires: 10/1/27