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A class A misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year of jail time and a fine of up to $2500. If you fall into one of the above categories that exclude eligibility for a FOID card, you will be charged with a Class 3 felony. A class 3 felony is punishable by a five-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $25,000.

If your petition for relief is granted by the court, your firearm rights will be restored, and the Illinois State Police must issue you a Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID). Having your FOID and Illinois firearm rights restored should also fully restore your federal firearm rights.

If the Firearm Owner's Identification Card is expired or suspended rather than denied or revoked, the license may be suspended for a period of up to one year to allow the licensee to reinstate his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card.

430 ILCS 65/8.2 - The Department of State Police shall deny an application or revoke and seize a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued if the Department finds that the applicant or person to whom such card was issued is or was at the time of issuance, subject to an existing Order of Protection.

If your petition for relief is granted by the court, your firearm rights will be restored, and the Illinois State Police must issue you a Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID). Having your FOID and Illinois firearm rights restored should also fully restore your federal firearm rights.

In order to regain your right to carry, you may need to file an appeal with your local county circuit court if the Illinois State Police deny your request for reinstatement. This appeal amounts to a petition for an order compelling the Illinois State Police to reissue your FOID card.