Amid firearm ID processing delays, Illinois House Republicans demand action

Amid continued delays for processing Firearm Owner Identification card applications and renewals by the Illinois State Police, a group of state lawmakers and citizens called for either the FOID law to be repealed or legislation to address the delays and other gaps.

Former Vermilion County State’s Attorney Randy Brinegar said he applied for his FOID renewal last summer. When he didn’t hear back, he went to the State Police headquarters in Springfield in January. He said he was told there would be no appointment and someone would call him back. He said he is still waiting.