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IL: Extra Hurdle for Under-21 Gun Owners Upheld
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The Seventh Circuit upheld an Illinois law requiring that anyone age 18 to 20 trying to buy a gun must have a parent or guardian sign the permit form.
Tempest Horsley challenged the law when the Illinois State Police returned as incomplete an application she completed for an Illinois Firearm Owners' Identification Card (FOID) upon turning 18 years old.
Along with the application, Horsley had included a check for $10 but did not provide the signature of a parent of guardian, as required for any applicant under age 21. |
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shootergdv
(12/17/2015)
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Totally ridiculous. A 19 or 20 year old who has served active duty in the sandbox with an M4 would need Mom or Dad's signature to buy a long gun. Too bad if they're orphans too, huh ? |
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