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Evidently, it's the Associated Press that requested the data through the Freedom of Information Act. The Illinois State Police, who issues the FOID cards, denied the request, citing privacy concerns. That's when the Attorney General's office stepped in and ordered the information be made public because
Illinois Senator Kirk Dillard is sponsoring legislation making FOID information private.
FYI, the Illinois FOID card does not equal "gun owner". A FOID card is required for the purchase of a firearm, or ammunition. A FOID card is required even to handle a firearm in a gun shop. A FOID card is required if you transfer a firearm or ammunition FTF in a private transaction.
The AP wants a list of those who can legally own a firearm.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-gunowners-disclos,0,5686959.story
"The public has a legitimate interest in ISP's enforcement of the FOID card act."
Illinois Senator Kirk Dillard is sponsoring legislation making FOID information private.
FYI, the Illinois FOID card does not equal "gun owner". A FOID card is required for the purchase of a firearm, or ammunition. A FOID card is required even to handle a firearm in a gun shop. A FOID card is required if you transfer a firearm or ammunition FTF in a private transaction.
The AP wants a list of those who can legally own a firearm.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-gunowners-disclos,0,5686959.story