FOID = Firearm Owners Identification Card. Without delving into the political side of things (which would get this thread deleted or many posts deleted) it's something that the wonderful Republik of Illinois has foisted on their populace. It's needed before you can purchase a firearm or any ammunition. Out of staters don't need it to buy ammo.
Actually you must have a FOID card to even own or have a gun in your possession, not just to buy.
In the early 80's I had a bumper sticker on my dog trailer(it held 4 hunting dogs) the sticker said When guns are outlowed Only outlaws will have guns. Today I always carry my pistol in the truck on the farm and in the city. And I know if it is ever needed, I will be in the truck and not on me, where it should be. And I have stunned a few fish years ago
Do not judge me by the politicians in my City, State or Federal Government.
And I have stunned a few fish years ago 
