Section 1230.40 Sponsorship of a Minor

Section 1230.40  Sponsorship

of a Minor

a)         Except as provided by Section 65/4(a)(2)(i-5) of the Act,

applicants for a FOID Card under the age of 21 shall have the written consent

of the applicant's parent or legal guardian to possess and acquire firearms and

firearm ammunition, prior to issuance of a FOID Card.  If the consent is given

by a legal guardian, a certified copy of the guardianship court order must be

submitted with the application.  The parent or legal guardian providing consent

shall file an affidavit with the Department, as prescribed by the Department

(using the form available on the Department's website), stating that the

parent/guardian is not prohibited from having a FOID Card under the Act.

b)         No applicant under age 21 will be granted a FOID Card if the

applicant is prohibited from having a FOID Card under the Act.

c)         If the minor is not physically capable of signing the

application because of age, disability or other cause, the parent or legal

guardian providing consent must submit a copy of the minor's birth certificate.