RE: IL Foid card Prices
With the new legislation regarding the application and issueance of FOID's I think there will eventually be an increase here some time sooner than later, but not $650!
The new legislation (I haven't fully read it) provided for monetary fines for failure by the State Police to issue (or not) in a timely manner. Where's the money going to come from. Right - applicants and card holders.
As to the gang bangers getting buying guns in Chicago...........
They are buying guns in Chicago alright, but "on the street". There's no gun shops in Chicago. The gang bangers will not be affected by ANY laws because they deal illegally (stolen guns, straw buyers, etc....).
Did you know thereare folks in the UN who want to get guns out of EVERY civilians hands around the world.