Two cases heard by the Illinois Supreme Court this fall are questioning whether someone should be required to have a FOID card in order to possess a gun in the state.
Some said they believe it violates the Second Amendment.
To get a FOID card, Illinois State Police first run your record, looking at your criminal and mental health history.
The first FOID card case, People State of Illinois, Appellant, v. Vivian Brown, Appellee, was heard here at the Illinois Supreme Court in September.
The other, Shawna Johnson, Appellee, v. Illinois State Police, Appellant, was heard in November.
FOID cards have been used by the state since 1986. They cost $10 to apply and are valid for 10 years.
