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HB 2406

FOID-FIREARM SAFETY COURSE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Harry Benton

Illinois bill mandating firearm safety courses for FOID card holders to reduce accidental injuries and gun deaths, raising accessibility and constitutional concerns.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2406

Legislative bill overview

HB 2406 appears to establish or modify firearm safety course requirements related to Illinois's Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card system. Based on the bill title, it likely mandates safety training as a condition for obtaining or maintaining a FOID card. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been referred to the Gun Violence Prevention Committee.

Why is this important

Firearm safety courses can reduce accidental injuries and deaths, particularly among children and untrained gun owners. Illinois's FOID system already requires background checks; adding safety training would represent a significant policy shift in how the state regulates gun ownership. This could affect hundreds of thousands of current and prospective gun owners in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Training cost and accessibility: Requiring courses may burden low-income residents or those in rural areas with limited training availability, potentially creating barriers to exercising Second Amendment rights
  • Implementation logistics: Questions about who certifies instructors, course standards, renewal frequency, and whether existing FOID holders must comply retroactively
  • Constitutional challenges: Opponents may argue mandatory safety courses exceed state authority or constitute an undue burden on gun ownership rights

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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