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Mandate annual background checks, metal health evaluations and continued firearm safety education for gun owners

Created by J.M. on January 15, 2013

Below is a small sample of the requirements needed to maintain various certificates and licenses.

Why is it less work to own a gun than teach a child, or even catch a fish?

Technical Certification
-8 hour written test
-120 hours of “continued learning” every 3 years
-3 year recertification
-$500 testing fee
Teaching certificate (il)
-4 year college degree
-multiple written tests for initial certifications
-annual recertification
Drivers license (il)
-written & practical tests
-vision tests
-4 year renewal (21-80 years of age)
Motorcycle license (il)
-complete 20 hours hands-on training
-limited usability for first 3 months
-$10 fee
-4 year renewal (21-80 years of age)

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Firearms Owner ID Card
-$10 fee
-Valid for 10 years after background check
-Checkbox Your'e mentally stable

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