Is this normal? I bought a pistol today. Get an email and check the FOID site. Just extended to 10 years from today.

Do you have fingerprints on file with ISP?

Yes I was wondering if that had anything to do with it.

So it auto renews anytime a background check is run?

I have purchased stuff recently, but no instant renewal, but no fingerprints on file. That must be the trigger.

Received this email today explaining it.


This is to inform you that as a result of the background check associated with your recent firearm purchase, because you have fingerprints on file for this purpose, your FOID was renewed for up to 10 years from the date of the approved transaction. Please visit your Applicant Portal Dashboard to view your current expiration date and to see your eCard. Because FOID and FOID/CCL combination cards no longer have printed expiration dates, you will not receive a new card. Please see our frequently asked questions at the same website for the latest information on this and other FOID and CCL matters.

So ... as of this new FOID nonsense it is literally worthless; our 2A right is not only a privilege due to ID required, but only a valid privilege as of the last time someone asked the government if we really have the privilege. HOL E FK ...