SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- Democratic lawmakers are continuing their push for legislation to fix the FOID card system. It could require Illinois gun owners to provide their fingerprints when purchasing a gun.
The Illinois Gun Violence Prevention PAC says fire arms are the leading cause of death for children and teens in Illinois. According to a 2019 CDC study, Black children are 14 times more likely to die from gun violence over their white peers.
The groups president, Kathleen Sances explained similar bills have passed in Connecticut. By combining universal background checks with a licensing system, Connecticut saw a 40% decrease in gun violence. In 2019, the state only lost 11 children and teens to gun violence.