You do not need a FOID to ``touch ammo and guns''. You just need to be in the presence of a current FOID card hold, not be a prohibited person, and have that persons permisson.
It is unlawful to carry or possess any firearm in any vehicle or concealed on or about the person, except on one's land or in one's abode or fixed place of business, without a license.
FOID Card Violations – 430 ILCS 65 It is a Class A misdemeanor to possess a weapon without a FOID card if you are otherwise eligible to obtain a FOID card.
With a Concealed Carry License (CCL) you can have a firearm in your vehicle locked, loaded and ready to go. You can have it on you in a holster, concealed or open. You could have it sitting on the seat next to you, or even under the seat.
Who needs a FOID Card? Unless specifically exempted by statute, any Illinois resident who acquires or possesses firearms, firearm ammunition, tasers or stun guns within the State must have in their possession a valid FOID Card issued in his or her name.
If the Firearm Owner's Identification Card is expired or suspended rather than denied or revoked, the license may be suspended for a period of up to one year to allow the licensee to reinstate his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card.
Anyone who is found to be illegally in possession of a handgun is guilty of a Class 4 felony and can be punished by jail time for one to three years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both.
Unlawful possession of firearms, other than handguns, and firearm ammunition is a Class A misdemeanor. Unlawful possession of handguns is a Class 4 felony. The possession of each firearm or firearm ammunition in violation of this Section constitutes a single and separate violation.