Senate Sponsors: SHADID-LINK. Short description: FIREARMS SAFETY EDUCATION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Requires an applicant for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card to have completed a course of firearms safety education certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board. Provides that the course shall provide 3 hours of classroom instruction in topics relating to firearms safety, including safe loading, handling, transportation, and storage of firearms. Applies to applications for Firearm Owner's Identification Cards received on or after January 1, 2002. Provides that the Board shall establish minimum standards for entities and instructors that provide the course of instruction. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status