Asking for a friend (really) is this a crime?

[SiliconSorcerer]

He moved to AZ a couple years ago, had to surrender his IL drivers license to get the AZ one but he renewed online since his wife still lives here and poof it arrived.

I guess they don't check much....

 

 

[Euler]

He can have only one REAL ID, because that's a federal ID.

If he lives in AZ, but getting his IL license renewed actually also canceled his AZ license, then he's probably in violation of AZ law for establishing residency in AZ (like by living there more than 180 days per year, consecutive or not) and driving in AZ, but not maintaining an AZ license.

If he has a REAL ID in AZ, but a regular license in IL (since IL is one of the last remaining states for not having REAL ID), then he's probably not breaking any laws, unless he's driving without a license when he thinks he has one.

Complete answer: It depends.

[lawman]

So if I understand correctly, he is an Arizona resident with an Arizona driver's license.  And then he committed perjury by claiming that he lives in Illinois?

[TRussell]

On 2/16/2026 at 7:29 PM, lawman said:

So if I understand correctly, he is an Arizona resident with an Arizona driver's license.  And then he committed perjury by claiming that he lives in Illinois?

That's kinda how I see it.

[davel501]

On 2/16/2026 at 7:29 PM, lawman said:

So if I understand correctly, he is an Arizona resident with an Arizona driver's license.  And then he committed perjury by claiming that he lives in Illinois?

 

*Democracy. He committed democracy. 

[Jeffrey]

Has SCOTUS determined the definition of "lives"?

 

 

 

[Euler]

There's a difference between "has a residence" and "has a primary residence." I think the correct answer to the question still depends on details not provided.

[lawman]

Having an Arizona driver's license is prima facie evidence that his primary residence is in Arizona and not Illinois.

[SiliconSorcerer]

That's what I thought but he just renewed his foid and got it.   His AZ is a real id drivers licenses.  

Not a lot of checking i guess 

[Quiet Observer]

Why did he apply for a FOID? I see that an Arizona resident permit is $60 and FOID is $10. 

I do not know if firearm and ammunition prices are different in Illinois vs. Arizona. A background check for a firearm purchase in Illinois, or FCCL application, might result in discovery of 2 driver's licenses. 

 

(430 ILCS 65/2) (from Ch. 38, par. 83-2)

    Sec. 2. Firearm Owner's Identification Card required; exceptions. 
    (a) (1) No person may acquire or possess any firearm, stun gun, or taser within this State
without having in his or her possession a Firearm Owner's Identification Card
previously issued in his or her name by the Illinois State Police under
the provisions of this Act.
    (2) No person may acquire or possess firearm ammunition within this
State without having in his or her possession a Firearm Owner's Identification
Card previously issued in his or her name by the Illinois State Police
under the provisions of this Act.
    (b) The provisions of this Section regarding the possession of firearms, firearm ammunition, stun guns, and tasers do not apply to:
        
        (9) Nonresidents whose firearms are unloaded and enclosed in a case;
        (10) Nonresidents who are currently licensed or registered to possess a firearm in their resident state;
        Illinois General Assembly - -

[SiliconSorcerer]

Said he wants to buy ammo. 

I have no idea what the process is in Illinois but mail order send an image of your FOID and it's on the way. 

I've never purchased ammo in state. 

[soundguy]

On 2/22/2026 at 3:35 PM, SiliconSorcerer said:

Said he wants to buy ammo. 

I have no idea what the process is in Illinois but mail order send an image of your FOID and it's on the way. 

I've never purchased ammo in state. 

 

If he's in Illinois and wants to buy ammo here using that Illinois DL he needs to show his FOID. If his credit card shows up as an Illinois billing address, he probably needs a FOID. Not sure if an out-of-stater can still by ammo in Illinois. I hope you keep us updated as to how he has two DL and and why! 

 

The Cabela's in Hammond needed to see my FOID once because of the Illinois credit card address... no problem. I learned to order what I actually wanted on-line for less instead of trying to find it in a local store. 

 

I kinda miss buying .22 bricks at KMart.

 

Cheers,

Tim

[DoYouFeelLucky]

I bought ammunition in IL for several years when I had my IA driver's license.  That was in the early 2000's.  It never seemed to be an issue.