What's wrong with this................scary huh? (9)

Illinois issues gun owner identification card to 10-month-old boy
Tue May 15, 10:06 PM



CHICAGO (AP) - Bubba Ludwig can't walk, talk or open the refrigerator door - but he does have his very own Illinois gun permit.

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The 10-month-old, whose given name is Howard David Ludwig, was issued a firearm owner's identification card after his father, Howard Ludwig, paid the US$5 fee and filled out the application, not expecting to actually receive one.


The card lists the baby's height (2 feet, 3 inches), weight (20 pounds) and has a scribble where the signature should be.


With some exceptions, the cards are required of any Illinois residents purchasing or possessing firearms or ammunition within the state. There are no age restrictions on the cards, an official said.


Illinois State Police oversee the application process. Their purpose, said Lt. Scott Compton, is to keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons, those under an order of protection and those convicted of domestic violence.


"Does a 10-month-old need a FOID card? No, but there are no restrictions under the act regarding age of applicants," he said.


Ludwig, 30, of Chicago, applied for the card after his own father bought Bubba a 12-gauge Beretta shotgun as a gift. The weapon will probably be kept at Ludwig's father's house until the boy is at least 14.

ok thats just absurd and very disturbing

Hey soon they'll have a baby registery for guns at toy r us.
Gotta love the usa

Gotta love Canadians whose favourite past time is slagging the USA

Thanks for the lecture Anne, but save it for the grand kids, will you?

I kind of thought the point of the forum/threads was to post ideas , thoughts and opinions...but not everyone wants varying opinions..which is kind of why I rarely post here anymore

I fully agree with you,differing opinions r not a problem that's what discussions r for and sometimes we can learn something new.