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05-15-2007, 05:46 PM
Baby Bubba's got a Beretta -- and a license (http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/383091,CST-NWS-bubba13.article)
Howard David Ludwig -- affectionately nicknamed Bubba -- received his state-issued firearm owner's identification card two weeks ago.
The wallet-size card arrived about a month after his dear ol' dad correctly completed the online form and sent in the fee.
As a FOID card holder, baby Bubba can own a firearm, as well as ammunition, in Illinois.
He can also legally transport an unloaded weapon, though he can't yet walk, so that's not an issue.
The plastic card has a picture of Bubba giving a toothless grin in the upper right corner. It includes his name, address and date of birth -- 6/14/2006.
The FOID card lists his height (2 feet, 3 inches) and his weight (20 pounds).
His signature is superimposed at the bottom. Since Bubba can't sign his name, I simply placed a pen in his hand. He made the scribble.
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Too funny, but emblematic of some of the problems with our “checks” regarding gun-ownership.
Howard David Ludwig -- affectionately nicknamed Bubba -- received his state-issued firearm owner's identification card two weeks ago.
The wallet-size card arrived about a month after his dear ol' dad correctly completed the online form and sent in the fee.
As a FOID card holder, baby Bubba can own a firearm, as well as ammunition, in Illinois.
He can also legally transport an unloaded weapon, though he can't yet walk, so that's not an issue.
The plastic card has a picture of Bubba giving a toothless grin in the upper right corner. It includes his name, address and date of birth -- 6/14/2006.
The FOID card lists his height (2 feet, 3 inches) and his weight (20 pounds).
His signature is superimposed at the bottom. Since Bubba can't sign his name, I simply placed a pen in his hand. He made the scribble.
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Too funny, but emblematic of some of the problems with our “checks” regarding gun-ownership.