<human>:  What are the laws regarding gun ownership and registration in the state of Illinois?
<bot>: In the state of Illinois, a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card is required to own, possess or purchase firearms and ammunition. All firearm purchases must be reported to the state police. Registration of all firearms purchased after Jan 1, 2014 is also required. Illinois state law also requires that all firearms to be transferrred through a federally licensed firearms dealer with a background check. Furthermore, the state of Illinois has enacted various laws regarding the transportation of firearms, with some restrictions on what types of firearms are allowed to be taken into public areas.