PolitiFact - The weapons bought by the July 4 Highland Park shooter were purchased legally

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The Highland Park shooter obtained the identification needed to legally purchase firearms in Illinois, and passed several background checks before buying his weapons legally.

In December 2019, Crimo applied for a Firearm Owners Identification card, which is

to legally buy firearms in Illinois. This was about three months after Highland Park police had filed a"clear and present danger" report about Crimo because of his threats.a legal guardian affidavit signed by his father.By Bill McCarthy • July 5, 2022

 

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Why is this rated False?

'In December 2019, Crimo applied for a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card. This was about three months after Highland Park police had filed a 'clear and present danger' report about Crimo.' How is this possible in a civilized country?

Conclusion: Gun laws are completely ineffective in preventing mass shootings.

This seems like a fairly serious typo.

Just more proof that laws don't stop evil. Never have and never will.

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