Why is this national news?

I found this a bit ago on CNN.com....

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/05/15/baby.gun.ap/index.html
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Baby 'Bubba' gets a gun permit

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

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 $5 fee and filled out the application, not expecting to actually get 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.
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While it looks like the Illinois FOID application has no age limit...

http://www.isp.state.il.us/media/docdetails.cfm?DocID=38

...I'm not sure if the father, Mr. Ludwig, helped or hurt our cause.

Pro: The kid is starting to exercise his rights at an early age. He already has a nicer shotgun than I do!

Con: The anti-gunners can use this to show how the system needs even MORE restrictions because "if a 10 month old can get a FOID... anyone can!"

Mixed feelings... what do you think?