Course Description: The Illinois State Police (ISP) requires minimum 16-hours of training to qualify for the Illinois Concealed Carry License/Concealed Carry Weapon (CCL/CCW) permit. In addition, the ISP requires that students complete a live-fire range qualification, firing 30 rounds from a distance of 5, 7 & 10 yards (10-rounds each stage) at a B27 target with 70% accuracy.

Day 1

Lesson 1: Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handing (4 hours)

• Pistol Actions and Component Parts
• Safe Gun Handling Rules
• Loading and Unloading Exercises

Lesson 2: Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting (4 hours)

• Cartridge Component Identification and Firing Sequence
• Cartridge Storage
• Cartridge Malfunctions and How to React to Them
• Cartridge Identification and Selection
• Handgun Grip
• Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting

Lesson 3: Fire Arms Cleaning and Storage (1 hour)

• Clean Fire Arms in Teams of 2 People
• Discussion of Storage Devises

Lesson 4: Pistol Selection & Continued Opportunities for Skill Development (1 hour)

• Pistol Selection Criteria
• Accessories Selection
• Clubs and Competitions
• Scoring Targets

Day 2

Lesson 1: Laws Relating to Firearm Possession, Storage, Transportation and Concealed Carry as it Pertains to Illinois and Federal Law (4 hours)

• 430 ILCS 66 Firearm Concealed Carry Act
• 430 ILCS 66/10 (H) (hand out)
• 430 ILCS 66/65 (hand out)
• 430 ILCS 65/10 (hand out)
• 720 ILCS 5/7-1,2,3 (hand outs)
• 720 ILCS 24/1 (hand out)
• Carrying outside the home safety
• Defensive mind set
• Carry modes

Lesson 2: Defensive Shooting Drills (4 hours)

• Dry fire from the Compressed Ready, Scan and assess
• Dry fire drills from concealment

Lesson 3: Defensive Shooting and Qualification Shoot (2 hours)

• Shooting from the two-handed standing positions
• Live fire drills from the Compressed Ready
• Live fire qualification

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Course Option 1: - Illinois CCL/CCW 8-Hour Mandatory 1 Day Class & Range-Qualification (range portion can be completed on a different day)

Best and recommended only for applicants who have the completed "first" 8 hours of ISP approved prior training. The ISP approved training includes: Active/Retired/Honorably Discharged Military (8 Hours); NRA Basic Pistol (8 Hours); NRA PPITH (8 Hours) & NRA PPOUT (8 Hours). The applicant will be responsible to bring PROOF of class completion (e.g. certificates, copy of DD-214 etc...).

Course Option 2: - Illinois CCL/CCW 16-Hour Class – (16 Hours of class)

Typically a 2 day class and range qualification (can be split across multiple days). This is best for applicants who have no prior, approved firearm training.

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Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• "VALID" FOID Card (State of Illinois)
• "VALID" Driver's License (State of Illinois)
• Have not been convicted or found guilty in this State or any other state of:
  • A misdemeanor involving the use or threat of physical force or violence to any person within the last 5 years
  • 2 or more violations related to driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof, within the last 5 years
• Not be the subject of a pending arrest warrant, prosecution, or proceeding for an offense or action that could lead to disqualification
• Not have been in a residential or court-ordered treatment for alcoholism, alcohol detoxification, or drug treatment within the last 5 years
• Submit a completed Concealed Carry License Application
• Successfully Complete 16-hours of Firearms Training, including Classroom and Range Instruction
• Supporting Documents if Applicable (for credit hours already obtained)
• Personal Concealable Firearm in Case
• 100 rounds of Ammunition
• Strong Side Hip Holster (including belt), Appendix Holster, or an Inside the Waistband Concealed Carry Holster (no ankle, cross draw or shoulder holsters)
• One Extra Nagazine or Extra Revolver Speed-loader with Pouch
• Sport Coat, Jacket or Shirt that Conceals your Holster/Firearm
• Gun Cleaning Kit
• Proper Shooting Attire (I.E. crew neck shirt/sweatshirt; lose-fitting cargo-type trousers; closed toe, high traction shoes) for range portion of class
• Personal Eye and Ear Protection

Course Tuition: $150.00 (Option 1), $250.00 (Option 2) - Class fees do not include the permit fee of $150.00 to the ISP for residents or $300.00 for non-residents of Illinois.

NOTE:

Participants must qualify on an ISP approved "B-27" silhouette target. Participants must demonstrate proper and safe gun handling techniques in order to successfully complete the Illinois Concealed Carry class.

The applicant can purchase optional "live-scan" fingerprinting services to expedite and assure correct background check process completion - in order to qualify for the Illinois CCL/CCW. An applicant can opt-out of the live-scan fingerprinting and submit his/her Illinois CCL/CCW application without - but this will automatically cause a delay in CCL/CCW permit approval and can, if the background check cannot be completed without fingerprints, delay the CCL/CCW application process (you could be asked to submit fingerprints).

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