Course Details
Class Information
Everything you need to know about our 16-hour Illinois Concealed Carry class: the curriculum, the daily schedule, range qualification, what to bring, and the certificates and permits you will walk away with. We keep our class sizes small, because smaller groups mean better questions, better retention, and a better experience.
The 16-Hour Course
Our state-approved 16-hour firearms training covers firearm safety, the principles of marksmanship, firearm care, loading and unloading, state and federal law, weapon handling, and live-fire range qualification. To enroll you must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid ID, be legally eligible to possess a firearm, be able to follow directions, and be physically able to operate a firearm safely. Active-duty military with orders or a DD-214 may apply up to 8 of the 16 required hours.
Eight-Lesson Curriculum
- Developing your personal protection plan
- Basic handgun handling and safety
- Shooting fundamentals
- The legal use of force
- Violent encounters and their aftermath
- Gear and equipment
- Basic and advanced skills
- Illinois law (430 ILCS 66/10(h), 430 ILCS 66/65, 720 ILCS 5/7-1 through 7-3, 720 ILCS 24/1)
Class Schedule
Saturday and Sunday sessions (registration 8:15 AM, start 9:00 AM):
- Module 1: Lessons 1 and 2 (break for lunch at 2:00 PM)
- Module 2: Lessons 3 through 5 (ends 6:00 PM)
- Module 3: Lessons 6 and 7, Illinois and Utah law
- Module 4: Legal and litigation topics, S.I.R.T. pistol training, and range qualification (ends 6:00 PM)
Weeknight sessions run 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, taking Modules 1 through 4 one evening at a time.
Range Qualification
Qualification is 30 rounds on a B-27 silhouette target: 10 rounds at 5 yards, 10 at 7 yards, and 10 at 10 yards. A passing score is 21 of 30. The school provides 30 rounds of ammunition. Live fire takes place at Sporting Arms & Supply, Inc., 14216 South Western Avenue, Posen, Illinois.
What to Bring
- Illinois driver license or photo ID
- FOID card, if you have one (it is not required to take the class)
- Pen and notepad
- Eye and ear protection
- A baseball cap for live fire
Please do not bring guns or ammunition to the classroom. Module 4 uses school-provided firearms only.
Class Fees
Our 16-hour course includes range access, a firearm, ammunition, certified targets, eye and ear protection, your Illinois certificate, a 269-page illustrated manual, and legal defense plan information. No FOID card is required to attend.
| 16-Hour Illinois Concealed Carry (Sat & Sun, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) | $149.00 |
| 3-Hour CCL Renewal Class | $75.00 |
| 90-Minute Renewal Refresher | $49.00 |
| 90-Minute Police / Security Qualification | $75.00 |
| 90-Minute Gun Law Workshop | $19.95 |
| 3-Hour Holster & Live Fire Training | $175.00 |
| 16-Hour USCCA Instructor Certification | $750.00 |
| 16-Hour USCCA Instructor Recertification | $500.00 |
| LiveScan Fingerprints | $75.00 |
| Florida Ink Fingerprints | $25.00 |
| CCL Application Assistance | $50.00 |
| FOID Application Assistance | $35.00 |
Fingerprints and Permits
A fingerprint vendor is available on-site on Saturdays for an additional fee. Illinois LiveScan fingerprints are $75.00 and a Florida card is $25.00. Your Illinois permit qualifies you to carry in 34 states; adding a Florida non-resident permit adds 5 more.
Certificates
When you successfully complete the class, you receive a proof-of-training certificate to present to the Illinois State Police at ispfsb.com.
Private Instruction
Private classroom, live-range, and state-qualification sessions are available by appointment for civilians and for IROCC practice. Civilian practice is 30 rounds (10 at 5 yards, 10 at 7 yards, 10 at 10 yards). IROCC practice is 30 rounds (12 at 5 yards, 12 at 7 yards, 6 at 15 yards).
Have a Question About a Class?
We are happy to walk you through the course, scheduling, and what to expect. Reach out any time.