Initial CCW Training Class

Saturdays, October 17th & 24th, 2026

8 AM to 4:30 PM

(An Absolutely Free breakfast Will Be Provided at 7 AM.)

$75 for 8 hours
$85 for 12 hours
$95 for 16 hours

Qualifications for Concealed Carry License

• I am at least 21 years old.
• You do NOT have to have a FOID card. You can apply for both licenses at the same time.
• I have not been convicted or found guilty of a misdemeanor involving the threat of physical force or violence to any person within the past 5 years.
• I do not have 2 or more violations related to driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drugs, or intoxicating compounds within the past 5 years.
• I am not subject to a pending arrest warrant, prosecution or proceeding for an offense or action that could lead to disqualification to own or possess a firearm.
• I have not been in residential or court-ordered treatment for alcoholism, alcohol detoxification, or drug treatment within the past 5 years.

16 Hours of Training are Required

Previous training will be accepted if the Applicant provides documentation of the following courses

• Illinois Hunter Safety Course …………………………… 4 hours
• Utah Concealed Carry……………………………………… 4 hours
• Florida Concealed Carry………………………………….. 4 hours
• Nevada Concealed Carry ………………………………… 4 hours
• Missouri Concealed Carry ……………………………….. 4 hours
• Kentucky Concealed Carry ………………………………. 4 hours
• Michigan Concealed Carry ………………………………. 4 hours
• Chicago Firearms Safety Course ………………………. 4 hours
• NRA Basic Pistol ………………………………………………. 8 hours
• NRA Personal Protection in the Home…………….. 8 hours
• NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home……. 8 hours
• Active, Retired or Honorably Discharged member of the US Armed Forces………………….. 8 hours
• Previously qualified law enforcement or corrections officer (430 ILCS 75 (j))………………………………….. 8 hours

ANY OF THE ABOVE CREDITS NEED TO HAVE DOCUMENTATION AND A PHOTOCOPY OF EACH.
Military needs an honorable DD214, and Corrections needs to bring a copy of retirement showing they were Security. All NRA courses need course completion certificates. And other states CCW training certificates.

8 hours is the maximum credit you can have. You HAVE to take all 8 hours of the Day 2 class. Day 2 is the LAW and Firearm qualification, and nobody is exempt from that.

What To Bring

• Students are should bring their firearms to all portions of this course.
• On day 2 must have 100 rounds of ammunition. 22LR pistols are fine.
• They must also have a belt and belt holster.
• If they have Ear and Eye protection, please bring it on day 2. Prescription and sunglasses are fine.
• Need a photocopy of any licenses/training/Military DD214 that they are using for credit.
• A pistol cleaning kit is advisable, but not mandatory. The $7 kit Walmart sells is perfect.
• A pen and paper is encouraged.
• If any member needs to borrow a handgun and/or holster let us know in advance.