This course leads to an Illinois Concealed Carry Training Class Certificate of the required subjects, to obtain your Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCW) from the State Of Illinois. The course objectives are to teach an individual the basic knowledge, skill and attitude necessary to become a safe and responsible gun owner.
We are partnered with the USCCA. The USCCA will come into class and speak with you about their Self Defense Education and Training Programs that also include a Self Defense Liability Protection Policy and see if you would like to signup for them. There is no obligation to signup for them, but we here recommend that you do so that you can have the proper criminal and civil protection.
- four fundamental rules of firearm safety
- additional safety considerations
- weapon in your home, vehicle and public storage
-family safety plan
- firearm cleaning
- ammunition identification
– identifying small arms ammunition
– types of small arms cartridges
– mechanical malfunctions
– firearm safety and parts identification
- body position or stance
- breath control
- trigger control and proper grip
- flinching
- proper sight alignment and sight picture
- errors in sight alignment
- how to determine your eye dominance for handgun shooting
- sight picture
- identify ways to conceal a firearm
- holster consideration
- examples of concealment methods
- waistband holsters
- ankle holsters
- in-clothing holsters
- pocket holsters
- shoulder holsters
- off-body carry
- limit who knows you carry
- travel consideration
- avoid unsafe areas whenever possible
- be aware of your surroundings
- avoid and de-escalate confrontations
- 430 iLCS 66/10 (h) law enforcement encounters
- 720 ILCS 5/7-1 use of force in defense of person
– 720 ilcs 5/7-2 use of force in defense of dwelling
– 720 ilcs 5/7-3 use of force in defense of other property
– 720 ilcs 5/24-1 unlawful use of weapons
– federal laws relating to firearms and juvenile
Safety is of the utmost importance. There will be NO ammunition allowed in the classroom at anytime!
We will be in class all of Saturday and for about 3-4 hours on Sunday. Sunday afternoon we will be out on the range conducting drills and certification rain or shine so dress accordingly for the weather.
A 45 minute lunch break will be allotted each day. You can bring a lunch with you or go out in town if you would like. There is a small kitchen in the classroom with a refrigerator and microwave available.
