Currently the Illinois CCW Permit is valid in 22 states and counting. *Note, after completing our concealed carry class you can use the class completion certificate to apply for your Florida and Arizona concealed carry permits also. Our Concealed Carry Instructors are certified by the state of Illinois. Each instructor uses a uniform curriculum ...
Illinois Gun Pros offers the finest Concealed Carry training available for both the Chicago area and Central Illinois, equipping you to fully understand what can be a very confusing law. You will automatically qualify for your Illinois License to Carry AND a non-resident Florida and Arizona CCW permit, if you desire to obtain these as well.
A. In Illinois, most people are required to take 16 hours of in-class training, however former military, and former law enforcement persons are only required to take 8 hours. Some other forms of prior firearm training may also be recognized by the state, which could result in you only needing 8 hours of training.
Florida Concealed Carry Training Requirements. Florida law requires you to submit proof of competency with a firearm in order to qualify for a concealed weapon license. A copy of a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION or similar document from any of the following courses or classes is acceptable: any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by ...
After your training with Illinois Gun Pros, you will have a 3 ring binder and completed worksheets that will give you the confidence that you have a thorough understanding of: 1 The Firearm Concealed Carry Act 2 Justifiable Use of Deadly Force 3 Unlawful Use of a Weapon 4 How to draw your gun from a holster quickly and safely 5 What type of ammunition / gun is best to defend yourself 6 The various options on how to conceal your gun 7 When to shoot and when not to shoot 8 How to shoot without taking the time to use the sights 9 Much more…
Illinois NRA Certified Firearms Instructor 1 A great Illinois Concealed Carry Class starts with a solid curriculum, like the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course. 2 Add training on safe drawing from a holster and you have a solid foundation to give you the skills, knowledge and attitude to defend yourself and your family.
By taking your training through Illinois Gun Pros, you can finish your 16 hours with all the training requirements for Utah, Arizona and Florida non-resident CCW permits in addition to your Illinois License! This will allow you to carry in 32 States.
Illinois Gun Pros offers both the full 16 hour training for the Illinois License to Carry, as well as the “second 8 hour” class alone for those who have credit for the first 8 hours. ( As long as you are not a beginner with a gun, you may take the courses out of sequence, if that fits your schedule better!)
What makes him a great instructor, however, is not just his knowledge and experience, but also his career as an educator and trainer. He has a knack for explaining things in a way that helps people quickly understand and then remember key concepts. This makes his courses especially engaging and also fun.
How many hours of training do I need to get a concealed carry permit? A. In Illinois, most people are required to take 16 hours of training, however former military, and former law enforcement persons are only required to take 8 hours.
An Illinois CCW permit is only valid for 5 years from the date of issuance. Once it expires, the law requires that you must attend a 3-hour class including re-qualifying on a range in order to renew the permit.
A. Once you complete the class, and If you submit your fingerprints with your application, the state of IL has 90 days to issue the permit. If you do not submit fingerprints the state has 120 days to issue the permit. The state has generally been able to issue the permit to those who provide fingerprints in 40 – 50 days. Submitting fingerprints does speed up the permit process. An outside vendor is available during our class if you choose to have your fingerprints done.
No, fingerprints are not mandatory to obtain an Illinois permit, however, if you submit prints you will receive your permit faster since it speeds up the background check. An outside vendor is available during our class if you choose to have your fingerprints done. The process is called Live Scan fingerprinting.
If you are interested in getting the Florida permit, which allows you to carry in additional states (see maps below), you will need to take the full 16 hours. Most people find the 16 hour training extremely useful, including former military and law enforcement.
A. Illinois permits are good for 5 years from the date of issuance. After 5 years, Illinois requires that you attend a 3 hour renewal class in order to renew your permit. For information on those classes you can click here.
The certificate/document must include your name, your instructor’s name, your instructor’s qualifications/credentials (National Rifle Association instructor, law enforcement firearms instructor, Class “K” Firearms Instructor licensed by the State of Florida, etc.), and your instructor’s license/ certification number.
Florida law requires you to submit proof of competency with a firearm in order to qualify for a concealed weapon license. A copy of a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION or similar document from any of the following courses or classes is acceptable: any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...
any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or a similar agency in another state; any National Rifle Association firearms safety or training course;
By Jacob Paulsen on February 26, 2016 in Training. UPDATE Dec 30th 2020: As of January 1st 2021 Virginia will no longer be accepting online-only training as qualifying one to apply for the concealed carry permit. The below article becomes then very outdated or irrelevant but has been left in its original state as a reference for anyone researching ...
The first step to understanding if an online class will work for you is in understanding reciprocity. There is more than one way to be able to legally conceal in your state. You see you have two options if you want to carry concealed: For example, if you live in Missouri you could obtain the Missouri permit by going through a required Missouri ...