Thank you for signing up for the Illinois Concealed Carry course. This prescribed course by the State of Illinois covers safety rules, descriptions of state law concerning the FOID Act and the new Concealed Carry Act. It is designed for experienced shooters. There will be a review of equipment, ammunition and shooting fundamentals, concluding with a 30 round certified qualification course of fire.

We also ask that you visit our website at https://cishootingsports.com/ and sign our electronic range waiver prior to your class. If you have visited our range within the last year, we have your waiver on file. If you are unsure if we have a waiver for you on file, please complete one.

Day 1: 9AM - 5:30PM (1/2 hour lunch break, lunch not provided).

Day 2: 9AM - 5:30PM (1/2 hour lunch break, lunch not provided).

If you are taking the 8-hour CCW course, you must present a DD214 or other state approved course credit certification.

Necessary Information:

DAY 1: Please do NOT bring ammunition into the store (firearm only).
This is an intermediate course. We require that all participants have completed Beginner Handgun, NRA Basic Pistol, taken private lessons, or have reasonable experience with handling and firing handguns before enrollment in this course.
You must have a valid FOID card in order to take this course.
All participants must complete a combined 16 hours of concealed carry training. Unless you are a prior service member (with a copy of your DD214) have taken NRA Basic Pistol (with copy of training certificate), or previously qualified law enforcement or corrections officer, you are required to take both days of training for a combined 16 hours. If you fall into one of the exceptions (feel free to ask if you are unsure) you are only required to take DAY 2 of the course. You will need to bring proof of your exception i.e. DD214.
The cost of the course DOES NOT include the fees to the state for the license itself, or for us to process the application for you (if you choose to do so).

Necessary Equipment:

Handgun (ALL FIREARMS MUST UNLOADED AND ENCLOSED IN A CASE OR RANGE BAG) No rental firearms will be offered for this course.
150 Rounds of Ammunition (required for Day 2 only)
At least 3 magazines for pistols or 2 speed loaders/speed strips for revolvers.
Hearing and eye protection. (We do have limited hearing and eye protection if needed)

Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes for the course.

Training Class Cancellation Policy:

There are NO REFUNDS on Training Classes.
NO Reschedules will be accepted within 72 hours (3 days) prior to class.
One (1) Complimentary Training Class Reschedule.
Any subsequent Reschedules are subject to a $25 fee for each Reschedule. No more than three (3) reschedules per customer, per class. After that, you must re-register for the class and pay the full amount.

Feel free to call us at (309) 820-1008 if you have any additional questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!