ILLINOIS PERMIT INFORMATION (FAQ)
Reservation info at the bottom of the page, please read all information on this page before making a reservation.
Quite a bit of information that I must share with you before you register for a class for Illinois. Please be patient and read all of this page before making a reservation.
What will be supplied in class.
We have always tried to be as all inclusive as humanly possible, and we strive to do so with the Illinois classes.
1. Instruction as per Illinois State Police requirements.
2. Fingerprinting will be available onsite with Accurate Biometrics, they will send a representative who will take fingerprints at the class, be prepared to pay a separate fee of $50.00 to Accurate Biometrics for this service. No need to travel to find a vendor. Accurate Biometrics will be present IF there are at least 25 students, if there are not 25 students there will be a certificate issued so that you can go to their location and get the discount. Please note that fingerprints are not required by the state of Illinois, but the state can take up to an additional 30 days to process your permit if you do not submit fingerprints.
3. The required certificate for the Illinois State Police.
4, Range fees paid. We have exclusive use of a private indoor range, so weather will never be an issue.
5. We will supply a firearm for qualification IF you do not have one. Each student will be required to bring one 50 round box of .22 long rifle ammunition should we be shooting in the indoor range (the indoor range has restrictions on caliber), for your qualification live fire exercise. For the outdoor range, you may use any caliber for the live fire qualification.
If you absolutely can not obtain ammunition, we have a very limited supply (and I do mean VERY limited supply) we will sell you 50 rounds at our cost, the price per box will depend on what we paid for it).
6. Targets for your qualification round will be supplied.
Items you are required to bring for class.
1. Concealable firearm, please bring your concealable firearm for dry fire exercises only.
2. Strong side OWB (Outside Waist Band) holster (to practice drawing from concealment). ISB (Inside Waist Band) also acceptable. OR what ever other method you intend to carry your firearm concealed. Drawing from a shoulder holster or CCW purse is not allowed.
3. Snap caps for your firearm are not required, but strongly suggested (to protect your firing pin during dry fire exercises which are required). If you are not concerned about dry firing your firearm, these are not necessary, however it would be advised that you contact
the manufacturer of your firearm to find out if dry fire without snap caps will damage your particular firearm. You should never dry fire a rim fire firearm (eg. .22 caliber).
4. Ammunition, each student will need to bring one 50 round box of .22 long rifle ammunition for qualification (as explained above) if you will be borrowing our firearm. If you are not borrowing our firearm, or will be using your own and we are shooting outdoors, once again, bring 50 rounds of ammunition for your firearm. Leave all ammunition in your car, no live ammunition is allowed in the classroom, period.
5. Hearing protection (the type is your choice, ear plugs, headset, etc.)
6. Eye protection.
7. Cover garment, long shirt, vest etc. to cover your firearm while doing dry fire and concealment drills.
8. Black Ink Pen
9. Copies of your DD-214 if you have been discharged from the military, or if you have any permits from qualified states (such as Utah and Florida) bring a copy of those, both on one page. These forms must be kept on file as verification of your previous training and will be kept in our file for 5 years. Please block out certain information on your DD-214 such as your social security number.
10. Remainder of your payment for your class (cash, any checks must be approved by us before paying by check), your payment of $50.00 via this website (book online button) is a NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT ONLY to guarantee your place in the class.
WE CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH THAT ABSOLUTELY NO LIVE AMMUNITION IS ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM, LEAVE IT IN YOUR CAR.
What are the costs involved.
1. Course "A", 16 hour Firearms Concealed Carry License Course: $170.00 if you are taking both days with our company. Please call first, we do offer sales quite often.
2. Course "B", 12 hour Firearms Concealed Carry License Course: $150.00. Please call first, we do offer sales quite often.
3. Course "C", 8 hour Firearms Concealed Carry License Course: $120.00, this course is for those who have previous 8 hours (verifiable) that is accepted by the ISP (IE: honorable discharge from the military).
4. Fingerprinting: First, please note that fingerprints are not "required" by the State of Illinois, however if you do not submit fingerprints, the state gets an additional 30 days to check out your background, so instead of the 90 days to issue a permit, they can take up to 120 days.
Digital Fingerprints, if you wish to submit fingerprints, a vendor for Accurate Biometrics will be present at the class and will do your prints, right now we are told they will be discounted at a cost of $50.00. They will be present IF there are at least 25 students present in the class, if not, I will have certificates for you to go to their location and receive the reduced rate. Please be prepared to pay this separate fee directly to Accurate Biometrics. We have arranged this so that you will not have to travel to get your prints done when the minimum number of students are in a class, makes things more convenient. But as stated, they will be present ONLY if there are at least 25 students in the class.
5. Cost of the permit through the Illinois State Police: $150.00 for resident, $300.00 for non resident, 5 year permit.
6. If you have taken a course or have a DD-214 from the Military and can use those as an approved waiver (grandfather) for the first 8 hours, the second 8 hours (or day two of the course) will be at a cost of $120.00.
Please copy and paste the address below to see if you have approved credit prior training.
Illinois State Police list of prior training credit: https://www.isp.state.il.us/appriss/ccw/ccwpriortrainingcredit.pdf
7. If you are one who only has one of the courses to waive some of your training credit and will need a 12 hour course, we offer that course for $150.00 (please call us to arrange a seat in a 12 hour class).
MAKING A RESERVATION.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRICE CHARGED IS A NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT ONLY ($50.00), TO SECURE YOUR RESERVATION. The remainder of the cost of the class will need to be paid in cash when you arrive for the class.
If you are OK with using your credit card online, then follow the directions here to make a reservation.
Please read all of these instructions BEFORE clicking on the "Book online" button below to make a reservation so that you understand how the reservation system works.
REFUND POLICY: The payment made here reflects the non-refundable deposit of $50.00 will be retained by our company should you cancel, we may be able to transfer your deposit to another date (depending on circumstances), please contact us.
If we have to cancel a class, your payment (deposit) will be refunded, or you will have the opportunity to use your payment toward re booking on a different date.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION, PLEASE CALL US BEFORE YOU BOOK A SEAT SO THERE IS NO CONFUSION. CALL US AT 618-462-3861
IF YOU NEED TO TAKE A 12 OR 8 HOUR COURSE, YOU CAN ATTEND ANY 16 HOUR CLASS LISTED, YOU WILL HOWEVER NEED TO CONTACT US BY PHONE SO WE ARE AWARE OF YOUR NEEDS.
Please do not forget to also bring all the items REQUIRED for the class.
If you prefer to make a reservation and pay cash at the door (reservation system below does not allow for that), simply call us with your information (name, address, city, state, zip, phone number (both cell and home) and number of people who will be attending with you if you will not be alone, and we will reserve a seat/seats for you. The deposit will still need to be made to secure your seats, we can make arrangements for that when you call. Call us at 618-462-3861.
*The fee for the class cost does not include the registration fee to the state of Illinois, Utah, Or other states you are taking classes for.
If you have or have not considered a self protection plan, you might want to consider Second Call Defense even before taking the course so you are covered even if something would occur during the class, YOUR FIRST MONTH IS FREE.
I recommend you sign up with Second Call Defense, click on the banner below to find out more.
Reservation info at the bottom of the page, please read all information on this page before making a reservation.
Quite a bit of information that I must share with you before you register for a class for Illinois. Please be patient and read all of this page before making a reservation.
What will be supplied in class.
We have always tried to be as all inclusive as humanly possible, and we strive to do so with the Illinois classes.
1. Instruction as per Illinois State Police requirements.
2. Fingerprinting will be available onsite with Accurate Biometrics, they will send a representative who will take fingerprints at the class, be prepared to pay a separate fee of $50.00 to Accurate Biometrics for this service. No need to travel to find a vendor. Accurate Biometrics will be present IF there are at least 25 students, if there are not 25 students there will be a certificate issued so that you can go to their location and get the discount. Please note that fingerprints are not required by the state of Illinois, but the state can take up to an additional 30 days to process your permit if you do not submit fingerprints.
3. The required certificate for the Illinois State Police.
4, Range fees paid. We have exclusive use of a private indoor range, so weather will never be an issue.
5. We will supply a firearm for qualification IF you do not have one. Each student will be required to bring one 50 round box of .22 long rifle ammunition should we be shooting in the indoor range (the indoor range has restrictions on caliber), for your qualification live fire exercise. For the outdoor range, you may use any caliber for the live fire qualification.
If you absolutely can not obtain ammunition, we have a very limited supply (and I do mean VERY limited supply) we will sell you 50 rounds at our cost, the price per box will depend on what we paid for it).
6. Targets for your qualification round will be supplied.
Items you are required to bring for class.
1. Concealable firearm, please bring your concealable firearm for dry fire exercises only.
2. Strong side OWB (Outside Waist Band) holster (to practice drawing from concealment). ISB (Inside Waist Band) also acceptable. OR what ever other method you intend to carry your firearm concealed. Drawing from a shoulder holster or CCW purse is not allowed.
3. Snap caps for your firearm are not required, but strongly suggested (to protect your firing pin during dry fire exercises which are required). If you are not concerned about dry firing your firearm, these are not necessary, however it would be advised that you contact
the manufacturer of your firearm to find out if dry fire without snap caps will damage your particular firearm. You should never dry fire a rim fire firearm (eg. .22 caliber).
4. Ammunition, each student will need to bring one 50 round box of .22 long rifle ammunition for qualification (as explained above) if you will be borrowing our firearm. If you are not borrowing our firearm, or will be using your own and we are shooting outdoors, once again, bring 50 rounds of ammunition for your firearm. Leave all ammunition in your car, no live ammunition is allowed in the classroom, period.
5. Hearing protection (the type is your choice, ear plugs, headset, etc.)
6. Eye protection.
7. Cover garment, long shirt, vest etc. to cover your firearm while doing dry fire and concealment drills.
8. Black Ink Pen
9. Copies of your DD-214 if you have been discharged from the military, or if you have any permits from qualified states (such as Utah and Florida) bring a copy of those, both on one page. These forms must be kept on file as verification of your previous training and will be kept in our file for 5 years. Please block out certain information on your DD-214 such as your social security number.
10. Remainder of your payment for your class (cash, any checks must be approved by us before paying by check), your payment of $50.00 via this website (book online button) is a NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT ONLY to guarantee your place in the class.
WE CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH THAT ABSOLUTELY NO LIVE AMMUNITION IS ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM, LEAVE IT IN YOUR CAR.
What are the costs involved.
1. Course "A", 16 hour Firearms Concealed Carry License Course: $170.00 if you are taking both days with our company. Please call first, we do offer sales quite often.
2. Course "B", 12 hour Firearms Concealed Carry License Course: $150.00. Please call first, we do offer sales quite often.
3. Course "C", 8 hour Firearms Concealed Carry License Course: $120.00, this course is for those who have previous 8 hours (verifiable) that is accepted by the ISP (IE: honorable discharge from the military).
4. Fingerprinting: First, please note that fingerprints are not "required" by the State of Illinois, however if you do not submit fingerprints, the state gets an additional 30 days to check out your background, so instead of the 90 days to issue a permit, they can take up to 120 days.
Digital Fingerprints, if you wish to submit fingerprints, a vendor for Accurate Biometrics will be present at the class and will do your prints, right now we are told they will be discounted at a cost of $50.00. They will be present IF there are at least 25 students present in the class, if not, I will have certificates for you to go to their location and receive the reduced rate. Please be prepared to pay this separate fee directly to Accurate Biometrics. We have arranged this so that you will not have to travel to get your prints done when the minimum number of students are in a class, makes things more convenient. But as stated, they will be present ONLY if there are at least 25 students in the class.
5. Cost of the permit through the Illinois State Police: $150.00 for resident, $300.00 for non resident, 5 year permit.
6. If you have taken a course or have a DD-214 from the Military and can use those as an approved waiver (grandfather) for the first 8 hours, the second 8 hours (or day two of the course) will be at a cost of $120.00.
Please copy and paste the address below to see if you have approved credit prior training.
Illinois State Police list of prior training credit: https://www.isp.state.il.us/appriss/ccw/ccwpriortrainingcredit.pdf
7. If you are one who only has one of the courses to waive some of your training credit and will need a 12 hour course, we offer that course for $150.00 (please call us to arrange a seat in a 12 hour class).
MAKING A RESERVATION.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRICE CHARGED IS A NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT ONLY ($50.00), TO SECURE YOUR RESERVATION. The remainder of the cost of the class will need to be paid in cash when you arrive for the class.
If you are OK with using your credit card online, then follow the directions here to make a reservation.
Please read all of these instructions BEFORE clicking on the "Book online" button below to make a reservation so that you understand how the reservation system works.
REFUND POLICY: The payment made here reflects the non-refundable deposit of $50.00 will be retained by our company should you cancel, we may be able to transfer your deposit to another date (depending on circumstances), please contact us.
If we have to cancel a class, your payment (deposit) will be refunded, or you will have the opportunity to use your payment toward re booking on a different date.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION, PLEASE CALL US BEFORE YOU BOOK A SEAT SO THERE IS NO CONFUSION. CALL US AT 618-462-3861
IF YOU NEED TO TAKE A 12 OR 8 HOUR COURSE, YOU CAN ATTEND ANY 16 HOUR CLASS LISTED, YOU WILL HOWEVER NEED TO CONTACT US BY PHONE SO WE ARE AWARE OF YOUR NEEDS.
Please do not forget to also bring all the items REQUIRED for the class.
If you prefer to make a reservation and pay cash at the door (reservation system below does not allow for that), simply call us with your information (name, address, city, state, zip, phone number (both cell and home) and number of people who will be attending with you if you will not be alone, and we will reserve a seat/seats for you. The deposit will still need to be made to secure your seats, we can make arrangements for that when you call. Call us at 618-462-3861.
*The fee for the class cost does not include the registration fee to the state of Illinois, Utah, Or other states you are taking classes for.
If you have or have not considered a self protection plan, you might want to consider Second Call Defense even before taking the course so you are covered even if something would occur during the class, YOUR FIRST MONTH IS FREE.
I recommend you sign up with Second Call Defense, click on the banner below to find out more.
If the above red "button" below does not work or does not show up for you, please contact us by phone at 618-462-3861.
Below is the link for Second Call Defense.
Below is the link for Second Call Defense.
To view a list of states that will recognize your Illinois permit, click on the link below. I consider handgunlaw.us to be the most comprehensive, user friendly web site on the internet when it comes to CCW information on various state laws etc., I always refer to them before traveling.