Illinois Concealed Carry Classes
Whether you're applying for your first Illinois Concealed Carry License or renewing your existing license, South Side Concealed Carry offers professional, state-certified training designed to prepare you to carry safely and responsibly.
16-Hour Illinois Concealed Carry Class
This 16-hour course meets all Illinois State Police training requirements for first-time Concealed Carry License applicants.
What You'll Learn:
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Illinois concealed carry laws and legal responsibilities
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Firearm safety and safe handling practices
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Firearm parts, operation, and maintenance
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Ammunition types and safe storage
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Fundamentals of marksmanship
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Loading, unloading, and malfunction clearing
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Safe transportation of firearms in Illinois
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Prohibited places and where you may legally carry
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Duty to inform law enforcement
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Use of force and justifiable use of deadly force
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Conflict avoidance and situational awareness
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Home defense and the Castle Doctrine
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Live-fire range qualification
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Applying for your Illinois Concealed Carry License
3-Hour Renewal Class
This 3-hour course meets all Illinois State Police training requirements for renewing your Illinois Concealed Carry License.Â
What You'll Learn:
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Updates to Illinois concealed carry laws
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Changes to state and federal firearm laws
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Legal responsibilities of concealed carry
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Prohibited places and where you may legally carry
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Duty to inform law enforcement
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Use of force and justifiable use of deadly force
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Conflict avoidance and situational awareness
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Recent case law and real-world scenarios
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Safe firearm handling and transportation review
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Live-fire qualification (Illinois State Police requirement)
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What's Included:
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16 hours of Illinois State Police approved instruction
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Classroom instruction with experienced, state-certified instructors
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Live-fire range qualification
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Certificate of completion (upon successful completion)
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Questions and answers throughout the course
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Small class sizes for personalized instruction
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Firearm available for qualification (if needed)
What's Included:
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3 hours of Illinois State Police approved instruction
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Classroom instruction with experienced, state-certified instructors
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Student training materials and handouts
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Live-fire range qualification
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Certificate of completion (required for renewal)
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Questions and answers throughout the course
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Small class sizes for personalized instruction