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Illinois & Florida Concealed Carry Training Classes
Founded in 2013, Illinois Public Safety Training Group has grown to become one of the areas leading providers of concealed carry and self defense training programs.
Illinois Public Safety Training Group, LLC
ILLINOIS & FLORIDA CONCEALED CARRY CERTIFICATION & RENEWALS (CCW)
ILLINOIS & FLORIDA CONCEALED CARRY CERTIFICATION & RENEWALS (CCW)
9800 South Roberts Road Suite 206
Palos Hills, Illinois 60465
CALL/TEXT US at 708-372-4026
ILLINOIS & FLORIDA CONCEALED CARRY CERTIFICATION & RENEWALS (CCW)
ILLINOIS & FLORIDA CONCEALED CARRY CERTIFICATION & RENEWALS (CCW)
ILLINOIS & FLORIDA CONCEALED CARRY CERTIFICATION & RENEWALS (CCW)
16 Hour Illinois & Florida Class Fee $75
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Firearm Training Course Illinois
Licensed Firearm Training Course Illinois
Must be at least 21 years of age and be physically able to safely handle a firearm. *If you are close to your 21st birthday you may still attend training. Call us for details.
Licensed Firearm Training Course Illinois
Licensed Firearm Training Course Illinois
Licensed Firearm Training Course Illinois
In order to obtain your Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCW), residents are required to completed 16 hours of in person training and successfully pass a 30 round course of fire at the range. Illinois Public Safety Training instructors are comprised of both civilian and law enforcement instructors with the real world training and experience.
NOTE*
Our classes are taught on either a 2-day session on consecutive days or a 4-night session over a two week period.
The Weekday & Weekend Classes runs from 7:30am - 4:30pm on both day 1 and day 2. Our 4-night Weeknight classes runs from 5:30pm - 9:30pm during the week. Live fire range qualifications will be held at an off-site range on the last day of class within driving distance of the IPST Training Center. Please note that all students must attend both days of the classroom training and attend the live fire range qualification in order to receive their training certificate.
No FOID Card or Firearms is needed to attend this course.
Live Scan Fingerprinting Services are available on site for an additional fee.
A mandatory fee of $40.00 per student will be collected on day 1 in class for the range fee which includes: eye and ear protection, gloves during range qualification and also in our drills room at class when handling the firearm, a B-27 target, 30 rounds ammo, and a school firearm for your range qualification.
*** NO FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION IS ALLOWED IN THE IPST TRAINING CENTER! ***
Course Content:
- Introduction:
- Instructor Introduction - Course Outline with Statistics and Trends
- Lesson One: Developing a Personal Protection Plan
- How Common is Violent Crime in the United States?
- Why is Conflict Avoidance So Important?
- Situational Awareness
- Action Versus Reaction
- Observing Our Environment
- Planning for Home Security
- Mental Exercises
- How a Concealed Carry Permit Fits
- Lesson Two: Self-Defense Firearms Basics
- Four Universal Safety Rules
- Properly Clearing Semi-Automatics and Revolvers
- Additional Safety Considerations
- Double Action vs. Single Action
- Detailed Revolver and Semi-Automatic Explanation
- Handgun Sizes and Weights
- Pro and Cons of Different Handgun Options
- Ammunition and Ballistic Basics
- Ammunition & Semi-Automatic Malfunctions and their Clearance
- An Introduction to Home Defense Shotguns and the AR-15 Platform
- Tasers and Pepper Spray
- Lesson Three: Shooting Fundamentals
- Muscle Memory Explained
- Proper Grip
- Stance or "Shooting Platform"
- Point Shooting
- Flash Sight Picture
- Sighted Fire
- Trigger Control
- Lesson Four: The Legal Use of Force
- Reviewing the Legal Definitions of Reasonable Force and Deadly Force
- Understanding the Use of Force Continuum
- A Detailed Walkthrough of the Four Pillars for Justifying the Use of Deadly Force
- How Defense in the Home Differs from Outside the Home
- Defending Property
- Lesson Five: Violent Encounters and Their Aftermath
- Understanding Fight or Flight
- The Physiological Reactions Associated with Extreme Stress
- Issuing Commands and Reviewing Our Options
- When We're Left With No Other Choice
- When the Right to Use Deadly Force Ends
- The Immediate Aftermath
- Dealing With the Police
- Lesson Six: Gear and Gadgets
- Explaining Holster Retention
- Types of Holsters Including Belt, Pancake, Inside the Waistband and Holsters for Deep Concealment
- Other Gear Including Belts, Tactical Flashlights, Mounted Lights, Night Sights and Lasers
- Gun Safes and Storage
- Lesson Seven: Basic and Advanced Skills
- Muscle Memory Revisited
- Properly and Safely Conducting Dry Fire Exercises
- Self-Led and Instructor-Led Range Exercises from Beginner to Expert
- Drawing from the Holster
- Flashlight Options
- Getting Your Spouse Involved
- Raising Kids around Guns
- What's Next?
- Lesson Eight: Illinois Law
- Emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/10(h) which includes instruction on the appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed firearm.
- Emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/65 which includes instruction on prohibited areas and the parking lot exception.
- The FOID Act 430 ILCS 65/1 et. seq.
- Relevant portions of the ILCS including but not limited to
- 720 ILCS 5/7-1. Use of force in defense of a 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 24/1 et. seq. Unlawful Use of Weapons
Students will be able to define dwelling, aggressor, forcible felony and the unlawful use of weapons pursuant to the Illinois Compiled Statutes