FAQs
Answers to common questions about our classes, requirements, and licensing.
Yes, you must take them consecutively. Modules must be taken in order.
All of our instructors are certified via the Illinois State Police to instruct the concealed carry program. Our program is also certified with the Illinois State Police for concealed carry and with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation for armed security training.
FOID Cards are not required to attend the class or complete the training.
No Firearm is needed for the class or range. Students will use the IPST firearms for your range qualification. Also, provided are eye and hearing protection, 30 rounds of ammunition for the qualification and a Illinois State Police Specified B-27 target for your range qualification.
Illinois State License fee $150.00 for a 5 year license. $3.38 convenience fee is charges for online credit card use.
Florida State License fee $97.00 for a 7 year license.
Your Class Fee is Non-Refundable. Failure to not attend class results in a forfeit of your paid ticket (including Groupon/Eventbrite vouchers) for class and you will need to repurchase a new ticket to reserve a new class date.
Range time is typically held on the second day of the class. We have one primary range and 2 back up locations as securing range time for large groups can sometimes present a challenge. When we run range time, we rent the entire range to provide the safest environment possible for your qualifications. Without distractions from the general public we can focus 100% attention on our students. Your instructor will provide range time, location and cover equipment and safety rules during day 1 of class.
Please refrain from wearing open-toed/slip on shoes and no low cut or v-neck shirts, as hot brass can cause burns.