Frequently Asked Questions

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Mini classes go from 55 minutes to 2.5 hours. These classes allow for students to receive topic focused training of their choice instead of attending a full class.

  The applicant must:
 

• Be at least 21 years of age,
• Have a currently valid FOID card (if an Illinois resident),
• Not be prohibited under federal aw from possessing or receiving a firearm,
• Not have been convicted or found guilty in Illinois or any other state of: (a) a misdemeanor involving the use or threat of physical force or violence to any person within the last 5 years, (b) two or more violations related to driving      while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating      compound or compounds, or any combination thereof, within the last five      years,
• Not be the subject of a pending arrest warrant, prosecution, or proceeding for an offense or action that could lead to disqualification,
• Not have been in residential or court-ordered treatment for alcoholism, alcohol detoxification, or drug treatment within the last five years,
• Have submitted a completed Concealed Carry License application and successfully completed 16 hours of firearms training, including classroom and range instruction.

A newly-issued Concealed Carry License has a five-year expiration date.

The fees are (non-refundable per 430 ILCS 66/60) $150 for Illinois residents and $300 for out-of-state residents. The ISP uses Illinois ePay. Illinois ePay applies a 2.25% service fee, or a minimum of $1.00 for credit/debit cards. Electronic checks are accepted. Cash, paper checkes, or money orders are not accepted.

Upon receipt of a completed application, including the fee, the ISP issues or denies the applicant an Illinois Concealed Carry License within 90 days, provided the applicant submits a full set of fingerprints in electronic format. If fingerprints are not submitted, the ISP is granted an additional 30 days to complete a manual background check.

Contact us about the training you are interested in and we will happily schedule a class for the training.

The cost of training varies depending on the course and level of training. Please refer to our website or contact us for more information on specific course pricing.

While it is important to train with the firearm you intend to carry, we can provide a firearm for our courses if needed.

Participants must be at least 18 years old to participate in our training courses. However, we offer youth training programs for children between the ages of 12 and 17 with parental consent.

Students are required to cancel at least 48 hours in advance of a class date in order to receive a full refund. Classes cancelled less than 48 hours before the class will not be refunded. Students will only be allowed to reschedule once. No refund will be provided after attending class.

Yes, students should have a valid Firearm Owners Identification card or FOID in progress status with the Illinois State Police before attending a concealed carry class.

In most circumstances, yes. However, if you renew your CCL after its expiration date, your card will be invalid while your application is being processed.