The 16 hour course is required for individuals who have no prior course
work credit as listed on the
FAQ page
.
For most individuals, this required
course is the first step to obtain your Concealed Carry License (CCL).
What the 16 hour full course will cover:
State and Federal laws related to the ownership, storage, transport and
carrying of a firearm.
Home storage
Vehicle storage
Public storage
Grip
Sight Alignment
Sight Picture
Trigger Control
Ammunition identification and selection
Safety and cleaning protocols
Cleaning equipment
Loading and unloading
Appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while
transporting or carrying a concealed firearm.
Instruction on prohibited areas and the parking lot exemption.
The FOID act
Relevant portions of IL-CCW including but not limited to:
- 720 ILCS 5/71. 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 Unlawful use of Weapons.
Handgun concealment
Live fire qualification instruction
For your first class visit to IPAC, bring your identification and payment. You are also invited to bring your unloaded firearm (no ammunition allowed) for training purposes. If you do not have a firearm, you may use one of our models at no additional charge. Under no circumstances will ammunition of any type or kind be allowed during the classroom portion of the course. Violation of this rule will be grounds for immediate dismissal and forfeit of all fees paid.
A combined 70% accuracy rate is required for a passing grade in the live
fire qualification.
If a passing grade is not obtained on the first attempt, this phase of the
qualification may be reattempted, up to 2 additional times. Additional
ammunition expense will be incurred.
If you bring your firearm, please come to the range with your firearm
unloaded, locked in its case, with ammunition carried separately. Please note, however, that not all calibers may be available so you are strongly encouraged to bring ammunition with you for your firearm. Firearms can be provided along with ammunition.
What the 16 hour full course will cover:
State and Federal laws related to the ownership, storage, transport and
carrying of a firearm.
- Firearm Safety
Home storage
Vehicle storage
Public storage
- Basic Principles of Marksmanship
Grip
Sight Alignment
Sight Picture
Trigger Control
- Care, Cleaning, loading, and unloading of a concealable firearm
Ammunition identification and selection
Safety and cleaning protocols
Cleaning equipment
Loading and unloading
- All applicable State and Federal Laws relating to the ownership,
storage, carry, and transportation of a firearm. T he act in its entirety
with emphasis on the following:
Appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while
transporting or carrying a concealed firearm.
Instruction on prohibited areas and the parking lot exemption.
The FOID act
Relevant portions of IL-CCW including but not limited to:
- 720 ILCS 5/71. 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 Unlawful use of Weapons.
- Weapon Handling
Handgun concealment
Live fire qualification instruction
- Live fire qualification with a concealable firearm consisting of
minimum of 30 rounds which must include 10 rounds from a distance of
5 yards; 10 rounds from a distance of 7 yards; and 10 rounds from a distance of 10 yards at a B-27 silhouette target approved by the Illinois State Police.
For your first class visit to IPAC, bring your identification and payment. You are also invited to bring your unloaded firearm (no ammunition allowed) for training purposes. If you do not have a firearm, you may use one of our models at no additional charge. Under no circumstances will ammunition of any type or kind be allowed during the classroom portion of the course. Violation of this rule will be grounds for immediate dismissal and forfeit of all fees paid.
A combined 70% accuracy rate is required for a passing grade in the live
fire qualification.
If a passing grade is not obtained on the first attempt, this phase of the
qualification may be reattempted, up to 2 additional times. Additional
ammunition expense will be incurred.
If you bring your firearm, please come to the range with your firearm
unloaded, locked in its case, with ammunition carried separately. Please note, however, that not all calibers may be available so you are strongly encouraged to bring ammunition with you for your firearm. Firearms can be provided along with ammunition.