Defcon-1 Offers the Best Illinois Concealed Carry Class in the Chicago Area

The Defcon-1 Firearms IL Concealed Carry Course takes an in-depth look at Illinois’ laws relating to the carrying and use of a deadly weapon or firearm, and develops within the student the knowledge and attitude necessary to undertake the enormous responsibility that comes with carrying a concealed firearm in public.

This is NOT a ‘gun show class’, nor is it a one-hour ‘rush-you-through’ marathon. Our classes are not commercials for gun manufacturers, nor are they equipment sales pitches. We will not try to sell you firearms, holsters, or ancillary products.

In this comprehensive class, your instructor will take the time to make sure that you feel comfortable with a firearm that you’re likely to carry as a concealed weapons permit holder, and give you the opportunity to get sufficient ‘trigger time’ to gauge your proficiency and correct any potential issues early on. All range tactics are taught FIRST in the classroom in the firearms safety and mechanical operation portions of the program.

As with all Defcon-1 Firearms Chicago area civilian firearms programs, the concealed weapons permit class is taught by certified State of Illinois firearms instructors.

I) Initial Illinois Concealed Carry Course (16 hours)

How Do I Obtain my Illinois Concealed Carry Permit?

The Illinois Concealed Carry Act directs authorities to issue permits to any applicant who has a state-issued Firearm Owner’s Identification card, passes a background check, undergoes 16 hours of training and pays a $150 fee(plus IL internet Fee) for residents, or $300 (plus IL internet fee) for a non-residents (plus appropriate processing fees online).

To be eligible for the Illinois permit the applicant must:

Successfully complete 16 hours of firearms training, including classroom and range instruction.*
Be at least 21 years of age
Have a valid FOID card (if an Illinois resident)
Have not been convicted or found guilty in Illinois or any other state of:
- A misdemeanor involving the use or threat of physical force or violence to any person within the last 5 years.
- 2 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 5 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 5 years.
Submit a completed Concealed Carry License application.
Complete an approved 16 hour firearms training course*

* The Illinois State Police, per the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, allows certain applicants with prior firearms training to take less than the entire 16 hour course of instruction.

It is the Defcon-1 policy to require all students to take the full 16 hour course of instruction. We do this because we want our clients to have all the needed information to conceal carry in Illinois. We have no control of training the student may have taken previously.

II) Defcon-1 Firearms Chicago Private IL Concealed Carry Instruction

Why Have a Private Concealed Carry Class at Home?

Defcon-1 Firearms Chicago is well known for our group Illinois Concealed Carry classes throughout the Chicago area. Recently however, we have noticed a trend: there has been a substantial demand for private CCL classes in Chicago… smaller, in-home private training sessions for groups of close friends, families, coworkers and many others.

When we received our first request for a private group CCL training class at a client’s house, we thought it was a rare, yet still very practical idea. Several other clients over the years have requested private Illinois concealed carry training. Now many private individuals prefer to receive their training in this manner.

Here are a few of the main advantages of booking a private Concealed Carry training class for your group:

Convenience of Learning at Home

One of the most obvious benefits of booking a private CCL class is that the class comes to you. With the exception of the range time, the entire classroom portion of the IL concealed carry course is taught in a setting where you never have to leave, and are at your most comfortable. You won’t have to sit in any traffic, and if you’re not keen on classroom settings in general, you’ll have the freedom to get your CCL without sacrificing a day or two away from home.

Flexible Scheduling

Many people live very hectic busy lives which often times do not coincide with the ridged times of a group class. With private gun instruction, there is a lot more flexibility of scheduling the class.

More Interpersonal Setting & Interaction

Lecture and classroom training is still highly informative, but there’s something very personal and up-close about the small group setting that comes from a private in-home concealed carry training. You can interact more closely as a tight-knit group, look directly into the instructor’s eyes, and enjoy the comfort of being surrounded by family or close friends. Additionally, having a Illinois Concealed Carry Class at home allows for the presentation of real life home scenarios, something that can’t be truly mimicked in a classroom setting.

A Great Way to Surprise Your Friends

Can you imagine the look of thrilled surprise, when you announce to your friends or family that an NRA-certified instructor is on their way over right now, to provide the training needed to apply for an Illinois CCL permit? If you and your colleagues need a break from poker or video gaming night, this is a sure fire way to surprise the group while getting one step closer to keeping your loved ones safe.

Schedule Your Private Concealed Carry Class

If you’re in the Chicago area and are interested in learning more about private group IL Concealed Carry training, call Defcon-1 Firearms at Chicago at 773-360-0100. We’ll be happy to go over available dates, rate information and other important details.

III) 3 Hour IL Concealed Carry Course Renewal

How Do I Renew my CCL?

The Illinois State Concealed carry law states that the initial issuance of a concealed carry However, if you are thinking of renewing your license, Defcon-1 Firearms Training charges $150.00 for the 3 hour refresher training course and a new firearms qualification. You will be using a Defcon-1 Chicago equipment and ammunition to complete the qualification course. The cost for the range fee is an additional cost.

Further, our Illinois Concealed Carry Course does not include the cost of renewal to the State of IL will be $150 for residents (+$3.53 service charge) paid directly to the State of Illinois at the time you file the application, payable by either credit card or electronic check. The cost for non-residents is $300.00 (plus appropriate service charge).

This re-certification will be good for 5 years from the date of issuance. It can take up to 90 days for the State of IL to complete the re-certification process. If you do not submit fingerprints the state has 120 days to issue the permit. The state has generally been able to issue the permit to those who provide fingerprints in 40 – 50 days. Submitting fingerprints does speed up the permit process.

Probably a good idea to get this done before your Illinois Concealed Carry expires.

Students need to provide:

A good attitude.
Appropriate Shooting Attire (I.E. crew neck shirt/sweatshirt; lose-fitting cargo-type trousers; closed toe, high traction shoes) for range portion of class.
VALID State or Federally issued ID card. ( Driver’s License, State ID, Military ID, Passport)
Have not been convicted or found guilty in this State or any other state of:

A misdemeanor involving the use or threat of physical force or violence of any person within the last 5 years

2 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 5 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 a residential or court-ordered treatment for alcoholism, alcohol detoxification, or drug treatment within the last 5 years.

Cash, check or credit card for class fee prior to start of class.

Renewal Firearm Curriculum must be at least 3 hours of classroom instruction and must include:

I) All applicable State and Federal laws relating to the ownership, storage, carry, and transportation of a firearm;

The Act relating to the ownership, storage, carry and transportation of a firearm with 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.
Instruction in 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**

** Must define dwelling, aggressor, forcible felony and unlawful use of weapons pursuant to the ILCS.

II) Weapons handling;
Handgun fundamentals
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. You must score a minimum of 70% to qualify. Participants must demonstrate proper and safe gun handling techniques in order to successfully complete the Illinois Concealed Carry Course.

IV) Advanced Concealed Carry Course (8hours)

Learn from Defcon-1 Chicago’s professional instructors with decades of law enforcement experience, tactical firearms training experience and actual concealed carry experience. Build on your basic concealed carry skills in this 8-hour Advanced Level class.

Trigger management will be a high priority in this class. Correct, quality trigger management is the foundation to all advanced shooting skills. There will be some time spent in this class explaining all of the viable concealment type holsters, discussing the pros cons of each type. You will learn how to properly draw your handgun from concealment, get on target quickly, and how to re-holster safely and efficiently. You will also spend time on reloading and malfunction drills, shooting on the move, multiple target engagement, proper use of cover and concealment, and if time allows a stage on low light operations. You will leave this class with a true feeling of accomplishment and that you may be truly on your way to becoming the skilled and effective concealed carry individual.

This is NOT a ‘gun show class’, nor is it a one-hour ‘rush-you-through’ marathon. Our classes are not commercials for gun manufacturers, nor are they equipment sales pitches. We will not try to sell you firearms, holsters, or ancillary products.

As with all Defcon-1 Firearms Chicago area civilian firearms programs, the concealed weapons permit class is taught by certified State of Illinois firearms instructors.

I) Initial Illinois Concealed Carry Course (16 hours)

How Do I Obtain my Illinois Concealed Carry Permit?

To be eligible for the Illinois permit the applicant must:

Successfully complete 16 hours of firearms training, including classroom and range instruction.*

Be at least 21 years of age

Have a valid FOID card (if an Illinois resident)

Have not been convicted or found guilty in Illinois or any other state of:

A misdemeanor involving the use or threat of physical force or violence to any person within the last 5 years.

2 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 5 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 5 years.

Submit a completed Concealed Carry License application.

Complete an approved 16 hour firearms training course*

* The Illinois State Police, per the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, allows certain applicants with prior firearms training to take less than the entire 16 hour course of instruction.

It is the Defcon-1 policy to require all students to take the full 16 hour course of instruction. We do this because we want our clients to have all the needed information to conceal carry in Illinois. We have no control of training the student may have taken previously.

II) Defcon-1 Firearms Chicago Private IL Concealed Carry Instruction

Why Have a Private Concealed Carry Class at Home?

Here are a few of the main advantages of booking a private Concealed Carry training class for your group:

Convenience of Learning at Home

Flexible Scheduling

Many people live very hectic busy lives which often times do not coincide with the ridged times of a group class. With private gun instruction, there is a lot more flexibility of scheduling the class.

More Interpersonal Setting & Interaction

A Great Way to Surprise Your Friends

Schedule Your Private Concealed Carry Class

If you’re in the Chicago area and are interested in learning more about private group IL Concealed Carry training, call Defcon-1 Firearms at Chicago at 773-360-0100. We’ll be happy to go over available dates, rate information and other important details.

III) 3 Hour IL Concealed Carry Course Renewal

How Do I Renew my CCL?

Probably a good idea to get this done before your Illinois Concealed Carry expires.

Students need to provide:

A good attitude.

Appropriate Shooting Attire (I.E. crew neck shirt/sweatshirt; lose-fitting cargo-type trousers; closed toe, high traction shoes) for range portion of class.

VALID State or Federally issued ID card. ( Driver’s License, State ID, Military ID, Passport)

Have not been convicted or found guilty in this State or any other state of:

A misdemeanor involving the use or threat of physical force or violence of any person within the last 5 years

2 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 5 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 a residential or court-ordered treatment for alcoholism, alcohol detoxification, or drug treatment within the last 5 years.

Cash, check or credit card for class fee prior to start of class.

Renewal Firearm Curriculum must be at least 3 hours of classroom instruction and must include:

I) All applicable State and Federal laws relating to the ownership, storage, carry, and transportation of a firearm;

The Act relating to the ownership, storage, carry and transportation of a firearm with 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.

Instruction in 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**

** Must define dwelling, aggressor, forcible felony and unlawful use of weapons pursuant to the ILCS.

II) Weapons handling;

Handgun fundamentals

Handgun concealment

Live fire qualification instruction

Live fire qualification with a concealable firearm consisting of minimum of 30 rounds which must include:

IV) Advanced Concealed Carry Course (8hours)

Learn from Defcon-1 Chicago’s professional instructors with decades of law enforcement experience, tactical firearms training experience and actual concealed carry experience. Build on your basic concealed carry skills in this 8-hour Advanced Level class.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU VIEW OUR CANCELLATION POLICY BEFORE YOU SIGN UP FOR THE CLASS