Yes! The CCW Class is open to all experience levels — even beginners. As a beginner you will benefit greatly from the information we provide. You will have the opportunity to handle multiple types of firearms types and styles. Many beginners appreciate the ability to discover which firearm fits them PRIOR to going to a gun store and making an expensive purchase Plus, we cover how to hit the target with precision.

 Yes. An applicant for a new license shall provide proof of certification by a certified instructor that the applicant passed a live fire exercise with a concealable firearm consisting of:
(1) a minimum of 30 rounds; and
(2) 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 and although a score of 70% is passing the majority of our students score very well.

For Illinois Residents it is $150 for a Conceal Carry Permit. $300 for non-residents. Other “fees” and costs are ancillary, and not addressed by the law. Examples of such fees are training expenses, range time, and fingerprinting. For replacement of a Conceal Carry Permit, or address change, the cost is $75.

The approval status is supposed to be given within 90 days from the receipt of the application. There is an appeal process that can be followed in the event that the 90 days are exceeded, or a denial is given.

No. A completed application does not require fingerprints. However, there is an additional 30 days added onto the 90 day approval/denial period for applications submitted without fingerprints.

This is very important and comprehensive and is part of the Illinois Carry Permit Class. It is extremely important to visit each STATE's individual website directly and do not rely on information provided on APPS or Association-related or other informational websites as those sites are not always updated promptly and often contain misinformation. It is your responsibility to visit the state website directly and stay abreast of the law.