Renewal IL CCL 3-Hour

Please read through for important class details. This 3-Hour course satisfies the Illinois State Police requirements for the RENEWAL of a concealed carry license. You may also take this course if you have an ACTIVE FOID and HAD your concealed carry license previously and it has expired. You will need to bring your ACTIVE FOID and proof of your expired CCL. Class starts promptly at 11:30 A.M. at Diamond Indoor Trap and Pistol Range which is located at 2155 E. Division Street in Diamond for the shooting qualification portion. You must be able to pass the shooting qualification on the first try or you will have to take the entire course again. When we finish at the range, we will return to Voodoo Firearms in Minooka to cover the remaining material that includes the Illinois laws that apply to your CCL and issue your certificate that you will upload into the Illinois State Police portal when you apply online for your license renewal. ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE VALID FOID CARD IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CLASS. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS WHO DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A VALID FOID. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS WHO TAKE THIS COURSE TO RE-ACTIVATE THEIR CCL AND FIND THAT THEY ARE INELIGIBLE TO DO SO.

For the night class (5pm-8pm):

Class starts promptly at 5:00 P.M. at Diamond Indoor Trap and Pistol Range which is located at 2155 E. Division Street in Diamond for the shooting qualification portion. You must be able to pass the shooting qualification on the first try or you will have to take the entire course again. When we finish at the range, we will return to Voodoo Firearms in Minooka to cover the remaining material that includes the Illinois laws that apply to your CCL, and issue your certificate that you will upload into the Illinois State Police portal when you apply online for your license renewal.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR FIREARM OR AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM.

I am required by law to cover a certain amount of material. If you are not present for the entire class, you will not be issued a certificate of completion. If you show up late, you may be turned away and asked to reschedule. I cannot risk my accreditations by certifying those who are not in attendance for the entire class, or people who are absent from any significant portion of the class.

What to bring:

-Valid photo ID

-Your CCL (or Active FOID and expired CCL)

-Notebook and pen if you want to take notes

-Minimum 50 rounds of ammo (Brass casing pistol ammo only. No steel cased, armor piercing, or tracer ammo permitted). You might want to load your magazines in advance to save time at the range. You may bring a speed loader if preferred, BUT you must be able to show me that you are able to manually load and unload your firearm as part of the range requirements.

-Eye and ear protection. (inside-the-ear earplugs are NOT allowed at this range. You must have the full over-the-ear type. They can be purchased at our store or rented at the range)

-Snacks and drinks are permitted in class but not on the firing range.

-UNLOADED AND CASED FUNCTIONAL PISTOL. You can even use the box your pistol came in if needed. (Semi-automatic or revolver. Revolvers are allowed but not recommended due to the amount of time it can take to reload. No antiques.) If you do not yet own a firearm, please give me a call to make arrangements.

Dress Code: AT THE RANGE: Flat soled shoes only. NO open-toe shoes. NO low-cut shirts. I recommend long pants that go over your shoes, especially if you’re wearing boots. This dress code is to prevent hot shell casings from falling into your boots or down your shirt during the shooting portion. You may wear whatever you want during classroom time.

What Will the Class Will Cover Topics covered include all applicable State and Federal laws relating to the ownership, storage, carry, and transportation of a firearm, instruction on the appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed firearm, instruction on prohibited areas and the parking lot exceptions, any new laws, review of the F.O.I.D. Act, use of force in defense of a person, dwelling, or other property, and unlawful use of weapons, definition of a dwelling, aggressor, forcible felony and unlawful use of weapons pursuant to the ILCS, handgun fundamentals, handgun concealment, and range time.

What is the shooting qualification requirement? 10 rounds at 5 yards, 10 rounds at 7 yards, 10 rounds at 10 yards on a B27 silhouette target, with a 70% accuracy. (21 out of 30). I will provide your target for you. There may not be an opportunity for much, if any, practice due to class size. If you feel you need some practice, please do so beforehand.

Safety Policy: There are no compromises on safety. Safety is a critical aspect of all classes and unsafe or disruptive behavior in class or on the range will result in dismissal. In the event you are dismissed due to a safety issue, you will not be refunded. The instructor has sole discretion in determining if you have engaged in unsafe or disruptive behavior. -Treat all firearms as if they were loaded AT ALL TIMES. -Never point your firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy. -Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard until your sights are on the target and you are ready to fire. -Be sure of your target and what is BEYOND your target. -All additional private range rules apply. These will be provided to you in class.

Class Etiquette: No question is a dumb question. Although we have much material to cover legally, I encourage questions and discussions, so please be respectful of all students. Not everyone has the same level of knowledge and experience. My goal is to provide a welcoming environment for all people. Consequently, please keep discussions regarding politics to a minimum, and geared toward facts of law to the greatest extent possible.

Receive 5% off firearms and 10% off ammunition or accessories in store at Voodoo Firearms for 30 days after registration. Use of this discount will void any refund of class fees if you cancel your class registration.