Instructor: Edward Martin

Biography:

Veteran, and avid shooter, Ed Martin has been teaching pistol craft at JJC for 10 years. He teaches N.R.A Basic Pistol, then Illinois Concealed Carry for the 16-hour requirement. This gives the student a much better understanding of firearms in general. He also teaches Utah CCW, which opens up more states to legally carry in.

Classes by this instructor

Illinois Concealed Carry

In order to apply for an Illinois concealed carry permit, student must successfully complete both the N.R.A. Basic Pistol Course (8 hours) and the Illinois Concealed Carry Permit Training Course (8 hours) for a total of 16 hours.
August 18-25, 2025, Main Campus, T-2004 Classroom
October 11-18, 2025, Main Campus, T-2004 Classroom
December 6-13, 2025, Main Campus, T-2004 Classroom

Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal Training (LLC 5552)

This course combines the required classroom instruction and range live fire test to renew a current Illinois Concealed Carry permit.
Monday, August 18, 2025, Main Campus, T-2004 Classroom
Saturday, October 11, 2025, Main Campus, T-2004 Classroom
Saturday, December 6, 2025, Main Campus, T-2004 Classroom

N.R.A. Basic Pistol (LLC 4850)

Learn gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship and shooting range safety.
September 20-27, 2025, Main Campus, T-2004 Classroom
November 1-15, 2025, Main Campus, T-2004 Classroom

Utah Concealed Carry (LLC 4924)

This concealed carry course will qualify you to apply for your Utah Concealed Carry Permit, which is honored in 31 states.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, Main Campus, T-2004 Classroom