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. Classroom sessions will be held at JJC. In order to successfully complete the Illinois concealed carry training course, students must pass a live fire test at the range. Participants do not need to own a pistol; several types will be provided for use. Training laser pistols and targets are used to teach proper grip, stance and sighting. The live fire range training will be held at Rink's Gun and Sport, 14363 Archer Ave., Lockport. Students will be responsible for paying the range fee to Rink's. In order to accommodate schedules, the range time will be scheduled individually with the instructor. Instructors are approved by the Illinois State Police to conduct Illinois Concealed Carry firearms training. Students are solely responsible for completing the application process through the Illinois State Police; however, the instructor will provide an ID picture and assistance with any application question. Additional range time can be schedule. For more information and complete registration requirements, call (815) 280-1555. DO NOT BRING A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION TO THE COLLEGE.

*Please note that students may enroll in the Illinois concealed carry permit training and apply for the Illinois concealed carry permit without completing the N.R.A. Basic Pistol Course (LLC 4850) if they are an active duty, retired or an honorably discharged member of the U.S. Armed Forces. (Must provide copy of DD214.) Students may enroll at age 20, but must be 21 to apply for the concealed carry permit. In order to enroll in the Illinois concealed carry course, students must possess a valid firearm owner identification car (Illinois residents), possess a valid state ID, be allowed by both federal and state law to legally possess a firearm and be able to follow all directions given by the training staff. For ages 20 and up.