Recommended Prerequisite Courses:  Beginners Handgun, NRA Basic Pistol or IL Concealed Carry, Defensive Handgun 1 and Advanced CCW. This course is taught by Adam Kapchinske. Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card Handgun, unloaded and encased 75-150 rounds of ammunition (depending on class size) Flashlight A rigid, strong side holster designed to be worn inside or outside the waistband (no cross draw, ankle holsters, pocket holsters or …

This course is designed for more advanced shooters to go beyond the State courses for concealed carry licensing.  Shooting drills are designed to give the shooter the tools to successfully defend themselves, their families and others in a confrontation.  From doorways and hallways, to positional shooting involving everyday situations and other possibilities, the student will come away with a sense of their responsibilities and why training, practice and a defensive …

This two hour course is for kids ages 7-11 and is dedicated to firearm safety first and the operation of a bolt action .22 rifle.  The basic fundamentals of firearms operation will be discussed including stance, grip, sight alignment and trigger press with shooting practice on the live fire range.  The firearms and ammunition will be provided by C.I. Shooting Sports.  This course will be taught by Mike Bennett.   …

This course is for kids ages 12-17 and is dedicated to firearm safety and the operation of a .22 caliber pistol.  We will teach the basics of stance, grip, trigger control, sight alignment/sight picture with dry fire drills and then practical application on the live fire range.  The pistols and ammunition will be furnished by C.I. Shooting Sports.  This course will be taught by Mike Bennett.   Course Requirements: A …

This prescribed course by the State of Illinois covers safety rules, descriptions of state law concerning the FOID Act and the new Concealed Carry Act.  It is designed for experienced shooters.  (As this is an intermediate course, it is recommended that the student should attend a beginner level course offered here at C.I. Shooting Sports prior to Concealed Carry.)  There will be a review of equipment, ammunition and shooting fundamentals, …

This prescribed course by the State of Illinois is required to renew your five year Illinois Concealed Carry license.  This 3-hour course will include a review of state law concerning the IL FOID Act and the Illinois Concealed Carry Act and a 30-round certified qualification course of fire.   This class is taught by Aaron Ragusa.   Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card 50 rounds of …

This prescribed course by the State of Illinois covers safety rules, descriptions of state law concerning the FOID Act and the new Concealed Carry Act.  It is designed for experienced shooters.  (As this is an intermediate course, it is recommended that the student should attend a beginner level course offered here at C.I. Shooting Sports prior to Concealed Carry.)  There will be a review of equipment, ammunition and shooting fundamentals, …

This prescribed course by the State of Illinois covers safety rules, descriptions of state law concerning the FOID Act and the new Concealed Carry Act.  It is designed for experienced shooters.  (As this is an intermediate course, it is recommended that the student should attend a beginner level course offered here at C.I. Shooting Sports prior to Concealed Carry.)  There will be a review of equipment, ammunition and shooting fundamentals, …

This prescribed course by the State of Illinois is required to renew your five year Illinois Concealed Carry license.  This 3-hour course will include a review of state law concerning the IL FOID Act and the Illinois Concealed Carry Act and a 30-round certified qualification course of fire.   This class is taught by Aaron Ragusa.   Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card 50 rounds of …

This 4-hour course is designed for new handgun owners or those looking for a better understanding of handgun shooting and safety.  In depth function of your pistol will be explained whether it is a semi-auto pistol or revolver.  You will learn the fundamentals of shooting including stance, grip, trigger control, sight alignment and sign picture, loading/unloading as well as basic cleaning and re-assembly.  Firearms safety is stressed the entire course. …

This course will expand your skills beyond the basic fundamentals of shooting and begin to prepare you for winning a deadly force confrontation. Students will work on new skills that are proven to win confrontations like situation avoidance, shooting on the move, use of cover, tactical reloading and malfunction drills.  Use of force laws will be discussed throughout the course.  Shooting drills will be used to help reinforce these skills …

The AR-15 course will introduce the student to a dynamic sporting/defensive rifle platform.  You will learn the nomenclature and basic operations like proper weapons handling, loading and unloading, use of iron sight, and proper sight in.  This course establishes a basic skill set for confidently operating the AR-15 and you will be given a suggested practice routine.  This class is taught by Mike Bennett.   Equipment Requirements: Must have a …

This 4-hour course is designed for new handgun owners or those looking for a better understanding of handgun shooting and safety.  In depth function of your pistol will be explained whether it is a semi-auto pistol or revolver.  You will learn the fundamentals of shooting including stance, grip, trigger control, sight alignment and sign picture, loading/unloading as well as basic cleaning and re-assembly.  Firearms safety is stressed the entire course. …