This firearms skills drills course is designed for those shooters who wish to keep their self defense skills sharp through a series of four to five drills which will be progressively more challenging.  Shooters will be challenged to use their judgement in target identification while engaging single and multiple targets as well as shooting and moving.  This course will be taught by Mike Bennett.   Recommended Prerequisite Courses:  Beginners Handgun, Defensive …

Recommended Prerequisite Courses:  Beginners Handgun, NRA Basic Pistol or IL Concealed Carry, Defensive Handgun 1 and Advanced CCW   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 shoulder holsters) Three magazines Double magazine pouch Hearing …

The Defensive AR-15 Rifle/Pistol Transition course is an advanced course designed to give the student the skill to operate the AR-15 and, when needed, transition to the pistol safely and effectively.     Recommended Prerequisite Courses:  Beginners Handgun, NRA Basic Pistol or IL Concealed Carry, Defensive Handgun 1, and Advanced CCW   Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card Handgun and AR-15 rifle, unloaded and encased 120 rounds of rifle …

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 Register Now Read More

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 Register Now Read More

This two-day, 16-hour, 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 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 …

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 course will include a review of state law concerning the IL FOID Act and the Illinois Concealed Carry Act, a warm-up shooting drill, and a 30-round certified qualification course of fire.    Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card 150 rounds of ammunition Handgun, unloaded and encased …

This prescribed course by the State of Illinois is required to renew your five year Illinois Concealed Carry license.  This course will include a review of state law concerning the IL FOID Act and the Illinois Concealed Carry Act, a warm-up shooting drill, and a 30-round certified qualification course of fire.    Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card 150 rounds of ammunition Handgun, unloaded and encased …

This prescribed course by the State of Illinois is required to renew your five year Illinois Concealed Carry license.  This course will include a review of state law concerning the IL FOID Act and the Illinois Concealed Carry Act, a warm-up shooting drill, and a 30-round certified qualification course of fire.    Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card 150 rounds of ammunition Handgun, unloaded and encased …

This two-day, 16-hour, 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 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 …

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 course will include a review of state law concerning the IL FOID Act and the Illinois Concealed Carry Act, a warm-up shooting drill, and a 30-round certified qualification course of fire.    Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card 150 rounds of ammunition Handgun, unloaded and encased …

This two-day, 16-hour, 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 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 …

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, …

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.     Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card AR-15 rifle, …

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.     Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card AR-15 rifle, …

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. …

Have you ever wanted to get started reloading your own ammunition?  Do you want to be able to shoot more for less money?  In this course, you will be introduced to the basic concepts, components, and safety procedures of metallic reloading.  The class will focus on these concepts using the Dillon RL550B reloading machine.  Students will load and fire the cartridges they create in the class.  Included with the class …

This National Rifle Association Certified Course is designed to teach new shooters the essential skills for safely handling and accurately firing their pistol.  The student will learn basic firearm stance, grip, follow through, sight alignment and sight picture, and the basic operation of their pistol.  Students may use their own appropriate pistol or revolver, or if you do not have a firearm, C.I. Shooting Sports can rent one to you …

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. …