Recommended Prerequisite Courses:  Beginners Handgun, NRA Basic Pistol or IL Concealed Carry, Defensive Handgun 1 and Advanced CCW.  This course is taught by Mike Bennett.   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 …

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 …

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 …

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 Janice Leuchtenberg.   Course Requirements: A …

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 Jeff Burger.   Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card 50 rounds of …

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.  The class will be taught by Janice Leuchtenberg.   Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card 50 rounds of …

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 Jeff Burger.   Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card 50 rounds of …

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 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 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.  The class will be taught by Janice Leuchtenberg.   Equipment Requirements: Must have a current and valid FOID card 50 rounds of …

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 …

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. …

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 …

We all think it will never happen to us, but accidents can happen anytime, without warning, to any of us.  This three hour course will focus on trauma treatment with a "First There, First Care" concept.  This course is filled with practical information and will incorporate a presentation, as well as hands-on skills, to teach you what steps to take when you are the first person on the scene, and how …

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. …