NWIFI Northwest Illinois Firearms Instruction Illinois Concealed Carry Class

Illinois CC Requirements

The applicant must: Be at least 21 years of age. Have a valid FOID card (if an Illinois resident) or be eligible for a FOID card if a non-resident

Have not been convicted or found guilty in Illinois or any other state of: A misdemeanor involving the use or threat of physical force or violence to any person within the last 5 years

2 or more violations related to driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof, within the last 5 years
Not be the subject of a pending arrest warrant, prosecution, or proceeding for an offense or action that could lead to disqualification
Not have been in residential or court-ordered treatment for alcoholism, alcohol detoxification, or drug treatment within the last 5 years
Submit an appropriately completed Concealed Carry License application plus a fee of $150 for 5 years for Illinois residents or $300 for 5 years for out-of-state residents
Successfully complete 16 hours of firearms training, including classroom and range instruction
All applicants must pass a live fire exercise with a concealable firearm consisting of: A minimum of 30 rounds
10 rounds from a distance of 5 yards, 10 rounds from a distance of 7 yards, and 10 rounds from a distance of 10 yards at a B-27 silhouette target approved by the ISP