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Illinois CCW Phase 2:

This course provides 8 hours of training towards the Illinois 16 hour training requirement. It will focus on State and Federal law consisting of storage, carrying, and transportation of a firearm. This course will also focus a large portion on Use of Force. Students are encouraged to take notes.

The classroom portion will be first, located at 9700 W 197th St, Suite 109, Mokena. At the end of class, students will go to Rink`s Gun and Sport, 14363 Archer, Lockport for the range qualification.

Your firearm and ammunition are NOT allowed into the classroom, leave them locked in your vehicle.

Students will need to bring a firearm (if you have one) and at least 30 rounds of ammunition (you can share your firearm with others in your group if you choose but cannot be in the same firing line at the range) for qualification. There is not a minimum or maximum caliber required for qualification (you are not required to qualify with the firearm that you will be carrying). We encourage participants to bring 3 magazines with 10 rounds loaded in each. Please do not bring a single action only revolver, meaning you would need your thumb to cock the hammer for each trigger pull. Participants must have eye and ear protection and pay the $10 range fee (eye and ear protection may be available at the range for a small fee).

Illinois Livescan Fingerprinting will be provided for $40.

For the range qualification - Participants do not need to bring a concealment holster to class. You will not be drawing from a concealment position at the range. Students must score a minimum of 70% to pass. You will be shooting 10 rounds at 5 yards, 10 rounds at 7 yards, and 10 rounds at 10 yards. We will be using a B-27 Silhouette target. You will need 21 hits out of 30 rounds in the black portion of the silhouette. The B-27 target will be provided by Tactical Security Institute.

NRA BASIC PISTOL:

This course will start with a classroom portion at TSI and then students will go to Rink’s for range practice at the end of class.

The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. Students learn the NRA rules for: safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the two handed and one handed standing positions; and cleaning the pistol.

Do NOT bring a firearm or ammunition into the classroom, leave it locked in your vehicle. For the range, students should bring their firearm (if you have one), one box of ammunition (Minimum caliber of 9mm for semi-autos and 38 for revolver), and eye and ear protection. These items can be rented at the range for a minimal fee. We have several firearms that may be used by the students at no charge. Students will be required to pay the $10 range fee.

Students will need to bring a pen and note taking material. This class provides 8 hours of credit towards the Illinois CCW.

Registration will be from 7:45-8:00am. If you have not paid online we will accept cash, checks or credit cards during registration.

This is Level 1, Level 2 is September 14th.

NRA Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home Course is a comprehensive and intensive approach to equip the defensive shooting candidate with the skills needed to survive serious adversity.

The course teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home. Students have the opportunity to attend this course using a quality strong side hip holster that covers the trigger, or a holster purse. From a review of safe firearms handling and proper mindset to presentation from concealment and multiple shooting positions, this course contains the essential skills and techniques needed to prevail in a life-threatening situation.

The NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home is divided into two phases (level one and level two). This level one course is nine hours and offers the essential knowledge and skills that must be mastered in order to carry, store, and use a firearm safely and effectively for personal protection outside the home. After the classroom portion, students should expect to spend a couple hours on the range and shoot a minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and the appropriate course completion certificates.

Prospective participants must show proof of an NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Certificate.

NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home LEVEL 2.

This is Level 2. Please make sure you also sign up for Level 1 on 9/13 if you have not already taken that course.

This course will be held entirely at the outdoor range in Crete. An email with the address will be sent the Wednesday or Thursday before class.

The NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home – Level Two Course focuses on: Developing concealed carry shooting skills for use outside the home; Special defensive shooting techniques; and Concealed carry, self-defense and the law. This is an additional five hours of range training and teaches advanced shooting skills.

Bring your pistol, a minimum of 115 rounds of ammunition, a strong side hip holster that covers the trigger, or a holster purse, and eye and ear protection.

This will be 5 hours outdoors (on gravel & tarps) so dress accordingly, rain or shine. Bring plenty of water and a hat/baseball cap.

Prospective participants must show proof of an NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside The Home Course Certificate.

*Special price - If you take both the Utah & 1B classes today, total price will be $150 - a $25 savings!*

This is a 4 hour class that focuses on the Utah curriculum covering firearm safety, firearm storage, the concealed carry laws, use of deadly force and more. There is no range qualification for this class - do not bring a firearm or ammunition to class. We will supply you with all required materials including application, photo, ink fingerprints and instructions to obtain the Utah permit. This is the most valuable multi-state CCW permit available based on recognition from other states and total cost as it is valid in over 30 States! This class also gives 4 hours of credit towards the Illinois CCW.
Registration will be from 7:45-8:00 and class will be from 8:00am-noon. If you have not already paid for the class you can pay during registration - we accept cash, checks and credit cards.

Illinois CCW Phase 1B:

*Special price - If you take both the Utah & 1B classes today, total price will be $150 - a $25 savings!*

This course will give 4 hours of the Illinois 16 hour training requirement and was designed specifically for those students who already have 4 hours of credit via a Utah CCW, or Illinois Hunter Safety Card, or another state approved 4 hour credit. It will focus on the Illinois Concealed Carry training curriculum which consists of shooting fundamentals such as grip, stance, breath control, sight alignment, and trigger pull. Nomenclature, care, cleaning, loading and unloading of a firearm are covered. The permit application and renewal process as well as denial criteria are reviewed.

There is not a range qualification for this class - do NOT bring a firearm or ammunition into the classroom.

Students are encouraged to take notes.

Illinois CCW Phase 1:

This course provides 8 hours of classroom training towards the Illinois 16 hour training requirement. It will focus on shooting fundamentals such as grip, stance, breath control, sight alignment, and trigger pull. Nomenclature, care, cleaning, loading and unloading of a firearm, firearm safety rules, basic handgun operation, and handling of the firearm as well as transporting and storing a firearm are all covered.

Students are encouraged to take notes.

Registration will be from 7:45-8:00 and class will be from 8:00am-4:00pm.

Do NOT bring a firearm or ammunition into the classroom. This is a classroom only course, a firearm is not needed for this course.

If you have already taken Phase 2, Illinois Live Scan Fingerprinting will be provided for $40.

Henk Iverson Tactical Systems Indiana is offering a one day Civilian Defensive Pistol level 1 course.

This is an open registration course to both sworn and non sworn persons.

This is a gun fighting class.

We break down the basics to a Step-by-step level, making shooters develop correct stance, grip, draw, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger press and follow through. Incorporating the use of our spear and shield technique with off the X movement. We cover in depth malfunction clearance drills, magazine changes, combat breathing as well as the importance of situational awareness and mindset.

The physical requirement is minimal but there will be repetitive moment.


Course requirements include;
Semi auto pistol
3 magazines
500 rounds pistol ammunition
Holster
Magazine pouch
Water
Sports drinks
Food
Cooler / ice chest
Eye and ear protection

Illinois CCW Phase 2:

This course provides 8 hours of training towards the Illinois 16 hour training requirement. It will focus on State and Federal law consisting of storage, carrying, and transportation of a firearm. This course will also focus a large portion on Use of Force. Students are encouraged to take notes.

The classroom portion will be first, located at 9700 W 197th St, Suite 109, Mokena. At the end of class, students will go to Rink`s Gun and Sport, 14363 Archer, Lockport for the range qualification.

Your firearm and ammunition are NOT allowed into the classroom, leave them locked in your vehicle.

Students will need to bring a firearm (if you have one) and at least 30 rounds of ammunition (you can share your firearm with others in your group if you choose but cannot be in the same firing line at the range) for qualification. There is not a minimum or maximum caliber required for qualification (you are not required to qualify with the firearm that you will be carrying). We encourage participants to bring 3 magazines with 10 rounds loaded in each. Please do not bring a single action only revolver, meaning you would need your thumb to cock the hammer for each trigger pull. Participants must have eye and ear protection and pay the $10 range fee (eye and ear protection may be available at the range for a small fee).

Illinois Livescan Fingerprinting will be provided for $40.

For the range qualification - Participants do not need to bring a concealment holster to class. You will not be drawing from a concealment position at the range. Students must score a minimum of 70% to pass. You will be shooting 10 rounds at 5 yards, 10 rounds at 7 yards, and 10 rounds at 10 yards. We will be using a B-27 Silhouette target. You will need 21 hits out of 30 rounds in the black portion of the silhouette. The B-27 target will be provided by Tactical Security Institute.