Each participant will need to attend the following: ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY Day 1 – 8 hours. Handgun safety, principles of marksmanship, firearms storage and maintenance, law review, in-home defense and concealed carry issues. ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY Day 2 – 8 hours. State and Federal law, FOID card Act, IL Concealed Carry Act, Gun handling, holster use, and range qualification. If you have prior training that qualifies, or military service, you can skip Day 1. Here is a list of prior training/qualifications that are approved in lieu of Day 1: Illinois Hunter Safety Course – 4 hours Utah Concealed Carry – 4 hours Florida Concealed Carry – 4 hours Nevada Concealed Carry – 4 hours Missouri Concealed Carry – 4 hours Kentucky Concealed Carry – 4 hours Michigan Concealed Carry – 4 hours Chicago Firearms Safety Course – 4 hours NRA Basic Pistol – 8 hours NRA Personal Protection in the home – 8 hours NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home – 8 hours Active, Retired, or Honorably discharged member of the US Armed Forces – 8 hours Previously qualified law enforcement or corrections officer, (430 ILCS 66/75) – 8 hours A copy of the DD214 form or a military ID card is required to prove military service. Copies of training certificates or Concealed Carry permits are required for proof of other training. Per Illinois State Police, we must maintain a copy of prior training on file.