Gain the Required Knowledge

The Illinois Concealed Carry Class is open to law abiding U.S. Citizens who are at least 21 years of age and wish to carry a concealed handgun for their personal or family’s safety. In this course, you will gain the required knowledge of handgun safety, along with learning about responsible carry and how to gain the needed proficiency skills with a firearm. Also there will be instruction on the laws and the obligations of the concealed handgun carrier. Upon the successful completion of this course you will receive a certificate from the Firearms Safety Academy which will be needed to apply for a Concealed Carry Handgun Permit with the Illinois State Police.

This Permit class will be a minimum of sixteen hours as required by the State of Illinois, there will 8 hours credit for some prior training yet to be determined. (This training will require documented proof)

Lessons:

• IL State Law relating to the use of lethal and deadly force.
• When can/can’t use justified self defense.
• Handgun safety.
• Proper cleaning and storage of handguns with an emphasis on storage practices that reduce the possibility of accidental injury to a child.
• Loading and unloading your firearm along with accurate shot placement.
• Prohibited carry locations as a IL CCW permit holder.
• Proper selection of a concealed handgun and carry options.
• Instruction on where and how to apply and the related documents for a permit.
• This course combines classroom and live fire range time.
• ***The above course outline is subject to change based on ISP final requirements.***

Course attendees must pass a practical proficiency test on the firing range, scoring no less than 70% with a minimum of 30 rounds, fired at distances of 5 yards, 7 yards, and 10 yards.

***NOTE: The above lesson plan is subject to change depending on ISP guidelines. ***
Included in the cost of the course are targets, and other materials required when applying for permit.

You need to bring:

A handgun along with at least 90 rounds of ammunition (NO RELOADS) along with strong side holster that covers the trigger (no shoulder, small of the back or pocket holster allowed) and two extra magazines or speed loaders, hearing and eye protection.

A valid and correct IL Drivers License and FOID card must be presented during class. Students completing this course will receive a certificate in addition to printed materials useful for future reference.

Before attending any class please note these important rules:

Never bring a loaded firearm into the classroom
please leave the ammunition in your vehicle and be sure to unload the gun and magazine before coming to class.
Never bring ammunition into the class room!!

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Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. No FOID card is needed to attend this class. This course is at least 4-5 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; two handed standing positions; and continued opportunities for skill development.

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Women Only Intro to Pistol and FSG Defensive Pistol have been added to the schedule. Full descriptions of these classes are listed under the headings.

For Class Schedule and Pricing.

Level 1 - Holster Skills - 4 Hours

Safety Review

• Holstering with the Four Step Draw process
• Tactical Low Ready position
• Tactical Loading and Unloading procedures (open slide and active reloads) for Semi-Automatic Pistols
• Malfunctions (Tap and Rack)
• Range Drills (rapid firing)

Introductions To…

• Lateral Movement
• Bent Elbow Shooting

Graduation Requirements

Students need to preform proper executions of the following to pass this level to advance to the next level. Those requirements are:

• Holstering
• Tactical Low Ready
• Malfunctions Tap and Rack
• Reloading
• Must place All hits in the 8 and 9 ring of the target at 12 feet. (This is a timed event of 60 seconds. Amount of ammo used based off of lowest capacity magazine being used in class)

Equipment Requirements

• A Good Attitude
• Your semi-auto pistol
• Dummy rounds/Snap caps if possible (available for sale in our store)
• Strong Side Hip Holster
• Magazine Pouch or Holder
• 2-3 Magazines
• Minimum 250 rds. Ammo

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Level 2 - Movement and Engagement Skills - 4 Hours

Safety Review

• Malfunction drills
• Lateral Movement

New Skills:

• Figure 8 Drills
• Multiple Target Engagement
• Flash Sight Shooting
• Groin, Chest, and Head
• Bent Elbow Shooting with Follow Up Shot

Graduation Requirements

Students need to preform proper executions of the following to pass this level to advance to the next level. Those requirements are:

• Holstering
• Tactical Low Ready
• Malfunctions Tap and Rack
• Reloading
• Lateral Movement
• Bent Elbow Shooting
• Must place all hits on targets from 12 feet. This Is NOT A Timed Event. Amount of ammo used for Qualifying is based on the lowest ammo capacity of magazine being used in class.

Equipment Requirements

• A Good Attitude
• Your semi-auto pistol
• Dummy rounds/Snap caps if possible (available for sale in our store)
• Strong Side Hip Holster
• Magazine Pouch or Holder
• 2-3 Magazines
• Minimum 250 rds. Ammo

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Level 3 - Firing from Cover - 4 Hours

Safety Review

• Multiple Target Engagement
• Friend or Foe Target Identification
• Uses of Cover
• Firing and Reloading from Cover
• Weak Side, Weak Handed Firing from Cover
• Firing through cover

Graduation Requirements

Students need to preform proper executions of the following to pass this level to advance to the next level. Those requirements are:

• Holstering
• Tactical Low Ready
• Malfunctions Tap and Rack
• Reloading
• Lateral Movement
• Proper Safe Shooting from Cover
• Must place all hits on targets 8-9 ring. This Is NOT A Timed Event. No Bent Elbow Shooting. Amount of ammo used for Qualifying is based on the lowest ammo capacity of magazine being used in class. Equipment Requirements
• A Good Attitude
• Your semi-auto pistol
• Dummy rounds/Snap caps if possible (available for sale in our store)
• Strong Side Hip Holster
• Magazine Pouch or Holder
• 2-3 Magazines
• Minimum 250 rds. Ammo

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Level 4 - Intro to Low Light Shooting - 8 Hours

Safety review

• Shooting unassisted without aid of flash light. (Flash sight eye blink)
• Hold types of flashlight non firing hand
• Target identification
• Target illumination Strobe effects on the eye and brain.
• Cover identification in low light (use of shadows/dark areas)
• Malfunction drills low light
• Figure 8 Drills Low Light
• Range Drills

Graduation Requirements

Students need to preform proper executions of the following to pass this level to advance to the next level. Those requirements are:

• Holstering
• Tactical Low Ready
• Malfunctions Tap and Rack
• Reloading
• Unassisted low light shooting
• Assisted low light shooting
• Low light malfunctions
• Target identification and shooting after light impairment
• Must place all hits on target. This Is NOT A Timed Event. No Bent Elbow Shooting. Amount of ammo used for Qualifying is based on the lowest ammo capacity of magazine being used in class.

Equipment Requirements

• A Good Attitude
• Your semi-auto pistol
• Dummy rounds/Snap caps if possible (available for sale in our store)
• Strong Side Hip Holster
• Magazine Pouch or Holder
• 2-3 Magazines
• Minimum 250 rds. Ammo
• A palm sized 90 – 100 lumen flashlight
• Extra batteries

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Level 5 - Low Light Engagement - 4 Hours

Safety Review

• Target identification
• Target illumination
• Use of Cover
• Lateral Movement Low Light
• Shooting from Cover Light Assisted
• Malfunctions

Graduation Requirements

Students need to preform proper executions of the following to pass this level to advance to the next level. Those requirements are:

• Holstering
• Tactical Low Ready
• Malfunctions Tap and Rack
• Reloading
• Unassisted low light shooting
• Assisted low light shooting
• Low light malfunctions
• Shooting from cover
• Engage target on the move to cover to cover
• Must place all hits on target. This Is NOT A Timed Event. No Bent Elbow Shooting. Amount of ammo used for Qualifying is based on the lowest ammo capacity of magazine being used in class.

Equipment Requirements

• A Good Attitude
• Your semi-auto pistol
• Dummy rounds/Snap caps if possible (available for sale in our store)
• Strong Side Hip Holster
• Magazine Pouch or Holder
• 2-3 Magazines
• Minimum 250 rds. Ammo
• A palm sized 90 – 100 lumen flashlight
• Extra batteries

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Defensive Pistol Level 1

For Class Schedule and Pricing.

Youth classes provide shooters ages 8+ with an introduction to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to handle and operate a pistol safely. Includes classroom time covering revolver and semi automatic pistol knowledge, fundamentals of shooting; maintaining the handgun; hands-on practical exercises. Some classes include live fire training. Firearm & ammunition included. Some classes a parent/guardian is not required. Full description are in the Calendar. These class are limited to 12 to better serve the needs of our students.

For Class Schedule and Pricing.

For Class Schedule and Pricing.

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CMT (Center Mass Training) Club is a group dedicated to keeping their firearm skills current and relevant.

Enjoy a mixture of theory and practical knowledge with encouragement and feedback regarding performance as well as refining your bag of techniques.

RKA Gun Gallery and Firearm Safety Group have developed training scenarios that are designed to invoke firing under stress and involve movement drills, verbal commands, the use of cover and concealment and assisting in overcoming the physiological responses that occur in life threatening situations.

Our goal is to bridge the gap between the range and real life.

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Requirements:

• FSG Defensive Pistol Level 1.
• Semi automatic pistol, strong hip holster, mag pouch and 2 magazines minimum.
• Ear and Eye protection
• Factory Ammunition – NO RELOADS. Members will receive 5% off all ammunition purchases.

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Rules:

• All guns must be cased. Guns and magazines must be unloaded before entering the range.
• Ear and eye protection must be worn at all times inside the range.
• Guns will be uncased in the range and inspected to ensure they are unloaded and clear prior to holstering.
• ONLY HANDLE GUNS WHEN INSTRUCTED BY RANGE SAFETY OFFICER.
• Club members may not roam the store with open carry holster gun. Firearms must be concealed in the store.
• Club members must obey all club rules.
• Club member must obey all RKA Gun Gallery range and store rules.
• Club members are subject to forfeit their membership, without refund, at any time for failure to abide by club rules, range rules, insubordination, unsafe or dangerous gun handling.

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Costs

There is an annual non-refundable registration fee of $250.00.

This registration fee guarantees our instructors with different lessons/scenarios each month. CMT will be offered twice a month. The same lesson/scenario will be the same for both meetings. This will hopefully help with any scheduling conflicts you may encounter.

A $15 per meeting will be required before each meeting you will attend. Each meeting will be a maximum of 10 people for safety reasons. This is a first come; first served basis.

You many reserve you spot in advance with a credit card or coming to RKA Gun Gallery with cash or check. This fee is non-refundable as this will secure your spot in the meeting.

Since this is scenario based club, we will require each student to take Defensive Pistol 1. Firearm Safety Group is offering a 50% discount to those who have not taken it. If you have already taken FSG's Defensive Pistol 1, you must be evaluated by our instructors prior to attending the first club meeting. This is for everyone's safety! We want everyone to be confident in holster skills as well as safe in the range.

At any time, if an instructor or employee deems you unsafe, disrespectful or believed to be under the influence, he/she has the right to ask you to leave the meeting/building/range without refund. If this becomes an issue multiple times, you may be banned from future meeting/building/range events. All participants must agree to follow all range rules provided by RKA Gun Gallery, Firearm Safety Group and Center Mass Training Club. All participants must have valid FOID cards and comply with all local, state and federal laws.

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AR-15 – Level 1 (Formally known as Intro to AR-15)

If you have just recently purchased an AR-15 rifle and you would like to learn how to use it properly, this class is for you. This Introductory course is developed for the absolute beginner and enthusiast alike. We will take you through techniques, loading, shooting positions, cleaning, maintaining and storage.

Class Length: 3-4 hours
Pre-requisite: None
Equipment Needed:

• Any AR platform rife in good working condition
• Minimum of 50 rounds
• Eye and Ear protection

AR-15 – Level 2

This is designed for students with the basic understanding of the AR 15 platform. There is a brief classroom portion then to the range where a majority of the training is done. Shooting positions, ammo, sight picture and sight acquisition, bullet trajectory and zeros will be presented at this time.

Class Length: 3-4 hours
Pre-requisite: AR-15 Level 1
Equipment Needed:

• Any AR platform rife in good working condition
• Minimum of 250 rounds
• Eye and Ear protection

Intro to Shotgun/Rifle

In this course, we will cover safety, the proper care, use and storage of a shotgun and rifle. We will be discussing the different types of the firearms and help you decide which firearm is the best for you. We will be covering different types of ammunition and understanding their purpose. There will be time in the classroom where you will learn of range rules, etiquette, proper hold and stance. Class will move to the range to have the opportunity for shoot both a rifle and shotgun. A FOID card is not required. Course is designed for teaching children 10+ for hunting season. Children ages 10-15 are free with paying parent/guardian.

Class Length: 3-4 hours
Pre-requisite: None
Equipment Needed:

NOTHING! Firearm Safety Group provides everything you need.

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INTRO TO PISTOL

This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. The minimum age limit is 16 yrs. old and must be accompanied by an adult. No FOID card is needed to attend this class. This course includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and/or semi-automatic pistols. Students learn rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; two handed standing positions; and continued opportunities for skill development. This fee includes use of firearm and ammo (22 caliber, only).

Class Length: 3-4 hours
Pre-requisite: None
Equipment Needed:

* NOTHING! Firearm Safety Group provides everything you need.

TARGET SHOOTING

Increase your accuracy and shoot smaller groups by analyzing your targets and correcting your aim. You will fire 100 rounds of ammo with a pistol at a paper target on the range. This class is great for new shooters, but there’s plenty for experienced shooters to learn.

Class Length: 2 hours
Pre-requisite: Intro to Pistol, Defensive Pistol or equivalent
Equipment Needed:

• * Any pistol in good working condition – Full Size Recommended
• * Minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition
• * Ear and Eye Protection

TROUBLE SHOOTING

In this class, you’ll learn how to reload and rack the slide easily, and clear common malfunctions most shooters encounter on the range. Learn how to have a trouble-free experience every time you come to the range. You will be firing a minimum of 50 rounds of ammo at a paper target on the range.

Class Length: 2 hours
Prerequisite: Intro to Pistol, Target Shooting, Defensive Pistol or equivalent
Required Equipment

• * Any pistol in good working condition
• * Minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition
• * Ear and Eye Protection

RAPID FIRE

So you have shooting down pat, but you want to improve your speed while keeping your accuracy? This course is perfect to help sharpen your skills and prepare you for shooting under a clock. After this class, you’ll impress your friends and family on the lanes with fast, tight shot groups. You will be firing 100 rounds with your pistol at a paper target on the range.

Class Length: 2 hours
Prerequisite: Trouble Shooting, Defensive Pistol or equivalent
Required Equipment:

• * Any pistol in good working condition
• * Minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition
• * Ear and Eye Protection
• * Minimum of 2 Magazines
• * Mag Pouch - optional

HOLSTER DRAW

Let’s get out of the booth and have some fun with a gun by learning how to draw from a holster. This class is designed for everyone thinking of getting into competition or carrying for self-defense. You will learn how to safely and quickly draw from a holster and get on target. Range drills in this class will get your heart pumping!

Course Length: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Rapid Fire, Defensive Pistol or equivalent experience
Required Equipment:

• * Any pistol in good working condition
• * Minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition
• * Ear and Eye Protection
• * Minimum of 2 Magazines
• * Holster – Strong Side either inside or outside the waistband. Must cover trigger.
  • Instructor must approve holster for safety reasons.