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Classes

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Courses offered
Class	Format	Length	Price	Link
Illinois Conceal CarryTwo-day, 16-hour licensed class as required by the Illinois State Police for a person to carry a concealed firearm weapon throughout the State of Illinois.Who it’s for: First-time permit holdersIncluded and extra costs: Class fee $225.00; Classroom instruction; Firearm usage (Glock 17 or 357 Revolver); Illinois State Concealed Carry License (CCL) Application Fee - Paid directly to the State of Illinois $150.00; On-Site Fingerprinting via LiveScan – NOT REQUIRED - OPTIONAL $75.00; Range, Fee Charged by Range, Ammo & State Mandated Target $60.00	Format: In person	Length: 16 hr	$225	Official page for Illinois Conceal Carry, Chicagoland Firearm Training
28-Hour Armed Security FCC Qualification Course28-hour, 3-day Armed Security FCC Qualification Course leading to a 28-hour Completion Certificate as required by IDFPR.Who it’s for: Security professionals; 21 years of age; PERC card and FOID card requiredIncluded and extra costs: Class fee $225.00; Range Fees (approximate) $100.00; Use of Glock 17 or 357 Revolvers during range practice and qualification	Format: In person	Length: 28 hr	$225	Official page for 28-Hour Armed Security FCC Qualification Course, Chicagoland Firearm Training
ASP Handcuff & BatonTwo security certifications in one class: 4-hour handcuffing class and 4-hour expandable baton class. Scenario-based instruction to simulate live situations.Who it’s for: Law enforcement and private securityIncluded and extra costs: ASP Certification Card; Mouth guard provided; Nationally accredited certificate	Format: In person	Length: 8 hr		Official page for ASP Handcuff & Baton, Chicagoland Firearm Training
Executive Protection (Bodyguard) Training4-hour Executive Protection course providing an introduction to the specialized field of executive and VIP protection.Who it’s for: Security professionals, private investigators, and anyone interested in executive protection	Format: In person	Length: 4 hr	$225	Official page for Executive Protection (Bodyguard) Training, Chicagoland Firearm Training
20-Hour Unarmed Security Course20-hour, 2-day Unarmed Security Course leading to a 20-hour Completion Certificate as required by IDFPR.Who it’s for: Security professionals; 18 years of ageIncluded and extra costs: Class fee $125.00; Illinois State PERC Application Fee (Paid directly to IDFPR) $55.00; On-Site Fingerprinting via LiveScan $75.00	Format: In person	Length: 20 hr	$125	Official page for 20-Hour Unarmed Security Course, Chicagoland Firearm Training
USCCA Instructor ReinstatementFor instructors whose certifications have been terminated for failure to meet student quota.Included and extra costs: Does not include range fees, ammo, Illinois State application, or other optional services; Will NOT receive a duplicate start-up kit, shirt, nor other supplies	Format: In person		$300	Official page for USCCA Instructor Reinstatement, Chicagoland Firearm Training
8-Hour AR Rifle & Shotgun Training1-day, 8-hour course teaching safe operation and firearm fundamentals for AR rifles and shotguns, including live fire at the range. Taught by a former U.S. Marine.Who it’s for: Everyone; FOID requiredIncluded and extra costs: Additional range, ammo, supply fees not included; Class fee $285.00	Format: In person	Length: 8 hr	$285	Official page for 8-Hour AR Rifle & Shotgun Training, Chicagoland Firearm Training
Less Lethal TASER TrainingTASER Conducted Energy Device (CED) training covering loading, setting changes, targeting, probe placement, deployment techniques, proper tactics, nomenclature, legal issues, safety measures, and…Who it’s for: Civilians and security professionalsIncluded and extra costs: 2 practice shots	Format: In person		$290	Official page for Less Lethal TASER Training, Chicagoland Firearm Training
Illinois Hunter Safety CourseFree instructor-led hunter safety course taught in-person with certified volunteer hunter safety instructors.Who it’s for: Illinois residents; no age requirement; youth under 10 must be accompanied by parent/guardian 16+Included and extra costs: Free class; Visit from Illinois Conservation Police Officer to discuss hunting regulations	Format: In person	Length: 10 hr		Official page for Illinois Hunter Safety Course, Chicagoland Firearm Training
8-Hour Refresher Unarmed Security	Format: In person	Length: 8 hr	$130	Official page for 8-Hour Refresher Unarmed Security, Chicagoland Firearm Training
Basic Handgun for BeginnersIntroductory class teaching basic handgun material; includes class, range fee, ammunition, target, ear protection and use of firearm; may be arranged as a private group class.Included and extra costs: Ammunition; Class; Ear protection; Range fee; Target; Use of firearm	Format: In person		$200	Official page for Basic Handgun for Beginners, Chicagoland Firearm Training
USCCA Instructor TrainingClass to earn your USCCA Instructor certificate for the first time. Gain knowledge, tools, and materials to hold firearm trainings for concealed carry and self-defense scenarios.Included and extra costs: Does not include range fees, ammo, Illinois State application, or other optional services; Start-up kit and instructor shirt directly from USCCA	Format: In person		$600	Official page for USCCA Instructor Training, Chicagoland Firearm Training

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Courses offered, continued
Class	Format	Length	Price	Link
Illinois Conceal Carry 5-Hour Renewal5-Hour Renewal Class for individuals needing to renew their Illinois State Concealed Carry License (CCL).Who it’s for: Illinois CCL holders needing renewalIncluded and extra costs: Course fee $125.00; Range and supplies $60.00; State of Illinois license renewal costs $150.00; Use of approved firearms included	Format: In person	Length: 5 hr	$125	Official page for Illinois Conceal Carry 5-Hour Renewal, Chicagoland Firearm Training
PI Refresher CourseUpdated training for licensed Private Investigators, reviewing current laws, investigative techniques, ethics, and report writing to ensure compliance and maintain professional standards.	Format: In person			Official page for PI Refresher Course, Chicagoland Firearm Training
PI Basics4-hour course on the private detective world covering firearm & security training, investigations, detective work, skip tracing, databases, pretext calls, court records, equipment, interviews…	Format: In person	Length: 4 hr	$180	Official page for PI Basics, Chicagoland Firearm Training
Utah/Florida Conceal Carry Add-OnUtah Concealed Carry License add-on (4-hour training) allowing persons to carry a concealed weapon in 33+ states. Florida add-on available for maximum state coverage.Included and extra costs: Florida Add-On $60.00; Utah Add-On (4-hour training) $125.00	Format: In person	Length: 4 hr	$125	Official page for Utah/Florida Conceal Carry Add-On, Chicagoland Firearm Training

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Chicagoland Firearm Training is one of 19 firearms instructors in Chicago, IL that our research has identified. Overall, USA Arms lists 19 firearms instructors and 1 shooting range in Chicago; a place can have more than one role.

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