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Firearms instructors in Illinois
- Beginner class length
- 4 hoursmedian of 49 classes; the same as the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $100median of 41 classes; $25 less than the national $125
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Firearms instructors in Illinois
Showing 1–100 of 193 firearms instructors in Illinois.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Gun Sergeants Also: shooting range | 4-hour Mandatory Concealed Carry Renewal Course240 min8-hour Basic Pistol Class (Day 1)480 minFull 16-hour, two-day Illinois Concealed Carry Course960 min 2 more courses8-hour Day 2 Concealed Carry Course480 minAdvanced Shooting Course270 min | $504-hour Mandatory Concealed Carry Renewal Course · Illinois CCL holders within 6 months of expiration · In person |
| 2A Defensive Carry Training, LLC | Basic Handgun Class | Not listed |
| 4 Pines Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| A-Way Training & Tactical | Not listed | Not listed |
| ACT FAST FIRST AID & FIREARMS TRAINING ACADEMY | American Heart Association BLS Provider Course for Healthcare Providers180 min | $70American Heart Association BLS Provider Course for Healthcare Providers · In person |
| Æsir Defense | Not listed | Not listed |
| Aiming for Peace Training Group | Not listed | Not listed |
| AJ Gunz Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Alpha Koncepts | Alpha Pistol BasicsIllinois Concealed Carry License Renewal Class180 minAdult First Aid/CPR/AED 7 more coursesOfficial Stop The Bleed (Advanced First Aid)Illinois Concealed Carry Training ClassCritical Shotgun Skills – Defensive Shotgun 1NRA Basic Pistol480 minCritical Rifle Skills – Defensive Rifle 1First Aid for Severe Trauma (FAST)135 minForce on Force Training | Not listed |
| Alpha Range Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Alpha Training & Biometric Solutions Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Alton-Wood River Sportsmen’s Club Also: shooting range | Junior Scholastic Trap Program | Not listed |
| American Firearms Academy | Not listed | Not listed |
| American Gun Depot Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| American Gun Depot, Corp Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Archangel Training Academy | Not listed | Not listed |
| Artemis Firearms Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Barber’s Basic Firearms Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bi State Sportsman's Association Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Blue Coat Arms Company Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Blue Line Solutions LLC Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brittany Shooting Park Also: shooting range | Basic Pistol480 minHome Firearm Safety240 minFirst Steps240 min 3 more coursesIllinois Defensive Pistol480 minPersonal Protection Inside the Home (PPITH)480 minPersonal Protection Outside the Home (PPOTH) | $40Home Firearm Safety · Children · Families · In person |
| BT Firearms Training and Sales LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Buckshot Academy, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| C.I. Shooting Sports Also: shooting range, gun shop | Illinois Concealed Carry License - 16 hoursIllinois Concealed Carry - DAY 2 ONLYIllinois Concealed Carry License Renewal | Not listed |
| Caliber Gun Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Carry On Range Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Carry Trainer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Central IL Training Academy | Women’s Basic Pistol | Not listed |
| Central Illinois Conceal Carry Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Check Your 6, Inc. Also: gun shop, gunsmith | IL Concealed Carry 16-hour course960 min | $189IL Concealed Carry 16-hour course · New handgun owners seeking IL CCW license · In person |
| Chi-Town Iron Shine | Not listed | Not listed |
| Chicagoland Firearm Training | Illinois Conceal Carry960 min28-Hour Armed Security FCC Qualification Course1,680 minASP Handcuff & Baton480 min 13 more coursesExecutive Protection (Bodyguard) Training240 min20-Hour Unarmed Security Course1,200 minUSCCA Instructor Reinstatement8-Hour AR Rifle & Shotgun Training480 minLess Lethal TASER TrainingIllinois Hunter Safety Course600 min8-Hour Refresher Unarmed Security480 minBasic Handgun for BeginnersUSCCA Instructor TrainingIllinois Conceal Carry 5-Hour Renewal300 minPI Refresher CoursePI Basics240 minUtah/Florida Conceal Carry Add-On240 min | $12520-Hour Unarmed Security Course · Security professionals; 18 years of age · In person |
| Citizen Patriot Defense | Not listed | Not listed |
| CNC Academy | Illinois CCL Renewal (3-hour refresher)180 minWeekend Illinois Concealed Carry Certification (16-hour)960 minWeekday Illinois Concealed Carry Certification (16-hour)960 min 4 more coursesFirearm Safety Class (90-minute)90 minReality-Based Training SimulationsPrivate One-on-One Live-Fire Training (60-minute)60 minMilitary and Veterans Illinois CCL (8-hour qualifying class)480 min | $75Illinois CCL Renewal (3-hour refresher) · Current CCL holders renewing · In person |
| Concealed Carry Dynamics | Not listed | Not listed |
| Concealed Carry Safety for Personal Defense Inc Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Next Level Advanced TrainingPractical Street Survival (Active Counter Measures)Shotgun Orientation & Familiarization120 min 7 more coursesBasic Marksmanship Skills240 minWeapon Retention240 minAdvanced Tactical Handgun Skills240 minWeapon Dis-Arming240 minPrivate Classes60 minBasic Firearms Familiarization and Safety120 minMaintenance of Firearms – Care & Cleaning240 min | $75Shotgun Orientation & Familiarization · Individuals with little to no experience handling a shotgun · In person |
| Concealed Coalition St. Charles Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Condition 1 Training Academy Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Children Gun Safety 13 to 18 (4 Week Class, Every Saturday)Disabled and armedFamily Gun Safety 1 more courseWomen only classes | Not listed |
| Condition Yellow Academy Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Controlled F.O.R.C.E. | M.A.C.H. Lvl 1, 2, & 3 - San Antonio, TX | Not listed |
| County Line Shooting Center Also: gun shop, shooting range, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Creative Concealed Carry | Self Defense Training60 minAfter Hours: Women Who Train Range Session(Weekday Classes (Thursday & Friday)) Illinois Concealed Carry Class960 min 6 more courses(Chicago Location) FREE Concealed Carry Class (2DAYS SAT & SUN)960 min3hr Renewal Concealed Carry Class180 min(ZION LOCATION) FREE Concealed Carry Class (2 DAYS SAT & SUN)960 minThe Exhale ~ Women's Intro to FirearmsAIM for FOREVERFirst-Aid/CPR/AED | $15Self Defense Training · Anyone; beginner-friendly, no advanced techniques or special equipment required · In person |
| Creek Side Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith | NRA Personal Protection In The Home Course480 minNRA Range Safety Officer CourseNRA FIRST Steps Rifle Orientation180 min 7 more coursesNRA FIRST Steps Shotgun Orientation180 minNRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation180 minNRA Personal Protection Outside The Home CourseNRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course840 minNRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course480 minNRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course600 minIllinois Concealed Carry (CCW)960 min | Not listed |
| Creek Side Armory Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Critical Decision | Not listed | Not listed |
| D.S. Arms Inc. Also: gunsmith, ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| D5 Ranges Marengo Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Darnall’s Gun Works & Ranges Also: shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| DAVAD Civilian Defense | Gun Buffet: Try Before You Buy!Concealed Carry Skills & Drills120 minPumpkin Shoot 6 more coursesLow Light Fundamentals & TechniquesPrivate Instruction - 1hr Session60 minPistol Performance w/Szymon (NEW!)Low Light Skills & Drills: PistolGroup Therapy: Outdoor MarksmanshipOpen Range - Pistol/Carbine | $125Pumpkin Shoot · Children (welcome for $25 range fee) · Whole family · In person |
| Defensive Tactics Training Solutions, Inc. | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dezign 2 Teach Concealed Carry | Not listed | Not listed |
| DMZ Sporting Gear Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Double Tap Academy Also: gun shop | Illinois Concealed Carry - 8 Hour Wrap-Up Course480 minIllinois Concealed Carry - 16 Hour Course1,020 min | $125Illinois Concealed Carry - 8 Hour Wrap-Up Course · Students who have already completed an initial 8-hour qualifying course · In person |
| Eagle Sports Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Junior Shooters Safety Course150 min | Not listed |
| EDK Defensive Consultants Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Excel Training Group | Not listed | Not listed |
| Firearm Safety and Training Academy, Inc | Not listed | Not listed |
| Firearms Safety Academy | Intro to Pistol180 min | Not listed |
| Firearms Safety Academy, Inc. | Not listed | Not listed |
| First Defender Academy | 16 Hour Concealed Carry Class | Not listed |
| First Shot Firearm Training | Illinois Concealed Carry License Class — New960 minPrivate Lessons60 minIllinois Concealed Carry License Class — Renewal180 min | Not listed |
| Five Rings Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Five Smooth Stones Firearms Training Group, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Forster Products Also: gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Intro to Reloading | Not listed |
| Fort Saxtown Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Foundry Tactical Company | Not listed | Not listed |
| Foundry Tactical Company Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fox Valley Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| GAT Guns Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Intro to HandgunsUtah-Florida-Arizona CCW480 minIllinois Concealed Carry Renewal180 min 7 more coursesTeen Handgun SafetyDefensive Pistol 1240 minIllinois Concealed Carry 1480 minIllinois Concealed Carry 2480 minYouth Handgun SafetyWomen's Introduction to Handguns180 minNRA Basic Pistol480 min | $50Youth Handgun Safety · One adult required per student · Young shooters ages 8 through 14 · In person |
| Glenbard Security & Investigative Services Inc. Also: gun shop | Personal Protection In The Home CourseBasic 20 Hour Security Officer Course8 Hour State of Illinois Conceal Carry Course 9 more coursesRefuse To Be A Victim®Home Firearm Safety Course3 Hour State of Illinois Renewal Conceal Carry CourseBasic 20 Hour Armed Security Office CourseHandcuffing Skills & Techniques16 Hour State of Illinois Conceal Carry CourseBasics of Personal Protection Outside The Home CourseYearly Firearm Requalifications1-on-1 Firearms Training | Not listed |
| Good Shepherd Defense and Training, LLC | Defensive PistolForce on Force Tactics 2.0SRT Rifle Fundamentals2,880 min 8 more coursesCritical Home DefenseIntroduction to Force on ForceIntro to Defensive Knife Fighting16hr Concealed Carry1,620 minWomen's Hands On Self-DefenseHandgun Fundamentals (Learn to Shoot)Concealed Carry Renewal180 minWomen's Only 16hr Concealed Carry1,620 min | $75Defensive Pistol · In person |
| Guardian Concepts | Practical Self DefenseIntro To HandgunsTravel Safety 1 more courseReal Estate Agent Safety | Not listed |
| Guns & Glory Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Guns-N-Such Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| HG Firearms Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| High Caliber Training Center Also: shooting range, gun shop | Firearms Cleaning Class: Striker-Fired Pistols Only120 minPistol One180 minMembership Orientation90 min 9 more coursesHolster Certification Two120 minPistol Two210 minNew Shooter Accelerator Workshop120 minIllinois Concealed Carry (Vets, 2nd day only)480 minIllinois Concealed Carry960 minHolster Certification One120 minEmergency Reloads & Failure Resolutions180 minConcealed Carry Renewal240 minPepper Spray for Personal Defense120 min | $39.95Pepper Spray for Personal Defense · Anyone seeking non-lethal personal protection (no prior experience required) · In person |
| Hilltop Firearms & Ammo Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Illinois Gun Club | Not listed | Not listed |
| Illinois Protect and Conceal | Not listed | Not listed |
| Illinois Public Safety Training Group | Real Estate Agent Safety100 minPractical Self Defense55 minTravel Safety50 min 2 more coursesWhy Take A Gun Safety Class10 minIntro To Handguns35 min | $9.95Intro To Handguns · Online |
| Illinois State Rifle Association Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Illinois Tactical Officers Association | Rescue Task Force End User Instructor Course960 min | Not listed |
| Imminent Threat Defense Firearms Training Also: shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| J.R. Shooting Sports Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| JFM Defense | Women's Handgun & Self-Defense FundamentalsIntroduction to Firearms/Refresher CourseCountering The Mass Shooter Threat 1 more courseEmergency First Aid Fundamentals | Not listed |
| JMS Tactical LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Juiced Tactical | Stop the BleedFieldstrip CleaningBasic Pistol 3 more coursesPrivate RangeIL Concealed Carry Renewal180 minHandgun Basics | $50Stop the Bleed · In person |
| Just Target Guns Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| JW's Shooting Parlor Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| KAM Shooting Sports Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ken and Esme Firearm Training | Armed Security Drills (CQB) / SIRT PistolTactical Firearm Engagement System 4 Hour (PPCT)240 minIL-CCW 16 Hour Concealed Carry Class960 min 5 more coursesIL-CCW Renewal Class (3 Hours)180 min8 Hour Armed Security Requalification (FCC)480 minDry-Fire Training (1 Hour)60 min28 Hour Armed Security Course (IDFPR/FCC)1,680 minSecurity Training Active Shooting Course | $20Dry-Fire Training (1 Hour) · In person |
| Krimson Security & Fingerprinting, Inc. | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lamassu Gears Firearms Training Academy | Basic Rifle Course (3-Hour Class)180 minIllinois CCL Training & Concealed Carry (16-Hour Class)960 minWomen's Self-Defense & Firearms Training (2-Hour Class)120 min 3 more coursesPrivate 1-on-1 Firearms Training (2-Hour Session)120 minBasic Shotgun Course (3-Hour Class)180 minCCL Renewal (3-Hour Class)180 min | $150Women's Self-Defense & Firearms Training (2-Hour Class) · Women · In person |
| Lifestyle Firearms Training Also: shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lightning Defense Academy Also: gun shop | Family and Children's Firearm Safety180 minOutdoor Carbine Rifle Fundamentals90 minConcealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals960 min 9 more coursesDynamic Pistol (Outdoor) Woodstock, IL150 minWomen's Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals240 minWomen's Self-Defense and Shooting ClubConcealed Carry - Military Veteran (Day 2 Only)Concealed Carry En Espanol960 minEmergency First Aid Fundamentals240 minMen's Basic Handgun and Self Defense240 minUSCCA Legal Seminar with Dave McDermottIL Concealed Carry Renewal180 min | $75IL Concealed Carry Renewal · Individuals renewing an expiring CCL · In person |
| Lions Defense Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lox & Loaded | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lucky Star Tactical | Not listed | Not listed |
| Maslon Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith | NRA Basic Pistol480 minIllinois 16-Hour Concealed Carry Certification Class960 min | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in Illinois
In Illinois, training providers list a median beginner class price of $100 (41 classes), $25 less than the national $125. Their median length is 4 hours, the same as the national 4 hours.
| Illinois | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $10041 classes | $125926 classes |
| Beginner class length | 4 hours49 classes | 4 hours1,011 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $10027 classes | $125510 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150193 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100157 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125233 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $15044 classes | $1251,051 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $8045 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 30, 2026. Read the first-class guide
Illinois firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 193 firearms instructors in Illinois, 3.8% of the national total and the 6th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Chicago has the most (19).
- firearms instructors listed
- 193
- of the national total
- 3.8%
- of 50 states by count
- 6th
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.