ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
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Illinois State Police Use Only
Request for Approval of a
Concealed Carry License Firearms Curriculum
I am applying for: (Check all that apply):
16/8-HOUR CURRICULUM
3-HOUR RENEWAL CURRICULUM
WARNING: SUBMITTING FALSE INFORMATION ON THIS FORM IS PUNISHABLE AS
PERJURY UNDER 720 ILCS 5/32-2 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE OF 2012.
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Mailing Address
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Business Address
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Curriculum Name(s)
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Business Phone
Any person or business seeking approval of a Concealed Carry License Firearms Curriculum must review the
Firearm Concealed Carry Act (the Act) in its entirety and understand the rules and requirements listed therein.
See 430 ILCS 66/1 et. seq.
To complete this request for approval you must verify your curriculum meets or exceeds the minimum requirements
set forth in Section 75 of the Act, and the administrative rules adopted thereunder by initialing next to each item
included in your curriculum. If requested, you must provide a complete curriculum outline and instructional notes.
Do not provide additional information unless specifically requested.
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WARNING: SUBMITTING FALSE INFORMATION ON THIS FORM IS PUNISHABLE AS
PERJURY UNDER 720 ILCS 5/32-2 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE OF 2012.
16/8-HOUR CURRICULUM
Initial Firearms Curriculum must be at least 16* hours of in-person instruction and cover the requirements
listed below. Please review the requirements listed below and affirm your curriculum meets or exceeds
each requirement by placing your initials on the line next to each training requirement.
1. Firearm safety; 2 hours Classroom Recommended
_______ a. 4 basic firearm handling safety rules
_______ b. Home storage
_______ c. Vehicle storage
_______ d. Other storage, such as, storage at public and private agencies
2. Basic principles of marksmanship; 3 hours Classroom/Range Recommended
_______ a. Stance
_______ b. Grip
_______ c. Sight Alignment
_______ d. Sight Picture
_______ e. Trigger Control
3. Care, cleaning, loading, and unloading of a concealable firearm; 3 hours Classroom Recommended
_______ a. Gun identification: revolver, semi-automatic, misc.
_______ b. Ammunition identification and selection
_______ c. Safety and cleaning protocols
_______ d. Cleaning equipment
_______ e. Loading and unloading
4. All applicable State and Federal laws relating to the ownership, storage, carry, and transportation of a
firearm; 4 hours Classroom Recommended
_______ a. The Act relating to the ownership, storage, carry and transportation of a firearm
1) with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/10(h) which includes instruction on the appropriate and lawful
interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed firearm.
2) with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/65 which includes instruction on prohibited areas and the parking
lot exception.
_______ b. The FOID Act 430 ILCS 65/1 et. seq.
_______ c. Relevant portions of the ILCS including but not limited to
1) 720 ILCS 5/7-1. Use of force in defense of a person**
2) 720 ILCS 5/7-2. Use of force in defense of dwelling**
3) 720 ILCS 5/7-3. Use of force in defense of other property**
4) 720 ILCS 24/1 et. seq. Unlawful Use of Weapons**
** Must define dwelling, aggressor, forcible felony and unlawful use of weapons pursuant to the ILCS.
5. Weapon Handling; 4 hours Recommended
_______ a. Handgun fundamentals
_______ b. Handgun concealment
_______ c. Live fire qualification instruction
������ d. Live fire qualification with a concealable firearm consisting of minimum of 30 rounds which must
include 10 rounds from a distance of 5 yards; 10 rounds from a distance of 7 yards; and 10 rounds
from a distance of 10 yards at a B-27 silhouette target approved by the Illinois State Police. (See
www.isp.state.il.us/firearms/ccw/ccw-faq.cfm)
* The Department will accept up to 8 hours of in-person training already completed toward the 16 hour training requirement as outlined in Section 75 (i) of the Act provided
those 8 hours cover the classroom and range subject matter of components #1 through #3. The additional 8 hours of training required by Sections 75 (g) and (i) of the
Act will be comprised of components #4 and #5. The individual hourly break down for the required blocks of instruction are recommendations based on the training of a
firearms novice. Instructors may tailor their curriculum as needed, provided the listed minimum requirements are delivered.
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WARNING: SUBMITTING FALSE INFORMATION ON THIS FORM IS PUNISHABLE AS
PERJURY UNDER 720 ILCS 5/32-2 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE OF 2012.
3-HOUR RENEWAL CURRICULUM
Renewal Firearm Curriculum must be at least 3 hours and include:
1. All applicable State and Federal laws relating to the ownership, storage, carry, and transportation of a
firearm; 2 hours Classroom Recommended
_______ a. The Act relating to the ownership, storage, carry and transportation of a firearm
1) with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/10(h) which includes instruction on the appropriate and lawful
interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed firearm.
2) with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/65 which includes instruction on prohibited areas and the parking
lot exception.
_______ b. The FOID Act 430 ILCS 65/1 et. seq.
_______ c. Relevant portions of the ILCS including but not limited to
1) 720 ILCS 5/7-1. Use of force in defense of a person**
2) 720 ILCS 5/7-2. Use of force in defense of dwelling**
3) 720 ILCS 5/7-3. Use of force in defense of other property**
4) 720 ILCS 24/1 et. seq. Unlawful Use of Weapons**
** Must define dwelling, aggressor, forcible felony and unlawful use of weapons pursuant to the ILCS.
2. Weapon Handling; 1 hour Range Recommended
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a. Handgun fundamentals
b. Handgun concealment
c. Live fire qualification instruction
d. Live fire qualification with a concealable firearm consisting of minimum of 30 rounds which must
include 10 rounds from a distance of 5 yards; 10 rounds from a distance of 7 yards; and 10 rounds
from a distance of 10 yards at a B-27 silhouette target approved by the Illinois State Police. (See
www.isp.state.il.us/firearms/ccw/ccw-faq.cfm)
����� I have read and understand the rules and requirements listed in 430 ILCS 66/1 et. seq., Firearm
Concealed Carry Act. I understand this curriculum, if approved, may only be taught by a
Department approved instructor.
Signature Certification: My signature authorizes the Illinois State Police to verify answers given with any government or
private entity authorized to hold records relevant to my citizenship, criminal history and mental health treatment or history;
to use the digital photo, demographic information and signature from my State Driver’s License or State Identification to
create my approved Conceal Carry License Firearms Curriculum document; and to share my information as described in the
Warning explained above. Under penalties of perjury, I certify I have examined all the information provided for my application
or renewal and, to the best of my knowledge, it is true, correct, and complete.
SIGNATURE REQUIRED: ___________________________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me this:_____________________ day of _____________________________
Notary Public Notary Signature ___________________________________
With this application you must include:
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Mail to:
Illinois State Police
Concealed Carry License Firearms Curriculum
801 S. Seventh Street, Suite 400-M
Springfield, IL 62703