Applications Being Accepted for Concealed Carry Firearms Instructor

In advance of the September 6th statutory deadline, Illinois State Police Officials have announced the Illinois Concealed Carry Firearms Instructor and Curriculum applications are available. Qualified individuals interested in completing the application to become an Illinois certified firearms instructor or to have their firearms curriculum approved for use in Illinois can access the application by clicking here.

Illinois State Poice have developed a registry which will include information regarding approved instructors who apply and successfully demonstrate they meet all of the statutory requirements as soon as applications are approved. A list of approved courses will also be available on the ISP website.

Individuals interested in applying for a concealed carry license must successfully complete approved training from an approved Illinois Concealed Carry Firearms Instructor. Applications for a Concealed Carry License are expected to be available in early January, 2014.