FAQs

No, you do not need to have your FOID (Firearms Owners Identification) card. You are able to apply for it during the same time you apply for your CCL after taking our class. Note that it is a requirement for the Illinois Concealed Carry License, but again you can apply for both together.

We recommend that you bring a firearm if you own one. If you haven't purchased one yet, we have a small caliber firearm for you to rent on the range (Handgun rental with ammo is $25). We also cover firearm selection during the class to assist you in making that choice.

• The required 16-hour firearms training course will include range qualification time and shall cover the following:

• Firearms Safety Instruction - a minimum of two (2) classroom hours

• Basic Principles of Marksmanship Instruction - a minimum of three (3) classroom and range hours

• Care, Cleaning , Loading and Unloading of a Concealable Firearm Instruction- a minimum of three (3) classroom hours

• All applicable State and Federal Laws Relating to the Ownership, Storage, Carry and Transportation of a Firearm Instruction- a minimum of four(4) classroom hours

• Weapons Handling - a minimum of four (4) range hours
  

All applicants must pass a live fire exercise with a concealable firearm consisting of: A minimum of 30 rounds 10 rounds from a distance of 5 yards 10 rounds from a distance of 7 yards 10 rounds from a distance of 10 yards at a B-27 silhouette target approved by the ISP (Illinois State Police

For July classes, we use Article 2 Range. For August classes onward, we will be using Fox Valley Shooting Range. Both have an outstanding indoor ranges and are located approximately 25 minutes from our classroom. The range fee for the class is only $25.

No, as most ranges will not allow drawing from a holster during live fire. We will provide training guns in class for you to use during our practical drills.

Passing the live fire qualification will require 21 good shots, so we suggest bringing at least 30-50 rounds.

Yes, we do. Handgun rental with ammo is $25.

Per our Terms and Conditions, If you need to cancel or reschedule, we will allow a reschedule or issue a refund (only if you bought direct from WSCC within the last 90 days) by contacting us in writing via email at least 7 days in advance before your scheduled class. If you fail to show up for your class, get turned away for being late, or notify us of a reschedule with less than 7 days notice, there will be a $50 rescheduling fee (or $25 for renewal class) if you choose to re-attend class. We will not make any exceptions.