Concealed
Carry

Build the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to carry with confidence and responsibility. This course focuses on practical techniques and informed decision-making for everyday carry.

2 Days 16 Hours OR

3 Hour Renewal Course

Course Length

Pistol

Platform

Beginner

Skill Level

Limited Seats

Small Class Sizes

About This Course

Lions Defense offers Illinois concealed carry courses. Our concealed carry courses are designed for every skill level.  We cover the following in the 16 hours of mandated training by the State of Illinois for new concealed carry applicants.

What You’ll Learn

Who It’s For

Individuals who are interested in or already carry concealed and want to build practical skills, confidence, and decision-making ability.

We also cover the following in the 3 hour mandated training by the State of Illinois for renewal of your concealed carry license

What to Bring

Class Schedule

Flexible Scheduling

Register now. Schedule afterward.

No date or location is needed to register. Lions Defense will contact you to arrange the class schedule and location—even for one student.

Course Availability
on-demand
16-hr Course Fee

$150

3-hr Renewal Course Fee

$75

Other Pistol Courses

Pistol Fundamentals

Build a solid foundation with essential safety, handling, and marksmanship.

Pistol 1

Designed for novice shooters to those looking to build on their advanced skills

Pistol 2

Desined for shooters from intermediate to advanced skill levels.

Pistol 3

This course is designed for shooters from intermediate to advanced skill levels.

Pistol 4

Designed to build safe handling, confidence and informed decisions making.

Train Smart. Carry Responsibly.

Build the skills and confidence to protect what matters most.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 16-hour course is designed for new Illinois concealed carry applicants. A separate 3-hour course is available for renewal of an existing Illinois concealed carry license.

Bring a reliable handgun and a quality, safe concealment holster. Contact the instructor if you need help evaluating equipment.

No. The course combines instruction, dry practice, demonstrations, and supervised live-fire exercises.