What does Str8 Shot offer that others may not?

outdoor shooting instruction on site (private, students only)
* 4 LANES – 5 TO 10 YARDS TARGET
*  DUELING TREE AND STEEL GONGS UP TO 15 YARDS                                                            * SHOTGUN TRAP – NO BIGGIE!! PLENTY OF ROOM.

• live fire holster draw training
•  FFL dealer
• CCL training includes shooting our .22, .38 special, 9mm & full size .45
•  female instructors
• maximum student to instructor ratio 4 : 1
• assistance with CCL/FOID card application no fee
• continued support with skills and future firearm purchases

What does Str8 Shot charge?

Day 1 – NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting – $125.00

Day 2 – State and Federal Regs and practical qualification – $100.00

TWO Day IL Conceal Carry Package $200.00

Husband & Wife TWO Day Package $185.00 each

Day 2  IL Conceal Carry (for Veterans) – $90.00

3HR Re Certification training for IL Conceal Carry- $50.00

NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting- $125.00

Str8 Shot Gun Safety does not accept credit cards!

Does Illinois except any prior training?

Illinois will recognize UP TO  8 hours of prior training including:

For our Veterans – DD214 = 8 hours

 Other training:

NRA Basic Pistol = 8 hours

NRA Personal Protection in the Home = 8 hours

NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home = 8 hours

Prior Law Enforcement/Corrections Officer Firearms = 8 hours

*Str8 Shot does not offer a 12 hour program at this time.  Your previous training must equal 8 hours in order to qualify for Day 2 training only.

How do I know if the instructor is qualified and certified to teach Illinois Concealed Carry?

• Go to the Illinois State Police website.

https://www.ispfsb.com/Public/instructors.aspx

• look for credentials posted in classroom
• ask instructor to show you their documentation

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a currently valid FOID card (if an Illinois resident)
• Have not been convicted or found guilty in Illinois or any other state of:
• A misdemeanor involving the use or threat of physical force or violence to any person within the last 5 years
• 2 or more violations related to driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof, within the last 5 years
• Not be the subject of a pending arrest warrant, prosecution, or proceeding for an offense or action that could lead to disqualification
• Not have been in residential or court-ordered treatment for alcoholism, alcohol detoxification, or drug treatment within the last 5 years
• Submit a completed Concealed Carry License application
• Successfully complete 16 hours of firearms training, including classroom and range instruction.

What does the 16 hour course consist of?

• Firearms Safety
• Basic Principles of Marksmanship
• Care, Cleaning, Loading and Unloading of a Concealable Firearm
• All Applicable State and Federal Laws Relating to the Ownership, Storage, Carry and Transportation of a Firearm (including but not limited to the appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed firearm)
• Weapons Handling
• All applicants must pass a live fire exercise with a concealable firearm consisting of:
• A minimum of 30 rounds SHOT FROM THE FOLLOWING;
  • 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 ISP.

What about fingerprinting?

• Illinois State Police will accept your application without fingerprints but your process will take slightly longer.
• If you choose to be fingerprinted you will need digital fingerprints if you are filing your application on line.   These must be done by a qualified fingerprint vendor.  You can find qualified vendors on the ISP website.