Applicants for an Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCL) must:

Eligibility

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid FOID card OR qualify for receiving a FOID card.
• Cannot be prohibited under the FOID Act or federal law, from possessing or receiving a firearm
• No misdemeanors on record involving the threat of force/violence to anyone within 5 years of your application
• Cannot be involved in two or more offenses involving DUI within 5 years of your application
• Cannot be subject to pending arrest warrant, prosecution or proceeding for any offense that would disqualify you
• Cannot be involved with any residential or court-ordered alcohol or drug treatment program within 5 years of your application

Complete a Pistol Safety Course

• 16-hour training course
• Must complete the course for firearms training and education requirements
• Training covers areas such as firearm safety, principles of marksmanship, care, cleaning, loading/unloading of firearm, applicable state and federal laws relating to ownership, and the appropriate interaction with law enforcement when carrying a concealed firearm.