What you need to qualify for an Illinois CCL, plus the pistol safety training the state requires.Illinois Concealed Carry License Eligibility and Requirements
Illinois CCL Classes
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Eligibility
Applicants for an Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCL) must:
- 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.
Download the Illinois CCL Application here: https://www.ispfsb.com/
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See class datesSource & further reading: this overview is kept current against the CCW Hub Illinois Concealed Carry Guide — a regularly updated, statute-cited reference. Always verify current law before you carry.