30 LIFELONG LEARNING SUMMER 2026 Personal Safety Illinois Concealed Carry In order to apply for an Illinois concealed carry permit, student must successfully complete both the N.R.A. Basic Pistol Course (8 hours) and the Illinois Concealed Carry Permit Training Course (8 hours) for a total of 16 hours. Classroom sessions will be held at JJC. In order to successfully complete the Illinois concealed carry training course, students must pass a live fire test at the range. Participants do not need to own a pistol; several types will be provided for use. Training laser pistols and targets are used to teach proper grip, stance and sighting. The live fire range training will be held at Rink's Gun and Sport, 14363 Archer Ave., Lockport. Students will be responsible for paying the range fee to Rink's. In order to accommodate schedules, the range time will be scheduled individually with the instructor. Instructors are approved by the Illinois State Police to conduct Illinois Concealed Carry firearms training. Students are solely responsible for completing the application process through the Illinois State Police; however, the instructor will provide an ID picture and assistance with any application question. Additional range time can be schedule. For more information and complete registration requirements, call (815) 280-1555. DO NOT BRING A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION TO THE COLLEGE. N.R.A. Basic Pistol (LLC 4850) Learn how to handle a Firearm Safely. Course topics include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi- automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship and shooting range safety. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. All range work is 1 on 1. Students will receive the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor. This is a lifetime certificate and qualifies the participant for the first 8 hours of the Illinois 16-hour requirement. Individual live fire range lessons will be scheduled with the instructor. Ammunition and firearms will be supplied. Please Note: Students ages 18-20 may register in the N.R.A. Basic Pistol class but must bring a parent or legal guardian to the firing range session. T1 10a.m.-2p.m. T Main June 9-16 $110 IL Concealed Carry Permit Training (LLC 4851) *Please note that students may enroll in the Illinois concealed carry permit training and apply for the Illinois concealed carry permit without completing the N.R.A. Basic Pistol Course (LLC 4850) if they are an active duty, retired or an honorably discharged member of the U.S. Armed Forces. (Must provide copy of DD214.) Students may enroll at age 20, but they must be 21 to apply for the concealed carry permit. In order to enroll in the Illinois concealed carry course, students must possess a valid firearm owner identification car (Illinois residents), possess a valid state ID, be allowed by both federal and state law to legally possess a firearm and be able to follow all directions given by the training staff. For ages 20 and up. T1 10a.m.-2p.m. T Main June 30-July 7 $110 Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal (LLC 5552) This course combines the required classroom instruction and range live fire test to renew a current Illinois Concealed Carry permit. It is suggested permit holders successfully complete the renewal course and apply for renewal 120 days before the permit expiration date. Please Note: Students must have a valid, unexpired permit to attend. The live fire range test will be held at Rink's Gun and Sport, 14363 Archer Ave, Lockport. Students will be responsible for their ammunition costs and paying the range fee to Rink's. In order to accommodate schedules, the range time will be scheduled individually with the instructor. Instructors are approved by the Illinois State Police to conduct Illinois Concealed Carry firearms training. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an electronic certificate and photograph to upload when renewing their Illinois Concealed Carry permit. Students are solely responsible for completing the renewal process through the Illinois State Police; however, the instructor will provide an ID picture and assistance with any application questions. DO NOT BRING A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION TO THE COLLEGE! T1 10a.m.-2p.m. T Main June 30 $80 Uncover hidden stories, connect with new ideas and see how yesterday’s choices shape today’s world. Our community history classes make learning fun, flexible and full of “aha!” moments. HISTORY Isn’t in the Past ... It’s Waiting for You! See page 27 for current offerings! Phone registration opens Wednesday, March 25 at (815) 280-1555
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