A 16 hour training course must, at a minimum, cover the following topics:

1. Firearms Safety - a minimum of 1 hour;
2. Basic Principles of Marksmanship - a minimum of 1 hour;
3. Care, Cleaning, Loading and Unloading of a Concealable Firearm - a minimum of 1 hour;
4. 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) - a minimum of 2 hours; and
5. Weapons Handling - a minimum of 1 range hour.
6. All applicants must pass a live fire exercise with a concealable firearm consisting of:
   • A minimum of 30 rounds
   • 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.

Requirements provided by the Illinois State Police