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Gary Carr

Instructor # 638412 | Illinois Concealed Carry Training, LLC

Certified with the USCCA since 9/18/2016

Certification Renewal Date 9/18/2026

  • illinoisfirearmstraining@gmail.com
  • (708) 926-2524

Midlothian, IL, 60445

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Training Counselor
  • Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
  • Emergency & First Aid
  • Countering the Mass Shooter
  • Non-Lethal Program - Certified Instructor

My Biography

Gary L Carr is a career Public Safety Professional who started his public safety career in 1976 at the Willow Springs Police Department and retired from that Police Department in 2011 at the Rank of Sergeant. Mr. Carr has attended Northwestern's School of Police Staff and Command, as well as their Executive Management and Senior Leadership programs. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Safety Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Law Enforcement Management. Mr. Carr is currently the Owner and Chief Firearms Instructor at Illinois Concealed Carry Training, LLC in Crestwood, Illinois. Mr. Carr's goal is to make sure those who attend his classes are armed with more than just a handgun. Education and Training are the key elements in staying safe on the street and Mr. Carr will provide you with current actionable information from a police perspective. Mr. Carr is a "USCCA" Certified Training Counselor and Firearms Instructor who will arm his students with the knowledge to stay physically, morally, ethically and financially safe in the event they have to use their firearm in self-defense or the defense of another.

Current Classes Available

  • Sat, Jul. 25, 2026 9:00 AM

    16 Hour 2 x 8 Weekend Saturday & Sunday Concealed Carry Class Saturday & Sunday 9:00 A.M to 6:00 P.M.

    with Gary Carr
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    Illinois Concealed Carry Training, LLC
    Midlothian, IL

    $149

  • Mon, Aug. 24, 2026 10:00 AM

    Certified Firearms Instructor Class

    with Gary Carr
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    Illinois Concealed Carry Training, LLC
    Midlothian, IL

    $750

  • Sat, Jul. 18, 2026 9:00 AM

    3 Hour Renewal Class

    with Gary Carr
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    Illinois Concealed Carry Training
    Midlothian, IL

    $75

    Sun, Jul. 19, 2026 9:00 AM

    3 Hour Renewal Class

    with Gary Carr
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    Illinois Concealed Carry Training
    Midlothian, IL

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    Mon, Jul. 20, 2026 5:00 PM

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    Illinois Concealed Carry Training
    Midlothian, IL

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    Wed, Jul. 22, 2026 5:00 PM

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    with Gary Carr
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    Illinois Concealed Carry Training
    Midlothian, IL

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    Sat, Jul. 25, 2026 9:00 AM

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    Illinois Concealed Carry Training
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    Mon, Jul. 27, 2026 5:00 PM

    3 Hour Renewal Class

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    Illinois Concealed Carry Training
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    Wed, Jul. 29, 2026 5:00 PM

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    "Mr. Carr's clear and detailed legal and personal responsibilities that every CCL person has gave his class attendees the knowledge we needed to know in the proper & improper use of a CCL firearm. And he prepares you how to efficiently & safely shoot your required rounds at the shooting range. GREAT INSTRUCTOR. I highly recommend his classes."

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    "Gary was an exceptional instructor and I’m glad I chose him as my counselor to become an instructor "

    Submitted on Tues, Jan. 28, 2025 by Kevis T.

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