Kim Washington
Instructor # 3147430 | 312 Defense Training LLC
Certified with the USCCA since 2/8/2026
Certification Renewal Date 2/8/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
My Biography
Kim Washington is a former law enforcement professional with extensive experience in public safety, rapid response operations, and firearms instruction. With advanced law enforcement training in tactical response and crisis management. Washington has dedicated his career to promoting responsible firearm ownership, situational awareness, and community safety.
As a certified firearms instructor, Washington specializes in concealed carry training, use-of-force education, and defensive firearms fundamentals. His instruction combines real-world law enforcement experience with practical and safety-focused training designed to prepare civilians responsibility to protect themselves and their families.
Washington is the founder of 312 Defense Training, where he provides professional firearms education, Illinois concealed carry license (CCL) courses, and defensive training programs. His mission is to deliver high-quality and legally compliant training while empowering individuals with the knowledge, discipline, and confidence required for responsible firearm ownership.
Building on this foundation, Washington now applies his real-world experience to firearms education and public safety training. As the founder of 312 Defense Training, he is committed to providing responsible, professional instructions in concealed carry fundamentals, situational awareness, and the lawful use of force. His training approach emphasizes safety, accountability, and practical defensive skills designed for everyday citizens.
Kim’s mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge, discipline, and confidence necessary to protect themselves and their families while maintaining the highest standards of firearm safety and legal responsibility.
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This comprehensive Illinois State Police approved course satisfies the training requirements under the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act (430 ILCS 66) for obtaining an Illinois Concealed carry License.
This comprehensive Illinois State Police approved course satisfies the training requirement under the Illinois Firearm Conceal Carry act ( 430 ILCS 66 ) for obtaining an Illinois Concealed carry license. Instructed by a former police officer .
Class course is designed for urban environments in today’s society. If students do not have their own firearm, we will provide one with ammunition for $25.00.
Learn from an experienced firearms conceal and carry fundamentals training professional. I provide urban real-world interactions using situation awareness modalities. As a plus, training is provided by a former law enforcement professional with an extensive background in crisis intervention training, advanced law enforcement rapid response training, de-escalation tactics, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence.
Instructor provides real-world scenarios in today’s society. Situational Awareness and Legal Use of Force are imperative.
Take control of your personal safety and fulfill the complete educational requirements for the State of Illinois. This comprehensive Conceal and Carry Firearms Training, 16-hour multi-day course is specifically designed for everyday citizens—whether you are a complete beginner picking up a handgun for the first time or an experienced shooter looking to legally carry.
This comprehensive course is designed for responsible citizens who carry a firearm for personal protection in an urban environment. Students learn not only how to safely and effectively use a firearm, but also when the law permits the use of force.
Teaching students a person is legally justified in using force to defend themselves or others when they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent imminent harm, with deadly force allowed only to prevent death, great bodily harm, or a forcible felony.
This comprehensive Illinois State Police approved course satisfies the training requirements under the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act (430 ILCS 66) for obtaining an Illinois Concealed carry License.
Illinois required fundamentals of firearms safety training including Legal use of force. Designed for real world situations by providing scenarios in today’s environment.
Provide 3 hours conceal and carry curriculum for students. Sharpen up your knowledge required by Illinois to carry a firearm.
Illinois required conceal and carry firearms training designed for personal safety using real world scenarios, introduction to Legal Use of Force and situational awareness.
Basic Firearms/handgun safety training.
Basic handgun introductory training session designed for first time shooters and new gun owner.