Felicia Anderson Hall

The IL CCW Workshop is a comprehensive course for anyone currently or considering owning or carrying a firearm in the State of Illinois for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; defensive shooting fundamentals; the physiology and psychology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force and more.

Your All -Inclusive Packet includes the 16 hours of training, weapon rental, ammunition, hearing protection, eye protection, range fee, target, a certificate of completion, and a digital handbook.

Classroom topics:

• Developing a Personal Protection Plan

• Self-Defense Basics

• Training Fundamentals

• Legal Use of Force

• Legal Aftermath

• And More

Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; home security and home defense; handgun, shotgun and AR-15 basics; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a complete guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing training.

The IL Women's Basic Handgun fundementals will include:

• 4 Universal Safety Rules
• Proper Stance,
• Proper Grip
• Sight Alignment & Picture
• Trigger Control
• Breathing Control
• Basic Firearm Handling (racking a slide, loading a magazine, clearing a semi-automatic pistol)
• The difference between revolvers & semi-automatic handguns
• Clearing Common Malfunctions
• Situational Awareness
• Other Concealed Carry Alternatives

The IL CCW Workshop is a comprehensive course for anyone currently or considering owning or carrying a firearm in the State of Illinois for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; defensive shooting fundamentals; the physiology and psychology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force and more.

Your All -Inclusive Packet includes the 16 hours of training, weapon rental, ammunition, hearing protection, eye protection, range fee, target, a certificate of completion, a digital handbook and assistance with applying for your IL CCL with all fees included (Live Scan Fingerprints are not included).

Classroom topics:

• Developing a Personal Protection Plan

• Self-Defense Basics

• Training Fundamentals

• Legal Use of Force

• Legal Aftermath

• And More

Range training:

• Fundamentals of Marksmanship

• Grip, Stance, Aiming, Trigger Control, Follow-Through

• Administrative Loading and Unloading

• Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

This training we offer is NOT firearms based. You learn how to recognize danger, build a security plan, identify weak points and what you can do personally in order to mitigate overall risk and respond with the tools at your disposal in your immediate area. We all pray we’ll never have to face violence, but sometimes it walks through the door — even in a place where we should feel safe.

Topics and Exercises Covered Include -Know the Signs of Active Threat/Active Shooters -Creating an Emergency Operations Plan -Evaluating Your School, Business or House of Worship’s Security -Deterrence, Protective Measures, Response, Mitigation -Improvised Weapons -Triage and Treat the Wounded -Continued Training and Security Resources

Students Receive a Textbook, and Certificate of Completion from a Nationally Recognized Curriculum.

The IL Women's Intermediate Handgun fundamentals will include:

• 4 Universal Safety Rules
• Proper Stance,
• Proper Grip
• Sight Alignment & Picture
• Trigger Control
• Breathing Control
• Basic Firearm Handling (racking a slide, loading a magazine, clearing a semi-automatic pistol)
• The difference between revolvers & semi-automatic handguns
• Clearing Common Malfunctions
• Situational Awareness
• Other Concealed Carry Alternatives

In this introduction module, Beth Alcazar introduces students to the basics of handgun safety, including how to safely clear (unload) a semi-automatic pistol. Alcazar goes on to explain and demonstrate the seven basic fundamentals for safe and accurate shooting. The lesson is rounded out by taking those basics, and putting them into practice both in the classroom and on the shooting range. This lesson will act as a building block as the student progresses to Women’s Intermediate Pistol.