Joel Nieves

Renewal Firearm Curriculum must be at least 3 hours and include:

1. All applicable State and Federal laws relating to the ownership, storage, carry, and transportation of a firearm; 2 hours Classroom Recommended a. The Act relating to the ownership, storage, carry and transportation of a firearm

1. with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/10(h) which includes instruction on the appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a
   concealed firearm.
2. with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/65 which includes instruction on prohibited areas and the parking lot exception. b. The FOID Act 430 ILCS 65/1 et. seq. c. Relevant portions of the ILCS including but not limited to
3. 720 ILCS 5/7-1. Use of force in defense of a person**
4. 720 ILCS 5/7-2. Use of force in defense of dwelling**
5. 720 ILCS 5/7-3. Use of force in defense of other property**
6. 720 ILCS 24/1 et. seq. Unlawful Use of Weapons** ** Must define dwelling, aggressor, forcible felony and unlawful use of weapons pursuant to the ILCS.

1. Weapon Handling; 1 hour Range Recommended a. Handgun fundamentals b. Handgun concealment c. Live fire qualification instruction d. Live fire qualification with a concealable firearm consisting of minimum of 30 rounds which must include 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 Illinois State Police.

1. Firearm safety; 2 hours Classroom Recommended a. 4 basic firearm handling safety rules b. Home storage c. Vehicle storage d. Other storage, such as, storage at public and private agencies
2. Basic principles of marksmanship; 3 hours Classroom/Range Recommended a. Stance b. Grip c. Sight Alignment d. Sight Picture e. Trigger Control
3. Care, cleaning, loading, and unloading of a concealable firearm; 3 hours Classroom Recommended a. Gun identification: revolver, semi-automatic, misc. b. Ammunition identification and selection c. Safety and cleaning protocols d. Cleaning equipment e. Loading and unloading
4. All applicable State and Federal laws relating to the ownership, storage, carry, and transportation of a firearm; 4 hours Classroom Recommended a. The Act relating to the ownership, storage, carry and transportation of a firearm

1. with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/10(h) which includes instruction on the
   appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or
   carrying a concealed firearm.
2. with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/65 which includes instruction on prohibited
   areas and the parking lot exception. b. The FOID Act 430 ILCS 65/1 et. seq. c. Relevant portions of the ILCS including but not limited to
3. 720 ILCS 5/7-1. Use of force in defense of a person**
4. 720 ILCS 5/7-2. Use of force in defense of dwelling**
5. 720 ILCS 5/7-3. Use of force in defense of other property**
6. 720 ILCS 24/1 et. seq. Unlawful Use of Weapons** **Must define dwelling, aggressor, forcible felony and unlawful use of weapons
   pursuant to the ILCS.

1. Weapon Handling; 4 hours Recommended a. Handgun fundamentals b. Handgun concealment c. Live fire qualification instruction d. Live fire qualification with a concealable firearm consisting of minimum of 30 rounds which must include 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 Illinois State Police.

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