(430 ILCS 66/1) 16 hours total; Basic Pistol Shooting Course Part 1 (8hrs) & Saber Concealed Carry Course Part 2 (8hrs)

*Active, Retired or Honorably Discharged Members of the United States Armed Forces (430 ILCS 66/75) are exempt from the 8 hour Basic Pistol Shooting Course Part 1. Law enforcement or corrections officers may also be exempt.

Concealed Carry Requirements for the State of Florida:

Florida Statute, Chapter 790, Weapons and Firearms; NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Part 1 (8hrs)

*Active, Retired or Honorably Discharged Members of the United States Armed Forces 790.06(2)(b) are exempt from the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Part 1 (8hrs)

***YOU MUST TAKE BOTH COURSES TO QUALIFY FOR BOTH ILLINOIS AND FLORIDA'S CCW PERMITS/LICENSES