Why take my Illinois Concealed Carry Course? Link to Attend in Description Below

This instructional video from Gun For Hire Range focuses on critical aspects of concealed carry, emphasizing the importance of correct holster ride height for an immediate and effective grip. It details how to orient your hand for a superior grip and provides techniques for clearing garments, particularly for Outside the Waistband (OWB) holsters, to ensure a smooth and safe draw. The instructor also highlights potential muzzle discipline issues when carrying at the 4:00 or 5:00 positions.

This video demonstrates a technique for performing a one-handed pistol reload when the slide locks to the rear. The instructor emphasizes bringing the firearm into a workspace, releasing the magazine, and then stabilizing the weapon against the knee while inserting a fresh magazine and racking the slide. Key safety points include maintaining muzzle discipline and ensuring the muzzle does not flag the shooter's own body.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to low round count firearms training drills designed to improve fundamental shooting skills. Instructor Alyssa Seymour emphasizes that every trigger pull should have a purpose and advocates for data collection through mindful practice. Drills include a one-live-one-dry exercise, controlled double taps, progressive shot count drills, transition exercises, and moving drills, all aimed at building consistency and performance on demand with minimal ammunition expenditure.

This video critiques the prevalent bullying and negativity within the firearms community, particularly targeting individuals attempting to improve their skills at shooting matches. The speakers advocate for a more supportive and constructive environment, emphasizing that effort and a desire to improve are more valuable than immediate skill level. They highlight the importance of building each other up rather than tearing down those who are actively participating and striving for self-betterment, even if they are not yet expert shooters.

This video addresses the crucial question of what it takes to be 'good enough' for a firearms training class, particularly those taught by Ben Stoeger and like-minded instructors. The core message emphasizes that while technical skill is not the primary determinant for class entry, fundamental safety and a willingness to learn and practice are paramount. Instructors aim to provide tools for self-improvement, expecting students to engage in consistent practice outside of class to maximize the value of the training.

This guide details the 'crush grip' technique, a method endorsed by legendary shooters like Bill Jordan and Rob Latham, to eliminate 'low left' shots caused by sympathetic movement. By applying maximum pressure with all non-trigger fingers, shooters can stabilize the firearm, allowing the trigger finger to operate independently. The guide includes specific dry fire, ball and dummy, and live fire drills to ingrain this technique for improved pistol accuracy across various firearms.

This video provides expert guidance from Instructor Mike on how an Illinois concealed carrier should comply with police during a traffic stop. It details maintaining officer safety, proper disclosure of a concealed firearm, and presenting identification and permits from a lanyard to avoid sudden movements. The instructor emphasizes proactive communication and adherence to safety protocols taught in his courses.

Instructor Mike, identified as a Firearms Instructor, provides expert guidance on secure firearm storage within a vehicle. He strongly advocates for carrying the firearm on your person as the most secure method, with shoulder holsters presented as a viable alternative. The video explicitly discourages several common but unsafe storage locations, including between seats, sun visors, door pockets, near the steering column, center consoles, and glove boxes, highlighting the risks associated with each.

This video from Instructor Mike critiques an off-duty officer's poor tactical choices while working a side job. Key takeaways include the dangers of wearing a hoodie that obstructs peripheral vision and the risks associated with using earbuds that diminish auditory awareness. Instructor Mike emphasizes the importance of maintaining situational awareness even when off-duty or in a secondary role.

This video demonstrates a traffic stop scenario involving Instructor Mike and a Chicago police officer. It highlights the importance of maintaining visible hands during an interaction and provides a practical example of how to communicate effectively with law enforcement. The officer issues a warning for a missing license plate, emphasizing the need for proper vehicle documentation.