Train beyond the license. Build real-world competence. Please read. 
 
The Concealed Carry Skills Development Group is a monthly, hands-on training series designed for Illinois Concealed Carry holders who understand that carrying a firearm is not the end of training—it’s the beginning.
 
This group focuses on practical, real-world firearm ownership skills that often get overlooked after initial licensing. Each month features a different skill-based class, allowing participants to continuously develop, refine, and maintain the competencies that responsible concealed carriers should have.
 
 
🧼 January 2026 Featured Class: Firearm Cleaning & Maintenance
Cost: $10.00
Our next session focuses on proper firearm cleaning, inspection, and maintenance—because a neglected firearm is a liability, not a tool.
You’ll learn:
How to safely disassemble and reassemble your firearm
What to clean, what not to over-clean, and why
Common maintenance mistakes that lead to malfunctions
How upkeep directly affects reliability and safety
 
Concealed Carry Skills Development Group Additional Information
🔄 How It Works
This is a recurring skills group, not a single class
Each month covers a different concealed-carry-related topic
Classes may expand from one session to multiple sessions based on demand
Pricing may vary depending on the topic, materials, and range time involved
Participants can attend one class or return monthly to build long-term proficiency
 
🧠 Skills You’ll Develop Over Time
Topics may include (but are not limited to):
Firearm cleaning & maintenance
Gear setup & inspection
Safe handling under real-world conditions
Malfunction awareness and prevention
Skill refreshers for concealed carriers
Decision-making and responsibility as an armed citizen
 
Each session is designed to be instruction-driven, interactive, and practical—focused on what you actually need to know after you’ve been issued a license.
 
🎯 Who This Group Is For?
Illinois CCL holders
New or experienced carriers who want continued skill development
Individuals who believe in training over assumption
People who want education, not ego—and instruction, not intimidation
 
 
What This Is / What This Is Not
✅ What This Is
A skills-based development group for concealed carry holders who want to stay competent—not just legal
Hands-on, instructional training focused on real firearm ownership responsibilities
A space for learning, asking questions, and improving fundamentals without ego
Ongoing education that recognizes skills fade without use and instruction
A monthly opportunity to build, maintain, and refresh concealed carry skills over time
Training led by various certified instructors, not YouTube speculation or internet opinion
 
🚫 What This Is Not
Not a licensing or certification course, unless explicitly stated.
Not a tactical fantasy, competition, or “operator” experience
Not a political discussion group
Not a place for unsafe handling, shortcuts, or reckless behavior
Not a beginner-only class—but beginners are welcome
Not a one-and-done mindset
 
🎯 The Standard
This group is built around a simple principle:
Carrying a firearm requires maintenance—of the tool and of the person carrying it.
If you believe training stops after the license, this may not be for you.
If you believe responsibility increases after you start carrying, you’re in the right place.