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First Shot Firearm Training handles what many gun owners need most: legitimate, State Police-approved Illinois Concealed Carry License instruction. Mary Parsons, the owner and primary instructor, holds NRA Chief Range Officer and Instructor certifications plus USCCA credentials—meaning the instructi...
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First Shot Firearm Training handles what many gun owners need most: legitimate, State Police-approved Illinois Concealed Carry License instruction. Mary Parsons, the owner and primary instructor, holds NRA Chief Range Officer and Instructor certifications plus USCCA credentials—meaning the instruction isn't cookie-cutter.
Illinois CCL Classes - New applicant course: 16 hours, meets all state requirements - Renewal course: 3 hour refresher - Certified by Illinois State Police - Online registration available - Two renewal classes and one new license class run monthly
Private Shooting Lessons One-on-one instruction at their private range in Machesney Park. Schedule when it works for you—they handle fundamentals for beginners and accuracy refinement for shooters looking to tighten their form.
Firearm Safety Classes Private instruction covering legal requirements and best practices. Recommended for new gun owners before they touch a trigger.
| Class Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| New CCL | 16 hours | First-time Illinois permit |
| CCL Renewal | 3 hours | Existing permit refresh |
| Private Lessons | Flexible | Shooting fundamentals & accuracy |
| Safety Class | Private | New owner orientation |
Book classes online. Private lessons scheduled individually for convenience.
Mary's background in both NRA and State Police certification means students walk out actually knowing how to handle and carry responsibly—not just checking a bureaucratic box.
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