Instructor Team - Central Illinois Conceal Carry

Central Illinois Conceal Carry started in 2013 when Illinois passed its concealed carry law. They've built a training team that handles around 750-1,000 students annually—the scale leader in the region.

Their roster includes:

Doug Williams (Peoria) — NRA Training Counselor and 2019 & 2023 NRA Instructor of the Year. Certifications span pistol, CCW, rifle, personal protection, defensive pistol, home firearm safety, chief range safety officer, reloading, muzzleloader, Glock armorer, active shooter response, and more. He's been featured on Patriot XM Radio, Oxygen Network, CBS News, and spoke at the NRA Convention.

Ralph Wingate (Bloomington/Normal) — NRA Instructor in pistol, personal protection, range safety. Illinois State Police CCW Instructor with AR-15 and reloading certifications.

Jack Taylor (Peoria) — 30-year U.S. Air Force veteran. NRA Instructor certified in pistol, personal protection, pepper spray instruction, and Stop the Bleed.

Dr. Jerry Carter (Peoria) — NRA Instructor with FEMA active shooter certification, Glock armorer/operator, Massad Ayoob Group MAG40 graduate.

• •Illinois CCW permits — Full 16-hour and 8-hour certification courses
• •FOID & CCW license application assistance
• •Pistol fundamentals — New shooters through advanced level
• •Personal protection — Inside and outside the home
• •Defensive pistol — Tactical application and decision-making
• •Home firearm safety — Family-focused instruction
• •Active shooter response — FEMA Homeland Security certified
• •Specialized skills — Reloading, muzzleloader, shotgun, AR-15 tactical

Instructors continually attend advanced training courses across the country to keep curriculum relevant and current.

CICC Classroom & Indoor Range 1835 S. Crest Drive, Peoria, Illinois 61605 Phone: 309-303-0514 Email: [email protected]