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Do you already have your Concealed Carry Permit? If it is going on 5 years since your last class, you are eligible for the Concealed Carry 3-Hour Renewal Class. Graduates should not submit a renewal application with the renewal certificate until they receive their notice of original permit expiration from the Illinois State Police, usually around 6 months before expiration. Per the Illinois Concealed Carry Act mandate, the class reviews all laws associated with Illinois Concealed Carry, followed by a live fire range qualification. This is an approved curriculum by the Illinois State Police...

Illinois Concealed Firearms Training for Home and Travel, the full 17 hour Illinois CCW course. This course provides an understanding of the law-abiding citizen's right to self-defense. Participants develop the skills and attitudes essential for the safe and effective use of a handgun for the protection of self and family. Coverage includes mental awareness, how to avoid victimization, and mindset development for the use of a firearm when faced with a life threatening encounter. The course reviews basic gun safety rules for firearms in the home, while traveling and while carrying concealed....

This 3-hour Sabre Civilian Safety Awareness Program is designed for responsible citizens who want real training, not hype. Topics include Situational awareness Legal use of force Threat recognition De-escalation Proper deployment Live practice exercises Sabre PepperGel training kit included Class size is limited to 12 students. Important information Must be 18 years or older to receive the PepperGel included in the training kit Waiver and registration forms must be completed prior to participation Some physical activity is involved. Please dress accordingly; athletic footwear and...

Does your child know what to do if he or she finds a gun? The Eddie Eagle GunSafe program is a gun accident prevention program that helps parents, law enforcement, community groups and educators navigate a topic paramount to our children's safety. Eddie and his Wing Team are on a mission to help you teach Pre-K through 4th graders what to do if they ever come across a gun. You talk about stranger danger, internet safety, fire drills and more with children, so why not include gun safety? The program makes no value judgments about firearms, no firearms are ever used, and it covers an...

This course is for the new or beginner shooter. It provides a basic understanding of handgun and ammunition nomenclature, the fundamentals of shooting, firearms safety, storage and transportation. The course offers a stress free interactive environment where new shooters learn to properly handle and function their own handgun. It runs 7 hours with short breaks every hour and a 1 hour lunch break, and students are put through live fire drills concluding the classroom lecture. Meets Florida CCW permit requirements; additional fees apply. Topics covered Handgun safety Nomenclature Handgun...

Extreme Exigency offers USCCA-designed First Aid and Women's Handgun and Self Defense classes. These courses combine emergency first aid fundamentals with handgun and self defense training designed specifically for women, taught by our certified instructor team. Call 618-629-3422 to register or for any interest in these options. A non-refundable deposit (or full payment) is required to secure your spot. You may change your class date once without repaying the deposit. All payments are non-refundable, and missed classes without advance notice may forfeit your registration. Extreme Exigency...

This course is for the new or beginner AR platform shooter and owner. Students learn the history, design and function of the AR platform rifle, along with field stripping, maintenance, ammunition selection, sight adjustment and zeroing, and weapons handling. Course time also covers firing positions, the fundamentals of marksmanship, loading and unloading, and clearing malfunctions. Students will assemble and disassemble their AR platform, zero sights, conduct live fire exercises, and conclude with a session on weapon maintenance. Topics covered History Nomenclature Function Weapons...

Tired of being hostage to ammunition shortages? Tired of politicians wanting to tax your hobby? Would you like a tour of the Extreme Exigency Educational Foundation and Shooting Park at the same time? This is for the person who has no clue where to begin. Reloading can save you money, it is therapeutic, it is fun, and it is one more skill to learn. You will learn how to reload standard pistol ammunition, and the class will also give you an understanding of how to reload rifle and shotgun. You will receive an illustrated handloading packet as well as a 40 page Basic Reloading Manual donated...

One of the most popular non-resident permits in the nation. The Utah CFP permit training class takes 4 hours. Firing of a firearm is not required to obtain the non-resident Utah concealed firearm permit. The permit is valid for 5 years and re-training is not required for renewal. This permit is perfect for people who travel and want to legally protect themselves and their family. All training materials are provided, and for your added convenience we provide photos and fingerprint cards. The Utah permit is recognized in 34 states, and 32 states for non-residents. Colorado, Florida, Michigan...

What everyone should know about stun guns, pepper spray, and other impact and improvised weapons. A stun gun, pepper spray or improvised weapon in the hands of someone not trained is much like owning a handgun without firearms training or ammunition: extremely ill-advised. Hands-on training from certified instructors is an absolute must. A stun gun can be an extremely effective self-defense tool, and is frequently used by law enforcement to defuse violent situations, provided you have been properly trained. Every citizen, young or old, fragile or strong, can learn proven deployment...

This one-hour course provides practical, no-hype education on personal safety, awareness, and the responsible use of less-lethal tools. It is designed for individuals who want foundational knowledge without committing to a full 3-hour program. Topics include Situational awareness Threat recognition Legal use of force overview De-escalation principles PepperGel demonstration Optional supervised practice, includes 1 training canister This is an awareness-focused class and does not involve physical drills. Ideal for Women College students Parents Professionals First-time learners Must be...

This one-hour session is designed specifically for churches and ministry teams as an add-on to the Church Predator's Playbook program. It is a focused awareness and response training. You will learn Behavioral indicators of predatory behavior Situational awareness within church environments De-escalation principles Legal considerations for less-lethal tools Demonstration of Sabre PepperGel deployment Optional supervised practice with 1 training canister This program is education-focused and does not require physical drills. Each participant may receive one practice canister for controlled...

Would you like to live fire an AR-15? Would you like to know how to safely operate one? Would you like guidance before a purchase? This entry level course includes, but is not limited to: Respect and safely operating in a legal federal and state manner. Safety first History and function of the AR-15, and discussion of variants (AR-9, AR-10, AR pistols, 300 BO) AR components, stock types, rail and handguard systems, barrels, triggers, optics and scopes, magazines, tactical lights, ballistics, chambering and clearing Two functional models will be present Field stripping and proper cleaning...

Predators have invaded our neighborhoods, schools, stores, workplaces and our places of worship. Choose not to be a victim. In today's changing times, personal safety has become a top concern for everyone. We cannot begin to understand how a predator thinks, but we can develop skills to understand and predict how a predator moves. With more than 75 years of combined law enforcement and professional training experience, the Extreme Exigency instructor team has researched and cracked the predator's playbook and broken it down into something everyone, of all ages and walks of life, can...

Extreme Exigency is proud to provide Victim Impact Panel presentations as part of our mission to reduce victimization in all areas of life through education and prevention. Extreme Exigency was approved by local Judicial Circuits in Southern Illinois to provide VIP presentations beginning in February 2015. We host Victim Impact Panel presentations in person, and since 2022 we also offer an online class that can be completed at any time that works best for you. The purpose of the Victim Impact Panel presentations is to help DWI and DUI offenders realize the lasting, long-term effects of...

You are your own first responder. Get the skills you need in case of injury. Extreme Exigency offers USCCA-designed Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, taught by our certified instructor team. The course is built for everyday people who may be first on scene, whether that is at home, at work, on the road or at the range. Training focuses on the practical skills that matter in the minutes before professional help arrives, including recognizing life threatening injuries, controlling bleeding, and staying effective under stress. This class is frequently taught alongside our Women's Handgun and...