Instructor applicants seeking to become a certified Illinois Concealed Carry Firearms Instructor must:
- submit fingerprints through an Illinois licensed Livescan vendor
- be at least 21 years of age
- a legal resident of the United States
- possess a high school diploma or GED certificate
- possess at least one of the following valid firearms instructor certifications:
- Certification from a law enforcement agency
- Certification from a firearm instructor course offered by a state or federal governmental agency
- Certification from a firearm instructor course offered by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
- Certification from an entity approved by the Illinois State Police that offers firearm instructor education and training in the use and safety of firearms, such as the National Rifle Association of America (NRA).
Additionally, Instructor applicants residing in Illinois or a similar state must either
possess an Illinois concealed carry license or be in the process of applying for the Illinois concealed carry license. Out-of-state residents, those not consider a similar state of Illinois, must have a concealed carry license within the state they reside.