d) Training necessary for issuance of the FCCL shall consist of 16 hours of classroom and firearm training. Pursuant to Section 75(g), (h) and (i) of the Act, fewer hours of training, or no additional training, will be acceptable in certain instances (see Appendix B) indicating prior firearms training.

1. 1) A 16 hour training course must, at a minimum, cover the following topics:

A) Firearms Safety − a minimum of 1 hour;

1. B) Basic Principles of Marksmanship − a minimum of 1 hour;
2. C) Care, Cleaning, Loading and Unloading of a Concealable Firearm − a minimum of 1 hour;
3. D) All Applicable State and Federal Laws Relating to the Ownership, Storage, Carry and Transportation of a Firearm and appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed firearm − a minimum of 2 hours; and

E) Weapons Handling − a minimum of 1 hour.

1. 2) An 8 hour training course must, at a minimum, cover the following topics:

   1. A) All Applicable State and Federal Laws Relating to the Ownership, Storage, Carry and Transportation of a Firearm and appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed firearm − a minimum of 2 hours; and

B) Weapons Handling − a minimum of 1 hour.

1. 3) For the topics to be included in the 16 hour and 8 hour training courses, the minimum hours established in this subsection (d) have been determined to be sufficient for the experienced shooter and shall be adjusted upward by the approved instructor based upon the skill level of those to be trained to ensure proficiency by all upon the completion of the required training component.

e) A 3 hour licensure renewal course must, at a minimum, cover the following topics:

1. 1) Two hours to cover:

   1. A) any updates to Illinois or federal firearms laws governing concealed carry in Illinois;
   2. B) updates in the Criminal Code Sections listed in Section 1231.10; and
   3. C) appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed firearm; and
2. 2) One hour of instruction to include a live fire qualification with a concealable firearm using a B-27 silhouette target consisting of a minimum of 30 rounds and 10 rounds from a distance of 5 yards, 10 rounds from a distance of 7 yards and 10 rounds from a distance of 10 yards.