Chicago Firearm Training

03/29/2026

📚 Level up your security career in Illinois! Our latest article dives into the importance of continuing education for security officers. Stay sharp, compliant, and ahead of the game—click to learn more! 🚔💡

03/02/2026

Get the US Army's manual for the shotgun for free.

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TM 9-1005-338-13&P US Army Training Manual for Mossberg Pump Shotgun

02/05/2026

Get the MCRP 3-40A.9 Marine Corps First Aid Training Manual for free.

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Learn to treat everything from gun shot wounds to bee stings in this 230-page comprehensive manual.

01/25/2026

Download your 'Little Man' target for free and earn your chance to win a free shirt and bragging rights.

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12/11/2025

Don't forget to renew your Illinois Concealed Carry License.

In every one of our concealed carry renewal classes, we see students whose licenses have already expired. Carrying on an expired license is a no-no. The state is supposed to send out renewal notifications, but a large percentage of gun owners don't receive those notices. Making things worse, the expiration dates were removed from the concealed carry licenses and FOID cards years ago.

To renew your Illinois Concealed Carry License, you need to attend a minimum of 3 hours of training. Then, provide your training certificate to the Illinois State Police on their online portal.

We have renewal classes on the weekends and weekdays: https://www.alphakoncepts.com/concealed-carry-license-renewal-class/

If you are unsure when your license expires, I strongly encourage you to check at ispfsb.com

Since 2013, Alpha Koncepts has been training people to safely and legally carry a concealed firearm for their own self protection. Come join our thousands of

10/24/2025

As an Illinois-licensed security instructor, I receive a fair number of questions on social media from security officers who are trying to understand Illinois’ complex laws, especially when it comes to guns. A common controversy is regarding licensed armed security officers carrying fi****ms to and from their work. Is it lawful for a licensed Illinois Security Officer to carry their duty gun to and from work?

Let’s answer that!

As an Illinois-licensed security instructor, I receive a fair number of questions on social media from security officers who are trying to understand

10/13/2025

October is just about half over. Don't forget to use your Brownells coupon codes to save big on your next purchase.

OCT25 = $25 off $250
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You'll find high-quality gun parts, gunsmithing tools, fi****ms, ammunition, reloading equipment, optics, and more!

09/30/2025

This is your annual reminder to replace batteries and check expiration dates!