WISE Firearm Training

10/23/2026

Every election is important. This one is huge! We have a chance to vote a Governor into office who is Pro-2nd Amendment (& a lot of other positives)!

How can we manage this change?

VOTE!

It is that simple, get out and vote. Don't expect anything to change unless we get everyone out to vote!!!

Early voting is open now! Every M-F from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the County Clerk’s office (N 5th St between Broadway and Vermont). It's so easy to vote early! Or vote on Election Day - Tuesday, November 3 from 6 am to 7 pm at your polling place.

From our friend Glenn Sanders:

This goes WAY beyond just the Governors race. The anti-gun Democrat legislators keep running bills because they look at these numbers (only 30% of the gun owners will bother voting) and know there are no consequences for them at election time.

10/10/2026

We have 3 spots available in our last IL CCW renewal class of the year. Get in before they are gone!

This is the Illinois Concealed Carry Permit RENEWAL class. This class is required every 5 years to renew your Illinois permit. This is a 4 hour class that includes a classroom review of the Federal and Illinois gun laws including FOID, transportation, and the carry law. We will shoot a re-qualificat...

09/11/2026

NEVER forget what happened to our country 25 years ago. 8:46 a.m., 9:02 a.m., 9:37 a.m, 10:03 a.m.

08/16/2026

What's in YOUR wallet?

If it's an Illinois Concealed Carry License, please be sure you check the expiration date. Check the Illinois State Police website if there is no expiration date on your license. You must complete your Renewal class and apply to renew before your license expires in order to carry. **If your license has expired, please contact us for more details. We can help you!**

Join us for an Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal Course on either Friday, Oct 2, Oct 23 or Nov 13 at 5:30 pm!

This is the training required to apply for a renewal of your Illinois Concealed Carry permit. Every five years, you need to complete an approved Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal Course. The course covers review of State and Federal laws relating to the ownership, storage, carry and transportation of a fi***rm as well as appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed fi***rm, prohibited places and parking lot exception, the FOID Act, use of force in defense of a person, dwelling or other property and unlawful use of a weapon.

We know this is right after work for most of us - you can bring your supper in with you!

You cannot apply for your renewal before 90 days from expiration. The training doesn't expire, so get it now and you'll have it when you need to renew later this year.

You can ENROLL and PAY on line on our website:
https://wisefi***rmtraining.com/sign-up-for-classes/
Email us with any questions: [email protected]

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Thank you!

08/16/2026

It's time to grab a friend and get registered for our last Handgun Fundamentals class of 2026!!

You can ENROLL and PAY on line on our website:
https://wisefi***rmtraining.com/sign-up-for-classes/

Join us for our Handgun Fundamentals class on Saturday, Oct 24! This is an 8 hour class with classroom time (in Quincy) and range time (at our private custom built range). It's a fantastic class for new shooters and seasoned shooters as well. The class will teach you the safety, skills and attitude for owning and operating a handgun. This course counts as the first 8 hours towards the 16 required hours of training for your Illinois Concealed Carry permit.

Don't have a fi***rm? No problem, we rent those for a small fee. Don't go buy one for class, we'll cover fi***rm selection in class and have plenty for you to touch, feel and ask questions about - so you get the perfect one for you!

New to shooting? No problem at all, we work with you individually at a bench rest to help you learn.

Worried about being the only lady in class? No problem, one of our instructors is a lady too and it's rare that we don't have other ladies in class. Better yet - bring a friend!!!

Must be registered to attend class - get registered today space is limited! If you have any questions or would like to register by paper/mail, contact us at: [email protected]
Check out more details at our website: www.WISEFi***rmTraining.com.

Don't forget to check our new WISE Merchandise while you're visiting our website!
Please share and thank you for choosing WISE Fi***rm Training!!

08/15/2026

We talk about this in our IL Concealed Carry class - Self-Defense Insurance!

There are a few we recommend, including CCW SAFE with plans starting at $19 a month: https://ccwsafe.com/?ref=WISEFT

Features include:
Concealed Carry Permit and non-permit options
Upfront payment of defense costs
No out-of-pocket costs
Unlimited defense budgets
Unmatched legal expertise
Same support as police officers
Decades of legal, law enforcement, and investigative experience

CCW Safe evolved out of a desire to offer the public the same caring, comprehensive care that police officers receive when they've acted in self-defense in the line of duty. Since 2011, CCW Safe has worked to extend that care and personal attention to every member who has experienced trauma associated with acting in self-defense to protect themselves and their families.

Check it out today:
https://ccwsafe.com/?ref=WISEFT

08/14/2026

Our next Illinois Concealed Carry class (the 2nd 8 hour class) will be held on Saturday, October 3rd!

Reminder to our Veterans: with your Honorable Discharge DD214, this is the only class you need to satisfy the training requirements.

Please join us for this great class!! And please share with your Veteran friends!!

You can register for the class and pay to reserve your spot on our website:
https://wisefi***rmtraining.com/sign-up-for-classes/.

You can find our Merch on the website too! Order yourself the perfect hat or t-shirt with the WISE owl! :-)

Thank you!

08/13/2026

What's in YOUR wallet?

If it's an Illinois Concealed Carry License, please be sure you check the expiration date. Your license doesn't have an expiration date? You can check the Illinois State Police website to find it. You must complete your Renewal class and apply to renew before your license expires in order to carry. **If your license has expired, please contact us for more details. We can help you!**

Join us for an Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal Course! We have classes on Friday, October 2, October 23 or November 13 at 5:30 pm!

This is the training required to apply for a renewal of your Illinois Concealed Carry permit. Every five years, you need to complete an approved Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal Course. The course covers review of State and Federal laws relating to the ownership, storage, carry and transportation of a fi***rm as well as appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed fi***rm, prohibited places and parking lot exception, the FOID Act, use of force in defense of a person, dwelling or other property and unlawful use of a weapon.

We know this is right after work for most of us - you can bring your supper in with you!

You cannot apply for your renewal before 90 days from expiration. However, the training doesn't expire, so get it now and you'll have it when you need to renew later this year.

You can ENROLL and PAY on line on our website:
https://wisefi***rmtraining.com/sign-up-for-classes/
Email us with any questions: [email protected]

Please like this post and please share with your friends!
Thank you!!

08/11/2026

It's Son and Daughter Day! Great time to make plans with your family and get registered for our last Handgun Fundamentals class of 2026!!

You can ENROLL and PAY on line on our website:
https://wisefi***rmtraining.com/sign-up-for-classes/

Join us for our Handgun Fundamentals class on Saturday, Oct 24! This is an 8 hour class with classroom time (in Quincy) and range time (at our private custom built range). It's a fantastic class for new shooters and seasoned shooters as well. The class will teach you the safety, skills and attitude for owning and operating a handgun. This course counts as the first 8 hours towards the 16 required hours of training for your Illinois Concealed Carry permit.

Don't have a fi***rm? No problem, we rent those for a small fee. Don't go buy one for class, we'll cover fi***rm selection in class and have plenty for you to touch, feel and ask questions about - so you get the perfect one for you!

New to shooting? No problem at all, we work with you individually at a bench rest to help you learn.

Worried about being the only lady in class? No problem, one of our instructors is a lady too and it's rare that we don't have other ladies in class. Better yet - bring a friend!!!

Must be registered to attend class - get registered today space is limited! If you have any questions or would like to register by paper/mail, contact us at: [email protected]
Check out more details at our website: www.WISEFi***rmTraining.com.

Don't forget to check our new WISE Merchandise while you're visiting our website!
Please share and thank you for choosing WISE Fi***rm Training!!