Events Upcoming
New Members

Date and Time
Saturday May 17, 2025 Sunday May 18, 2025
Location
EDK Training Center
1627 N. 175 East Road
Pawnee, IL. 62558
Fees/Admission
$140
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Contact Information
217-900-0477
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Description
What You'll Learn
This class meets the requirements established by the Illinois State Police to obtain your concealed carry permit. The 2 day curriculum that is presented goes over what if's, should I or should I not, and other valuable training scenarios on day 1. Veterans are not REQUIRED to attend the first day but is strongly encouraged to and must present a DD-214 in order to get credit for 8 hours.
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. Please contact EDK to discuss rescheduling you for a different date.
What We'll Teach
Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
Lessons:
- Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
- Self-Defense Firearms Basics
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Gear and Gadgets
- The Legal Use of Force
- Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
- Basic and Advanced Skills
Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.
Additional Notes from Your Instructor
All payments are non-refundable. In the case of an emergency, please contact us at edkdefensiveconsultants@yahoo.com and we will gladly reschedule you for a future class. There is a $20 range fee due the 2nd day of class. "Prices are subject to change." If you do not have the necessary equipment to complete the class, i.e. firearm, hearing protection, eye protection, or ammo, you will be able to purchase them at our facility.