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Illinois Concealed Carry Training – Midlothian, IL
Veteran-led, law-enforcement-grounded conceal carry & safety training with non-lethal options
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Midlothian, Illinois
Illinois Concealed Carry Training, LLC ( operates out of Midlothian, Illinois, and delivers deeply grounded instruction in concealedcarry, firearms safety, and legal selfdefense. Led by Gary L. Carra retired police sergeant with over 35 years of law enforcement experiencethis training provider blends operational credibility with structured, learner-focused classes. Their flagship offering is the 16hour Illinois Concealed Carry class, designed to meet state licensing requirements while also covering Florida (and reciprocity to 39 states) using livefire drills, safe handling, legal use of force, situational awareness, and personal protection planning. In addition, they conduct CCW renewal sessions, firearms safety courses, selfdefense planning, emergency first aid, virtual scenariobased legal decision training, and massshooter response drills at houses of worship, schools, and businesses. The instructor team is robust. Gary Carr leads the program as Owner and Chief Firearms Instructor. Hes USCCAcertified and holds both Illinois and Utah instructor credentials, with credentials from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board. Hes also earned advanced leadership certifications and a Masters degree in Public Safety Administration. Supporting him are USCCAcertified instructor Dr. Tatiana Tatum Parkeran auxiliary deputy sheriff and molecular cytogeneticist with homeland security response trainingand Joe Cistaro, a 28year police veteran and chief range master. Also on staff is Sgt. Eric Iggy Keyes, a SWAT veteran, firearms specialist, and History Channel Top Shot competitor. Beyond firearms, Illinois Concealed Carry Training is an Authorized Byrna dealer and provides handson training with nonlethal defense tools such as pepperlaunchersan accessible, safe alternative for those seeking nonlethal options. One standout testimonial on-site sums up the student experience: Gary is very knowledgeable and personable. The class is first and foremost extremely informative and Gary was able to deliver all of that information in a lively and interesting manner. Great course, great instructor, great value. To view schedules, register, or inquire about specific course offerings, visit