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    Illinois Corrupt Instructors

    Davis: You need to obviously read the entire IL law again. You may only use up to 8 hours (not to exceed 8 hours) of past training. Also, you must initial a full page of questions, get it notarized and mail it in. Which means - NO YOU CANNOT TEACH SOMEONE ONLY A 3 HOUR CLASS! This is the...
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    Will Wisconsin and other states start recognizing Illinois CCW permits

    I've spoken with many Instructors, many different states, and Illinois. Unfortunately, even though many states are saying they will recognize Illinois' license - there is no formal reciprocity or formal recognition. And Illinois, at this time, will accept no one else's at all now. Best thing...
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    NRA Ladies Only Pistol Class

    I have posted several "ladies only" classes and have always had them say - can my husband, boyfriend, significant other take it with me? I've found that even other Instructors who are attempting this in our area - Lake and McHenry county are not consistently having large enough class sizes. I...
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    BCI instructor course

    I agree with you - BCI does stand for Bureau of Criminal Identification. But they do a heck of a lot more than hand out "permission slips". They process, verify, do all the background checks, certify, print, Investigate and much, much more! I'm amazed at how much they do - and how much they...
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    Illinois Corrupt Instructors

    There are many excellent Instructors in Illinois. BUT unfortunately the corrupt ones are showing themselves as decent law-abiding Instructors - even going so far as to create false web-sites that lead you to a very unfavorable Instructor. I've been hearing about, and had the misfortune, to...
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    I may be dumb, but, what kind of belt?

    I have two belts - one 5.11 for lighter concealed carry (where I don't have to fully gear up) and a 2nd one which I purchased at a specialty shop which was twice as thick for guard duty, or combat training (wearing firearms, extra mags, flashlight, handcuffs, radio, and more). You have to...
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    Best flashlight

    While I still have my old Maglite comfortably nestled in a safe easily accessible location.... I started looking for one which fit my hand perfectly, was highly recommended and researched (remember, always check if it fits your grip well, will stay put in use and works all the time - for all...
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    Flashlight

    I would like to bring up the topic of flashlights. Of course, in the days past, it was standard to have the long handled, heavy duty flashlight. I am a certified armed security guard who also does unarmed security duty. When I have unarmed security duty I have to think of all the things...
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