How Do I Apply for Concealed Carry in Illinois?
If you require assistance processing your Illinois Concealed Carry License application, Contact Alpha Koncepts and we will assist you in processing the application for a nominal fee.
Facemasks and Firearms in Illinois.
Is it legal to wear a face mask while carrying a firearm in Illinois? Pritzker’s Covid executive order has reignited this old debate.
What’s your Summer/Winter Carry?
As the weather shifts, it is inevitable, conversations will shift to “How do you carry? What do you carry?” etc… But are those the proper questions to be asking? You may have heard it said, “Beware the man who only owns one gun. He probably knows how to use it.” I shall put it another…
Can I shoot if ___?
“When can I shoot?” or “Can I shoot if?” This is what I refer to as the “What if” game. As a concealed carry instructor it is inevitable a student will ask, “Can I shoot…” followed by some random scenario that has maybe happened to them or they may have seen on recent media. The…
Is a Utah Concealed Carry License Worth Getting?
Is it still worth it to get the Utah concealed carry license? It depends on a few factors, but here is how you can decide if you should get the Utah concealed carry license.
Stand Your Ground and Castle Doctrine during Home Invasion Scenario
Illinois law doesn’t contain language for “Stand your Ground”, nor for “Castle Doctrine. Illinois has Justified Use of Force Exhortation and case law to back of the interpretations of that law. In the below video, the USCCA attorney discusses Stand Your Ground and Castle Doctrine during a home invasion. In the Alpha Koncepts concealed carry…
Concealed Firearms and Marijuana in Illinois
Illinois has legalized marijuana and caused many questions for concealed carry licensees in Illinois. Can I carry a concealed firearm while under the influence of marijuana? How much marijuana may I transport while carrying a concealed firearm? Will Marijuana use void my Illinois Concealed Carry License? As you may recall from your concealed carry license…
What to Say to 911 After a Self-Defense Incident
If you’re ever involved in a self-defense incident, you need to know what to say during your 911 call. In this week’s “Ask an Attorney” video, criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve answers this frequently asked question from responsible gun owners: “What am I supposed to say on my call to 911 if I’m ever involved…
You DON’T Carry Every Day?
Whenever I have a concealed carry class, I always poll the students to find out how often they intend to carry. No surprise, the most common answer is, “Whenever I can, wherever I can.” That would be my answer, of course, as it likely would be for most of our regular readers. In fact, “every day carry”…
Can I carry with an expired Illinois Concealed Carry License?
My Illinois Concealed Carry License is Expired. Can I Still Carry? A common question we are hearing a lot of lately. Many of our students are waiting well over 100 days, some even over 120 days, to receive their renewed concealed carry licenses. Some might even have expired licenses. So, can you carry with an…