Intro to Firearms Safety & Illinois Law
In this class you’ll learn how to identify different types of firearms as well as how to operate and store them safely. We’ll also cover the relevant laws in Illinois, how to legally purchase a firearm, and basic emergency first-aid.
No experience or prior knowledge is expected. If you’ve never even seen a gun in person before, this is the class for you!
This class is taught by Raye from Ready Rainbow LLC. Raye is a certified USCCA firearms instructor and a licensed concealed carry instructor in Illinois. All proceeds from the registration costs support the operations of Pink Pistols Chicago, a charitable not-for-profit registered in Illinois.
You do not need to bring anything to the class other than a pen and paper if you would like to take written notes. We cannot encourage people to take photos of the slides nor can we distribute them to students due to licensing restrictions.
Please do not bring any firearms into the classroom. If you have questions about your personal firearm we'd be happy to address them, but please do not feel the need to bring it with you.
Topics We’ll Cover:
The Four Universal Gun Safety Rules
Clearing Handguns of Ammunition
Proper Operation of Semi-automatic Handguns
Proper Operation of Revolvers
Ammunition Types, Calibers, and Safe Storage
Safely Clearing Common Handgun Malfunctions
Shotgun Basics and Shotgun Ammunition
Alternative Use of Force Options
Justifiable Force and Self-Defense Laws
The Illinois FOID Card Process
How to Legally Purchase a Firearm
How to Safely and Legally Store or Transport Firearms
Basic Emergency First Aid
Defense & Safety At Home
Illinois Firearm Laws & Regulations
US Federal Firearms Laws & Regulations
This class includes a small section about mental wellness as it relates to firearms and we will discuss the topic of self-harm. We will announce when this section is going to start if you need to excuse yourself during this portion of the class.