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Please read the following information before beginning the application process

Under the federal “Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004” and amendments, qualified active duty and retired law enforcement officers are exempt from certain state and local laws prohibiting the carry of concealed firearms.

In accordance with the Federal Act, Illinois passed Public Act 94-103 (2005), 50 ILCS 705/710 that provides for an annual firearm qualification mandated by the Federal Act, LEOSA.

Please read all materials carefully prior to completing your application. All required supporting documents and fees must accompany the completed application, or it will be returned for corrections.

Written notification of approval or denial of an application shall be sent within 60 working days after receipt of a completed application by ILETSB, unless additional information is needed.

Once the application has been pre-approved, you will be notified in writing and allowed to enroll in a firearm qualification at one of our range sites. Upon successful completion, you will receive a IROCC firearm qualification card verifying you have met the IROCC requirements as mandated by federal and state statutes.

Attachments

New Applicant Permit Process Instructions
Application (Form 1)
Concealed Carry Affidavit (Form 2)
Employment Verification (Form 3)

New Applicant Permit Process Instructions

Step 1

Submit a completed application, which includes:

Application (Form 1)
Concealed Carry Affidavit (Form 2)
Employment Verification (Form 3) or equivalent information verified on department letterhead.
A photocopy of a valid Illinois Firearm Owners Identification (F.O.I.D.) card.
A photocopy of the photo identification card issued by the law enforcement department/agency from which you retired/separated.
A color photo for your permit may be mailed with your application, or a digital photo may be emailed to irocc@letac.org. (Black and white photos will not be accepted.)
A non-refundable application fee of $75/one firearm type or $100/both Revolver and Semi-Automatic in the form of a check or money order, made payable to: Illinois Retired Officer Concealed Carry or IROCC.

Step 2

When your application has been approved you will receive a pre-qualification letter with instructions on attending a firearm qualification shoot. Along with the letter, you will receive a range schedule with dates, locations and telephone numbers. You must register to secure the preferred date for your firearm qualification. Online registration is available on our website. You must report to the designated range 30 minutes prior to the scheduled qualification time, unless advised otherwise.

YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING:

UNLOADED and cased firearms
Photo I.D. issued by your department/agency
Valid F.O.I.D. card
60 rounds of factory ammunition
Ear & eye protection
Belt holster (No cross draw or shoulder holster)

In order to qualify, you must place 21 hits out of 30 rounds within the 8x14 target area (70% proficiency). You will be provided two opportunities to qualify; shooting a total of 30 rounds for each opportunity. If you are qualifying with two firearms, a revolver and a semi-automatic, you will be given one opportunity (30 rounds) for each weapon. The course of fire is 12 rounds from the five yard line, 12 rounds from the seven yard line and 6 rounds from the fifteen yard line.

Step 3

Once you have successfully completed the firearm qualification, the range master will report your score to our office. Approximately 10 working days after qualifying, your firearm qualification card will be issued and mailed to your designated address. This firearm qualification card will verify compliance with both Federal and State statutes. Your firearm qualification card has an expiration date and it is your responsibility to reapply if you wish to continue to carry a concealed firearm under this law. Two months prior to expiration you will receive notice of renewal instructions

Please contact our office if you need additional information.

Illinois Retired Officer Concealed Carry (IROCC)
500 S. 9th Street
Springfield, IL 62701

Phone: (217) 726-9537
Email: info@irocc.org

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