Instructor Team

Doug Williams, Peoria 

NRA Training Counselor – NRA Appointed State of Illinois Training Counselor, Pistol, CCW, Rifle, Personal Protection Inside the Home, Personal Protection Outside the Home, Defensive Pistol, Home Firearm Safety, Chief Range Safety Officer, Refuse to be a Victim, Metallic Cartridge Reloading, Certified Muzzleloader Rifle/Pistol, Certified Shotshell Reloading

NRA Instructor – Pistol, CCW, Rifle, Personal Protection in the Home, Personal Protection Outside the Home, Defensive Pistol, Home Firearm Safety, Refuse To Be A Victim, Metallic Cartridge Reloading, Certified Muzzleloader, Chief Range Safety Officer, Illinois DNR Hunters Safety Educator, NRA Instructor Recruiter Of The Year 2019 & 2023

Certifications
Illinois State Police CCW Instructor, Glock Operator, Glock Armorer, Affiliate Instructor for Next Level Training, Homeland Security FEMA Certified Active Shooter, Illinois Hunter Safety Educator, NRA Recruiter, NRA Life Member, NRA Range – Life Member, Certified UTM Trainer, AR-15 Tactical Rifle, Glock Shooting Sports Life Member, Certified Stop The Bleed

BIO – Doug was born and raised in Dunlap, Illinois. As a lifelong resident of Peoria County, he grew up around firearms and has a passion for shooting and the outdoors. In 2013, Central Illinois Conceal Carry was born out of his desire for you to become a more educated, properly trained, and more prepared individual should you ever encounter a life threatening situation.

Doug has been featured on Patriot XM Radio, Oxygen Network, CBS News, Peoria Journal Star, First Freedom Magazine, and a speaker at the NRA Convention. Doug was the 2019 & 2023 NRA Instructor of the year and is a Top 10 recruiter for the NRA. NRA Instructor of the Year 2019 & 2023

Ralph Wingate, Bloomington/Normal    

NRA Instructor – Pistol, Personal Protection Inside the Home, Personal Protection Outside the Home, Chief Range Safety Officer

Certifications – Illinois State Police CCW Instructor, Illinois Hunter Safety Educator, NRA member, AR-15 Tactical Rifle, NRA Recruiter, Stop The Bleed, NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading

Jack Taylor, Peoria

NRA Instructor – Pistol, Refuse To Be A Victim, Chief Range Safety Officer

Certifications – Illinois State Police CCW Instructor, NRA Member, NRA Personal Protection Inside/Outside the Home, SABRE Pepper Spray Instructor, Stop the Bleed

BIO –  U.S. Air Force Veteran – 30 years. Deployed to Afghanistan in 2007 as lead casualty reporting officer in support of NATO forces during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Dr. Jerry Carter, Peoria

NRA Instructor – Pistol, Refuse to be a Victim, Range Safety Officer

Certifications – FEMA Active Shooter, Stop the Bleed Instructor, Illinois State Police Instructor, Sheepdog Response Protector, Glock Armorer, Glock Operator

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Interested in joining us?

We are looking for Instructors with a strong background in firearms, self defense, and conceal carry tactics who are able to teach with a great attitude. Instructor positions are for weekday evenings and occasional weekends throughout the year.

Teaching Responsibilities
* Class preparation
*Teaching all ages but typically adults 18-85 years old
*Preparing students for conceal carry of a firearm in the public domain
*Overseeing class check-in and basic record-keeping of student perfomance

There will also be occasional policy meetings and training with CICC administration. This is truly one of the best part-time jobs you can imagine. The ideal candidate must be flexible, possess a great attitude, be a team player, and willing to dedicate 2 or 3 evenings a month for renewal classes and 1 weekend a month for 16/8 hr. Illinois CCW. Interacting with our students regarding Illinois Conceal Carry and other advanced classes that we offer. Email your resume or interest to info@centralillinoisconcealcarry.com

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Central Illinois Conceal Carry Instructors are: Illinois State Police Conceal Carry Instructors, NRA Training Counselors, NRA Certified Instructors, NRA Chief Range Safety Officers, Stop the Bleed Certified, Glock Operators, Glock Armorers, Affiliate Instructors for Next Level Training, Homeland Security FEMA Certified Active Shooter, Illinois Hunter Safety Educators, and NRA & ISRA Life Members.

The Instructors at Central Illinois Conceal Carry continually attend instructor level training courses throughout the United States in a variety of disciplines so that the training you are receiving is relevant and up to date.

Email: info@centralillinoisconcealcarry.com

CICC Classroom & Indoor Range – location and mailing address:

1835 S. Crest Drive, Peoria, Illinois 61605

Phone: 309-303-0514

Central Illinois Conceal Carry began in 2013 when the Illinois CCW law was passed. Our diverse Instructor team consists of firearm enthusiasts, firearm safety educators, and others committed to providing you the best Illinois conceal carry training possible. Through a distinct combination of firearm safety training and Illinois State Police CCW curriculum, Central Illinois Conceal Carry is proud to provide one of the most comprehensive and accommodating ways for you to obtain your Illinois Conceal Carry Weapons Permit.

If you are a new shooter with no experience, or an intermediate level shooter looking to better your skills, or maybe you are an advanced shooter – Our team of Instructors at Central Illinois Conceal Carry can provide the firearms training you need.