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Your VFW Post has teamed up SMSJ Personal Protection. Their instructor Mark S. Hamilton is a N.R.A. Law Enforcement Certified Instructor. Mr. Hamilton, in his support of Veterans, has kindly set aside a list of weekday and weekend dates for all Veterans, their spouses & family, and any supporter of the VFW Post #1739 to obtained their Concealed Carry License (CCL).
How to Register:
You can register for any date by contacting Mr. Hamilton at (618) 772-5353 or emailing him at mhamilton19@msn.com.
(We are working on a form for this page so that you can register here all online)
Where are the Classes held:
How much are Classes:
Renewal of license classes are $75 for Veterans/Active Duty and $90 for Non-Veterans
New concealed carry license classes are $155 Veterans/Active and $175 for Non-Veterans
A portion of the fees support VFW Post 1739 service programs and the Violence Prevention Center.
2024 Concealed Carry Class Dates & Times:
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2 DAY WEEKEND w/ MORNING RANGE 8am-4pm
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January |
March |
May (Veterans Only)
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20th & 21st
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9th & 10th
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18th & 19th
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July |
September (Women Only)
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November |
20th & 21st
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14th & 15th
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16th & 17th
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3 DAY EVENING CLASS w/ WEEKEND RANGE 6pm to 10pm with range from 8am to Noon
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April |
August |
October |
16th, 17th, and 18th, |
20th, 21st, and 22nd
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15th, 16th, and 17th
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Range: 20th
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Range: 24th
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Range: 19th
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NO LOADED GUNS IN CLASS - MUST BE 20 YEARS OR OLDER