Firearms Training

Sworn Personnel, ISP Retirees, Cadets, and Recruits receive highly specialized training from the Illinois State Police Firearms Training Unit (FTU). Students are trained on weapon safety, efficient firearm handling, types of weapon marksmanship fundamentals, threat identification, and firearms related tactics.

Training Requirements:

  • Sworn Personnel: Bi-Annual Pistol/Rifle qualification with Quarterly proficiency shoots. Annual shotgun qualification
  • Cadets: 112 hours of Pistol, Shotgun, and Rifle training
  • Recruits: 40 hours of training on a department issued pistol and Shotgun familiarity
  • ISP Retirees: Annual qualification to meet the guidelines of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA)