Help for the New Gun Owner
I AM A NEW GUN OWNER. WHAT DO I NEED TO BUY?
Listed below are the items that we recommend for new gun owners to purchase. The links take you to the best prices available, today.
We are always available for questions and would love for you to use the links below for your purchases.
Do you need a recommendation for something that isn’t here? Contact Us Today!
RECOMMENDED ITEMS FOR NEW GUN OWNERS FIREARM GUN
WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO PURCHASE? AMMUNITION AND MORE
Ammunition
Grain weight does not matter for the purposes you are using the firearm for (not for competition). Please use this link to purchase ammunition. Ammo is most economical when purchased in bulk (500-1000 rounds at a time). You should get a small amount of hollow point ammunition, and the rest (bulk) should be labeled as “FMJ” or .”TMJ.” This type of ammunition is used for practice/range and is much cheaper than hollow points, which are used for self defense. You will be required to provide your FOID card. Ammo can be shipped to your house.
Weapon Mounted Light
If your firearm is equipped with a rail underneath the barrel, a weapon mounted light is a flashlight attached to your firearm. It allows you to have proper grip, and not have to hold a flashlight in your support hand, during low light conditions (that bump in the night). There are a ton of options. Look up “Streamlight TLR.”
GENERAL CLASS INFORMATION
Topics of Private Lessons
- Semi Automatic Firearms
- Revolvers
- Shotguns
- Long Guns
- AR-15s
- AK-47s
- Lever Action Rifles
- Bolt Action Rifles
- Semi-Automatic Rifle
Purchase your beginner’s book, authored by Marcus Melnick. You can order
Handguns, The Adventure into Shooting Sports
by clicking here
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
A FOID card is an identification card that allows Illinois residents to obtain, purchase, and own firearms and/or ammunition. You can apply for a FOID card at www.ispfsb.com.
By law, the state has up to 120 days to process a CCL application without fingerprints, and 90 days to process an application with fingerprints. Due to backups with the state, wait times may be longer. Firearm Mentor does not have a view into the State process or application times.
Nothing. Firearm Mentor is not responsible for anything that is in your background which may disqualify you from licensure. Disqualifying events could be: criminal record, criminal arrests, mental health diagnoses, FOID status, age (under 21), indictment or information, alcoholism, drug addition, area danger to oneself or others.
Our classes are designed for a beginner shooter. At a minimum, for concealed carry training, you will need to bring:
- A pullover garment (i.e., a sweatshirt)
- An open front garment (i.e., a jacket)
- Paper and Pen to take notes
- A positive attitude
- If you own the following, please bring it to the class:
- A firearm
- A holster for the firearm
You do not need to own a firearm or holster to take the class. If you do not have one, we recommend coming to class without the equipment, learning, and then make a purchase after you receive all of the information. Ammunition is not included in pricing.