*Reviewing the CCL 3-Hour Renewal class* I’ve taken a few Illinois CCL classes over the years, and this one stood out in a negative way.. It opened with general criticism instead of constructive instruction, attributed to past bad students, which felt unnecessary and unprofessional. While I understand the importance of regular practice, some comments came across as judgmental and out of place for a renewal class that should focus on safe handling and legal compliance. One Range Officer supervising shooting qualifications for students using rental firearms appeared annoyed that it was a renewal class day. He was visibly impatient, and his communication was minimal and dismissive rather than instructional. There was also promotion of USCCA, with membership signup forms pre-placed at each student’s desk, which felt more like pressured marketing than optional information. The overall tone was tense and discouraging compared to other CCL classes I’ve attended. I likely won’t return for future classes.
