Nov12–142026
The full 16-hour class that qualifies you to apply for your Illinois Concealed Carry License, taught well beyond the state minimum.
BECOME
MOST
CAPABLE.
Firearms training for officers and civilian students,
plus security consulting for churches.
Jared Smith · Owner & Lead Instructor
Law enforcement
Instructor certification and officer training for departments and MTUs.
Open enrollment
Concealed carry, pistol, and rifle classes for civilian students.
Church security
On-site assessments and training for church safety teams.
ILETSB-certified LE instruction Civilian students welcome Private range & mobile training
Upcoming classes
Browse scheduled training by audience. Law enforcement-only classes are marked below.
Explore civilian classesFull training schedule2 training events
Nov142026
The state-required renewal class: a law update, a refresher, and a 30-round live-fire qualification.
Availability reflects the current training schedule. Check each course’s requirements before registering.
Train with Jared Smith
Jared is a Master Firearms Instructor who teaches law enforcement officers and civilian students. He gives students individual coaching and feedback on the range.
He founded DMEC in 2004 and continues to attend courses himself. Classes run at a private range near Rockford or at a host’s facility.
Since 2004Training citizens & professionals
Master Firearms InstructorJared Smith · ILETSB / PTI
Learn more about DMEC
At DMEC, we provide structured, performance-driven training designed to build skill, confidence, and accountability. Our programs are built around real-world application, professional standards, and measurable growth, whether you’re developing foundational abilities or advancing specialized techniques.
- Quality training
- Certified and insured
- Personal approach
01 / Law enforcement
Law enforcement training
Closed courses for departments and MTUs: instructor certification and officer training, listed by DMEC as ILETSB-certified for officer credit. POST arrangements for other states on request.
- Basic Firearms Instructor
- Patrol Rifle Instructor
- Red Dot Pistol Instructor
- Firearms Instructor Development
- Officer & agency training
- +2 more law enforcement courses
02 / Open enrollment
Open enrollment classes
Concealed carry, pistol, rifle, low-light, and skills workshops open to civilian students and law enforcement professionals. Private instruction is available.
- Test Pistol clas
- Illinois Concealed Carry
- Illinois CCL Renewal
- Proficient Pistol
- Defensive Red Dot Pistol
- +9 more open enrollment courses
03 / Church security
Church safety team training
DMEC helps churches write safety plans, organize volunteers, and train greeters, ushers, and safety teams in de-escalation and emergency response.
Build your church safety planHost a DMEC course
DMEC travels to departments, ranges, and churches. Tell Jared about your department, range, or church and the course you have in mind.