Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry Class

One Sunday. Your Idaho Enhanced Concealed Weapons License training — done right. Permit honored in 39 states.

Meets Idaho’s training requirement for the Enhanced Concealed Weapons License. USCCA curriculum, taught by a retired police officer with 24 years on the job. Live fire on the range. Lunch included.

⏰ Early-bird price: $149 for a limited time — $169 after. Seats limited.

Register for Nov 1 — $149

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Students in the classroom during the Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry Certification class

📌 Class at a Glance

📍 Location	Fernan Rod & Gun Club (Bay 7 & Classrooms 1 & 2), 11600 Fernan Lake Rd, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
🕒 Time	9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (gates close at 9:20 AM — see arrival details below)
💰 Price	$149 early bird (deadline shown at the top of this page) · $169 regular
🏫 Classroom	6 hours
🎯 Range Time	1–2 hours of live fire (depending on class size)
🎁 Additional Training	Provided — see below
🥪 Lunch	Catered lunch provided — you won’t need to leave the facility
👥 Class Size	Limited Seating
📝 You Leave With	Your signed Idaho training form — the document the sheriff’s office requires with your Enhanced License application

🗺️ Why the Enhanced License Is Worth One Sunday

Idaho lets you carry without a permit. So why take a class? Because the Enhanced license does things permitless carry and the standard license can’t:

Travel armed in 39 states. The standard Idaho license is honored in roughly 25. The Enhanced license adds states like Washington, Nevada, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin that only recognize the Enhanced version. If you drive to Spokane, you already need this.
Carry on Idaho public college and university campuses. Not allowed under permitless or standard carry. (Dorms and posted facilities are still restricted.)
Buy a firearm from an Idaho dealer without the background-check wait. An Idaho concealed weapons license is a federally recognized alternative to the NICS check at the counter.
Know exactly where the legal lines are. Most people who carry every day have never had Idaho’s use-of-force law explained by someone who has actually applied it. You will.
Good for 5 years. One Sunday covers you for the next five.

Students in the classroom during the Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry Certification class

🎁 Also Included With Your Registration

Additional training provided.

🛡️ IDAHO ENHANCED PERMIT — MULTI-STATE RECOGNITION
Completing this course fulfills the training component for the Idaho Enhanced Concealed Weapons License — the permit with the broadest multi-state recognition Idaho offers.

🚸 BONUS TRAINING: PROTECTING KIDS FROM ONLINE PREDATORS — WITH THE INNOCENT
Three short sessions every parent and grandparent should have:

Red Flags of Sex Trafficking
Recognizing Grooming Tactics
Talking to Your Kids About Trafficking — Age-Appropriate Conversations

🎯 OPTIONAL INTERACTIVE SELF-PROTECTION EXERCISES
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in or observe interactive self-protection scenarios that introduce real-world decision-making. Participation is optional.

Students in the classroom during the Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry Certification class

✅ What You’ll Be Able to Do When You Walk Out

Explain when Idaho law allows the use of force — and what your responsibilities are before, during and after
Carry, load, unload and handle a handgun safely and confidently
Apply the fundamentals of marksmanship — grip, sight alignment and trigger control — on a live range
Recognize and avoid conflict before it starts, using situational awareness
Build a personal and home protection plan tailored to your family and your home
Understand what happens to your body and mind during a violent encounter — and what comes after it
Meet the training requirement for the Idaho Enhanced Concealed Weapons License

Register for Nov 1 — $149

👤 Your Instructors

Training is led by Chris Schaefer, a retired law enforcement officer with 24 years on the job and a certified firearms instructor (USCCA, NRA and Tactical Hyve), with additional Make Ready cadre assisting.

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Students in the classroom during the Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry Certification class

📚 What We Cover

This is USCCA’s Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals curriculum — the course more than 1 million Americans have taken — with Idaho-specific law added.

Core Lessons:

The Legal Use of Force — Your rights and responsibilities under Idaho law, before you ever need them
Violent Encounters and the Aftermath — What happens during and after a critical incident, and how to be prepared for both
Your Personal and Home Protection Plan — A strategy built around your home and your family
Shooting Fundamentals — Accuracy and technique you can count on under pressure
Gear and Gadgets — What to carry, what to own, and what actually matters

Additional Topics Covered: Personal Safety · Handgun Safety · Handgun Fundamentals · Handgun Operation · Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters · Situational Awareness · Conflict Avoidance

How the day runs: classroom lecture, demonstrations and exercises, along with range time, lunch and guest speakers. Schedule is subject to change.

🥪 Lunch Is Provided

A catered lunch is provided. You will not need to leave the facility during the break.

🔍 Is This Class for You?

Yes, if you are:

An Idaho resident who wants the Enhanced Concealed Weapons License
A new carrier who wants the legal and safety foundation before carrying every day
A permitless or standard-license carrier who wants to upgrade
A student or staff member who needs to carry on an Idaho public college campus
Anyone who travels out of state and wants their permit recognized

Not yet, if: you have never handled a firearm. You need to be able to safely load, unload and operate the handgun you bring. If that’s not you yet, take Pistol Essentials first — then come back for this one. Call or text Chris at 208-704-2355 if you’re not sure which class to start with.

🧰 What to Bring

Each student must bring the following:

One modern-day firearm (example: Glock 17 or Glock 19)
Several magazines (3+) (capacity for firing 30 rounds per relay). They do not need to arrive loaded
Revolver shooters: speed-loaders. A revolver loaded one round at a time cannot keep pace with the class
At least 100 rounds of factory ammunition in your handgun’s caliber
Eye protection
Ear protection (electronic recommended) To hear range commands
Note-taking materials — Digital class notes ware available for purchase at registration
Baseball cap (recommended), water and weather-appropriate clothing
A positive attitude

❗ The magazines, speedloaders and ammunition above are requirements, not suggestions. You will confirm each one at registration. The class runs on a tight schedule and everyone moves through the range portion together, so a student who arrives without the required equipment will not pass and will need to reschedule and retake the class.

❗ IMPORTANT — Arrival & Gate Access

The class is held in the Fernan Rod & Gun Club classroom in the main building, 11600 Fernan Lake Rd, Coeur d’Alene, ID.

Please plan to arrive early. The facility gates run on an automatic schedule:

Gates open at 9:00 AM
Gates close promptly at 9:20 AM

You must arrive and enter the facility before the gates close. Late arrivals will not be admitted, so allow extra time for travel and for finding the entrance.

Directions from Sherman Ave (Coeur d’Alene):

Head east on Sherman Ave toward the eastern end of downtown
Continue as Sherman Ave turns into Fernan Lake Rd
Continue on Fernan Lake Rd for about 3–4 miles
The Fernan Rod & Gun Club entrance will be on your right
Proceed through the gate and follow the road to the larger parking lot by the main building

Note that GPS directions may not bring you to the correct entrance, so review these directions in advance.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior experience? Yes. You need to be able to safely handle and operate the handgun you will be using in class. If you have never handled a firearm before, take Pistol Essentials first.

I’m nervous about the range portion. Is that normal? Very. Range time is 1 to 2 hours at a pace set for a certification class, not a competition. The goal is to confirm safe handling and basic accuracy — nobody is timed against anyone else.

What handgun should I bring? A modern-day handgun is recommended — for example, a Glock 17 or Glock 19 — one that is reliable, serviceable and that you can shoot comfortably.

How do I get the Enhanced License after class? You will leave with your signed Idaho training form. Take it to your county sheriff’s office with your application; they handle fingerprinting and the background check and issue the license. The license is valid for 5 years.

I already carry permitless or have the standard license. Is this worth it? If you ever cross into Washington or travel out of state, yes. The Enhanced license is honored in 39 states versus roughly 25 for the standard license, and it is the only way to carry on Idaho public college campuses.

What if I sign up and can’t make it? More than 14 days before class: full refund. 14 to 5 days before: full credit toward a future Make Ready class. Within 5 days or a no-show: no refund or credit. Emergencies happen — call or text before class and we will do our best to help.

What is the next step after this class? Pistol Essentials, then Next Level Pistol, then Real World Scenarios. The license proves you met the standard; those classes build the skill behind it.

Ready to Get Your Enhanced License?

Early-bird $149 for a limited time — then $169

Register for Nov 1 — $149

Questions before registering? Call or text Chris at 208-704-2355.

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About Make Ready Firearms Training

Make Ready is owned and taught by Chris Schaefer, a retired law enforcement officer and certified firearms instructor based in Coeur d’Alene, serving North Idaho and Spokane. Certified through the NRA, USCCA and Tactical Hyve, with advanced training from Tactical Performance Center. His teaching style is calm, supportive and easy to follow.

🔁 Cancellation & Refund Policy

More than 14 days before the class start date: full refund.
Between 14 and 5 days before the class start date: credit toward a future Make Ready course, no refund.
Within 5 days of the class start date, or a no-show: no refund or credit.

If you are unsure whether this class is right for you, or you hit an emergency, call or text (208) 704-2355 before registering and we will do our best to help.

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