Illinois Compiled Statutes 50 ILCS 710 — Peace Officer and Probation Officer Firearm Training Act.

Short title

Short title. This Act may be cited as the Peace Officer and Probation Officer Firearm Training Act. (Source: P.A. 98-725, eff. 1-1-15.)

Definitions

Definitions. As used in this Act: (a) "Peace officer" means (i) any person who by virtue of his office or public employment is vested by law with a primary duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for offenses, whether that duty extends to all offenses or is limited to specific offenses, and who is employed in…

Training course for peace officers and probation officers

Training course for peace officers and probation officers. (a) Successful completion of a 40 hour course of training in use of a suitable type firearm shall be a condition precedent to the possession and use of that respective firearm by any peace officer or probation officer in this State in connection with the office…

Annual range qualification

Annual range qualification. The annual range qualification for peace officers and probation officers shall consist of range fire approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board. (Source: P.A. 98-725, eff. 1-1-15.)

The Board is charged with enforcing this Act and making inspections to insure compliance with its provisions, and is empowered to promulgate rules necessary for its administration and enforcement, including those relating to the annual certification of retired law enforcement officers qualified under federal law to car…

The mandatory provisions of this Act apply only to these peace officers who assume their official duties after January 1, 1976

The mandatory provisions of this Act apply only to these peace officers who assume their official duties after January 1, 1976. (Source: P.A. 79-652.)

This Act does not apply to any home rule unit

This Act does not apply to any home rule unit. (Source: P.A. 79-652.)