Welcome To
T4 Training Concepts

Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course across the nation. The Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self defense. If you are new to handguns, T4 Training Concepts offers a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self protection journey.

Courses Overview

This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home or self-defense. After taking this course, students will feel confident to lawfully act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.
Illinois Unarmed Security

Illinois requires that security guards complete a 20-hour basic security training course to become licensed. The course covers a variety of topics.

Illinois Armed Security

The Armed Security Certificate program teaches basic & advanced skills needed to perform optimally & excel in the field of armed security.

Civilian Safety Pepper Spray Training

The essential facts about pepper spray. The proper ways to carry pepper spray. How to deploy pepper spray effectively against an assailant. Methods of teaching. Decontamination techniques. Real time practice using inert canisters.

Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals

Guns, holsters, and concealed carry leggings are not “one size fits all,” so why would self-defense instruction be any different? The purpose of this training curriculum is to provide a distinctly feminine approach to personal defense, which will help you build confidence in your abilities as a gun owner.

Countering The Mass Shooter Threat

In Countering the Mass Shooter Threat you’ll pour over data collected from 48 mass shootings, finding similarities along the way which will lead you to a conclusion that answers the question – what can be done to counter this threat? Once you’ve learned all you can from these historical events, you will begin to understand the importance of developing an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), and the systematic forethought that goes into mass casualty preparation.

Utah Concealed Permit Instructor

Utah CFPs are issued to Non-residents at least 21 years of age who have a permit from their home state may also apply.

USCCA Certified Instructor

In this course, we will cover all aspects of being a USCCA Certified Instructor. You will also learn how to use the USCCA Instructor portal, also how to manage and market your classes.

NRA Range Safety Class

Develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

Court Mandated Firearms Safety

Court Mandated Firearms Safety course.

Applicant Requirements

There will be an additional fee of $153.38 due to the Illinois State Police at the time of submitting the application for renewal.

Requirements Before Starting:

  • FOID (card not required to take the course)
  • 30 rounds of ammo. (included in fee) (Firearm must be cased and unloaded)
  • Hearing and eye protection (for purchase if needed).

To Apply For The ICCF Permit:

ICCF applications will be the same process as the initial application. We offer a service for $20 to assist you in sending in your application. Upon completion of your renewal class, you can schedule your time slot for the assistance. You may also call to schedule an appointment.

Class Policies & Standards:

  • Unsafe actions will be cause for immediate disqualification from class. NO refunds.
  • Must pass shooting qualification with 70% or above. If you do not pass, NO refunds.
  • Must be 21 years or older.

About Me

Tiana M. Tucker established T4 Training Concepts, LLC. in March 2021 on the Southwest side of Chicago. She opened it to share her knowledge of gun safety, and to empower and encourage everyday people to become responsible firearm owners. Tiana believes in having a growth mindset. She uses an “open communication” teaching style that allows her to better learn and progress with students. Having trained hundreds of first-time owners in her career as a firearms instructor, Tiana wholeheartedly enjoys her work. She believes in practical planning and dedicating your life to going after your dreams.
Her future aspirations are to continue gaining more exposure in her field as a Second Amendment educator and to one day work full time for herself. She is the mother of a smart son and feels blessed to have extremely supportive and inspiring family members, mentors, and instructors. When she isn’t teaching or on mommy duty, Tiana is an adventurous person who loves to travel, camp, and explores the world. She finds it amusing and relaxing to practice her aim at the gun range and calls it yoga with a boom. She also likes to make candles, body butter and lip balm.

My Experience

Affiliates

Sabre Pepper Spray

I am a Sabre affiliate, which means that I get paid a percentage of every purchase of Sabre pepper spray.

Free Uscca Concealed Carry Guide

We are a proud USCCA Official Partner and encourage every gun owner to take advantage of what the USCCA offers. Click the link below to get your FREE Concealed Carry Guide for more life-saving knowledge.

Student Reviews

“Such an amazing class! Would take it over and over to squeeze the information my instructor has because she is wise and knowledgeable!”

“The course was truly exceptional, providing me with a wealth of knowledge. The instruction was engaging and never failed to captivate my interest. knowledge.”

“I have attended a lot of trainings in my 28 years of law enforcement, this was the first time I didn’t feel like someone was teaching, and I was just a student. The instructor took her time, and stayed committed to us learning the law, rules, business, pitfalls, and rewards. I highly recommend taking her course to anyone looking to advance their training.“

“Such an amazing class. Just completed the Concealed Carry Instructors training course. Instructor Tiana Tucker’s class was very informative, hands on training and spoken eloquently to students in regards to standards. Great class and excellent training from Tiana Tucker.”

Contact Me

Whether you have questions, or need more information, feel free to reach out. We’re always happy to connect and provide the assistance you need.