
1. Explain when non-deadly force is justified under Illinois law (self-defense standard). Illinois General Assembly
2. Identify legal requirements/restrictions for carrying OC in IL, including the personal-defense exception in the weapons statute. Illinois General Assembly
3. Recognize local restrictions such as Chicago’s “noxious gas” discharge limits in enclosed rooms with 20+ people. American Legal Publishing
4. Select an appropriate OC device and carry method; perform safe draw, verbalization, indexing, burst, and offline movement.
5. Manage post-deployment tasks: escape, 911 call, reporting, decontamination, and after-action documentation.
6. Apply decision-making to realistic scenarios consistent with IL law and your academy’s use-of-force framework. Illinois General Assembly
7.You will also receive your personal can of pepper spray