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Get Your Concealed Carry And Other Firearms Training With Us.

Mission

Our goal is to make sure you are properly trained so you can be a safe, confident and knowledgeable firearms owner. We are currently providing instruction all over the Chicagoland area and are sure there is a class coming up that will fit your needs. If you don’t see something that works, give us a call, text or email and we are sure we can come up with a solution to accommodate you.

I bought a gun for home protection but my wife was concerned about having a gun in the house, so I took the basic pistol course. I learned so much that my wife is also going to take the class.

Most patient instructor. Thoroughly explains things and doesn't mind answering questions even when the answer is obvious. Perfect for a newbie!

16 hour concealed carry class

This is the class for you if you want to be able to carry a pistol in Illinois and you are not law enforcement. The fee for this class does not include your finger prints or application fees.

4 hour Basic Pistol class

This is the class for you if you know nothing about pistols, just enough to get you in trouble or if you are not sure what you are missing. Take a closer look.

1 on 1 Private Training

This is the training for you if you want to improve your proficiency with your pistol for everyday safety, to become a better shooter at the range or something special you want help with.