Specialty/Advanced Courses
- April 20-21, 2024 (9am – 5pm)
- June 15-16 , 2024 (9am – 5pm)
- July 20-21 , 2024 (9am – 5pm)
- September 28-29, 2024 (9am – 5pm)
ILLINOIS CCL/CCW (16 hour class)
Do you own a pistol and want to get more proficient with it in order to obtain your Concealed Carry License (CCL) or re-certify your existing CCL? This is definitely the class for you! In this class you will learn steps 1 through 10 on safe weapon manipulation to include all the fundamentals on how to shoot/operate your handgun.
On Day One: You will learn the fundamentals; how to draw from a holster efficiently, reloading efficiently, shooting multiple targets, weapon retention and more.
On Day Two: The second day of this class, will satisfy the second 8 hour requirement for obtaining the Illinois concealed carry license. We will also shoot some threat based scenarios dealing with a vehicle and interior tactics; to include the qualification course of fire. The round count is 200 rounds of pistol ammunition, you will need an inside or outside the waistband holster, at least 2 magazines (3 if a single stack) and a magazine pouch. Cost is $350 for the 2-day class (includes range fees and Illinois CCL Certificate).
Vehicle Combatives Tactic
This is an INTERMEDIATE LEVEL class which focuses on defensive shooting in and around an actual vehicle with a carbine and/or pistol. Pre-requisite for this class is the Carbine (Basic) and the Defensive Combat Pistol Class or equivalent. Student must be proficient with the use of both firearms in a dynamic fashion and is expected to pass a qualification course of fire before conducting battle around the vehicle portion of the class. Required equipment is necessary for the class, to include an AR rifle, sling, 3 AR mags with pouch, Pistol with 3 mags, pouch and holster. Body armor/chest rig (optional). Round count is 250 rifle and 150 pistol. Cost is $275 (includes range fees).
- May 25, 2024 (9am – 5pm)
- July 27, 2024 (9am – 5pm)
- October 19, 2024 (9am – 5pm)
- May 18- 19, 2024 (9am – 5 pm)
- October 5-6, 2024 (9am – 5pm)
Close Quarters Battle 1&2
(2 day class)
This is a 2 DAY class for the ADVANCED carbine/pistol shooter looking for that “next step” in firearms and tactics training. Students must be proficient with both weapon systems in a dynamic environment. Pre-requisite for this class is the Vehicle Combatives Tactic Class. You will learn how to conduct room entries, clearing rooms/structures, shooting on the move, shoot multiple drills with the carbine and pistol. Class will be lecture, dry runs in a structure, live fire CQB in a “tape house” and then live fire CQB in a shoot house. Equipment needed: AR, AR sling, 3 AR mags with pouch, Pistol with 3 mags, pouch, holster, Level IIIA body armor/plate carrier. Round count is 550 rifle and 200 pistol. Cost is $450 for the 2 days (includes range fees).