Concealed Carry Classes
Looking to get your Illinois CCL? Choose the training option that works best for you and your schedule.
- Illinois CCL Class – 16 Hour
- Illinois CCL Class – 8 Hour
- Illinois CCL Renewal – 3 Hour
Training Classes
Firearms safety and skills training for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced shooters, plus CPR/AED and emergency trauma care classes.
We Offer Training Classes for ALL Skill Levels
Whether you're an experienced shooter or completely new to the shooting sports, we can help get you to the point where you feel confident and comfortable. Our patient, certified instructors put safety first in every class.
We also offer more than firearms training, including CPR/AED certification and emergency trauma care.
20+Instructors on Staff
4.9⭐6,000+ Google Reviews
NSSF5 Star Rated Facility
Our Classes
Sign up and reschedule online. Class registration fills fast, so check the calendar for upcoming dates.
Pistol Classes
Classes for every skill level, whether you're starting from the ground up or building on your defensive skills.
- Basic Pistol Training – Levels 1 & 2
- Holster Skills – Levels 1, 2 & 3
- One-Handed Shooting Seminar
Rifle Classes
Basic and advanced rifle courses covering safe handling, marksmanship fundamentals, and maintenance.
- Rifle Training – Level 1
- Rifle Training – Level 2
Shotgun Classes
Whether you shoot for home defense or in the field, learn safe handling and fundamentals with an experienced instructor.
- Shotgun Training – Level 1
Seminars
Our Trauma Care Basics seminar helps prepare you for emergency situations, including how to apply a tourniquet. More seminars are coming soon!
- Trauma Care Basics
CPR/AED Certification
National Safety Council sponsored CPR/AED certification classes take place every other month, taught by Sarah Natalie.
- CPR/AED Certification
Private Instruction
Our group classes cover many in-depth topics, but they can't cover everything. And not everyone learns best in a crowded classroom. Sometimes a personal, one-to-one approach is just better.
Book a one-on-one (or small group) session with one of our instructors and focus on exactly what you want to learn.
$50 (1 person) · $60 (2 people) · $70 (3 people) / per hour
Includes your range reservation and instructor fee. Does not include range fees, targets, or hearing & eye protection. You can add these when you sign up if you aren't bringing your own.
Sign Up for Private InstructionDo I need a FOID card?
No! Private instruction is available for anyone over 18 with a valid driver's license or state ID.
What can I learn?
- Safe handling and shooting fundamentals for pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns
- Care and cleaning of firearms
- Concealed carry preparation
- Defensive considerations
It's really up to you!
How do I sign up?
Right here online. Signing up and rescheduling is easy 👍
Why Train With Us
Facility
Modern, brightly lit, and well-equipped classrooms and indoor ranges, all in one location.
People
Our instructors are patient, experienced, and knowledgeable professionals. Get answers to your questions from an informed source!
Equipment
We use quality training materials, including SIRT training pistols and large-screen TVs in a comfortable classroom.
What People Say About Our Classes
Vanessa C.
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I just finished my 8-hour CCL class with Jon and he was thorough and explicit about the law and realities of concealed carrying. He was also very supportive during the test since I was extremely nervous. To prepare for my exam, I took a private lesson with Steve yesterday who was incredible. He was so kind and patient with me.
Delaney P.
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Came here on a recommendation and was very pleased with my experience! We booked an hour of private instruction as our group was almost completely new to shooting. Kevin was our private instructor and was great! He was very knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. The rest of the staff was very friendly as well and the facilities were nice. I'll definitely be back.
Jenny C.
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I just completed my CCL 16hr (Saturday - Sunday) class here. The facility is clean and organized, the staff is friendly and attentive. The instructor, Jon N. was very knowledgeable. He made the class very interesting and fun which made it fly by fast. It was very informative and I walked away learning a lot.
LeAnne K.
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I took my best friend here for her birthday last week and we both loved it! She had been to a shooting range once before but said she could use a refresher and it was my first time shooting a gun so I signed us up for the 1-hour private instruction. Jeff K was our instructor and he was phenomenal! Very knowledgeable, kind, patient, encouraging, and funny!
Lani C.
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First the Maxon Facility is great, lots of training options from pistol education, rifle and CPR. These folks are great to work with. Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. They treat you every time like it's your first time. I'm so glad I got the opportunity to learn here. Excellent place to start.
Alan F.
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The class was great. It did a good job covering the gamut of basic pistol training … Last but not least, our instructor Shawn was great. He thoroughly answered all our questions and always kept things interesting.
Classes Fill Fast 🚀
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