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Every private lesson is a focused session tailored to you. Keep it simple and book a single session for personalized training...

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Topics We Can Cover

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What Gun is the Right One for You, Before You Buy

Shooting Fundamentals

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Care & Cleaning of Firearms

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Concealed Carry Prep

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Defensive Gun Considerations

Want to customize your time?

Instructor Fee:
$55 1 Person
$65 2 People
$75 3 People
Per Hour 

*With a Reservation

This includes your range reservation, and instructor fee.

Extras are charged  separately.

FOID is NOT required.

Hourly instruction does not include range fees, targets, hearing & eye protection, rental guns, or ammo. 

You can select options to add to your cart when you sign up, if you are not providing your own. 

All training classes are non-refundable, but may be rescheduled once with at least 72 hours' notice.

Failure to show, or less than 3 days' notice given of inability to attend, will result in a 25% rescheduling fee.

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We can do all the planning for you!

Packages include everything you need in one cost!

New to shooting and a little nervous about the whole thing? That is no problem, and this is the perfect package for you! Work one-on-one with a private instructor to first learn safety & how to operate firearms in a classroom, then use your new found knowledge to try out a variety of low caliber (meaning little recoil) firearms on the range. Unused ammo included in this package cannot be taken home if not shot.

Included in this package:

  • Your gun rentals, instructor, & range fees
  • Hearing & eye protection
  • Targets
  • 50 rounds of .22LR ammunition

Add-ons:

  • $35 to add 1 additional person + 50 extra rounds to appointment
  • $70 to add 2 additional people + 100 extra rounds  to appointment
 

If you’re gearing up for your Illinois CCL renewal—or you just haven’t been behind the trigger in a while—this prep session is built to get you confident, safe, and ready. We walk you through the full 30-round Illinois concealed carry qualification with clear instruction and steady coaching. You’ll run the course of fire at least twice, giving you real, repeatable reps under the guidance of a qualified instructor.

Every session begins with a concise safety briefing. From there, we focus on fundamentals, control, and consistent performance. Our goal is simple: you leave prepared, safe, and capable.

Included in the base package ($100):
• 1-hour range fee
• Instructor fee
• (2) B27 qualification targets
• Eye/ear protection rental

The base package assumes you’re bringing your own firearm and ammunition.
If you need a reliable setup on the range, choose one of the rental options below.

Firearm & Ammo Add-Ons:
Add 9mm gun rental + 60 rounds: $50
• Add .38 Special gun rental + 60 rounds: $60
• Add .45 ACP gun rental + 60 rounds: $65

If you have questions about equipment, range rules, or readiness, we’re here to help. Our priority is lawful, responsible training that builds confidence and keeps you safe.

You begin in the classroom with a quick safety briefing, followed by time on the range with an instructor to function check your new handgun and fire 25 rounds. After that, you’ll return to the classroom to learn how to disassemble (field strip), clean, and reassemble your handgun.
All cleaning supplies used in class are yours to keep! Unused ammo included in this package cannot be taken home if not shot.

Included in this package:

  • Caliber specific bronze brush & rod 
  • Small bottle of CLP Cleaner
  • Microfiber towel
  • Nylon toothbrush
  • Pair of nitrile gloves
  • Small package of cotton patches & package of 10 q-tips
  • 25 rounds of ammo in the caliber of your handgun (22LR, 9MM, 380ACP, 38SPL, 40SW, or 45ACP | Other calibers may have an upcharge in-store) 
  • 1 target

Add-ons:

  • $30 to add 1 additional person + 25 extra rounds to appointment
  • $60 to add 2 additional people + 50 extra rounds  to appointment
 
 
 
 
 

Looking for the perfect birthday gift that’s something new and exciting? Then this birthday shooting package is a great idea for anyone looking to show their friend or family a fun time for their birthday! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. If they might be nervous, no worries! It is up to them whether you shoot smaller calibers (little recoil) or larger calibers (more recoil), or both! Work one-on-one with a private instructor to first learn safety & how to operate the firearms in a classroom, then use your new found knowledge to shoot the firearms you chose on the range. Unused ammo included in this package cannot be taken home if not shot.

Included in this package:

  • Your gun rentals, instructor, & range fees
  • Hearing & eye protection
  • Targets
  • 50 rounds of .22LR (low recoil) ammo OR 50 rounds of 9MM (higher recoil) ammo OR 25 rounds of each

Add-ons:

  • $35 to add 1 additional person + 50 extra rounds to appointment
  • $15 for 2 blown up balloon targets filled with confetti inside
 

Looking for the perfect date night that’s something new and exciting? Then this couples package is a great idea for any couple looking for a fun time out. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. If one of you is nervous, no worries! It is up to you two whether you shoot smaller calibers (little recoil) or larger calibers (more recoil), or both! Work one-on-one with a private instructor to first learn safety & how to operate the firearms in a classroom, then use your new found knowledge to shoot the firearms you chose on the range. Unused ammo included in this package cannot be taken home if not shot.

Included in this package:

  • Your gun rentals, instructor, & range fees
  • Hearing & eye protection
  • Targets
  • 50rds of .22LR (low recoil) OR 50rds of 9MM (higher recoil) OR 25 rounds each

Add-ons:

  • $35 to add 1 third wheel + 25 extra rounds to your date
  • $5 for 2 heart themed targets
 

Worried the zombie apocalypse is right around the corner?! Well then you should come learn how to shoot anything and everything. Pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns will all be shot during this appointment, and you will get familiar with all their different types of ammo & how to shoot them accurately. Unused ammo included in this package cannot be taken home if not shot.

Included in this package:

  • Your gun rentals, instructor, & range fees
  • Hearing & eye protection
  • Targets
  • 10 rounds of 9MM ammo for a semi-automatic pistol or 10 rounds of .38special ammo for a revolver, 10 rounds of .223REM for an AR-15 rifle, and 10 rounds of 12G ammo for a shotgun

Add-ons:

  • $50 to add 1 additional person + 50 extra rounds to appointment
  • Or $100 to add 2 additional people + 100 extra rounds to appointment
  • $10 for 5 Zombie themed targets
 
 

Ever dreamed of stepping into the boots of a true gunslinger? Whether you’re a fan of classic John Wayne films or modern hits like Yellowstone, this is your chance to experience the firearms of the Old West—right here at Maxon. 

Our Cowboy Shooting Package puts you behind three iconic firearms that defined the frontier:

  • Henry Lever-Action Rifle (.357 / .38 Special)
  • Uberti Model 1873 Single-Action Revolver (.357 / .38 Special)
  • Cimarron 1878 Coach Gun (12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun)

To top it off, our staff can capture photos of your experience, so you can take home a lasting Wild West memory. Unused ammo included in this package cannot be taken home if not shot.

Included in this package:

  • Instructor & range fees

  • Hearing & eye protection

  • Targets

  • 50 rounds of .38SPL ammo AND 25 rounds of 12

Add-ons:

  • $75 to add 1 additional person + 50 extra rounds of .38 SPL and 25 extra rounds of 12 GA
  • $150 to add 2 additional people + 100 extra rounds of .38 SPL and 50 extra rounds of 12 GA ammo
 
 
 
 
Please note that ammunition cannot be brought home if un-shot.
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Requirements

  1. You must be over 18. Children and anyone under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian on premises.
  2. You must have a valid FOID, state ID, passport, or driver's license with you.
  3. You must have at least a basic understanding of English for safety reasons.

Why should you train with us?

 
Facility
We have modern, brightly lit, and well-equipped classrooms & ranges. We are a full service gun shop meaning we have all the ammo, accessories, and repair services you might need.
People
Our instructors are patient, experienced, & knowledgeable professionals with a deep understanding of firearms. Get answers to your questions from an informed source!
Convenience
We value your time. You can sign up and reschedule training classes online, and all of our amenities are in just one location!

Equipment
We use only the finest training materials including SIRT training pistols, a wide selection of rental firearms, and large screen TV's in a comfortable classroom.

If you have more than 3 people in your group please visit our Private Events page for more info.

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All training classes are non-refundable, but may be re-scheduled once with at least 72 hours notice.

Failure to show, or less than 3 days notice given of inability to attend, will result in a 25% rescheduling fee.

Next Steps In Your Training...

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This class offers you the opportunity to study the fundamentals of handguns in a classroom setting, and then use that information to try out many different handguns in multiple calibers out on the indoor shooting range.

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Trauma Care Basics

This seminar will introduce some basic skills, such as how to best communicate with 911 operators, preparing yourself to handle an emergency, and allow for practice of basic skills, such as the proper application of a tourniquet and wound packing.

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Concealed Carry Classes

If you are looking to get your Illinois CCL, there are a few different ways you can go about it. Click the link below for more info.

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