I took this course because i let my CCL expire and must retake the entire 16 hour course vs the 3…read morehour renewal course. I came in expecting to be bored sitting on my phone the entire course but this was not the case. Adam is a great instructor, very informative, detailed and fun. The class was very immersive. Great class for beginner, he goes through all details of scenarios when to and when not to exercise your right to defend yourself with deadly force. He will answer all questions and no judgements are made if you are a complete beginner to firearms. you will qualify on your shooting accuracy during the first day, the range is not far from the class at all. You will qualify at the end of the first day class, everyone will pass with the information taught. I have taken a 16 course 5 years ago and all they showed was boring NRA videos and not much information on when to and when to not use your firearm. Adam spoke the entire course with power slide, it was not boring and you will learn life saving information and also information to prevent putting yourself into trouble with the law. You will Learn basic firearm function, grip, fundamental, maintenance, amongst many other important factors of carrying a firearm. You will Learn the law and updated current laws with conceal carry in IL and where you can carry outside of IL. it was very affordable and worth every penny Spent. Thanks Adam.

At first I was apprehensive about going to this class because I didn't want to sit through 16 hours…read moreof class room, I already have over 30 years of law enforcement experience , retired in May 2023 even though I have IRROCC however it's only good for 1 year on the other hand conceal carry is good for 5 years and I frankly thought our yearly going to our gun range to qualify to carry was enough however I quickly found out that the academy taught us officers nothing compared to Blackhawk Tactical class.. I learned so much from Adam the instructor that I encourage everyone to take this 16 hours class. You think you know everything about guns wait until you take this 16 hours class and find out you don't know s.,..t . Adam is true to form really charismatic,smart and really smart at this,he is courteous, respectful and very helpful especially at the gun range he took everyone individually at the gun range to make sure we passed the shooting range. Adam is very knowledgeable about all kinds of guns you can think of,he can break any gun down and tell you the different parts of the gun, he's funny, encourage everyone to participate in the class,I carry a Glock 43 I found out really quick that not only I didn't know the parts but I have been been cleaning it the wrong way which Adam explained it all. By the second day I was looking forward to the class and see wished there was a 3rd day the little $79 we paid was worth every penny. I will most certainly recommend Blackhawk Tactical,I am including the awesome positive vibes of the class.

Deon is theeeee best!! Very patient and funny...great vibes and very knowledgeable. I took lessons…read morewith him a few times and each time was better than the last. I highly recommend this business!

Gilla did a great job by teaching accuracy and teaching gun safety and he let me know everything…read morewill be good by saying you got this don't be nervous just remember everything I learned in class and definitely remember the four major rules to any firearm. And off to the gun range we went. And then came the butterfly in my tummy And Gilla ensured me how well I was doing and he stayed close by each time to ensure that I was operating my firearm properly which made me feel good that I was following his Instructions to the T and his teaching from the class to a TThank you so much Mister Gilla for this wonderful experience and the knowledge you shared with me you're the best teacher that I came across and you take your teaching very serious and to heart and overall that's what makes you the best teacher and I will definitely recommend you to everyone. Until next time see you in class Mister Gilla.

Took a intro to handguns course. was very satisfied with the instruction by Alli. Went back and…read moretook the CCL course (Also with instructor Alli) . I had a good experience here ,really nice facility , friendly competent staff. Will be back at the shooting range soon.

Poor customer service. My husband and I walked in and were neither greeted nor given any direction…read moreon where to check in for the range. When we asked about a membership, we were rudely told we would have to pay for multiple fees plus the membership ($114 + $50), with no clear explanation. Despite this, we decided to stay and shoot. Later, we asked another employee about the membership, and he took the time to explain it thoroughly and encouraged us to sign up. He then asked another employee to help us with the signup and refund what we had been incorrectly charged. That employee was polite and genuinely tried to help, even asking for assistance from the GM. Unfortunately, instead of being helped, another employee stepped in with an attitude and stated that the membership cost was non-negotiable and that we would still be paying essentially the same amount, minus $5.41. He spoke as if we weren't even standing there. Shortly after, another employee joined with the same dismissive attitude and offered no help. We thanked the one employee who was kind and professional but ultimately decided not to sign up for the membership. I did not appreciate the negative attitudes and unwelcoming environment created by the majority of the staff. If this is how new customers are treated, we will not be returning and will be sharing our experience with others

Midwest guns is my favorite gun store and range. Douglas was very helpful re: pros and cons of…read moredifferent revolvers and holsters.

Friendly employees! Really knowledgeable and helpful! The whole process was fast and easy…read more Definitely recommend.

A real PRO, brilliant nice guy. This is the only place I would send anyone. I have referred many…read moreand always good words

I want to thank TC for understanding my unique situation and getting me into a class on short…read morenotice. Also kudos to Don for making the class interesting, relevant as well as organized. Our class consisted of people from ALL backgrounds and ages...from novice to experienced and everything in between. Myself being older, highly skilled and experienced, I liked how no question was ever overlooked or undervalued by our instructors vast knowledge from those with less knowledge. The highlight of the 2 day CCL class for me was range qualification. It was relaxed, yet structured and everyone was at ease and safe. As is most things in life, the more you put in...the more you'll get out of the overall experience. Although instructor Don could have droned on and on doing ALL the reading, he wisely chose all the class members to read aloud. This was helpful to the entire class and especially the shy students who would've just sat back letting their classmates carry the class. My experience was quite satisfying and highly productive. Instructors Don and TC are dedicated to teaching students well and it shows in their actions.

Nothing fancy shooting range barebones closest to us for mandatory training for conceal carry class…read more29/30 I rock

Straight to the point of practice and good prices…read more Ps. They are not 24hrs. Open at 12pm except on Tuesday- Closed

Excellent course taught by professional law enforcement law officers.. Greg the main instructor was…read morepatient, precise and explained the law in very detailed and understandable terms. His many years of law enforcement experience brought to light many valuable lessons......... The importance of being a safe and responsible gun owner. Kept the class interesting with learning modules covering the operation of guns, grip , stance and firing. Excellent class to learn conceal and carry. Highly recommended.

This place was amazing professional and patient. My wife and I loved it... I'm upset I can't find…read moreanything else online about it. Greg if you're out there are ya still open???

The instructor was not only teaching, he tried to involve real life events where our training would…read morebe used. He did not read of a book, and kept the class engaged. Would recommend getting certified here!

This was a very great class. I enrolled to obtain my CCL. I was very nervous at first but trainer…read moreTom Manos was the PERFECT teacher. He is very smart, proficient and HIGHLY experienced. I could not have picked anyone better to teach me firearm safety. Crys and Nikki are also super upbeat and positive! Overall, I would recommend this class to everyone!

I've been using [Instructor's Name] for my CCL renewals for years, and I couldn't recommend him…read moremore highly. I was actually one of his original students, and it's been great to see how consistently professional and dedicated he has remained over the years. He is extremely knowledgeable and does an excellent job explaining not just the legal requirements, but also the practical, real-life situations that responsible concealed carry holders may face. His instruction is clear, informative, and grounded in real-world experience, which makes the classes both engaging and very valuable. If you're looking for a concealed carry instructor who truly understands the responsibility of carrying and takes the time to prepare his students properly, he is an outstanding choice. I'll certainly continue using his services for my renewals in the years ahead.

Instructor was very professional, fast, explained all changes in law, I've been there for renewing…read moreCCL.