We had a very nice experience with SOAW. The instructor was very knowledgeable. She explained the…read moreinformation well and backed it up with real-world examples and some of her experiences. She was aware of the latest codes and ordinances regarding Concealed Carry; and firearms in general. The range was easy to find and this instructor was ever vigilante to ensure we were performing the proper actions and correctly handling the firearm at all times. During the lesson plans, there was good interacting and communicating. The instructor addressed all our questions. And made sure we would know how to react to most of the common situations regarding the concealed carry environment. If we had to select a Concealed Carry instructor again, this is the person we could contact.

My wife and I visited MTM Arms on a Saturday morning. It was our first time at a range. The…read morebusiness was super clean and very professionally maintained. Mark greeted us as we entered and he was very friendly and told us information about the business. I told him that I was wanting to rent a shooting lane and my wife was going to observe only. He had us both fill out paperwork and explained the rules of the range. I inquired to Mark about scheduling a training class for my wife. About that time Debbie stepped in and started talking to my wife. My wife told her that she was just going to observe. Debbie offered to assist my wife if she wanted to shoot. My wife was reluctant at first but Debbie made her feel comfortable. Debbie showed my wife safety information, pistol handling, and shooting techniques. My wife emptied 4 or 5 magazines and was so excited. Mark and Debbie are awesome and we are so happy to have found MTM Arms. We highly recommend!

Fantastic all around service... Been doing business here for years... They also offer incredibly…read moreeffective training classes... High recommend!

People are very friendly. Very positive vibes. Grounds are very well maintained with lots of modern…read moretechnology. Would highly recommend joining!!!

I think it was Groucho Marx who said "I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member." I…read morefeel the same way, but in this case I made an exception! Full club house with bar and kitchen including twice monthly Friday fish frys, 6 Trap fields (open to the public), 2 stocked fishing lakes, brand new 20-lane covered rifle/pistol range (members and guests only), archery and a pro shop--ALL for the astoundingly low membership dues of $125 a year, family included. Need I say more? Okay, let me mention that the Thursday League Night burgers, fries and deep-fried mushrooms are delicious! EGC has the claim of being the oldest continuously chartered gun club in the USA (since 1879). Whether there's a private club somewhere in the original 13 colonies that can beat that claim, I'm not sure, nor do I care. EGC has none of the pretentiousness that usually accompanies a "private club". In fact, they welcome the public on weekends and guests of members are always welcome. A "round" of trap costs about $5 for non-members which includes your 25 clay birdies. Ammo available for sale or bring your own--(shot heavier than 7.5 prohibited). Hours: Saturday: Noon - 5 p.m. fun shooting open to the public Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m. fun shooting open to the public Thursday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m -- League competition on Thursdays begins @ 7 p.m. (year-round) All other time, you are welcome to use the two lakes for fishing. There is an additional $20 per year fee if you're using non-powered boat. Membership gets you a key to the front gate which allows you to fish on any non-shooting day at your leisure (license required). Please lock the gate behind you when you enter! Honestly, you wouldn't believe all the amenities this club offers, so please check it out for yourselves: http://edwardsvillegunclub.org/ Whether you're a fan of the shooting sports, a beginner, novice, seasoned pro, or just curious, EGC offers fun, fellowship, family atmosphere and great eats!

I run a page where it was reported that Crossline Defense has questionable professionalism. The way…read morethey act in public reflex how professional they are. I have a report of the marked car for Crossline Defense ran people off the road and flashed obscene gestures. Does not seem like a good place for firearm training. They have the wrong Mindset.

From the owner: Basic Firearms Instruction, IL. Concealed Carry Certification, Personal and Home Firearms Defense…read moreCourses.

I've been going to Rampart Range for several years now, since new owners took over. I have watched…read morethis place grow and become THE best indoor range in the area. Their retail stock has expanded considerably since Justin took over. This is a nice, professional and safe range. Their prices on guns and accessories are competitive and fair. This is a family owned business, to my knowledge, and you won't find nicer people to do business with. I highly recommend Rampart Range for ALL you shooting needs, including CCL Classes.

Clean range, friendly staff and good prices. It's hard to find shooting ranges in Illinois and…read morethere are some bad ones. This one exceeded all of my expectations. Well done!

We highly recommend Accuracy Firearms !!! Their men who work there are super accommodating and…read morehelpful !! They go out of their way to help you find what's best suited for you !! It's awesome to see men in their field of service use their expertise to help you feel very well equipped when you leave their place of business! They are reasonably priced for high quality product!! What an asset to our Effingham community!!

Had a great interaction with Bill through email. Helped prevent me from getting scammed online…read more These guys have a phenomenal store and some great people running it. Check them out if you're in the area!