Standard Force came to my house for a private concealed carry training course. Having them come to…read moremy house was a huge benefit, as all of the classes offered in my area are only on the weekends. The 16 hours class was spread over 2 days. Jerome and his training partner were VERY knowledgable of the complicated laws surrounding Illinois' concealed carry law. Jerome takes his training responsibility very seriously and I finished the class with full understanding of the responsibility I now have. I highly recommend Standard Force to anyone needing a firearm instructor that will work with your busy schedule.

This past weekend my brother and I participated in the 16 hour Concealed Carry class (two 8 hour…read moredays) The class went very smooth. It was easy to follow along with the instructors and they were open to the many questions asked, whether it was about operation of a firearm or down to the details of the many laws surrounding concealed carry. Steve, Jake, Peter, and Allison were all at the Arlington Heights location both days of class and were all fantastic to speak/work with. They do they're jobs greatly with a smile on their face which sadly isn't so common nowadays. The overall experience was unbelievable and I will continue taking future classes with Condition Yellow. Highly recommend to everyone!

I took my first pistol class here in 2024, took a few private lessons, purchased my first pistol…read morefrom them, and have used them for FFL services twice. These folks are wonderful to do business with, and very welcoming to new shooters. I highly recommend them!

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.

I cannot recommend them enough. This was the easiest FFL transfer ever. My item was delayed because…read moreof the recent storms, and I was a bit worried, having never used them before. But all my worries were put to rest the day of delivery. I received a text that they received my shipment, and informed me of their hours of operation for transfers. Park in back in the north lot opposite Central as that's their own lot. Walk around to the front door on Central and ring their doorbell. The paperwork was quick and easy, and she clearly pointed out everything I had to fill out. Background check only took a few seconds. I was in and out with my package in 10 minutes. $30 per transfer and your 7th one is free. As for the training, etc. I cannot comment. If/when I take any classes, I will update.

I used Check You 6 as my FFL for my first firearm purchase, and the experience was excellent. The…read moreteam is professional, knowledgeable, and very personable--Sam was especially helpful. Their hours are convenient, and their FFL fee is the best I found in the Chicagoland area. My background check ran as "pending," but they gave me great advice to make future transfers much smoother. This will definitely be my go-to FFL!

Even though there were multiple training centers closer to where I live in the Naperville area, I…read moream 100% certain that this was the best choice. Nick is a wonderful instructor; I learned a lot from his teaching, especially the real-world and tactical side of things. Nikki, the administrator, and Linda "staff" are so knowledgeable and helpful regarding their business. I highly recommend you stop by or call and get started today--it will be well worth your time. This school/training center is exceptional, not a fly-by-night operation! It is worth every penny and more. This training center makes sure you have all the information needed to succeed! Their classes are extremely informative, accurate, and held to high standards. You receive the highest quality content and up-to-date information for each course! Each class/test must be passed before moving to the next unit, and the final test covers every class and video! The instructors and staff are personable, professional, and dedicated to making sure that you develop and achieve the highest level of qualifications for your career interests. They are dedicated to helping you leave with excellence in your training requirements! This security program provides you with an above 5-star training experience! This is a top-quality training program for security professional courses! I highly recommend this training center for anyone seeking certification. This is well above 5 stars! Thank you for helping me and thousands of others accomplish the goals needed to achieve professional success. This certainly is the best and highest quality training available. This is absolutely a 5-star rating; a elite training center

I enjoyed my experience here. The processing and instruction are A-1. I'm not surprised they've…read morebeen in business so long. God bless them

Just took the CCW a few weeks back for Illinois. If you want an IN-DEPTH course, this is it…read more They provide an Assistant State's Attorney to go over all of the laws as well as a good amount of holster and firing training. I thought 16 hours of class was going to be painfully boring, but it was always interesting. Going back for some of the other courses in the spring.

the instructors for the CCW classes were great. I have been shooting for a number of years and when…read morethey finished with the 16 hours of class time I was amazed with my improvement on how to shoot and handle my Colt 1911. The followup from the owner stinks. Took the class four weeks ago and i still have no documentation that i took and passed the class. My friend also took the class and has called numerous times about the paperwork and was promised that it is in the mail. Well that was a week ago and still nothing. I will take another class if I know that i will have the same instructors, but i will not need paperwork for these classes.

Soooooo, I just had to share for my women who are interested in getting their Conceal Carry license…read moreI went to PTC Security Training Academy this weekend to start the process and the instructor Louis is awesome! Louis has an extensive resume and he taught us firearm safety, weapon presentation, how to clean our firearms and so much more! We had fun learning and left the class feeling more comfortable and confident about operating and carrying our firearm. Head on over to 87th Ashland to get the knowledge and don't be out here with no wack training. Ptc Security Training Academy

Recently attended weapons qualifications training with PTC Security Training Academy and wanted to…read moreleave a review letting others know that this is a place of excellence, taught by a committed instructors. I drove all the way from Gurnee! I wish I had done my security training there. I highly recommend others to use PTC for their training needs. Look past the simple website and don't judge the dated building or location, there's definetly some great stuff going on there!

Rodrigo was a great instructor and he was very informative. He made it easy for everyone to…read moreunderstand and the classroom size was just the right size. Whether you were a beginner just learning for the first time or experienced with a firearm and wanted to better your knowledge, it was well worth your time. I would definitely refer my friends that want to know more about concealed carry and proper handling. Most of my friends already have their concealed carry license, but Rodrigo has other advanced classes as well. So he has something for everyone. Thanks again for the class! -Aaron Beley

5 years later, we had to take the class again, and nothing changed: great class and instructor…read moreoverall.