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.

Recently came in for a CCL course by Mr. Walker and all of his training is effective, informative,…read moreand insightful. As an instructor, he provides valuable resources to ensure that his students are properly arming themselves with knowledge. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to obtain a CCL.

Highly recommended ! This isn't your normal sit and listen to someone lecture .. they talk through…read morescenarios and go over law .. I Did my renewal for CCL Jan 22 and they already updated info on current laws and actual knowledge it was spectacular ! additionally they have actual simulators on the milo virtual range while they control different Scenarios.. they also train on a trigger pull system to help with grip and accuracy .. Phenomenal ..

Knowing nothing about conceal and carry steps, but recently having an interest, I ran across a…read moregreat Groupon deal and signed up for the 16-hour course. It was a little difficult to figure out how to use the Groupon on the website, but calling the agency a couple of times helped me resolve the issue. I registered for the two-day course online and the first day I arrived about 5 minutes before the session started. Larry, the first instructor, was kind to wait almost 20 minutes for everyone to arrive - but I would have preferred to start the class on time. The second instructor, Bill arrived later and brought all of the energy and entertainment. The instructors seemed to complement each other and both were very positive, patient and knowledgeable. My favorite part of day 1 was the simulation activity. I would have preferred fewer and shorter breaks to allow more time for additional simulation time. Day 2 started at the Eagle Sports Range to qualify for the Concealed Carry License (CCL). While the Groupon for the course was a great deal (I paid $18), they make up the low price of the class by having a long laundry list of potential expenses (e.g., renting firearm equipment, CCL application assistance, fingerprinting, etc.). Although they send an email prior to class with the list of expenses, it would be more helpful if the itemized costs were listed on their website. When you go to the website, flat fees are listed, but the Groupon does not include most of those fees. From talking to a friend about their experience with a different agency, their course offered a flat $150 fee that covered everything - which I would prefer. So if they are going to offer a Groupon, I'd prefer they include all the costs upfront. I also don't care for the extra 3% fee for using a credit card. Overall though, it was a great learning experience for me as a novice and I'd recommend it

Great training from William and very informative! I would suggest anyone wanting to learn proper…read moretraining should definitely come here

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

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!

So I just took this class in order to get my Concealed Carrying License for the state of Illinois…read moreand I wanted to write a review while the experience is still fresh in my memory because the instructor was so amazing! The state requires 16 hours to receive a license and I heard great things about this trainer, believe it or not from a message board. The trainer, Gerald Vernon, has handling firearms for 40 years and it showed in the class structure, the level of information, and the focus on safety. Some instructors only have a certificate from the local NRA ad struggle to find information to fill a 16 hour class, in this program, the instructor had a hard time taking out information, because he had such a breadth of knowledge. Here are some of the things you'll learn: *The correct way of holding a firearm *Which states your FOID covers *Restricted areas for firearms here in Illinois *Firearms and parking lot safety zones *Types of firearms and how to clean them *Firearm transportation *Firearm scenarios (what if's) There was only one other person in the class with me when I took the class, so we were able to practice on cardboard, paper targets, left and right hand only (my favorite part!) and dislodging firearm malfunctions (firearm jams). In between shooting we learn how to charge a magazine. Please note, on the first day, breakfast will be served as well as lunch. The second day I recommend eating before you get to the gun range. Lunch will be provided from a sheet you filled out on the first day. It's also required to wear pants with belt loops and a belt on both days of the program. This is because on the first day you'll learn how to conceal, draw from a gun from a holster and place it back it that you'll use for the gun range on day two. If you don't have a gun you can rent on for $25. And you DO NOT NEED A FOID to take this class. Just so you know. If you are looking for firearm instruction on the Southside, please consider taking Gerald Vernon and actually get your money's worth. It's one thing I can't stand is when you pay a car note on a class and you basically get nothing out of it. You don't get that from basic teachers only out for a quick buck.

Great instructors!!! Very professional. All around fun, enjoyable experience on something that can…read morebe very stressful as far as conceal & carry. WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!

If I had to do it again I would. Definitely learned so much, providing us with food and everything…read more They Actually moved to a new location 1221 Commerce Dr. Suite 100 Crete, IL 60417

I loved this class! Doug made this class fun and I learned a lot from this class. Doug is very…read morepersonable, very patient, and answered everyone's questions. I would highly recommend this class. I had a fear of guns, but Doug made everyone feel comfortable at the range. I actually really enjoyed this experience.

He utilized anecdotes to illustrate the circumstances one may encounter! (Doug/Instructor)…read moreemphasized the importance of gun safety, how to recognize no guns signs and how to act appropriately if queried about carrying. Where may carry/not carry and the factors to consider when firing your weapon is appropriate or not. Also discussed transporting weapon safely and lawfully! It was both informative and engaging! Enjoyed class!