This was my first Conceal Carry training and what a great class!…read more Joe really knows his stuff! He was very informative, knowledgeable and a great instructor. He kept everyone interested helping us to actually understanding the Illinois gun law material, and there is a lot! but never a boring moment. The shooting range qualification training was awesome! Joe puts safety, education and training in a dynamic that we understand which produce better shooters. I left with an absolute ton of knowledge and confidence. We The People I give five stars! Thank you Joe.

Good Stuff! This is the place to go for Renewal…read more Glad that we were able to get in quickly and Joe knows his stuff.

I was impressed when I first spoke with Joshua. Upon meeting Joshua and Al I realized how very…read moreprofessional, practical, focused and committed to detail. This initial encounter was quite the opposite from what I experienced with other training providers. The training material was presented with great emphasis on gun safety, understanding legalities, hands on weapon training and though understanding of the social responsibility that the CCL entails. The facility was convenient but rather dark because of low lighting. The class room was cold at times as well. But, the quality of instruction well made up for this. Highly recommend others to consider HG Training for their training.

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Excellent instruction! Highly recommend. The team was super professional. Would not hesitate to…read moretake another course from them.

- Awesome class!!! - Very professional instructors!…read more- Top notch training by current & former law enforcement officers and military veterans! I signed up for their 16 Hour Basic Pistol - Illinois Concealed Carry Course with a friend, not knowing what to exactly expect from the class. Upon arrival my first day of class, I could tell right away that our instructors were professional shooters, had been teaching for a long time, and that I was in for an education. Our class was made up of all kinds of people: beginners, experienced shooters, military veterans, and regular people like my buddy and I. Not having much of a shooting background (except for shooting BB guns when I was a kid), I appreciated the first day of class; going over handgun safety, how to select a handgun for purchase, loading / unloading, and handgun cleaning & maintenance. The 2nd day, we learned all about Concealed Carry in Illinois; the laws, the do & don'ts of CCW, how to draw my pistol, how to conceal one, holster selection, police interactions, and what to do if I unfortunately find myself having to use my handgun in self-defense. Not being the greatest shot on the range starting out, the instructors took their time, working one-on-one with me to correct the bad habits I had (jerking the trigger, and shooting with only one eye open). Once I followed their instructions, I shot a perfect score on my qualification! I cannot say enough about these guys and girls! I highly recommend the class!!! CJ

Very knowledgeable experinced staff, solid course material, some going beyond what is required…read more I have recommended several other people to safer USA for training courses.

I also took the concealed carry class here. The class itself was perfectly fine. I liked the…read morerange that they took us to, and the educational material felt solid (although of course, the state requirements are silly). I appreciated that Gretchen kept it real, and seemed to have a good head on her shoulders. One area that I would suggest improvement on is staying away from politics outside of 2nd amendment issues. We're all there because we support that, but the class got veered off track when we started discussing other political areas that we disagreed on. As far as I'm concerned, if it's not 2A, it has no place in the classroom.

Mary is calm and professional--perfect for training of gun use. I took one class from her (thus…read morefar) and was amazed at how much I learned and improved!!!! She offered many, many tips and extremely helpful information--giving me solid guidance on what to practice to continue to improve. She came highly recommended and I was not disappointed!

We recently took our Illinois Concealed Carry class here. It was put together in a well organized,…read moreconsistent, professional and educational manner. When you are considering where to commit your 16 hours of training these characteristics are imperative. I would highly recommend this course for anyone looking to apply for a CCW permit. Casey offers other classes as well and we will most likely be back for future instruction.

I took both my Utah and my Illinois concealed carry classes with FSG. Casey is a fineread more

Great instructors who have a knack for teaching without making you feel like you are in a…read moreclassroom. As former law enforcement agents the instructors are very knowledgeable and eager to prepare their students for real life Senario. I highly recommend their services.

This weekend I took the CCL class with Joe and Terry, and I honestly can't recommend them enough…read more I've been shooting for a few years now, but I walked away from the class feeling much more confident in my knowledge and aware of how much more there is to learn and stay sharp on. My parents took this class last year and had been nudging me to sign up. I kept putting it off because sitting in a classroom for 8 hours over a weekend sounded like a nightmare. But wow, was I wrong. Joe and Terry made the time fly. The class was engaging, informative, filled with real-life examples that tied directly into their experience, all while tying in their great senses of humor. It was clear this wasn't just a dull PowerPoint read-along like I feared I'd get elsewhere. Their team is equally amazing: super personable and helpful, both in the classroom and out on the range. I didn't catch everyone's names, but every single staff member made the environment feel comfortable and judgment-free, which I really appreciated. I can only imagine how much that meant to the people shooting for the first time. If you're on the fence about taking this class don't be. It was an insightful, empowering weekend and I'm so glad I finally did it. Thank you again, Joe and Terry!

Jim is very knowledgeable and fantastic at what he does. I promise you, if you have never handled a…read morefirearm before or even if you grew up around them (like myself), you will take something away from his experience and training.

My husband and I took the basic handgun class and are so so glad we did. James is very professional…read moreand informative and could answer any question we had! I had never even held a gun before and was nervous but he was very calming to me and I felt completely able to handle a gun (hopefully never have to) when we left there. Best money we ever spent!

John is a consumate professional. Attentive, knowledgeable, great instructor…read more Great shooting range set up. Highly recommeded.

I took the Concealed Carry class, finally, and you should too. It is a nonjudgemental class with…read morezero experience entry level. Mike, the instructor, gives whatever is required to make sure you understand the material and shoot properly, even if you've never shot before. If you don't own a firearm, first get your FOID card, then buy a .22 or .380 pistol. Get a medium sized pistol, not a small concealed type. You can get a little one after you learn how to shoot. You can bring the larger size to the concealed carry class.

I just finished up a class with Matt this last weekend. If you are considering carrying a…read moreconcealed weapon, or just want a good introduction to handguns (or both) do yourself a favor and TAKE THIS CLASS. Matt is an excellent instructor who clearly knows what he is doing, is a professional and is very patient (good for me, ha!). Even if you never decide to carry, his class teaches you some real good things on situational awareness that you can take away and use in your everyday life. Matt also has a firearms simulator where you can run drills that you would not be able to do on the range. All in all, I was pleased and am going to take a couple more classes with Matt to further my education.

Awesome awesome awesome class. Highly recommend this class to anyone that has any interest on…read moreconceal and carry. Take a couple hours out of your day and take this class. The knowledge you will come away with is priceless. Keep up the good work Matt!!!