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!

This was my second time with Joe Motto and his team at West Suburban Conceal Carry for Renewal,…read moreand they were just as excellent as the first. Joe is knowledgeable, professional, and makes the renewal process smooth and informative. The whole team is welcoming and helpful--I wouldn't go anywhere else for my conceal carry needs!

Dave is an excellent instructor. His approach to instruction appeals to a very diverse group of…read moreexperience levels. I can't recommend him enough. Everyone I've referred him to feels the same way. I also use Dave for all my FFL needs. He stands well above all the others I've used in the area.

The classroom is clean and well organized . Restroom is clean. Thermostat is in the hallway;…read moreTherefore, the classroom can be cold in winter and warm in summer. Coffee and water are provided. An average number of students 10 to 15. One can get great discount for the classes on Groupon. Instructor Dave is knowledgeable and friendly. Great location. It's close to many restaurants. Learn to how shoot before talking this class. Need to get 7 out of 10 shots for 15, 20 and 30 feet to pass the test.

Have been going a few times a week for a few weeks now. Yesterday Brian W spent a good deal of time…read moretalking with my friend and me about firearms options - which caliber upgrades I would prefer, etc. Very nice guy and informed and not condescending. Again, my experiences have been great. The guys watching over the range are cool too. I'm hooked!

This is terrible range USA and if anyone has district manager number please share. I went into…read morerange USA on May 12 payoff my firearm I've always got immediate approval lady tells me it's pending. Now I come back June 10 pick it up and put another into layaway and there register charges me $82.00 they have no payment process but my credit card charged me, they was unable to reverse the transaction that day. I waited few days and just went into the store deal with some worker named Robert who has bad attitude saying what you want me do no manager is here. I driven back and forth to this store 5 times and still have not received my refund I will be reaching out to corporate office.

Great place. Very well run and SAFE!…read more Full service range with wide variety of firearms & accessories. Knowledgable and helpful staff, offering classes and certifications.

Great overall place to shoot, rent to shoot and/or buy - good selection. Lots of ammo. They have…read morevarious lanes to choose from, and a good deal on being a member.

aniel J Lee it instructor made this 16 hours CCW training very enjoyable, Very informative…read more My experience was incredible because of instructor Daniel J Lee Highly recommended , you won't regret your decision to choose Power Tactical Academy

From the owner: Our certified instructors provide premium training courses, including:…read more- IL State Concealed Carry - Fundamentals of Firearms - Safety Consulting - First Aid/CPR CLASS - and More... We also offer various safety products like pepper gel spray, personal alarms, and first aid kits. Contact us today to find out more!!!

I use these guys for my CCL, and have for all my renewals. Really great instructors, they make the…read moreclass "fun" but very informative. They answer every question you have, unless it might be "case specific" they'll give you THEIR opinion but tell you to contact a lawyer to get the proper "by law" answer. - Which I love this, no wrong steering. I was recognized as the Top Shot of my class each time I've gone, which is cool to be recognized as such. I'll continue to go here for as long as I live in Illinois, in this area. 5stars gentleman. 5 stars.

A brief explanation on how I came to Top Shot Academy when I decided to take the CCL class…read more I began this journey by looking in Google maps for a CCL instructor/class that was near where I lived. I found one eight blocks from me. Problem: they closed their business and told no one. Next, I looked again for a close proximity instructor/class. Found one who was an "attorney" (that's what I was told). Made the date for the class, we agreed that I would take the Metra out to his location and he would pick me. Got on the train in the city and went out to his Metra stop. He was a no-show - got stood up. SOOOO, having finally learning my lesson, I looked on Yelp for a reputable 5-star rating CCL instructor. Top Shot Academy and instructor Chip Eberhart. Taking Chip's class was unbelievably thorough and so complete with regard to every detail, well, I'll say I plan to never loose touch with this remarkable guy and Top Shot Academy ! His experience and continuing ongoing firearm education (including and great wit and sense of humor - can I say that ?) makes him a paragon of his profession ! Alan

My boyfriend and I purchased handguns when visiting Texas and needed an FFL dealer here to ship…read morethem to. With the current market for firearms in this country, it was hard to even get a call back from gun shops that also performed FFL transfers, presumably because they were so busy with sales right now. Very glad to have found Suburban Arms Transfer. Marissa is very responsive and prompt, and setting up an appointment for the transfer is online and very easy. Fees are very reasonable as well. Although they also do consignment sales of firearms, their specialty is FFL transfers, so you can rest assured your request is not going to fall into a pile like it might at a gun shop who doesn't have time to bother with your $25 transfer when they are trying to sell $700 guns. They are in the northwest suburbs, and it's a safe and nice area. Bit of a hike from the city, but worth the convenience to know that the process was going to be very streamlined.

My wife and I came upon there booth at the Bloomingdale Septemberfest and we chatted and picked up…read moresome information regarding their services. My wife is a novice with firearms and I have some experience with them but she has always wanted to take the Concealed Carry class. Very nice people and explained everything we asked. I was more drawn to their FFL services personally!! I found a nice rifle out of Texas and sent a few emails regarding their procedures and not only were they answered but responded to within the hour! Their website is laid out nicely and easy to navigate with concise procedures and information. I made the purchase and paid for it. SA was already notified and they texted/emailed as soon as they were in possession of the rifle. Made an appointment (next business day) and went to their location, filled out paperwork, inspected the rifle (which was secured in a very nice safe) and I was done! Maybe 30 minutes because they were VERY streamlined! My wife wanted to take the Concealed Carry class through SA so we signed up and was SO pleasantly surprised! The class was for Oct 16/17th (16 hours) and we completed the course Day 1 feeling really good! Actually all I can say is WOW!!!! My wife whom is a novice was so engaged and made to feel extremely comfortable throughout the entire process! Day 2 was classroom and then range time. In the classroom Sean explained everything and even broke down the laws in laymen terms as well as everyday scenarios so everyone understood it! Range day- Sean and Pat were phenomenal! Extremely safe and very fun! They kept everyone engaged and mixed things up nicely to limit any down time! If anyone is even remotely thinking about taking a concealed carry class I can not emphasize enough how good Suburban Arms is! They also take good care of Veterans!!!! Cant wait for the next level of training they offer! If you are on the fence regarding their services just jump off and jump in because you will not be disappointed by the level of professionalism!

This company offers all kinds of training. I took their Conceal Carry Class. The owner Denny is a…read morehighly skilled and experienced person in firearms. Great class and instruction! Highly recommend!

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.

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.

Training was engaging and informative. I will return for additional classes. Joe was very…read moreknowledgeable, straight forward and had slot of passion for his subject.