I came to Law Weapons & Supply through their deal on Living Social. I signed up for the 4-hour Pistol Training Class. I have never shot a gun before, so I don't know if it was something I would like or even if I would like to even think about owning one for home. Thus the 4-hour was great so I wouldn't have to go through an 8-hour course before finding out whether I felt comfortable shooting a gun. After all was said and done, I liked it! The 4-hour class is perfect for someone who has never shot a gun before, doesn't know hand/eye dominance, or basic loading/cleaning. Our NRA Certified Instructor Martin was more than helpful in terms of preparing us for what to expect at the gun range. He even offered unbiased opinions as we shopped in the Law Weapons & Supply shop. They even had a couple of guns in colors like pink and lavender and in varieties from revolvers to semi-automatic.
Before my class at Law Weapons & Supply, I didn't know what to expect or what to wear (basic, I know, but women think about these things!).
What to wear:
-something that covers your chest and arms (TRUST me, it does NOT feel good when the bullet casing (hot brass coming through!!) falls down your shirt! Long sleeves are good to protect your arms as well if you're sensitive to that feeling.
-closed-toe shoes (in case the aforementioned bullet casings fall on your feet -- which they likely will)
-pants -- again to protect your legs from those casings
-eye protection -- bring your gun glasses to protect your eyes if you have them
-ear protection -- whether you use ear muffs or disposable ear plugs.
***Eye and ear protection are available at the range to rent. You can also buy your eye protection from the Law Weapons shop.***
Gun range time: You will get an hour of gun range time in which you rotate with your classmates on who shoots. This is especially great for newbies as the instructor shows you how to put the bullets into the magazine, turn off the slide lock, and get ready to shoot. (I was really freakin' nervous. My heart sunk into my stomach and the instructor definitely helped to get me focused and prep the gun for firing.) If you own a gun, our NRA instructor was willing to help you feel comfortable with it. NOTE: THE RANGE FEE IS SEPARATE OF THE COURSE FEE. SO BRING AN EXTRA $21 ($20 for the range and a $1 for amusement tax.....). This is not noted on the website so bring some cash. Shooting targets cost extra as well; so cash for that would also come in handy. They have deals like 5 sheets for a $1 for a standard bulls-eye sheet. Law Weapons & Supply provides the guns and the ammo. If you do have your FOID, you can opt to rent a gun once you get to Article II.
Also NOTE: The gun range used for this class is Article II Range in Lombard. You have a few hours of classroom at Law Weapons & Supply in Oakbrook Terrace and then drive over to meet up with your group after lunch at Article II for the hour of range time.
Law Weapons & Supply shop itself: VERY secure. The door is always locked and they will buzz you in to control entry. Again, the staff is very helpful and could answer more questions than I could think of. They also eased me out of my apprehensive state since it was my first time in a gun shop. They have a great selection as well from rifles to semi-automatic to revolvers.
My fellow classmates, our instructor, and the staff were all very great. I thoroughly enjoyed and learned a lot from Law Weapons & Supply. read more