John Roth runs a very thorough and yet entertaining program at Midland Firearms Training. I…read morerecommend everyone who wants to learn about gun safety, CCL or renewals to signup. Mr Roth is by far the best. His style of teaching is so intriguing. He keeps you totally engaged. I guaranty you will not regret it. W. Caballero

I just recently attended John Roths concealer carry + gun safety class. I'm a young female in my…read more20's with minimal firearm experience and was nervous to go through this class process, although it was very easing being in the classroom with John. He is an exceptional instructor who went above and beyond. Not only was he incredibly thorough in covering the material, but he also made the class enjoyable and easy to follow. His genuine care for his students was evident throughout, and it's clear that he's extremely passionate with what he does and that it's more than just a "job". His extensive qualifications speak volumes, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn from him. Thank you once again for a fantastic class experience!

We decided to take the 3 day Concealed Carry training Thursday, Friday & Sunday…read more We paid $185.25 for finger prints, equipment rental and Application assistance fee. The Class is completely FREE of charge, do not assume that the initial price paid will include the fee for the Concealed license, that fee is a additional $153.38 once you have finished the course and applied online. The shooting range is not in this establishment you have to go to another location for that part of the course. The instructor Mr. Devell is extremely knowledgeable in his task and he will make sure that when you leave his class you are as well. Mr. Devell can also be a bit condescending and can in my opinion use better peoples skills. Mr Devell also uses a lot of profanity during his class and does not take inconsideration the respect for Seniors. The classes never started on time and it was a lot of valuable information to cover. Is a bit unorganized as is only Mr. Devell teaching but also trying to multitask everything else so expect long wait lines for signatures and photos. The establishment is clean and the staff is very helpful. Did we learn? Yes Would I recommend someone to go? I would with a fair warning of all the things I mentioned before. We also decided to make a purchase and Ricardo Rodriguez was very helpful in answering all of questions and helping us with the online application process for the license.

Purchased a metal sig shroud for a red dot sight on 04/17/2022 and as of 7/20/22 has still not been…read moreshipped, acknowledged, updated, ANYTHING. I had even called on 04/08/2022 the next day to confirm that the order went through. I saw the email stated "All orders process and ship within 3-10 business days upon receipt of full payment and a valid FFL." Because of this, during my call, I tried to confirm that since this is just a shroud, that I will not need any FFL since this part doesn't require it. The person on the phone was very clearly not paying attention, didn't listen to my question, and just replied with, "oh is this an online order? yeah those ship from our warehouse" awesome, not any information that I asked for, nor anything useful. Useless staff. Useless website as well as they make you submit a message through their website which is faulty and doesn't ever give confirmation that a message was sent, nor any email confirmation that one was sent. Contacted several times, no reply, and now out ~$80 and having to dispute through my bank since they do not answer messages, emails, or calls with any competence. Bottom line, do not buy from here as many others have listed, scam company with 0 IQ employees.

This was honestly the best security-related course I've taken in Chicago…read more Excellent team, outstanding scripts, information, and practical exercises. The atmosphere was professional, calm, respectful, and focused on real-world experience and high standards. I was especially impressed by the level of professionalism, the training culture, and the students themselves. It was a unique experience that genuinely motivated me toward future personal and professional achievements. Thank you guys for your hard work -- Chris, Dustin, Paul, Lesllie, and everyone who was part of this training. It was unforgettable, extremely interesting, and truly useful.

I just finished the 3 hour CCL renewal at HBT Security in Homer Glen. (October 12, 2025) I took the…read more8 hour course in 2020 with same business and same instructor, Chris Harrington. I highly recommend this business. Chris is an excellent instructor. He knows the laws, answers the questions and encourages students to reach out after the class with questions or how to navigate the online registration for CCL. Chris is very nice and has a nice sense of humor. Went to the range to qualify and I was very nervous as it has been a while since I went shooting. Chris helped me throughout the whole shooting process, giving me instructions and tips on how to load, check, stand, etc. Absolutely go to HBT. Worth it.

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

Took a intro to handguns course. was very satisfied with the instruction by Alli. Went back and…read moretook the CCL course (Also with instructor Alli) . I had a good experience here ,really nice facility , friendly competent staff. Will be back at the shooting range soon.

Poor customer service. My husband and I walked in and were neither greeted nor given any direction…read moreon where to check in for the range. When we asked about a membership, we were rudely told we would have to pay for multiple fees plus the membership ($114 + $50), with no clear explanation. Despite this, we decided to stay and shoot. Later, we asked another employee about the membership, and he took the time to explain it thoroughly and encouraged us to sign up. He then asked another employee to help us with the signup and refund what we had been incorrectly charged. That employee was polite and genuinely tried to help, even asking for assistance from the GM. Unfortunately, instead of being helped, another employee stepped in with an attitude and stated that the membership cost was non-negotiable and that we would still be paying essentially the same amount, minus $5.41. He spoke as if we weren't even standing there. Shortly after, another employee joined with the same dismissive attitude and offered no help. We thanked the one employee who was kind and professional but ultimately decided not to sign up for the membership. I did not appreciate the negative attitudes and unwelcoming environment created by the majority of the staff. If this is how new customers are treated, we will not be returning and will be sharing our experience with others