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.

Lonnie is a great instructor and very knowledgeable ,He made us aware of the laws and regulations…read moreto be a concealed carry holder .

Lonnie is an amazing teacher. He knows the material, gives relevant situations and keeps you…read moreengaged. The range training was on target. Passed my CCL and first renewal under his guidance!

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

John and his instructors are the real deal. His colleagues including Al, Dawn, "Ski" and Craig…read moreenjoy what they do and it shows. It's a first class operation. They focus ion safety, training, skill acquisition and improvement. Exceeded my expectations. Facilities were great. Good people. Highly recommend. Will go back for more classes. If you're on the fence or have any interest do yourself a favor and check them out. You won't be dissappointed

BEWARE. Course descriptions don't outline the exact parts you'll need for their AR-15 course. Long…read moreafter they've cashed your check, the cancellation policy has elapsed and just before the class starts do they send out an email demanding your gun have very specific parts on it and what types of ammo you're allowed to bring. If your AR isn't to the owners liking you're disqualified and get the attitude of too bad so sad from them. Explained to the owner their website lacks any info that says very specific builds are required to participate. His viewpoint is that it's the customers fault for not being clairvoyant and throws in a few jabs for good measure. Wasted money training I won't be able to take and combined with a no refund policy, I'd recommend staying away from this shady company and look elsewhere.

Kevin is very passionate about teaching about the ccl class! He is very knowledgeable!! I walked…read moreout of the class with a clear understanding about the laws and rules when carrying! He is hands on and made the class fun while leaning! I highly recommend Kevin!

First and foremost, in today's world and during these current times, referrals are about the only…read moreway to survive. It takes very little effort sometimes for one to appreciate good and honest business versus just being quick to write something bad because, well.. most people to complain. I guess I will start with the latter, the way the world is nowadays is truly something to be recognized, it's not about paranoia but rather having your head on a swivel; being acutely aware to situational awareness - something that was taught as one of the key fundamentals in this class. Pew Pew Guru is far more than just a class, and like the owner and our instructor Kevin stated, "it's not how you take the test, everyone tests differently - it's about how you absorb the material as that is what matters." Upon walking into this class, I was promptly and courteously greeted by him as well as fellow colleagues, we took this course to have one goal in mind; to be safe and to know how to use certain tools when applicable and as a final resort. Kevin taught his class in such a way that anyone from novice to expert could easily digest and regurgitate the information with confidence. Pew Pew Guru doesn't just give you a book and in a sense tell you to 'read it' and send you about your way. No. There is a lot of gray area here, it's not all black and white. Kevin brings his prior experience in the Army as well as being an instructor the past few years to the table. His network is vast and his techniques are proven. If certain methods do not work for you in his class, he will work with you to see what may be the better or best way for you to grow. That is his passion and his drive. He understands you signed up for this class and he wants you to understand that he values the reason(s) as to why you did. The class material itself is something you may need to read twice, but again, it's something that everyone in the class puts an interactive team effort into collaborating. When it came to hands on proficiency, Kevin and fellow RSOs will ensure when you leave, you'll be even more confident than when you walked in. They offer various tools to ensure this. If you are even contemplating about a quality CCL/W class whether if you're a first timer or looking to renew, do not hesitate to contact Kevin and his team. Or, if you are looking for a nice deal on certain tools of the trade, he can offer that for you as well. There is no price on personal protection, the materials and knowledge given by Pew Pew Guru are truly invaluable. It is well worth the 8/16 hours that you are here. The bottom line is this - they say knowledge is power, but I say, knowledge and applying it is the truth strength. Kevin and the rest of Pew Pew Guru know just exactly how to make this niche 'industry' right. There are bosses and then there are leaders, Kevin led this entire class and with absolute perfection.

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.

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

Tried Great Guns Armory for the first time this week and it won't be the last time. Needed some…read moretrigger work on my Sig P320 that I couldn't do Paul fixed my problems. I have another Sig P320 that I have in Phoenix AZ and it has Gray Guns competition trigger and Paul got the trigger on this Sig to match my Sig without putting a competition trigger kit in it. The trigger is now much lighter and a nice clean break. Paul got the job done in a timely matter and very reasonable price. Thanks for the good work Paul you are a good honest man. Nick C. P.S Trigger pull went from 5 1/2 lbs to a perfect 3 1/2 lbs

Best gunsmith in the area. Prompt service. Very informative and high quality work at great value …read more I highly recommend with no reservations!