I went for my 16 hour Illinois Conceal Carry License Certification…read more The instructors are very nice and welcoming. Very knowledgeable with decades of experience. The course was very engaging/hands-on. They are "newbie friendly" when it comes to firearm knowledge, and will teach you the very basics of handling a firearm. This place also has many advanced lessons you can take as well. I will be recommending this place to my friends/family. I will also be looking into the other courses they offer.

Decent, solid class for your CCL or renewal. They go over all the important stuff. They are moving…read moreto a new location soon.

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!

Lawd, guys, it took 400 days to get my CCL issued. There was an error in submitting my application,…read morewhich I paid these guys $25 to do for me. This was after she forgot to submit them for a month, then we had to remind her. Email address for me was just made up, so I wasn't getting notifications. Once it's corrected, it kicks you back to the start of the queue. I have lived at once address in 11 years in Chicago, no criminal record, so I know it's not that. I didn't get a lot of help trying to sort this out. I should've saved the $25 and done it myself. It took my fiance half that time, and we took the class on the same day.

I'd like to start off by saying this is one of the most thorough CCL courses I've attended. Mike…read moreis very knowledgeable and makes the class enjoyable- because who really wants to spend their Saturday and Sunday in a classroom lol He involves the entire class in his instruction, making sure everyone understands the importance of firearm safety and the rules and regulations. He instructs an average of 18,000 students a year and is recognized by the state. His wife Tina helps out with the application process making it a breeze for consumers like yourself. She is a sweetheart and takes her job very serious. Honestly the best CCL course you can find in Illinois.

I took this course because i let my CCL expire and must retake the entire 16 hour course vs the 3…read morehour renewal course. I came in expecting to be bored sitting on my phone the entire course but this was not the case. Adam is a great instructor, very informative, detailed and fun. The class was very immersive. Great class for beginner, he goes through all details of scenarios when to and when not to exercise your right to defend yourself with deadly force. He will answer all questions and no judgements are made if you are a complete beginner to firearms. you will qualify on your shooting accuracy during the first day, the range is not far from the class at all. You will qualify at the end of the first day class, everyone will pass with the information taught. I have taken a 16 course 5 years ago and all they showed was boring NRA videos and not much information on when to and when to not use your firearm. Adam spoke the entire course with power slide, it was not boring and you will learn life saving information and also information to prevent putting yourself into trouble with the law. You will Learn basic firearm function, grip, fundamental, maintenance, amongst many other important factors of carrying a firearm. You will Learn the law and updated current laws with conceal carry in IL and where you can carry outside of IL. it was very affordable and worth every penny Spent. Thanks Adam.

At first I was apprehensive about going to this class because I didn't want to sit through 16 hours…read moreof class room, I already have over 30 years of law enforcement experience , retired in May 2023 even though I have IRROCC however it's only good for 1 year on the other hand conceal carry is good for 5 years and I frankly thought our yearly going to our gun range to qualify to carry was enough however I quickly found out that the academy taught us officers nothing compared to Blackhawk Tactical class.. I learned so much from Adam the instructor that I encourage everyone to take this 16 hours class. You think you know everything about guns wait until you take this 16 hours class and find out you don't know s.,..t . Adam is true to form really charismatic,smart and really smart at this,he is courteous, respectful and very helpful especially at the gun range he took everyone individually at the gun range to make sure we passed the shooting range. Adam is very knowledgeable about all kinds of guns you can think of,he can break any gun down and tell you the different parts of the gun, he's funny, encourage everyone to participate in the class,I carry a Glock 43 I found out really quick that not only I didn't know the parts but I have been been cleaning it the wrong way which Adam explained it all. By the second day I was looking forward to the class and see wished there was a 3rd day the little $79 we paid was worth every penny. I will most certainly recommend Blackhawk Tactical,I am including the awesome positive vibes of the class.

i've gone to a few ranges and Range Usa has been the best. The staff is very friendly. They ask…read morewhat you're looking for and then explain the good and bad if any about the gun or rifle you asked for The range monitors are the best. They watch you shooting and if needed will assist and show something's you may not know you're doing

I've been here 3 times with my father and the selection of guns is amazing bc my dad was fascinatedread more

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

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

I recently completed my CCL renewal class at HBT with Leslie as my instructor, and I was thoroughly…read moreimpressed. Leslie's teaching style was clear, professional, and engaging--she made the material easy to understand while keeping the class interactive and informative. I left feeling confident, well-prepared, and grateful for the quality instruction. Highly recommend Leslie and HBT for anyone needing their CCL Renewal.

I was extremely impressed with professionalism of staff, and the respect given to students in…read moreclass. I attended a CCL renewal class. The course material was presented very well with opportunity for questions and answers. There are plenty of other training classes offered other than Concealed carry classes. Classes are reasonably priced and a great value for the money The range part of the class was held a Rinks A short drive away. I highly recommend HBT Tip: it is right off 159th street but if you are not familiar with the area, use GPS to guide you.