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Critical Decision
Firearms Training in Aurora, IL
Critical Decision offers Illinois' premier concealed firearm permit training, including 16-hour and 3-hour renewal courses in Aurora, IL.
- Phone
- (630) 908-9950
- Website
- criticaldecision.net
- Directions
- Open map directions
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- Public access is listed.
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What services are available?
Rentals Safety equipment rental
Are classes listed?
3 course offerings
Training Programs
Course CCW Beginner
16 Hour Basic Pistol / Illinois Concealed Carry Course
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >=16 hours
- Price
- $125
Includes 8-hour Basic Pistol Training Certificate and 8-hour Illinois State Police Concealed Carry Permit Instruction Certificate. All course materials and targets provided. Student responsible for range fee ($19.95), handgun, ammunition, eye protection, and hearing protection.
Course CCW Renewal
3 Hour Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal Course
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price
- $75
For current Illinois Concealed Carry Permit holders with permits expiring within the next year. Tuition includes instruction and certificate.
Course CCW
Utah Concealed Carry Certification Course
- Format
- In Person
Available upon request.
Listing Snapshot
- Primary category
- Shooting Ranges
- Also listed as
- Firearm Instructors
- Legal name
- CRITICAL DECISION
- ZIP
- 60506
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Profile Details
Range Access
- Range detail status
- No lanes, distances, or specific range areas are structured yet.
- Access signal
- Public
Training and Classes
- Certifications
- NRA Law Enforcement, NRA Basic Pistol, NRA Personal Protection Inside The Home (PPITH), NRA Shotgun, NRA Rifle, NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO)
- Regions served
- IL, Nationwide
- Service bundles
- Boy Scouts Merit Badge Counselor
Instructor Roster
Jason R. Bragg
Pistol Shotgun Range Safety Over 25 Years Of Municipal & Federal Law Enforcement Experience. 36 Years Of Firearms Experience. Certified NRA Law Enforcement Pistol & Shotgun Instructor, Certified NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
Craig "Hebe" Hebenstriet
Instructor
Pistol Rifle Retired U.S. Marine Corps. Pistol & Rifle Expert. Over 30 Years Of Firearms Experience
Nick Kopka
Instructor
Rifle AR 15 Platform Practical Pistol Pro Shooter, Rifle Expert In AR 15 Platform. Over 20 Years Of Practical Pistol & Rifle Experience
Paul Smith
Handgun Defensive Tactics U.S. Federal Air Marshal (Retired). Former U.S. Air Force Police K 9 Handler
Concealed Carry Classes
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Primary location: 2112 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora IL 60506
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