What they offer
- Format
- In person
- Also teaches in
- Chicagoland, Crete, Lake Barrington, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and Lincolnwood
Classes
As published by the business.
| Class | Format | Length | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gun Buffet: Try Before You Buy!One-on-one (or two-on-one) no-obligation class to try out DAVAD's wide variety of firearms, including firearms with optics, with a handgun safety brief and basic manipulation if needed.Who it’s for: New or prospective shooters; Up to two peopleIncluded and extra costs: Ammo discount offered for the class; Firearms provided in the Gun Buffet class; Handgun safety brief and basic manipulation if needed | Format: In person | $150 | Official page for Gun Buffet: Try Before You Buy!, DAVAD Civilian Defense | |
| Concealed Carry Skills & DrillsIndoor range practice covering drawing from concealment, movement, reloads, malfunctions, and one-handed shooting. | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | $150 | Official page for Concealed Carry Skills & Drills, DAVAD Civilian Defense |
| Pumpkin ShootAnnual family-friendly pumpkin-shooting event at The Compound in Crete; shotguns and ammo available free, Barrett .50 cal available, steel range open.Who it’s for: Children (welcome for $25 range fee); Whole familyIncluded and extra costs: Barrett .50 cal available; Loaner eye and ear protection; Shotguns and ammo free of charge; Steel range open | Format: In person | $125 | Official page for Pumpkin Shoot, DAVAD Civilian Defense | |
| Low Light Fundamentals & TechniquesGroundwork class for deploying a flashlight with a handgun, progressing from daylight to dusk to darkness, covering hand-held, weapon-mounted light, and ambient-light techniques. | Format: In person | $250 | Official page for Low Light Fundamentals & Techniques, DAVAD Civilian Defense | |
| Private Instruction - 1hr SessionOne-on-one (or two-person) one-hour session on entry level to intermediate pistol, rifle or shotgun skills, tailored to the student's goals; held at Shore Galleries unless arranged otherwise.Who it’s for: Entry level to intermediate shooters; Up to two people (couples or parent and child)Included and extra costs: Ammunition may be purchased at Shore Galleries; Eye protection may be purchased for $6 at Shore; electronic ear protection can be provided; Firearm provided free if needed; Student responsible for $20 range fee for the lane, payable to Shore Galleries | Format: In person | Length: 1 hr | $130 | Official page for Private Instruction - 1hr Session, DAVAD Civilian Defense |
| Pistol Performance w/Szymon (NEW!)Advanced class for shooters working under pressure, emphasizing GRIP/SIGHTS/TRIGGER fundamentals and practical shooting in a competitive environment; covers sighting schemes, target transitions…Who it’s for: Competitive shooters; Concealed carriers; Experienced shooters; Law enforcement | Format: In person | $250 | Official page for Pistol Performance w/Szymon (NEW!), DAVAD Civilian Defense | |
| Low Light Skills & Drills: PistolEvening open-range session at 4PM for steel shooting before sunset, practicing with weapon-mounted light, flashlight, or ambient light only. | Format: In person | $175 | Official page for Low Light Skills & Drills: Pistol, DAVAD Civilian Defense | |
| Group Therapy: Outdoor MarksmanshipFine-tune pistol shooting with individualized instruction; students shoot the FBI Bullseye course, S.W.A.T. course, and compete in a walk-back drill to 100 yards. | Format: In person | $175 | Official page for Group Therapy: Outdoor Marksmanship, DAVAD Civilian Defense | |
| Open Range - Pistol/CarbineNon-instructional open range day at the Compound in Crete for pistols and rifles; DAVAD instructors on hand to assist.Who it’s for: Shooter and friend or family memberIncluded and extra costs: Black rifle rental available for $30; DAVAD instructors on hand to assist; Reasonably priced ammo available | Format: In person | $125 | Official page for Open Range - Pistol/Carbine, DAVAD Civilian Defense |
Around Chicago
USA Arms lists 19 firearms instructors and 1 shooting range in Chicago; a place can have more than one role.
Other firearms instructors in Chicago
- Aiming for Peace Training GroupChicago, IL
- Archangel Training AcademyChicago, IL
- Barber’s Basic Firearms Training4721 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL
- Chi-Town Iron ShineChicago, IL
- Chicagoland Firearm Training4425 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL
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Sources and corrections
Sources: davaddefense.com.
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