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Firearms instructors in Illinois
- Beginner class length
- 4 hoursmedian of 49 classes; the same as the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $100median of 41 classes; $25 less than the national $125
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Firearms instructors in Illinois
Showing 101–193 of 193 firearms instructors in Illinois.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Maxon Shooter's Supplies & Indoor Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Maxon Shooter's Supplies & Indoor Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal Class 3 HourHolster Skills Level 1Shotgun Training Level 1 12 more coursesTrauma Care BasicsBasic Pistol Training Level 2Holster Skills Level 3AR-15 Training Level 1Holster Skills Level 2One-Handed Shooting SeminarIllinois Concealed Carry Class 16 HourUSCCA Non-Lethal Program - SABRE Pepper GelBasic Pistol Training Level 1USCCA Non-Lethal Program - ASP Defender Pepper SprayAR-15 Training Level 2Illinois Concealed Carry Class 8 Hour | Not listed |
| Metro Shooting Supplies Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Metropolitan Police Self Defense Institute | Illinois Concealed Carry License Renewal Course | Not listed |
| Midland Firearms Training LLC | NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home (8 hours)480 minIntermediate Pistol Course (8 hours, 2 Hours Classroom and 6 Hours Range Training)480 min3-Hour CCW Renewal180 min 3 more coursesMidland Firearms Training Basic Pistol Class (8 hours)480 minNRA Basic Shotgun Class (10 hours)600 minNRA Basic Rifle Class (14 hours)840 min | $753-Hour CCW Renewal · Holders of an expiring Illinois Concealed Carry Permit · In person |
| Midwest Guns Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mike's Guns & Ammo Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Minuteman Ordnance Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| MMI Guns Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| MOA Industries Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Illinois CCL RenewalIllinois Concealed Carry Class [2 Day Course] | Not listed |
| MTM Arms Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mystical Enterprises Concealed Carry Inc. | Not listed | Not listed |
| N Arms We Trust | Not listed | Not listed |
| National United Firearms Association | Firearm Basic Shooting Class60 min | Not listed |
| Never Fail Tactical | Not listed | Not listed |
| NILO Farms Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Northbrook Sports Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Northern Illinois Carry Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| NorthShore Sports – Crystal Lake Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| NorthShore Sports Club Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| OCC Firearm Training Center Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Old GunSlingers Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Paladin Tactical Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Paladin Tactical LLC | ADVANCED PISTOL COMBATIVESPistol Fundamentals Levels 1 & 2ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY (16 Hour, 8 Hour, and 3 Hour CCL) 3 more coursesCQC Shooting (LEO only)Tactical Carbine/PistolTactical carbine | Not listed |
| Patriot Arms LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting CourseNRA Basic Rifle CourseNRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course480 min | $125NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course · Beginners · Recreational shooters · In person |
| Pelcher Outdoors Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Personal and Home Defense Solutions Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Personal Best Firearms Training Inc. | Mid-Range Rifle Shooting - up to 600 Yds.960 minIllinois Concealed Carry (CCL) 2-Day Course1,020 minNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting600 min | Not listed |
| Personal Defense Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Piasa Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pike-Adams Sportsmen's Alliance Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| PLiNK FiREARMS Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Practical Weapons Training Group LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Precision Firearms Training Solutions! | Not listed | Not listed |
| Qawwam Tactical | Pistol 1: Handgun Fundamentals390 minIL Concealed Carry course960 minPrivate Instruction 6 more coursesPistol 2480 minIL Conceal Carry Renewal -- 3 hours180 minIL Conceal Carry Class (Ladies Only)Rifle 1IL Conceal Carry Renewal - 3 hours (Ladies Only)180 minPistol 1: Handgun Fundamentals (Women's only class) | $75IL Conceal Carry Renewal - 3 hours (Ladies Only) · Current Illinois Conceal Carry License holders seeking renewal · Women only · In person |
| Rampart Range, Inc. Also: shooting range, gun shop | Rampart 300 - Florida Concealed Carry WeaponsRampart 100 - Handgun MarksmanshipRampart 101 - Tactical Handgun 2 more coursesRampart 301 - Illinois Concealed Carry WeaponsRampart 302 - Force on Force | Not listed |
| Range USA Hodgkins II East Ave. Also: gun shop, shooting range, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Range USA Villa Park Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Recon Tactical Solutions | Not listed | Not listed |
| Red Devil Arms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Red Dot Arms Training Academy | Introduction to Pistols240 minIllinois Concealed Carry (16-Hour Program) | $80Introduction to Pistols · Any age may attend, but those under 18 must be accompanied by participating parent or guardian. · In person |
| Red Dot Arms, Inc. Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Righteous Savages | Not listed | Not listed |
| Rigler’s Sports Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Rivercity Rifle LLC Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| RMG Guns and Ammunition Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Illinois Conceal Carry Renewal120 minHolster Draw Certification with Pete MilionisFind Your Fit: The 9mm Pistol Experience 3 more coursesIllinois Conceal Carry License ClassFirst Shots: A Beginner's Handgun Experience120 minRange Safety Officer Class540 min | $100Illinois Conceal Carry Renewal · In person |
| Route 24 Gun & Pawn Also: gun shop | CCL Classes3 Hour Conceal Carry Renewal | Not listed |
| Second Amendment Sports Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith | Defensive Knife Three: Knife vs Knife TusslingGSSF Indoor Pistol LeagueDefensive Handgun Skills 2180 min 8 more coursesAR Advanced CourseDefensive Handgun Skills 1180 minAR Intermediate CourseAR Basics – Cleaning and Maintaining90 minHandguns 101120 minDefensive Knife One: Knife vs KnifeDefensive Knife Two: Empty-hand vs KnifeGirls n Guns | Not listed |
| Sho'Ya Right Firearms Training & Learning | Not listed | Not listed |
| Shooter's Firearms and Indoor Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Shootsafe Academy | Not listed | Not listed |
| Shore Galleries Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sling & Stone Defense-Training, LLC | Illinois Concealed Carry Classes in Chicago960 minPrivate Instruction120 minMedical & Trauma Response 1 more courseDefensive Handgun Fundamentals240 min | $100Illinois Concealed Carry Classes in Chicago · Applicants for Illinois concealed carry license training · In person |
| Smokin Gun Worx Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Renewal of Illinois Conceal Carry Class180 minFirearm Cleaning (Mini Class)30 minFirst Shots NRA Pistol480 min 4 more coursesIllinois Conceal Carry Class960 minHunter Safety Classes1-on-1 Instruction60 minIntroduction to Red Dot | $651-on-1 Instruction · All ages welcome · In person |
| Sodbustertactical.org Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| South Post Guns Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Southern Cross Safety Academy & JM Training | Handgun Level 0 – Handgun Reloads120 minIllinois Concealed Carry Class · 16 Hours960 minHandgun Level 0 – Holster Draw Fundamentals120 min 4 more coursesHandgun Level 0 – Handgun Stoppages120 minHandgun Level 1 – Multi-Target Engagement120 minHandgun Level 1 – Geometries of Fire120 minHandgun Level 1 – Multiple Shooting Positions150 min | Not listed |
| Southwestern Illinois Tactical Training Center | Not listed | Not listed |
| Stop The Threat, Inc. | Not listed | Not listed |
| StS Armory Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| StuffThatsToooCool Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Syndicate Training Academy | Not listed | Not listed |
| Tactical Security Institute | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Art of Shooting, Inc. | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Bullet Trap Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Basic Pistol Safety Class (BPSC)480 minConcealed Carry Renewal Class180 minIL Concealed Carry Class (CCC)480 min | $60Concealed Carry Renewal Class · In person |
| The Compound Gun Repair Shop Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Outdoorsman Sport Shop Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Range at 355 Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Tac Shack Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Tac Shack Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Themer Corporation Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| TimbersEdge LLC Also: gun shop | 3 Hour Illinois Concealed Carry Refresher180 min | $603 Hour Illinois Concealed Carry Refresher · anyone whose CCL expires in the next year · In person |
| Titan Tactical Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| TK Consulting Agency Group | 20 Hours Armed Course1,200 min20-Hour Unarmed/PERC Card Course1,200 minIllinois Concealed Carry Training 4 more coursesBaton CourseOC Spray CourseTaser Course3-Hour Concealed Carry Renewal180 min | Not listed |
| Top Shot Academy | Not listed | Not listed |
| Topcat Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| TRAINED READY ARMED | One Day – Hybrid Illinois Concealed Carry Class480 minDefensive Pistol Shooting FundamentalsIllinois Armed Guard Requalification $75 2 more coursesTactical Shooting Skills for Outside the HomeIllinois 20-Hour Unarmed Security Guard Certification Online | $75Illinois Armed Guard Requalification $75 · In person |
| Trendsetter Concealed Carry Training | Illinois CCL Renewal Class180 min | $100Illinois CCL Renewal Class · In person |
| Tri County Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| U-Carry Solutions, LLC | NRA Basic Pistol/RifleIntro to Pistol (Basic Pistol)60 minDefensive Shooting60 min 6 more coursesConcealed Carry CourseConcealed Carry/Home Defense Fund.Staying Safe in Public, Prepared at HomeThe Mass Shooter: Fight BackShotgun/Rifle InstructionPrivate Instructional Sessions60 min | $35Staying Safe in Public, Prepared at Home · In person |
| US Gun Classes Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Vaughns Concealed Carry and Firearms Training | Firearms Training for Kids and Up (5hrs)300 min16hr Course960 minRenewal Course (4hr)240 min | Not listed |
| VIS Training Ltd. | Tactical Classes480 minConcealed Carry Renewal180 minIllinois Concealed Carry960 min | $130Concealed Carry Renewal · Concealed carry license holders renewing their license · In person |
| Voodoo Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Basic Handgun270 minIL CCL *DAY 2 ONLY* LE/MILITARY 8-Hour480 minRenewal IL CCL 3-Hour180 min 1 more courseIL CCL Full 16-Hour Course960 min | $70Renewal IL CCL 3-Hour · CCL renewal applicants · Holders of an active FOID with a previously held, now-expired CCL · In person |
| W.A.T.S Concealed Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| We Carry Illinois | Private 16hr CCL (Tues, Thurs & Fri)960 minGroup Class of 5 – 16hr IL CCL Class960 min16hr-Illinois CCL Class (Sat & Sun)960 min 12 more courses16hr-Illinois CCL Class (Thurs & Fri)960 min3hr IL CCL Renewal Class (Mondays Only)180 min3-Hr Private Defensive Shooting Training180 min“Members Only” Free Self-Defense Class35 minAges 13-20 Dry Firearm Training35 minFOID & CCL Application Assistance45 minMembers Only- Dry Firearm Training60 minMembers Free Situational Awareness Class60 min8hr IL CCL Class – Veterans, Military &480 minIL CCL Shooting Qualification Retake16hr-Illinois CCL Class (Tues & Wed)960 minBring a Friend – 16hr IL CCL Class960 min | $35Ages 13-20 Dry Firearm Training · Ages 13–20 · In person |
| We the People Firearms Academy | Not listed | Not listed |
| Weapons Free LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Wells Firearms & Training Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| West Suburban Concealed Carry | Real World Pistol Skills120 minPepper Spray and Defensive Flashlight16-Hour Illinois Concealed Carry License Class960 min 4 more coursesTravel Safety3-Hour Illinois CCL Renewal & Recertification180 minEmergency First Aid120 minSelf-Defense for Concealed Carry Holders | $9.95Travel Safety · Online |
| Wheeler's Firearms and Safety Training, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| X Ring Custom Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| X-Line Sportsman's Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in Illinois
In Illinois, training providers list a median beginner class price of $100 (41 classes), $25 less than the national $125. Their median length is 4 hours, the same as the national 4 hours.
| Illinois | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $10041 classes | $125929 classes |
| Beginner class length | 4 hours49 classes | 4 hours1,014 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $10027 classes | $125512 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150194 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100158 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125234 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $15044 classes | $1251,052 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $8045 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 30, 2026. Read the first-class guide
Illinois firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 193 firearms instructors in Illinois, 3.8% of the national total and the 6th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Chicago has the most (19).
- firearms instructors listed
- 193
- of the national total
- 3.8%
- of 50 states by count
- 6th
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.