Organizers
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Safeside Tactical
Instructor
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Bob HartwellNRA Certified InstructorBob is an NRA Certified Instructor proficient in Pistol, Rifle, and Reloading. Additionally, he serves as a Range Safety Officer and Long Range Rifle Instructor, and holds certification as an Illinois State Concealed Carry Instructor. An avid Shotgun enthusiast, Bob instructs NRA Basic Pistol and Basic Rifle courses, along with advanced shooting classes. Currently, he leads GAT Gun’s personalized 1-on-1 private instruction program, enhancing skills for shooters of all levels.
Bob assists numerous students in firearm selection by assessing their abilities and understanding their requirements. He advocates for a “try before you buy” approach to ensure satisfactory purchases. With expertise in ammunition handloading and both internal and external ballistics, Bob helps students improve their ammunition quality or begin the process.
With over 45 years of shooting experience, Bob integrates tactical and competitive shooting insights with scientific knowledge. This blend allows him to educate students comprehensively on safe shooting practices in an engaging and accessible manner.
Introduction to Rifle
This is a beginning class for people that have little or no experience, providing them with a safe and easy way to learn how to shoot a rifle. This 4-hour class will consist of approximately two and a half hours in the classroom covering the following:
- Firearm Safety
- Rifle fundamentals
- Rifle action types and ammunition
- Benchrest and Standing positions
- Basic rifle cleaning
- Caliber choices
Students will also have approximately one and a half hours on the range to put their new skills into practice and build confidence in their shooting abilities. We will finish the class with time for students to ask questions.
We will supply .22LR caliber rifles and ammunition as part of this class. If you have a .22LR with open sights or an optic, feel free to bring it along with sufficient ammunition. Please keep it unloaded and cased and let the instructors know that you have brought it.
You do not need a FOID card to take this course as you are under instruction by a certified instructor unless you are bringing your own firearm.
1 -35 = Beginner | 36-70 = Intermediate | 71-100 = Advanced
Class Cancellation / Reschedule Policy
- If you need to Cancel or Reschedule a class, you must call the store: 847-428-4867
- Cancellation / Reschedule of a class from one week to the day of the class is $50.00
