In this 8-hour course you will learn proper handling, firearm safety, range procedures, ammunition, and shooting fundamentals of revolvers and semi-automatic handguns. This course is designed to teach the first-time pistol shooter the proper way to handle and shoot a handgun and is accepted by Illinois as 8 of the required 16 hours of training for an Illinois Concealed Carry License. If you want to bring your own firearm, you are welcome to do so. Since you are under instruction, Illinois residents are not required to have a FOID card to take this class.

8 Hours, 9am – 5pm, Please arrive at 8:45am, $150

Bob is an NRA Certified Instructor in Pistol, Rifle and Reloading as well as a Range Safety Officer, Long Range Rifle Instructor and certified Illinois State Concealed Carry Instructor. He can be found hanging out at GAT Guns on the weekends teaching many of our classes, or just helping a student select a pistol or rifle. Bob has extensive knowledge in ammunition handloading including both internal and external ballistics helping students make better ammunition or just get started.

With over 45 years of shooting experience, Bob combines his experience in the tactical and competitive shooting worlds with his background in the sciences to provide his students with both the “hows” and “whys” of safe shooting in a fun and easily understandable fashion.