Lonnie is a great instructor and very knowledgeable ,He made us aware of the laws and regulations…read moreto be a concealed carry holder .

Lonnie is an amazing teacher. He knows the material, gives relevant situations and keeps you…read moreengaged. The range training was on target. Passed my CCL and first renewal under his guidance!

This weekend I took the CCL class with Joe and Terry, and I honestly can't recommend them enough…read more I've been shooting for a few years now, but I walked away from the class feeling much more confident in my knowledge and aware of how much more there is to learn and stay sharp on. My parents took this class last year and had been nudging me to sign up. I kept putting it off because sitting in a classroom for 8 hours over a weekend sounded like a nightmare. But wow, was I wrong. Joe and Terry made the time fly. The class was engaging, informative, filled with real-life examples that tied directly into their experience, all while tying in their great senses of humor. It was clear this wasn't just a dull PowerPoint read-along like I feared I'd get elsewhere. Their team is equally amazing: super personable and helpful, both in the classroom and out on the range. I didn't catch everyone's names, but every single staff member made the environment feel comfortable and judgment-free, which I really appreciated. I can only imagine how much that meant to the people shooting for the first time. If you're on the fence about taking this class don't be. It was an insightful, empowering weekend and I'm so glad I finally did it. Thank you again, Joe and Terry!

This was my second time with Joe Motto and his team at West Suburban Conceal Carry for Renewal,…read moreand they were just as excellent as the first. Joe is knowledgeable, professional, and makes the renewal process smooth and informative. The whole team is welcoming and helpful--I wouldn't go anywhere else for my conceal carry needs!

Definitely recommend courses through TTS. Vee was an amazing instructor to work with. He instructed…read moreour class of 6 and worked personally with each of us as needed and as a group. We will most certainly be taking our courses with him again.

10/10 , the classes were vey organized and the knowledge that was given is effective, over all an…read moreamazing experience.

My boyfriend and I purchased handguns when visiting Texas and needed an FFL dealer here to ship…read morethem to. With the current market for firearms in this country, it was hard to even get a call back from gun shops that also performed FFL transfers, presumably because they were so busy with sales right now. Very glad to have found Suburban Arms Transfer. Marissa is very responsive and prompt, and setting up an appointment for the transfer is online and very easy. Fees are very reasonable as well. Although they also do consignment sales of firearms, their specialty is FFL transfers, so you can rest assured your request is not going to fall into a pile like it might at a gun shop who doesn't have time to bother with your $25 transfer when they are trying to sell $700 guns. They are in the northwest suburbs, and it's a safe and nice area. Bit of a hike from the city, but worth the convenience to know that the process was going to be very streamlined.

My wife and I came upon there booth at the Bloomingdale Septemberfest and we chatted and picked up…read moresome information regarding their services. My wife is a novice with firearms and I have some experience with them but she has always wanted to take the Concealed Carry class. Very nice people and explained everything we asked. I was more drawn to their FFL services personally!! I found a nice rifle out of Texas and sent a few emails regarding their procedures and not only were they answered but responded to within the hour! Their website is laid out nicely and easy to navigate with concise procedures and information. I made the purchase and paid for it. SA was already notified and they texted/emailed as soon as they were in possession of the rifle. Made an appointment (next business day) and went to their location, filled out paperwork, inspected the rifle (which was secured in a very nice safe) and I was done! Maybe 30 minutes because they were VERY streamlined! My wife wanted to take the Concealed Carry class through SA so we signed up and was SO pleasantly surprised! The class was for Oct 16/17th (16 hours) and we completed the course Day 1 feeling really good! Actually all I can say is WOW!!!! My wife whom is a novice was so engaged and made to feel extremely comfortable throughout the entire process! Day 2 was classroom and then range time. In the classroom Sean explained everything and even broke down the laws in laymen terms as well as everyday scenarios so everyone understood it! Range day- Sean and Pat were phenomenal! Extremely safe and very fun! They kept everyone engaged and mixed things up nicely to limit any down time! If anyone is even remotely thinking about taking a concealed carry class I can not emphasize enough how good Suburban Arms is! They also take good care of Veterans!!!! Cant wait for the next level of training they offer! If you are on the fence regarding their services just jump off and jump in because you will not be disappointed by the level of professionalism!

John and his instructors are the real deal. His colleagues including Al, Dawn, "Ski" and Craig…read moreenjoy what they do and it shows. It's a first class operation. They focus ion safety, training, skill acquisition and improvement. Exceeded my expectations. Facilities were great. Good people. Highly recommend. Will go back for more classes. If you're on the fence or have any interest do yourself a favor and check them out. You won't be dissappointed

BEWARE. Course descriptions don't outline the exact parts you'll need for their AR-15 course. Long…read moreafter they've cashed your check, the cancellation policy has elapsed and just before the class starts do they send out an email demanding your gun have very specific parts on it and what types of ammo you're allowed to bring. If your AR isn't to the owners liking you're disqualified and get the attitude of too bad so sad from them. Explained to the owner their website lacks any info that says very specific builds are required to participate. His viewpoint is that it's the customers fault for not being clairvoyant and throws in a few jabs for good measure. Wasted money training I won't be able to take and combined with a no refund policy, I'd recommend staying away from this shady company and look elsewhere.

Husband took me for a birthday outing to Article ll We used…read moretheir equipment and ammunition but we will definitely bring our own guns and ammo next round. I also want to bring my adult children for an outing. Edgar.Was the best host. So informative and a down to earth nice guy. It was a fun experience and we had a blast. Thanks Edgar!

Been here several times over the years. Also been to other ranges in the area. For me customer…read moreservice is #1 over everything. Here is your winner...not even close.

Took the 40 hour course (20 unarmed/20 armed) with Patrick. He's knowledgeable and explained…read moreeverything in an easy, clear, and concise manner. I've recommended the class to several friends already and if you're looking to get into any sort of security or freshen up your shooting, check this place out.

For anyone interested in working armed security I recommend taking the 20hr armed course with…read moreinstructor Jones. With many years of security and law enforcement experience, instructor Jones makes sure that his students are well prepared and educated on handling a firearm as security. Don't expect to walk out with a certificate without putting in the work. Come prepared to ask questions.

The instructor, Ryan, was great! I took his P.E.R.C. and TAN card classes. He kept the class…read moreengaged, attentive and interactive. Although he's former military police, he definitely has a sense of humor. So don't assume that he's a stern grouch just because he's a Vet. Overall, the class was awesome. I loved the scenarios, volleying questions/answers between students and instructor, and Ryan's teaching methods in general. You WILL NOT leave his class until you have a clear understanding of the content, and Ryan will bend over backwards to make sure of that. I've already sent two referrals his way Thanks for a great class, and thank you for your service! "Don't think of the last day of class as an end all. Consider me as learning tool. Just because class is over, doesn't mean you have to be done with me. Feel free to reach out with ANY questions or concerns." -Ryan K.

The quality of this establishment was grade A+! The instructor Ryan was great and so was his staff,…read morevery clear on instructions, sense of humor, knowledgable, and overall got the value that I came for. I received my Armed Security training and CCL here. I would highly recommend his courses to anybody. TOP QUALITY

Standard Force came to my house for a private concealed carry training course. Having them come to…read moremy house was a huge benefit, as all of the classes offered in my area are only on the weekends. The 16 hours class was spread over 2 days. Jerome and his training partner were VERY knowledgable of the complicated laws surrounding Illinois' concealed carry law. Jerome takes his training responsibility very seriously and I finished the class with full understanding of the responsibility I now have. I highly recommend Standard Force to anyone needing a firearm instructor that will work with your busy schedule.

From the owner: We are a firearm training academy that teaches firearm safely, fundamental of gun handling, the…read moreIllinois Concealed Carry Course as well as Wisconsin, Florida, Arizona, and Utah Concealed Carry. We teach other self defense courses, seminars on gun safely, and home protect. We welcome other instructors to come teach their class if they don't have a place