Instructors made the somewhat dry material interesting by engaging the class members and discussing real world scenarios not just regurgitating the required structured class info. It is apparent that their class teaching experience was tenured. I would expect that most students will be surprised by the number of considerations of having a conceal and carry license, I certainly was. The Condition Yellow instructor team did a great job of tying the responsibility and privilege that you will be taking on, to how this license will change your way of acting as a responsible citizen. I have several friends that were planning to take the conceal & carry course at a location that was more convenient. After the class, I spoke with them and discouraged them from taking the course from another organization that didn't have as much experience and positive reviews as Condition Yellow Academy. Highly recommended! read more

I have had many happy experiences with these guys. Brian helped me select the best defensive pistol for me, and took a long time showing me all about the handgun when it arrived. It gets even better! Steve is a great instructor and i took both their concealed carry classes to get the ccw license, AND their defensive pistol class that helped me become completely comfortable with carrying and using my pistol. Thanks to them i now have a new hunting rifle, and can finally shoot accurately to 300 yards. Talk about fun, i felt like i was on top-shot as i competed in their annual zombie event. i got to test my skills with my pistol, shotgun, rifle and even learned how to throw tomahawks and knives. Amazing day!!! I highly recommend these guys. it doesn't matter if you are a newbie or have been around firearms all your life, they have something for everyone. read more

Training and store are top notch and their prices are phenomenal! I took the CCL class a few weeks back and could not have asked for a better experience. The class was taught at a great pace and engaging for all levels.Instructors are very knowledgeable, patient, and able to convey sometimes difficult material to all levels. We had folks who had never touched a firearm all the way to folks very comfortable with them. I have been around firearms my entire life, was not bored, and picked up some great information from them. The store is great, very helpful staff, low transfer fees. I've only been to the Arlington Heights store so far, can't wait to get up to McHenry store to check out their range. I highly recommend Condition Yellow Academy and will be taking more classes with them soon. read more

I've taken a few classes with other instructors in the past and was never very impressed. When looking for training for my IL CCW, I luckily found Condition Yellow. I just finished up their 16 hour class this past weekend and was very happy with both the instruction and the instructors. Brian and Steve were great to work with in every way. While there was a lot of dry content on the second day for the CCW requirements, both Brian and Steve made it enjoyable and interesting. I also like how they provide additional services to past students beyond just training. Would recommend highly to anyone looking for either their CCW or other advanced training! read more

As a first-time gun buyer, I chose Condition Yellow Academy as my FFL. Why? First of all, they have an actual storefront, so you know deliveries will make it there and someone will sign for them. Secondly, as a woman, I prefer to visit an actual store to pick up my firearm rather than some stranger's house. When I went to pick up my gun, Lou was very accommodating, friendly, and was happy to do a safety/function check on my new pistol when I asked. I can't say enough about his professionalism, and will be doing business again with them in the future based on this positive first experience. read more

My husband and I just took their 16hr conceal and carry course and both of us were worried committing to such long days. Both of us were happily surprised with how informative yet how smoothly the classes went. Both the instructors were patient and were also great at keeping us engaged and having fun through the long classroom hours. We felt comfortable asking every question, we learned a lot and both shot better than before. Very happy with our experience and I would highly recommend these guys! read more

The two day conceal carry course was Extremely informative and well presented by very excellent instructors. (Brian & Steve) Firearm handling, usage, training and responsibility of ownership was intensely covered and I highly recommend the two day course for all gun owners not just beginners. The knowledge gained is invaluable. Both classroom and range were professionally run. They also kept it fun as well as serious. The time flew by. read more

Both instructors are very knowledgeable. I took there concealed carry class and it was very fun and eye opening. they make the class interesting and fun. they have fun and interesting ways to teach how to shoot(volunteer for the penny test). If you wish to continue your training they offer additional classes. The school is great there selection and knowledge of weapons is impressive as well. read more

I took their concealed carry class and it was amazing. Far more informative than I ever could have imagined. Steve and Pete are great instructors, knowledgeable, approachable, and respectful of my complete lack of knowledge. They made sure I never felt uneasy. They even walked me through the process of purchasing my first firearm. I'll be furthering my education with them immediately. read more

I took their concealed carry class last weekend at their new McHenry location and i couldn't be happier. Brian is an awesome instructor. He even helped me finding the correct holster and making sure that it was a perfect fit. Looking forward to my next visit to the range and perhaps taking some additional classes in near future. read more

Time is not a renewable asset. and ALL of the guys at Condition Yellow Academy (and Armory) freely give of their time to train, prepare and condition you for the training you will receive. Thank you to Brian, Chris S. and the rest for being such a class act - highly recommend to anyone - check them out TODAY! read more

The CCL course was very informative. The instructors made the 16 hour course interesting and helped the class apply the information into real life considerations and situations. The range qualifying portion was well run and efficient. The instructors and owners are extremely qualified and good at teaching. read more

Took my IL CCW class at Condition Yellow and it was an overall amazing experience. You could tell that the instructors genuinely cared and were patient, extremely informative, and entertaining to boot! I wouldn't hesitate to take another class there, and most likely will when I purchase my first rifle. read more

I took their Conceal Carry course, very well instructed, kept everyone engaged and interested. The tools they used for all demonstrations were professional and realistic. I'll definitely take an advanced course with them. This is a class for everyone, novice or experienced!!! Chris Y read more

Ordered a gun online from Buds Guns ,and had it shipped to condition Yellow Academy.They made the transaction very easy.I went to there store,and filled out the required paperwork and went back 3 days later and pickup the gun.Sweet deal would use again. read more

Awesome course!!! I took the concealed carry class at the Arlington heights location. The instructors are very professional and really know what they are doing I feel a lot more confident after taking this class I would highly recommend to anyone. read more

This is the review for the McHenry location. I took a CCW class here, and I found the instructors to be very inclusive, knowledgeable, and willing to tailor the lessons to anyone's ability level. Very well done. Kudos to the academy! read more

Just completed some excellent training at Condition Yellow. These guys really know what they are doing and cover the standard material but also help you apply them to real life scenarios. Looking forward to further training. read more

I attended Condition Yellow Academy for my Illinois CCW training. It was a fantastic training experience! The instructors (Steve and Brian) made the training experience enjoyable. They provide a great program. Don read more