Thank you & a huge shout out to Julio L and his staff for helping me obtain my CCL. This was my…read morefirst experience with handguns and training was a point of concern for me. Julio and his team were friendly, informative, down to earth, pleasant and just put my mind at Ease. I felt like I was given the proper information And that any question I had was valid and answered correctly with great knowledge. I would recommend this company to my family & friends anytime!!

Hi my name is qiana i posted a review regarding this establishment a year ago frustrated and…read moreconfused i gave a negative rating not knowing the process that it takes to get a conceal and carry in the state of Illinois. I wld like to share my update. First ill like to apologize to the owner Julio. My ignorance made me write the review what i didnt knw that i knw now is that Illinois has been over loaded with new applications and that for that reason its been a delay on reviewing applications. Not only is it time consuming but Illinois just don't have the man power to keep up with all the new applications. So the process can take a long time! Also with my application i switched addresses. When filling your conceal everything must match if not it will be rejected and sent back . Julio immediately reached out to me and he he took ownership and made my application a main priority. When new information came about he wld inform me and he wld reach out. I will not say the process was short . It was extremely long and u are kept in limbo with the state.. But i have my conceal to carry To present day!! Julio worked to find HARD to find my processing error the state never told me why my application was rejected... It was Julio that found the error and made the necessary corrections.. After i got my License Julio assisted me to apply for the remaining states ... I feel bad that i went to social media and slander this buissnes on my ignorance. I just hope as others seek this place and review my commentary that people will see its not about what happen but what was done in the service recovery that makes the real difference!. I just want to give a warm shot out to Gemini for staying on top of things! u earned my business and ill definitely send u more !! FOR GREAT DEALS AND GUN EDUCATION OR TO PURCHASE FIRE ARMS Or find out about gun laws I HIGHLY RECOMMEND U GUYS TRY GEMINI AND ASK FOR JULIO tell em Q send U...

My friend and I took the pistol basic course. The class was very intuitive and detailed. You…read morecouldn't ask for a better teacher. 10/10 recommendations even if you have no prior experience to fire arms.

I took the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course and the concealed carry course. This experience…read morereally is better than you could hope for. This is better because the instructor is patient with the student while imparting concepts and objectives, such as handgun safety and maintenance. The instructor is knowledgeable as he answered all questions (some were in unrelated topics, like personal defense against knife attack), and, shared some stories and personal experiences to highlight a lesson. In addition, he made me aware of some relatively cheaper shopping venues for many cleaning supplies, holsters, and ammunition. The decor is old and that makes for a counter-intuitive experience - you are getting a high knowledge base, but should disregard the setting, and focus on the teacher-student relationship.

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

Took the Illinois CCL class and the NRA Basic Pistol Instructor class. Excellent job. I would…read morehighly recommend.

From the owner: WFST specializes in Firearms and Safety Training. We teach everything from Self defense and CPR to…read moreConcealed Carry and Pepper Spray. We also certify both life and security guards.

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.

Just took the CCW a few weeks back for Illinois. If you want an IN-DEPTH course, this is it…read more They provide an Assistant State's Attorney to go over all of the laws as well as a good amount of holster and firing training. I thought 16 hours of class was going to be painfully boring, but it was always interesting. Going back for some of the other courses in the spring.

the instructors for the CCW classes were great. I have been shooting for a number of years and when…read morethey finished with the 16 hours of class time I was amazed with my improvement on how to shoot and handle my Colt 1911. The followup from the owner stinks. Took the class four weeks ago and i still have no documentation that i took and passed the class. My friend also took the class and has called numerous times about the paperwork and was promised that it is in the mail. Well that was a week ago and still nothing. I will take another class if I know that i will have the same instructors, but i will not need paperwork for these classes.

This was honestly the best security-related course I've taken in Chicago…read more Excellent team, outstanding scripts, information, and practical exercises. The atmosphere was professional, calm, respectful, and focused on real-world experience and high standards. I was especially impressed by the level of professionalism, the training culture, and the students themselves. It was a unique experience that genuinely motivated me toward future personal and professional achievements. Thank you guys for your hard work -- Chris, Dustin, Paul, Lesllie, and everyone who was part of this training. It was unforgettable, extremely interesting, and truly useful.

I just finished the 3 hour CCL renewal at HBT Security in Homer Glen. (October 12, 2025) I took the…read more8 hour course in 2020 with same business and same instructor, Chris Harrington. I highly recommend this business. Chris is an excellent instructor. He knows the laws, answers the questions and encourages students to reach out after the class with questions or how to navigate the online registration for CCL. Chris is very nice and has a nice sense of humor. Went to the range to qualify and I was very nervous as it has been a while since I went shooting. Chris helped me throughout the whole shooting process, giving me instructions and tips on how to load, check, stand, etc. Absolutely go to HBT. Worth it.

Wonderful opportunities for fast paced learning towards certification in HVAC and electrical…read more Success stories of students in previous semesters have advanced in their career or started a new trade because of their experience here.

horrible communication they never pickup the phone next to imposible to sign up! have been calling…read morefor a month and no answer