I took this course because i let my CCL expire and must retake the entire 16 hour course vs the 3…read morehour renewal course. I came in expecting to be bored sitting on my phone the entire course but this was not the case. Adam is a great instructor, very informative, detailed and fun. The class was very immersive. Great class for beginner, he goes through all details of scenarios when to and when not to exercise your right to defend yourself with deadly force. He will answer all questions and no judgements are made if you are a complete beginner to firearms. you will qualify on your shooting accuracy during the first day, the range is not far from the class at all. You will qualify at the end of the first day class, everyone will pass with the information taught. I have taken a 16 course 5 years ago and all they showed was boring NRA videos and not much information on when to and when to not use your firearm. Adam spoke the entire course with power slide, it was not boring and you will learn life saving information and also information to prevent putting yourself into trouble with the law. You will Learn basic firearm function, grip, fundamental, maintenance, amongst many other important factors of carrying a firearm. You will Learn the law and updated current laws with conceal carry in IL and where you can carry outside of IL. it was very affordable and worth every penny Spent. Thanks Adam.

At first I was apprehensive about going to this class because I didn't want to sit through 16 hours…read moreof class room, I already have over 30 years of law enforcement experience , retired in May 2023 even though I have IRROCC however it's only good for 1 year on the other hand conceal carry is good for 5 years and I frankly thought our yearly going to our gun range to qualify to carry was enough however I quickly found out that the academy taught us officers nothing compared to Blackhawk Tactical class.. I learned so much from Adam the instructor that I encourage everyone to take this 16 hours class. You think you know everything about guns wait until you take this 16 hours class and find out you don't know s.,..t . Adam is true to form really charismatic,smart and really smart at this,he is courteous, respectful and very helpful especially at the gun range he took everyone individually at the gun range to make sure we passed the shooting range. Adam is very knowledgeable about all kinds of guns you can think of,he can break any gun down and tell you the different parts of the gun, he's funny, encourage everyone to participate in the class,I carry a Glock 43 I found out really quick that not only I didn't know the parts but I have been been cleaning it the wrong way which Adam explained it all. By the second day I was looking forward to the class and see wished there was a 3rd day the little $79 we paid was worth every penny. I will most certainly recommend Blackhawk Tactical,I am including the awesome positive vibes of the class.

Nothing fancy shooting range barebones closest to us for mandatory training for conceal carry class…read more29/30 I rock

Straight to the point of practice and good prices…read more Ps. They are not 24hrs. Open at 12pm except on Tuesday- Closed

Took a intro to handguns course. was very satisfied with the instruction by Alli. Went back and…read moretook the CCL course (Also with instructor Alli) . I had a good experience here ,really nice facility , friendly competent staff. Will be back at the shooting range soon.

Poor customer service. My husband and I walked in and were neither greeted nor given any direction…read moreon where to check in for the range. When we asked about a membership, we were rudely told we would have to pay for multiple fees plus the membership ($114 + $50), with no clear explanation. Despite this, we decided to stay and shoot. Later, we asked another employee about the membership, and he took the time to explain it thoroughly and encouraged us to sign up. He then asked another employee to help us with the signup and refund what we had been incorrectly charged. That employee was polite and genuinely tried to help, even asking for assistance from the GM. Unfortunately, instead of being helped, another employee stepped in with an attitude and stated that the membership cost was non-negotiable and that we would still be paying essentially the same amount, minus $5.41. He spoke as if we weren't even standing there. Shortly after, another employee joined with the same dismissive attitude and offered no help. We thanked the one employee who was kind and professional but ultimately decided not to sign up for the membership. I did not appreciate the negative attitudes and unwelcoming environment created by the majority of the staff. If this is how new customers are treated, we will not be returning and will be sharing our experience with others

Representative provided great recommendations for guns with minimal recoil, the range was intimate,…read moreand decently price point for rentals. Definitely would visit again.

This is where I purchased my first shotgun, a Mossberg 590. The staff were very helpful in…read moreassisting me with my selection. I highly recommend Pelcher Outdoors in Lansing.

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.

Security Training Center, Inc., is first and foremost in training for non-armed security and armed…read moresecurity. Sue, Walt and Nikki are very professional and accommodating to your questions and needs regarding certification. The class is operated like clockwork and Walt is a master at combining professional training and knowledge with wit, making the two day course pass by fast and smoothly. At the completion of the course, the student receives the certification along with a job referral listing. I highly recommend Security Training Center, Inc.

The instructor was not only teaching, he tried to involve real life events where our training would…read morebe used. He did not read of a book, and kept the class engaged. Would recommend getting certified here!

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.

Amazing experience! The concealed carry class was both educational and fun. The instructors were…read morehilarious and did a great job of making everyone feel comfortable and confident. The class was highly educational and I walked away feeling like I truly learned so much. The instructors are fantastic at what they do! I'll definitely be returning for all of my future renewals and will be sending all of my family and friends here!

Flew all the way to Chicago to complete my non resident CCL for Illinois. After extensive research…read moreI decided IPST group. Gary, Deb, and the lead instructor Chris LaPash, were awesome. Gary and Deb insured that paperwork was streamlined and complete; range time was completed in expeditious fashion. Chris' class was extensive!! And I mean EXTENSIVE. He fills about 20+plus hours of information in the 16 hour required class timeframe. Complete with dry runs of the range, law and policy information, even finger trigger placement, position and posture, eye dominance. I've participated in half a dozen of CCL classes. This was the first to cover so much information and even incorporated defensive insurance!!! They also support local businesses as the range we went to was a small mom and pop indoor range. They even have their own mascot, Reacher .

My son, who has dyslexic, has jumped 3 grades in reading in three months, these guys know what they…read moreare doing.

Connections Learning Center made all the difference in my daughter's school success after being…read morediagnosed with ADD and dyslexia in third grade. The teachers were all attentive, patient, and compassionate in assisting with lessons, tutoring, and the Wilson Reading program so my daughter understood what she was studying snd learning, which directly affected her self esteem. I've referred many of my friends to Connections because of our positive outcome there.