Great store not only for great firearms, but they have excellent training programs, clothing, and…read moresurvival gear. I took their 10 hour cpr, first aid. I was a Red Cross instructor back in the day and the training they provide is superior! After class they have the gear to build out your own personal first aid kit onsite. Epic training!

I took the Conceal Carry License classes with Sue Pate and Jerry Martin. Both classes were…read moreexceptional. The first class addresses pistols and safety. Sue took time and addressed the issues and answered all question. Her knowledge and skill on the firing range were outstanding. The second class, taught by Jerry Martin, addressed the law and real life possibilities. Jerry took the time to answer any and all questions. I highly recommend this team for anything firearm related. Neil K.

Jon's conceal class is awesome. High recommended. He got me comfortable with a gun. Take his class.read more

I have taken several firearms trainings classes with David Maglio at Firearms Academy of Wisconsin…read more The courses include MAG-20, MAG-30 and MAG-IC. In the classroom and on the range. I probably have 10,000+ rounds down range with David as my instructor. It was worth every penny. He also gives discounts for students who would like to repeat a class. It encourages continuous learning. David not only teach classes but he is also a lifelong student. David takes firearms classes to learn and become a better instructor. He is a scholar practitioner of firearms. His favorite instructors are Massad Ayoob, Tom Givens and John Farnum. Overall, the classes exceeded my expectations. They are advanced, detail oriented and precise. Learning how to troubleshoot sight alignment, grip and stance on the fly helped me a lot. Other exercises such as the blind swordsman, weak hand, double bill drill, Isosceles, Weaver and Chapman, etc. are intended to both challenge and improve the skills of the student. Live fire on the range is great fun. It is safe if you follow the safety rules. So, don't show up for class if you want to do your own thing. Stay home, save money and ammunition if you're not serious. If not, well don't be surprised if David yells the 7 things you can't say on network television. You take classes to learn and David Maglio can help you become better. David Maglio comes highly recommended, so just take his class and have fun!

My husband is a very experienced shooter and I am very new. We both found the training to be…read moreinformative and educational. I appreciate the focus on safety and good firearm habits. If you are in need of firearms training I recommend the classes at Badge 553 without hesitation.

From the owner: We educate responsible Americans on firearm safety. We currently have 6 different curriculums to…read moreoffer the public including the required training for those who want to conceal carry. Our instructor is an ex-military Staff Sgt. from the Alaskan Air Command, a retired Police Officer and he is a certified NRA Pistol Instructor, an affiliated USCCA firearms instructor and he is certified by the Illinois State Police to teach the Illinois Concealed Carry Class. We firmly believe that our classes offer the best training available in convenient and comfortable environments. All of our classes consist of interesting Power Point presentations and a lot of hands on firearm exercises. We also accommodate those with disabilities with easy access in both the classroom and the indoor range. We offer discounts for veterans, law enforcement and for couples. We keep our class size small for a better learning experience.

Ok. It's a nice place, I will give them that. But the prices. Wow. Just wow. Of course, being Lake…read moreForest, they have no problem finding customers that will pay whatever. But $75 for an FFL transfer is just wild. I understand it's not a main part of their business, but that's ridiculous. They do have access to a lot of firearms for rental, even full-auto (just for fun) which is a plus if you're shopping (but buy elsewhere and use the guy in Arlington Heights on Central for your FFL transfer for half the price).

Took a new shooter class with Clint. He was fantastic. Easy to follow teaching style and made us…read morefeel very comfortable. Will return for some additional training.

Terrance (TK) was patient and thorough. Very professional and safety conscious!read more

I've had the pleasure to be certified for CCW Illinois by Terreance Holley and his crew at T.K…read moreDefense Training just recently. Terreance's knowledge for the pistol instruction, law education and range safety is very strong and I would highly recommend utilizing T.K Defense for your pistol qualification / certification needs.

I took the concealed carry class and a one-hour range training class. John is an excellent teacher…read more He covers all the basics and repeats things as necessary to reinforce learning. You can tell he really cares about teaching proper gun safety properly. If you want to learn proper safety and technique, you can't go wrong here.

From the owner: Milwaukee Metro's Premier Concealed Carry Trainer. We offer our 4 Hour Concealed Carry Class every…read moreweek at 3 convenient Milwaukee locations (see website for details). We also offer personalized private group training at our place our yours. We can come to your home, business or the location of your choice to relieve the stress of training with a group of strangers. Get a group together and we will offer you a discount price on the class. Concealed Carry Classes start at $75.