People are very friendly. Very positive vibes. Grounds are very well maintained with lots of modern…read moretechnology. Would highly recommend joining!!!

I think it was Groucho Marx who said "I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member." I…read morefeel the same way, but in this case I made an exception! Full club house with bar and kitchen including twice monthly Friday fish frys, 6 Trap fields (open to the public), 2 stocked fishing lakes, brand new 20-lane covered rifle/pistol range (members and guests only), archery and a pro shop--ALL for the astoundingly low membership dues of $125 a year, family included. Need I say more? Okay, let me mention that the Thursday League Night burgers, fries and deep-fried mushrooms are delicious! EGC has the claim of being the oldest continuously chartered gun club in the USA (since 1879). Whether there's a private club somewhere in the original 13 colonies that can beat that claim, I'm not sure, nor do I care. EGC has none of the pretentiousness that usually accompanies a "private club". In fact, they welcome the public on weekends and guests of members are always welcome. A "round" of trap costs about $5 for non-members which includes your 25 clay birdies. Ammo available for sale or bring your own--(shot heavier than 7.5 prohibited). Hours: Saturday: Noon - 5 p.m. fun shooting open to the public Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m. fun shooting open to the public Thursday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m -- League competition on Thursdays begins @ 7 p.m. (year-round) All other time, you are welcome to use the two lakes for fishing. There is an additional $20 per year fee if you're using non-powered boat. Membership gets you a key to the front gate which allows you to fish on any non-shooting day at your leisure (license required). Please lock the gate behind you when you enter! Honestly, you wouldn't believe all the amenities this club offers, so please check it out for yourselves: http://edwardsvillegunclub.org/ Whether you're a fan of the shooting sports, a beginner, novice, seasoned pro, or just curious, EGC offers fun, fellowship, family atmosphere and great eats!

I wanted to acknowledge a firearms training session held last night (4-29-26). I thought the…read more2.5-hour session was refreshing to see, in that it was not just lecture based. There was lots of hands-on involvement by participants in attendance. I think the SIRT exercises/drills were a huge hit with everyone there. I sort of believe that you should tell people when they do something that is a benefit. Great Job...Keep it going!

I took the 16 hour class for conceal and carry and I was very impressed with the thorough…read moreinstruction. The course covered Illinois law in great detail, took the class through various simulated situations and impressed upon us gun safety as well as formulating a home safety plan. I highly recommend this "academy" in which to take the CC 16 hour and 3 hour renewal course. The staff is very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I learned a lot over the two day course and feel that they cared that I was doing this to protect myself and family. Thanks, guys!

I took a concealed carry class with Kevin Cummins and was "blown away" by his detailed and thorough…read moreinstruction. He offered more information than what is required for CC class on firearm training and the legality of having and using firearms. He is a phenomenal instructor and passionate about what he teaches and takes a "personal interest" in your success. He reads his students correctly and endeavors to make sure you get and understand what he is teaching. When you are done taking the class, you know you came to the right place for your CC instruction and are motivated to take more of his training. When it was time to qualify at the shooting range, his instruction on how to hold and sight the firearm, allowed me to hit 19 out of 20 of the shots I took in the center mass of the target! Prior to this, I was a poor shot. When you are looking to acquire your CC permit and want excellent firearm training, I highly recommend Kevin Cummins & his company. I will be taking more of his classes in the future. Brad K.

Kevin Cummins is an outstanding instructor. He doesn't just provide the basics of concealed carry…read moretraining to keep you and your family safe from deadly threatening situations he shows real world examples of how quickly things change and prepares you to make the right legal and ethical decisions. His class goes above and beyond legal requirements to allow you to conceal carry but adds the real life examples of how to do your upmost to avoid using a concealed carry except where your or your families life is threatened.

I can't express my gratitude enough. I completed the CCW Permit course with them, and I'm so glad I…read moredid. They are very knowledgeable and made sure that everyone in the class understood their rights and the laws behind Conceal and Carry. When we got to the Range, they took their time to make sure your were comfortable with the gun, and were patient with you and corrected you when you needed it. They really make you feel like you are apart of their family. I will forever be a customer (family member) of theirs and will recommend all of my friends and family to them!

CCW class. GREAT instructors! Would absolutely recommend to anyone considering getting theirs.read more

I took my CCW class here and it was amazing and would recommend this class for any person would…read morelike to get their CCW license in MO. The CCW class was so good that I decided to take the Handgun Boot Camp 1 here. The Boot Camp was great as well. The instructors are knowledgeable in what they do and what they are teaching. I personally feel more comfortable in having a CCW license. They put you in real life situations making sure you follow proper procedures at all times. I will definitely take the Hangun Boot Camp 2. I really trust these men and women in what they do.

I took the 8-hour CCW course as well as the 4-week handgun bootcamp. I really can't say enough good…read morethings about Xtreme Tactical Defense. The instruction is top-notch and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I do not have much background or experience, and I found the material appropriately challenging, but not at all overwhelming or too technical. I"m six months pregnant, too, and that wasn't an issue either, even with the physical training that is part of the bootcamp--- it's scalable so I just sat a few things out and observed. I highly recommend this place for others who want to become more comfortable and proficient. It's extremely valuable, and at the same time, very, very fun.

LOVED LADIES NIGHT!!!! everything went well and all questions were answered. as a beginner, this is…read morethe course for you!

Nice range. Seems safe. Knowledgeable staff. Good prices…read more Signed up for the monthly plan. This is where the problem started. I decided to discontinue my subscription and called the location that I used. They gave me a contact email to use to stop my service. No response and I emailed them 5 times in a week and a half prior to my due date for The automatic payment was still taken. This is apparently the only way to stop subscription. Never heard back from them. I had to call my CC company to formally dispute the charges. Very frustrating and disappointing service. They seem to make it difficult to cancel. I'll update if they resolve this issue

I've been going to Rampart Range for several years now, since new owners took over. I have watched…read morethis place grow and become THE best indoor range in the area. Their retail stock has expanded considerably since Justin took over. This is a nice, professional and safe range. Their prices on guns and accessories are competitive and fair. This is a family owned business, to my knowledge, and you won't find nicer people to do business with. I highly recommend Rampart Range for ALL you shooting needs, including CCL Classes.

Clean range, friendly staff and good prices. It's hard to find shooting ranges in Illinois and…read morethere are some bad ones. This one exceeded all of my expectations. Well done!

When I signed up for this course, I didn't have any idea what to expect. I have not shot a gun…read moresince my time in the service in the Viet Nam era 1970s, and I am more than a little nervous about having one. My wife made me take the course because she is concerned that, as a club musician, I am an easy target. After all, I am the last person on the street (usually downtown or in Soulard), just got paid, and am carrying valuable amplifiers and other easily pawnable equipment. After all, my $1,200 amp will easily pawn for $25 anywhere by some douchebag meth head. So I purchased a handgun (9mm Glock 43) and took the class. It was located in a pretty run-down American Legion Hall in Maryland Heights, and was taught by an older gentleman, Dennis, who is a certified NRA instructor. At first, this made me more concerned because I am not a supporter of the NRA. He said that he was actually the youngest member of this AL post. He was really knowledgeable about all things gun-related. He is a veteran, experienced hunter, and an excellent instructor. The classroom portion of the course took 6 hours, and they actually flew by. There were only 6 students, and everyone was polite, interested, and participated in all the exercises and discussions, which covered everything from beginner (me) to advanced gun-owning. I truly learned a lot, from how to properly handle the pistol, to how to actually carry a concealed weapon, important legalities, and various scenarios and how they can play out in real life situations. Since there is no firearms range on the premises, we then caravanned to the Gateway Gun Club, where we shot 20 rounds in practice, then another 20 rounds, of which 15 must hit the target. Dennis was there supervising, and ensuring that each of us were safe and skilled enough to pass the shooting portion of the course. It would have been nice if the AL Hall would have had a range, but I really have no complaints at all. He helped me refine my grip and I put all 20 rounds in the silhouette, with 3 actually hitting the bullseye! My only real complaint is that once I completed the course, I had to take my paperwork to the St. Louis County Police Department in Clayton, which is currently like navigating through an obstacle course of barricades and narrowed streets. Now I just have to wait several weeks for approval and then go back there to pick up my official card. Cost was $85 for the course and $90 to the Police Dept. I appreciate everything I learned and may go back for the advanced course.

From the owner: We are not a shooting range facility, we offer a full array of firearm training courses for the…read morebeginning shooter to the experienced shooter. We schedule and conduct the Missouri Concealed Carry Weapon Classes with the greatest amount of flexibility for you. Courses are conducted in one day classes, or two or three day evening classes. All courses are at least 8 hours long and conducted with a maximum of ten students per class. We also offer Advanced CCW, NRA Basic Pistol Shooting, NRA Basic Rifle and NRA Basic Shotgun, NRA Personal Protection in the Home and NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home courses. Contact us today to get more information and schedule a course today!

Honestly, I regret that I took my CCW class somewhere else just because I didn't know this place…read morebefore! Very friendly environment and the Owner "Chad" is very knowledgeable about firearms and self-defense equipment. Thank you for greeting me and my wife warmly and we will do business here again :)

From the owner: Missouri and Illinois Concealed Carry Classes (CCW), Emergency Preparedness, Self-Defense, Firearms…read moresafety, Advanced CCW, and Women's Personal Safety.