After experiencing the NRA Basics of Pistol course from Andrew, it is something that I believe…read moreeveryone should do prior to owning a firearm. Andrew provided my favorite learning environment of realistic and safe hands on learning which really helped the importance of the information stick with me. His combination of knowledge, experience, patience, and being someone who truly enjoys teaching is an experience I will never forget and I am looking forward to learning more from Andrew in the future with his other classes.

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.

Friendly employees! Really knowledgeable and helpful! The whole process was fast and easy…read more Definitely recommend.

I had a great sales man help me pick a really great 1st gun didn't try to sell me the more…read moreexpensive one of what I wanted very happy with all the guns I've purchased from there I haven't worked with everyone but so far the 3 that I have are very knowledgeable and helpful, especially the woman with the colored hair. She knows more than all the guys and she'll shoot it straight to you.

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.

Super clean store and range. Place is organized and easy to navigate. Workers are knowledgeable and…read moresuper polite! Range itself is one of the nicer I've been too. Clean and well spaced with plenty of lanes. People in other review mentions it's 10 dollars for targets, but we got 4 for $7. But you can bring your own anyway. Large selection of rental or options to buy! We will def be back. Tony was the gentleman who helped us and he was great start to finish!

It's difficult for me to fathom how they fumbled our experience so bad. Anyone with even remote…read morecompetence and business sense could have resolved what originally began as a minor issue, but was escalated into a 30 minute ordeal with the manager. Let me start from the top. I show up to meet with some friends who were already in the range. I hadn't spoken to them yet, was checking in alone, but later found out they had similarly poor experiences. Anyway, first time, they make me watch a video and sign some documents, that's fine. Not usually required at a range, but fine no big deal. Once finally complete I go to get ammo and join my friend's party. Ken is the cashier. He is incredibly determined to sell the membership, which is $50/mo. I overheard his shpiel to the preceding customer while I was signing everything, it was not an interesting offer to me personally. So when he started to go into it with me, I politely declined and told him the truth which is that Midwest gun range is closer to my house and offers their unlimited membership for $30/mo. He then doubles down on how I'll save 2% on ammo at their place and as he's talking I realize he's trying to convince me that somehow buying $1000/mo worth of ammo to save $20 is going to make it worth it? Anyway I'm in sales so I get it. It's a tough job and so again I politely and firmly decline. I believe this genuinely upset him though. Perhaps because I was being kind and expressing sympathy. In reflection, as his character unraveled, it seemed he was frustrated that I was so nice and that he couldn't take advantage of it. Anyway, I'm eager to join my friends who were 10 min ahead of me, which means the clock was already ticking. I told Ken I was there to see my friends and to add me to their lane. He rings me up, I tap my card, prints receipt, he hands it back and immediately I notice it's double the price, he charged me for my own individual lane rather than joining my friends. He says oh, now you'll have your own lane next to your buddies. I'm like okay, but that's not what I asked for, Sorry if that wasn't clear, Can you please refund this and charge me the amount to join their lane? And this is where I start to get frustrated. Because he starts spewing some bs answer about how it can't be refunded. And I'm like, that's literally bogus, I didn't ask for this. I'm not okay with this, please just void the transaction. I swear to god this dude then starts telling me how the clock on my lane already started, and once it starts it can't stop, so I have to get out there and use it. I was like dude are you f'in serious I haven't even stepped into the range yet and I told you within 3 seconds of the transaction. And so then he says he needs a higher up to do the refund and I'm like okay, yes. He goes for a lap before going into the office and then comes back with another guy who I'm pretty sure was another cashier lol. This guy starts giving me the same shtick. I'm not even raising my voice but my bs detector was going through the roof. So I persist, and magically after this has gone on for a painful amount of time, they concede and give me my refund. As I was walking away, this dude says, "you know I deal with people like you all day long. You said you wanted your own lane then changed your mind, just admit it". I'm like dude, that means you're the common link, and you're a psychopath for blaming this on me. Anyways, to the management, I hope this is a wake up call to investigate the kind of impressions your frontline employees are leaving on your audience, or else the culture is rotten from top to bottom. Will happily go to Midwest going forward

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 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.

ICT is the best place to go for a concealed carry introduction course. It's a two day course that…read moreflies by because the instructor makes it feel more like a comedy show than a boring classroom lecture. Informative and fun! Just beware that parking can be tough to find on weekends.

I gained a whole lot of important insight with the 16 hour course, honestly I didn't know I needed…read moreit until after it ended, turns out I did not know most of the information given in the classes so I appreciate the instructor for all the knowledge

5 years later, we had to take the class again, and nothing changed: great class and instructor…read moreoverall.

Excellent in class and on range instruction from a patient and experienced instructor who really…read morecares that you'll be prepared to conceal carry. Well organized with the right instructional materials to make the most out of your 16 hours of education and training. You'll benefit from his military and police background in your firearms training and critical understanding of carry and self defense law. I highly recommend Concealed Carry Dynamics.

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.