John Roth runs a very thorough and yet entertaining program at Midland Firearms Training. I…read morerecommend everyone who wants to learn about gun safety, CCL or renewals to signup. Mr Roth is by far the best. His style of teaching is so intriguing. He keeps you totally engaged. I guaranty you will not regret it. W. Caballero

I just recently attended John Roths concealer carry + gun safety class. I'm a young female in my…read more20's with minimal firearm experience and was nervous to go through this class process, although it was very easing being in the classroom with John. He is an exceptional instructor who went above and beyond. Not only was he incredibly thorough in covering the material, but he also made the class enjoyable and easy to follow. His genuine care for his students was evident throughout, and it's clear that he's extremely passionate with what he does and that it's more than just a "job". His extensive qualifications speak volumes, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn from him. Thank you once again for a fantastic class experience!

Lawd, guys, it took 400 days to get my CCL issued. There was an error in submitting my application,…read morewhich I paid these guys $25 to do for me. This was after she forgot to submit them for a month, then we had to remind her. Email address for me was just made up, so I wasn't getting notifications. Once it's corrected, it kicks you back to the start of the queue. I have lived at once address in 11 years in Chicago, no criminal record, so I know it's not that. I didn't get a lot of help trying to sort this out. I should've saved the $25 and done it myself. It took my fiance half that time, and we took the class on the same day.

I'd like to start off by saying this is one of the most thorough CCL courses I've attended. Mike…read moreis very knowledgeable and makes the class enjoyable- because who really wants to spend their Saturday and Sunday in a classroom lol He involves the entire class in his instruction, making sure everyone understands the importance of firearm safety and the rules and regulations. He instructs an average of 18,000 students a year and is recognized by the state. His wife Tina helps out with the application process making it a breeze for consumers like yourself. She is a sweetheart and takes her job very serious. Honestly the best CCL course you can find in Illinois.

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.

I had a very great experience with my selection and purchase. Thank you Ike S for your spectacular…read morecustomer service. Thank you for your patience. I traveled two hours to come to the store. I skipped many stores to come to this one and after visiting it, I'm glad I made the choice. The place is very clean. The prices are affordable. Mr Ike S, the evening manager, made me feel like a true purchaser, not just a customer. Great job sir. Keep up the great work.

I've been here 3 times with my father and the selection of guns is amazing bc my dad was fascinatedread more

The customer service is exceptional. The employees treat you as a person and not as a sales ticket…read more. I love going there just to chop it up with the manager and end up buying another firearm . I would recommend eagles sport range to everyone.

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.

Knowing nothing about conceal and carry steps, but recently having an interest, I ran across a…read moregreat Groupon deal and signed up for the 16-hour course. It was a little difficult to figure out how to use the Groupon on the website, but calling the agency a couple of times helped me resolve the issue. I registered for the two-day course online and the first day I arrived about 5 minutes before the session started. Larry, the first instructor, was kind to wait almost 20 minutes for everyone to arrive - but I would have preferred to start the class on time. The second instructor, Bill arrived later and brought all of the energy and entertainment. The instructors seemed to complement each other and both were very positive, patient and knowledgeable. My favorite part of day 1 was the simulation activity. I would have preferred fewer and shorter breaks to allow more time for additional simulation time. Day 2 started at the Eagle Sports Range to qualify for the Concealed Carry License (CCL). While the Groupon for the course was a great deal (I paid $18), they make up the low price of the class by having a long laundry list of potential expenses (e.g., renting firearm equipment, CCL application assistance, fingerprinting, etc.). Although they send an email prior to class with the list of expenses, it would be more helpful if the itemized costs were listed on their website. When you go to the website, flat fees are listed, but the Groupon does not include most of those fees. From talking to a friend about their experience with a different agency, their course offered a flat $150 fee that covered everything - which I would prefer. So if they are going to offer a Groupon, I'd prefer they include all the costs upfront. I also don't care for the extra 3% fee for using a credit card. Overall though, it was a great learning experience for me as a novice and I'd recommend it

Great training from William and very informative! I would suggest anyone wanting to learn proper…read moretraining should definitely come 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.