This was my first Conceal Carry training and what a great class! Joe really knows his stuff! He was very informative, knowledgeable and a great instructor. He kept everyone interested helping us to actually understanding the Illinois gun law material, and there is a lot! but never a boring moment. The shooting range qualification training was awesome! Joe puts safety, education and training in a dynamic that we understand which produce better shooters. I left with an absolute ton of knowledge and confidence. We The People I give five stars! Thank you Joe. read more

Training was engaging and informative. I will return for additional classes. Joe was very knowledgeable, straight forward and had slot of passion for his subject. read more

Good Stuff! This is the place to go for Renewal. Glad that we were able to get in quickly and Joe knows his stuff. read more

I just completed my CCL qualification in Illinois and had another great experience with Joe and We The People Firearms Academy. This isn't my first class with Joe, and there's a reason I keep coming back. He's extremely knowledgeable, explains everything in a way that's easy to understand, and somehow manages to keep the class interesting and engaging the whole time. What I really appreciate is how comfortable he makes everyone feel asking questions. You never feel rushed or talked down to, and you leave feeling confident in what you learned-not just passing basic requirements, but actually understanding the material. If you're considering a class here, I highly recommend it. read more

The instructor was knowledgeable and experienced. This is a good place for additional instruction and renewals.

I came into my CCL class as a complete newbie and honestly pretty nervous, since I'd never had any real firearms training before. Joe immediately made me feel like I belonged. He has a gift for breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand explanations, and he encourages questions without ever making you feel silly for asking them. One of the biggest topics Joe touches on is safety. You can tell he is truly passionate about it, and he makes sure you understand both its importance and the responsibility that comes with having your CCL.The class was genuinely fun (Joe is hilarious), incredibly informative, and I left with far more knowledge and confidence than I expected. I'm truly grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from someone so passionate and knowledgeable. He is deeply committed to sharing his knowledge and skills and helping every student succeed. Definitely looking forward to taking more classes with Joe in the future! read more

Amazing instructor that explains everything in clarity. Super down to earth and helps out with any little question you may have.

Had a class with Joe for a CCL recertification. He was very knowledgeable and informative. I would absolutely recommend his business to anybody and will be returning. read more

Great training course with a lot of value added. Joe was able to give great unbiased recommendations to certain brands and websites to go to. read more

I took a women's only class with Joe. I was looking for a class to help me understand how to properly and safely use a firearm. The information presented and proper step by step instruction gave me the confidence I needed. The discussion and teaching was engaging and brought to light the importance of safety and proper technique. I would highly recommend this class to women learning how to shoot. Great Class! I look forward to more classes at We The People! read more

Joe's training was phenomenal and extremely educational! My sister and I took the pistol one class, and then our conceal carry together. The training we received was exactly what we needed. I would recommend to anyone who either is new at firearms, or looking for a refresh, to take any of Joe's classes. As a woman, in today's society, we really do need good tactical training to not fall victim. We look forward to additional training in the near future with Joe! read more

The concealed carry course- I highly recommend. Knowing these classes can be boring, I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in and started having fun immediately. I was truly engaged and learning the whole time. Joe involved everyone and taught so much beyond the usual. This wasn't my first concealed carry class, and as a female I have learned to expect a bit of a sausage fest- but not this course! Joe makes a safe space for women to come and ask their questions without feeling condescended to. If you're looking to get your CCL and enjoy all 16 required hours, this is the one. You'll learn some really helpful and unique shooting skills at the same time. read more