This class consists of the curriculum set forth by the NRA to teach the basic knowledge necessary to safely own and use a pistol. Course includes weapon parts, cleaning, basic function of weapon and ammunition, storage and marksmanship principles. This course satisfies the requirement for NRA Basic Pistol Course.
All necessary material is provided. Cost is $125 per student for the 8 hour course. Contact us for scheduling.
For the IL concealed carry classes we run the 16 hour course over two days (IL CCL PART I & II). The 12 hour course is 4 hours in the morning of IL CCL PART I and all of IL CCL PART II. The 8 hour course is IL CCL PART II. A FOID card is not a requirement to attend the class the class, however, many shooting ranges require a FOID for use of the facility. Day one covers Firearm Safety (2 hours classroom), Care and Cleaning of a firearm (3 hours classroom), Basic Marksmanship (3 hours classroom). Day 2 covers State and Federal Laws (4 hours classroom), Weapon Handling (4 hours range).
It is ideal to bring your own pistol along with a holster, belt, extra magazine pouch, and at least one extra magazine. We can also provide all gear. Cost is $150 per student with a range fee that varies per range but is typically $25. Discounts available for military, LEO, first responders, educators and large groups. Click HERE to see our schedule.
The IL Concealed Carry Renewal class is a 3-hour course that reviews all updated applicable State and Federal laws related to pistol ownership and carrying along with a review weapon handling. A live fire qualification is conducted per the State requirement.
It is ideal to bring your own pistol and at least one extra magazine. We can also provide all gear. Cost is $75 per student (sign up for the 8-hr class and email us to notify renewal status). Discounts available for military, LEO, first responders, educators and large groups. Click HERE to see our schedule.
Our home and work defense seminars are custom tailored to the needs of each client. Although much of the key concepts and techniques are common to all, we adapt the class to the specifics of each client’s home or work environment, such as the number of employees attending or not (not everyone will be trained), size of the building/facilities (which impacts escape and avenues of approach, hiding places, etc), and expected level of threat. For instance, a pawn shop that has been robbed before vs a suburban home has different likelihood of threat incidence.
Training concepts can include, but are not limited to:
No gear is required for the class. By appointment only. Please click here to contact us for scheduling and pricing information.
You only rise to your level of training. With that logic, our Pistol Gunfight Principle Classes teach skills and techniques that prepare you to handle your weapon accurately and proficiently for real world scenarios where every moment–and movement, counts. The four-hour classes consist of live fire drills conducted on our private outdoor range where effective weapon handling is the ultimate lesson for this course. Tactical drills include rapid reloads, engaging while on the move, transitioning shooting positions, and close quarter engagements and many more that are selected and designed to make you a better all around shooter. The classes culminate in either a timed competition course or a real-world scenario, both practical exercises are with multiple targets at several angles and cover points.
The following classes are available:
Class I – Shoot & Move I: This is an introduction level class into the concepts involved in real world scenarios. Drills will cover skills in shooting while on the move, use of cover & concealment, weapon handling, and engaging multiple targets.
Class II – Shoot & Move II: This class builds on Shoot & Move I with further drills that will develop your ability to properly react to threats while armed and presenting yourself as a hard target.
Class III – CQB/UT Training: Close Quarter Battle/Urban Terrain Training lays the foundation for armed combat in and around buildings and structures. Whether you are facing a possible home invasion or find yourself in an active shooter scenario in a crowded mall, these skills are a must for anyone who intends to carry for the purpose of defending oneself or others. Drills will cover concepts moving through spaces while utilizing cover and concealment, rapid decision making to determine threats and non-threats, and working with a partner.
Class IV – CQB/H2H Training: Our Close Quarter Battle and Hand-to-Hand class will focus on threats within the extremely close range while armed. Extremely close range is basically defined by the ability to punch or kick the threat. We will be discussing and training in techniques that focus on rapid deployment of the weapon or the option of using non-lethal force, creating space between you and the threats and/or threats in order to be able to draw, and ultimately escape. No previous martial arts or hand-to-hand combat training is required, but be prepared to work in close proximity and be physical.
There are no pre-requisites for our advanced classes, however, understand that we will only move at the pace safety allows. This may necessitate some drills being excluded. A holster, magazine pouch, and at least 2 magazines will be required. Depending on class, 150 to 250 rounds are required. $200 per student. Click HERE to see our schedule.
You only rise to your level of training. Our clinics are designed to develop specific aspects of marksmanship to help elevate your overall shooting skills. We spend two hours focusing on perfecting a single skill or set of skills. The following clinics available are:
A holster, magazine pouch, and at least 2 magazines will be required. Depending on class, 100 to 150 rounds are required. $90 per student. Click HERE to see our schedule.
Our basic rifle course is an introduction to the operation, maintenance, and terminology of rifles. A combination of classroom lecture, practical exercise time and dry-fire training is conducted. A portion is dedicated to the concepts of zeroing each rifle to the individual shooter. This four hour course focuses on developing the marksmanship concepts and skills of rifle shooting along with proper care and maintenance. There is no shooting in this class.
A rifle, at least two magazines are required. A sling and ammo pouches are recommended. $120 per student. Click HERE to see our schedule.
The Rifle Gunfight Principle classes delve deeper into maximizing combat effectiveness while honing basic marksmanship skills to increase threat neutralization at any range of combat. The entire four-hours of each class consists of live fire drills conducted at our private outdoor range. Our drills are designed to pursue a high level of proficiency in maneuvers, identifying cover and concealment, alternating shooting positions, and engaging multiple threats at varying angles and ranges. The following classes are available:
Class I – Shoot & Move: This is an introduction level class into the concepts involved in real world scenarios. Drills will cover skills in shooting while on the move, use of cover & concealment, weapon handling, and engaging multiple targets.
Class II – CQB/UT Training: Close Quarter Battle/Urban Terrain Training lays the foundation for armed combat in and around buildings and structures. Whether you are facing a possible home invasion or find yourself in an active shooter scenario in a crowded mall, these skills are a must for anyone who intends to carry for the purpose of defending oneself or others. Drills will cover concepts moving through spaces while utilizing cover and concealment, rapid decision making to determine threats and non-threats, and working with a partner.
Class III – Rifle & Pistol Combination: This class will utilize the principles of the previous two classes but will add the concepts and techniques of having a back up weapon available. Every drill will require a transition between rifle and pistol. A rifle sling is required for this class.
There are no pre-requisites for our gunfight classes, however, understand that we will only move at the pace safety allows. This may necessitate some drills being excluded. A rifle, at least two magazines, a magazine pouch, 250 rounds are required. A pistol with at least 2 magazines, a holster, and magazine pouch with 100 rounds is also required for Class III. $200 per student. Click HERE to view our schedule.
“I just completed my CCL training, with contego defense group. David and Jon are extremely well versed in this field. What I like most was that we got 3 hours of range time and additional training. They really wanted us to respect and understand the responsibility of carry a weapon. My father went elsewhere and we compared our experience. He only had 1 hour of range time, and their was little emphasis of the safety and responsibility of carry a weapon. Great job guys!”
