Archetype

Pistol Standards
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
This is an open range session where we will run drills allowing you to practice skills live fire that you normally couldn’t on a public range. Though this is not a formal class, coaching will occur where necessary as it pertains to each drill. Previous formal training is required as this is not meant for first time shooters. You will need to be comfortable with gun safety, operation of your gun, and be safe coming out of and going back to a holster. If you do not have holster experience, please visit the Shore Galleries website and sign up for an Intro to Shooting Drills class.
THE SIG SAUER P320 WILL NO LONGER BE ALLOWED IN ARCHETYPE OF THE GUN CLASSES. CONTACT US IF YOU NEED A LOANER GUN FOR THE CLASS.
Students will need:

150 rounds of ammo at minimum
3 mags
A safe holster that allows for one handed use (Blackhawk Serpa or similar holsters are not allowed in AOTG classes).
Range appropriate safety gear including eye and ear protection
Range/ weather appropriate clothing.

Private Pink Pistols Intro 2/8/26
2026-03-14 12:00 - 16:00 | IL
Contract class for Pink Pistols intro to handgun on 2/8/26

Pistol Caliber Carbine Standards
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
This is an open range session where we will run drills with Pistol Caliber Carbines, such as AR9 or Ruger PC Carbine, allowing you to practice skills live fire that you normally couldn’t on a public range. Though this is not a formal class, coaching will occur where necessary as it pertains to each drill. Previous formal training is required as this is not meant for first time shooters. You will need to be comfortable with gun safety, operation of your gun, and running from a sling. If you do not have experience running from a sling, please take the Shore Galleries Intro to Rifle Class or a similar Intro to Rifle Class.
Students will need:

150 rounds of ammo at minimum
3 mags
A two point sling
Range appropriate safety gear including eye and ear protection
Range/ weather appropriate clothing.

Private Pink Pistols Intro 4/12/26
2026-04-15 12:00 - 16:00 | IL
Contract class for Pink Pistols intro to handgun on 4/12/26

Everyone Has A Plan- Force on Force
2026-04-25 10:00 - 18:00 | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
Everyone has a plan
Everyone Has a Plan is a next steps force on force class designed for people that have a moderate level of gun handling and concealed carry experience. The course is an eight hour scenario based program that builds the decision making process of the student through exposure to problems presented by our instructors and role players. This class is not focused on shooting skills, but the more important skills of awareness of your surroundings and decision making. Scenarios will present the student with opportunities to refine their decision making skills before, during, and after a violent encounter involving a firearm.
Students will go through at least five instructor led scenarios that will layer in more complicated choices and problems than our So You Think You Can Carry course. The scenarios are all based on real world events and the student will be equipped with an Airsoft pistol that is gas powered and fires a non-lethal 6mm plastic projectile. The use of Non-lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA) allows for realistic presentation of gunfire in a safe environment. All force on force equipment is provided by our instructors in the class. There will be discussions after each scenario in both individual and group settings to further explore the decisions made by each student as well as self defense law, medical response, and post incident response procedures.
In order to maintain a safe training environment, no real weapons (guns, knives, pepper spray, impact weapons, or ammunition) will be allowed into the training environment. All students will be subject to inspection of their person and any bags or containers they bring with them to the class. Flashlights that do not have sharp edges or impact bezels will be allowed in class and are encouraged. Students will be required to have a long sleeved shirt and long pants for safety. Gloves and neck protection are optional but recommended. Face and eye protection are provided by us but students can use their own protective equipment pending inspection by the instructors. There will be no meal break during the class so students are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks. Snacks, coffee, and water will be available to the students throughout the day.
The size of the class is limited to 10 students to ensure everyone gets quality instruction and feedback. Proof of prior force on force or a 16 hour fighting pistol class is required to attend the class and will be requested by our staff upon enrollment and payment. We reserve the right to cancel enrollment and refund payment if we feel the student does not have the requisite training skills or proof of training in order to ensure a good learning experience for the class.
