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Handgun 103- Holster Skills
2024-07-09 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-06-19 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
Intro to holster skills. You must have some basic safety training, NRA pistol, IL ccw, etc… We will cover aspects of holster work from square 1, no prior holster skill required. This session will take place on an open range, which means on a firing line, no stalls, and hot. Get live fire reps in under the supervision of an instructor and go beyond what you can normally do on a public range. A large variety of rental firearms and holsters are available with advance notice. Students will need 200 rounds of ammo, eye and ear protection and appropriate range attire.

Pistol Standards
2024-07-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-06 18:00 - 20:00
This is a 2hr open range session where we will run drills, allowing you to practice and test your skills 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 use of a holster if you plan on drawing the gun from one. Class will start promptly at 6PM on Range 1 at Shore Galleries.
Students will need:

150 rounds of ammo at minimum
3 mags
A safe holster that allows for one handed use
Range appropriate safety gear including eye and ear protection
Range/ weather appropriate clothing.

Handgun 207-Low light 1
2024-06-29 14:00 - 18:00
This intro to low light is 2hrs in the classroom and 2hrs on the range. Students must have the ability to safely holster the gun 1 handed. weapon mounted lights are optional, handheld lights are required and loaners are available. Students will be introduced to theories and techniques allowing them to use their gun in the dark. Class will begin and end in the Training center at 3360 W. Devon Ave
Required gear
Flashlight
Quality holster and mag carrier
Gun with 3 double stack mags or 6 single stack mags
100rds of ammo minimum, 250 if you have it

Handgun 101- Pistol mechanics
2024-06-29 09:00 - 13:00
Handgun 101
This 4hr clinic picks up were Intro to Handgun left off. This course has a quick refresher on the info from the intro session and then it’s off to the range to work on mechanics. Handgun 101 is also a good way to your hands on any guns you are thinking about buying. No Foid card required, and loner guns & ammo are available. If you do not have a Foid card please select the all-inclusive option.

Required
150 rds of ammo- available from the gun shop at a discounted rate.

Loaners available for the following
Guns
Eye and Ear protection

Intro to Shotgun
2024-06-23 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-25 14:00 - 18:00
Learn shotgun basics from a defensive mindset. Topics covered will include choosing a gun and ammo, loading, aiming, setup and more.
Students will need

50 rounds of bird shot, 5 rounds of buck shot and 5 rounds of slug- no steel ammo.
Hearing and eye protection, Electronic hearing protection preferred
Your shotgun needs to tube fed, not magazine; pump and semi-auto guns are both acceptable.
Suitable range attire; closed toed shoes, full coverage shirts

If you do not have your own shotgun select the all inclusive option.

Pepper Spray 101
2024-06-23 10:00 - 13:00
This 3hr course is an overview of the proper employment of pepper/OC spray. Having something between a harsh word and a gun is a valuable option. While pointing OC spray at a potentially Violent Criminal Actor and pressing the button is simple; there are concepts that, when employed correctly, can improve our success rate. Everything will be provided for this course by the instructor. Each student will receive a POM pepper spray unit with a Retention Ring installed on it. No live pepper/OC spray allowed in class.

Topics covered:
Carry & use of pepper spray
Legal aspects of use
Basic management of unknown contacts (MUC)
Verbal commands

Handgun 102- Grip & Trigger
2024-06-22 14:00 - 18:00
Grip and trigger

Come and work on your grip and trigger work, 2 of the most important factors in shooting.
This clinic will focus on 2 of the most common errors in handgun skills…controlling recoil and working the trigger. This class is limited to 10 students. You will need 200 rounds of ammunition(minimum, bring extra if you can); a holster and mag carrier are not required but encouraged. There is no classroom portion for this clinic, it consists solely of range time. Eye and ear protection is required as well as appropriate attire for shooting.

Intro to Handgun
2024-06-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-25 09:00 - 13:00
This course is an introductory overview for new gun owners or those thinking about buying their first gun. The primary focus of the class is safety, operation and maintenance of a handgun and basic marksmanship
We can provide all weapons and equipment (eye and ear protection) for this class.
The All Inclusive ticket includes all the ammunition and PPE for the class.
No FOID card required for this class however without one you cannot legally possess firearms or ammunition. If you do not have a FOID card please select the all inclusive ticket. Class starts at Shore Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL

Handgun 202- Holster skills
2024-06-09 12:00 - 16:00
This is a follow up holster skills class where prior holster skills are required. We will be working on refining your process and further developing it. Our goal is to help you become as efficient as possible. This session will take place on an open range, which means on a firing line, no stalls, and hot. Get live fire reps in under the supervision of an instructor and go beyond what you can normally do on a public range. A large variety of rental firearms and holsters are available with advance notice. Students will need 200(minimum) rounds of ammo, eye and ear protection and appropriate range attire.

Pistol Standards- extended session
2024-06-08 14:00 - 18:00
This is a 4hr 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 use of a holster if you plan on drawing the gun from one.
Students will need:
150 rounds of ammo at minimum
3 mags
A safe holster that allows for one handed use
Range appropriate safety gear including eye and ear protection
Range/ weather appropriate clothing.

Zero day
2024-06-08 10:00 - 13:00
This is an open range session were you can come zero any guns you want under our supervision. We will begin with a brief discussion of zeros on the range, no classroom portion for this event. Aotg staff will coordinate and help with zeros out to 25yds, rifle zeros will be mathematically zeroed and need to be confirmed at actual distance. There are no ammo restrictions for this range session. Any questions please contact Erik or Dan.

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)- Active Bystander
2024-05-29 18:00 - 22:00
The Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care used the military battlefield guidelines of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) as an evidenced based starting point in the development of civilian specific medical guidelines for high threat operations. Each phase and medical recommendation of the military TCCC guidelines was examined and discussed by the Committee, and then was re-written, annotated, or removed through consensus voting of the Guidelines Committee to create civilian specific, civilian appropriate guidance. Additionally, the Committee added and/or put specific emphasis on several medical recommendations not included in TCCC to address high threat operational aspects unique to civilian operations.
Active Bystander –

The Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care used the military battlefield guidelines of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) as an evidenced based starting point in the development of civilian specific medical guidelines for high threat operations. Each phase and medical recommendation of the military TCCC guidelines was examined and discussed by the Committee, and then was re-written, annotated, or removed through consensus voting of the Guidelines Committee to create civilian specific, civilian appropriate guidance. Additionally, the Committee added and/or put specific emphasis on several medical recommendations not included in TCCC to address high threat operational aspects unique to civilian operations.
Active Bystander – Empowered community members, who are present in the event but not so severely injured that they cannot assist others, can serve a critical role during the initial moments after complex and dynamic disasters. They must have immediate access to severely injured victims and can provide time-sensitive, life-saving interventions; they are the first link in the trauma chain of survival.
Course Content–

Safety
Communication
Assessment
Treatment of traumatic injuries including gunshot wounds, stabbings, and blast injuries.
Ongoing care and management of patients.
Gear selection

communitymembers,who are present in the event but not so severely injured that they cannot assist others, can serve a critical role during the initial moments after complex and dynamic disasters. They must have immediate access to severely injured victims and can provide time-sensitive, life-saving interventions; they are the first link in the trauma chain of survival.
Course Content–

Safety
Communication
Assessment
Treatment of traumatic injuries including gunshot wounds, stabbings, and blast injuries.
Ongoing care and management of patients.
Gear selection

Intro to Tactical Anatomy
2024-05-24 17:30 - 21:30
When it comes to defensive shooting, can you identify the vital areas on the human body from any angle? Based on the proven “Shooting with X-Ray Vision” curriculum, Intro to Tactical Anatomy focuses on teaching how to identify the vital areas to hit in a 360 degree environment, because life isn’t like a shooting range where we will always face the target head on. This will be a blend of classroom and live fire, and will also include a special exercise using a Non Lethal Training Ammunition pistol shooting an anatomical 3D target.
This is not an introductory course. Students who sign up should be able to make precise hits at distances of 30 feet on a repeatable basis, be able to demonstrate extremely safe firearms handling skills, and safely draw from, and return to the holster.
Required equipment:

Pistol
Holster (Serpa style are not permitted)
Ear and Eye Protection, electronic hearing protection preferred.
50 rounds of ammunition.
Note taking material.

Intro to Pistol Mounted Optics- Handgun 104
2024-05-20 17:30 - 21:30
Are you pistol optics curious? Do you have one and don’t know how to use it? Do you want to move out of the 16th century and embrace technology?
Intro to Pistol Mounted Optics caters to those that have bought a PMO equipped handgun, or those that are exploring the option.

If you have vision issues, PMO’s might be the solution
Learn how to effectively present the PMO equipped handgun
Learn how to achieve a Target Focus vision
Learn about the different types, brands, and mounting solutions for PMO’s
Try out different handgun and PMO combinations

Loaner guns available include Glock, Sig, 1911, Taurus Tx22C, M&P 2.0
Loaner Optics include Leupold Delta Point Pro, Various Holosun optics, Trijicon RMR, and more
Required Equipment:

Quality handgun and three magazines
250 rounds of ammunition for your handgun
Hearing and eye protection (Electronic hearing protection recommended)
Proper Range attire with closed toed shoes and a high neck shirt

Optional Equipment:

PMO equipped Handgun
Holster fit to your handgun (no SERPA, Nylon, or soft leather holsters)
Quality belt for your holster

Previous handgun training and experience in safe gun handling is required. Students will be allowed to use holsters in class if they can demonstrate safe and proper holster procedures.

Ballistics Lab
2024-05-15 18:00 - 20:00
Have you ever wondered how your self-defense loads perform from your handgun, or why we choose certain shotgun loads? In this lab we will be testing whatever ammo you bring and a sampling of ours in various conditions. We will provide all the testing materials, ballistic gel, barriers, chronograph etc… so come get your gun nerd on.
Students should come with their normal range gear and whatever gun/ammo combinations you would like to test, if any.

Grip and Trigger
2024-05-11 14:00 - 18:00
Grip and Trigger are two of the most important fundamentals of shooting. Our G&T (no, not that G&T) clinic will break down the aspects of your grip and trigger and give you a better understanding of:

Building a proper grip
Maintaining grip through recoil
Recoil control as a function of grip
Trigger management at different speeds of shooting

Required equipment and materials:

Quality handgun and three magazines
250 rounds of ammunition for your handgun
Hearing and eye protection (Electronic hearing protection recommended)
Proper Range attire with closed toed shoes and a high neck shirt

Optional equipment:

Holster and magazine pouches
Quality belt for holster

Holster skills are not a prerequisite for this class, but prior shooting experience and safe gun handling skills are. Contact us if you have questions about your skill level for this class.

Holster Skills
2024-05-11 09:00 - 13:00
Learn how to draw your firearm from a holster and safely get it back into the holster in this 4 hour intro class. If you carry a firearm, the ability to quickly get your handgun into your hand, get it on target, and then safely back to the holster is a critical skill. You mist have prior experience in safely handling a firearm during live fire shooting.
This class will cover:

Holster construction and types
What makes a good and a bad holster
The process for efficiently getting a pistol out of a holster and on target
Safe reholstering techniques

Required Equipment

Handgun with three magazines
Quality Holster
Sturdy belt
200 rounds of ammunition
Hearing and eye protection (electronic hearing protection recommended)

Loaner gear is available if you do not have a holster or quality belt.

Experimental Learning Lab
2024-05-03 17:30 - 21:00
Content is protected.

Concealment Clinic
2024-04-30 17:30 - 21:00
This clinic will focus on concealment techniques and methods for working with and around your clothing and carry options. Students are required to bring a closed front and open front garment. Normal range gear is required, ear and eye protection, closed toe shoes etc… PLEASE ATTEND WITH YOUR CONCEALED CARRY GEAR.
Required equipment
-your daily carry gear, this must include a quality holster( no Serpa, urban carry, sticky holster(except for pocket or off body carry)
– 200 rounds of ammo
-eye and ear protection
-button up shirt
-zip up jacket or vest
-pull over layer like a t-shirt or hoodie

Intro to Handgun
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00
This course is an introductory overview for new gun owners or those thinking about buying their first gun. The primary focus of the class is safety, operation and maintenance of a handgun and basic marksmanship.
Equipment needed:
Handgun
Eye and ear protection
We can provide all weapons and equipment (eye and ear protection) for this class.
50-100 rounds (take advantage of our student ammo pricing)
No FOID card required for this class however without one you cannot legally possess firearms or ammunition. If you do not have a Foid card please select the all inclusive ticket.
