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Kentuckiana Safety Solutions LLC – Southern Indiana / Louisville Area

Kentuckiana Safety Solutions LLC ( is a Southern Indianabased training provider serving both Indiana and Kentucky. Owned by Larry Mahaneya firefighter and EMT since 2016 and private security operator since 2017Larry brings real-world public safety experience to every class. The curriculum...

Briggs Core Dynamics – Fowler, Indiana

Briggs Core Dynamics ( is a ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned small business located in Fowler, Indiana. Founded by ScottWealingan Army Ranger and CIA contractor with over 15 years of special operations and protective service experiencethe facility offers realworld defensive training tailored for...

SWAATS Gunshop LLC – Manteno, IL

SWAATS Gunshop LLC ( in Manteno, Illinois, operates as both a trusted firearms retailer and a professional training academy. Since its founding in 2013, SWAATS has earned a strong local reputation for combining gear access with high-quality USCCA-certified firearms instruction tailored to civilian,...

Redline Concealed Carry – Naperville, IL

Redline Concealed Carry ( is a firearms training provider based in Naperville, Illinois, founded by Brian Armstronga former firefighter, EMT, and NRA-certified instructor and Range Safety Officer. He brings over 18 years of instructional experience and emphasizes building lasting relationships with...

Pew Pew Guru LLC – Oswego, IL

Pew Pew Guru LLC ( is a veteran-owned firearms training provider based in Oswego, Illinois. Led by Kevin Flowers, a USCCA-certified instructor since July 26, 2020, Pew Pew Guru focuses on concealed carry, home defense, and personal protection training with both classroom and live-fire offerings....

Security Training Concepts – Chicago, IL

Security Training Concepts ( offers a broad spectrum of training programs in the Chicago areaincluding unarmed and armed security officer certification, Illinois concealed carry classes, anger management, parenting workshops, and CPR coursesall at budget-friendly prices. The school provides onsite...

Illinois Concealed Carry Training – Midlothian, IL

Illinois Concealed Carry Training, LLC ( operates out of Midlothian, Illinois, and delivers deeply grounded instruction in concealedcarry, firearms safety, and legal selfdefense. Led by Gary L. Carra retired police sergeant with over 35 years of law enforcement experiencethis training provider...

Halo Defense Training & Tactics – Godfrey, IL

Halo Defense Training & Tactics ( brings highcaliber firearms training to the MetroEast Illinois region, headquartered in Godfrey. Founded and led by Manny Espinozaa longtime law enforcement sergeant with SWAT and activeshooter instructor credentialsHalo emphasizes not just how to shoot, but when...

Griffin’s Training Academy – Jerseyville, IL

Griffins Training Academy ( is a firearm training provider in Jerseyville, Illinois, led by Don Griffina United States Marine Corps veteran and USCCACertified Training Counselor. Dons background includes military service and years of instructor development, specializing in concealed carry, home...

Firearms Training and Assistance – Metro East, IL

Firearms Training and Assistance ( is a Metro East Illinoisbased training service led by Jeff Evilsizer. Veteranowned and operated, this instruction hub specializes in Illinois Concealed Carry License (IL CCL) classes, advanced mindset training, and tailored support services for learners across the...