Private Lesson with Erik, HMFIC
2024-12-31 21:47 - 2028-12-31 21:47 (America/Chicago) | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
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Pistol Standards
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 and 3 more dates
This is a 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.

Handgun 102: Grip and Trigger
2025-05-09 17:30 - 21:00
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.

Intro Handgun
2025-05-10 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
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.

Pepper Spray 101
2025-05-11 12:00 - 15:00
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 103- Intro to Holster Skills
2025-05-23 17:30 - 21:00
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.

Intro to Shotgun
2025-05-24 09:00 - 13:00
This course will cover shotgun basics from a defensive mindset. Topics covered will include choosing a gun and ammo, loading, aiming, setup and more. Rental guns are available. Students will need 50 rounds of bird shot, 5 rounds of buck shot and 5 rounds of slug- no steel ammo. Your shotgun needs to tube fed, not magazine; pump and semi-auto guns are both acceptable. Students require eye and ear protection as well as appropriate range attire. If you do not have your own shotgun select the all inclusive option.

Handgun 101- Pistol Mechanics
2025-05-25 09:30 - 13:30
Handgun 101

This 4hr clinic picks up where 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

Pistol Standards
2025-07-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-24 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Handgun 102: Grip and Trigger
2025-08-05 17:30 - 21:30
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:
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.

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.

Concealment Clinic
2025-08-27 17:30 - 21:30
Concealment Clinic focuses 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. Multiple options for defeating concealment garments will be covered in class with multiple repetitions for each technique. PLEASE ATTEND WITH YOUR CONCEALED CARRY GEAR.
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.
Required equipment

Your daily carry handgun and at least two magazines
Quality holster( no Serpa, urban carry, sticky holster(except for pocket or off body carry)
200 rounds of ammo
eye and ear protection (electronic hearing protection reccomended)
button up shirt
zip up jacket or vest
pull over layer like a t-shirt or hoodie

Handgun 101- Pistol Mechanics
2025-08-31 14:00 - 18:00
Handgun 101 picks up where 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 Shore Galleries at a discounted rate.

Loaners available for the following
Guns
Eye and Ear protection

Pistol Standards
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00
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 WHERE HOLSTERS ARE USED. 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.
