Archetype

Holster Skills
2024-04-11 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-02-05 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-05 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
This holster skills clinic. 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
2024-04-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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.
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.

Force on Force- So You Think You Can Carry
2024-03-24 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
So You Think You Can Carry! An intro to decision making under stress
Do you carry a firearm for self-defense? Have you ever thought about what might happen if you have to use it?
So You Think You Can Carry! is a six hour scenario based course designed to expose the concealed carrier to the responsibility of decision-making during a high stress, shooter situation. The focus of the class is not on shooting, but rather on decision making. The goal is to guide the responsible concealed carrier through the decision-making process before, during and after a violent encounter involving a firearm.
This class is a force on force experience where the student will participate in four different instructor-led scenarios. These scenarios will consist of common situations that a concealed carrier might encounter in their everyday lives. Students will utilize simulated pistols that fire 6mm plastic projectiles. These projectiles allow for realistic simulation of gunshots in a safe learning environment. All force on force equipment is provided by us. In addition to the scenarios, students will also learn about use of force law, contact with the authorities, post engagement, and a brief medical demonstration.
To maintain a safe training environment no real weapons (guns, ammo, knives, or any other weapon) will be allowed in the building. All students will be subject to inspection for weapons or potentially dangerous items before being allowed into the training area. Flashlights that do not have sharp teeth or heads are allowed and encouraged. Students will need to wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Gloves are optional but recommended. Face and eye protection are provided by us but students can use their own pending approval by the instructors.

The size of the class is limited to 12 students to make sure everyone gets quality instruction and feedback. **LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED by Archetype of the Gun**

Intro to Handgun
2024-03-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

One Hand Shooting- Handgun 206
2024-03-05 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Shooting a handgun with one hand is an important skill for any shooter. One Hand Shooting is a skill building clinic that focuses on teaching and building the skills of shooting with either your dominant hand or non-dominant hand.
We will cover the following learning points:

How we change stance when shooting one handed
Dominant and non-Dominant hand grip
How to safely transfer a loaded handgun from one hand to another
Body mechanics that support one hand shooting

Required equipment:

Quality full size or compact handgun with 3 magazines. Bring the handgun you feel you have the best performance with
Quality holster- no Serpa, no Urban Carry, no Clip Draw, no trigger guard, or barrel plug holsters
150 rounds of quality Full Metal Jacket ammunition for your handgun
Hearing and wrap around vision protection. Electronic hearing protection is preferred, loaners are available
Notebook and writing utensil

Concealment Basics- Handgun 205
2024-02-27 17:30 (America/Chicago)
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

TECC
2024-02-24 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
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

Intro to Red Dot Pistol- Handgun 104
2024-02-22 17:30 (America/Chicago)
Are you RDS curious? Do you have one and don’t know how to use it? Come see if pistol mounted red dots are for you. This clinic will cover the basics of red dot pistol shooting without the initial investment. This clinic is appropriate for new shooters and beyond. If you have vision problem a red dot may be the answer. Students will need 200rds of ammo, eye and ear protection, and appropriate range attire. Holsters are not required, but encouraged.
Loaner guns available include Sig p320 w/ romeo 1, Sig p365 XL w/ Holosun 507k, Sig p365 macro w/ Holosun 407k, S&W M&P w/ Holosun 509t, FN 509 tactical w/ Leupold Delta point pro, CZ p09 & p07 w/Trijicon RMR, Chambers Custom Regulator 2019 w/ Holosun 507, Chambers Custom Yeti 1911 w/ Holosun 507, Agency Arms Glock 19 w/ Trijicon RMR, Gen 5 Glock 45 w/ Aimpoint Acro P2.

Pistol Standards
2024-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
This is a 4hr 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.
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 101
2024-02-10 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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 102 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
2024-01-30 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
This is a 2 hour 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 magazines
A safe holster that allows for one handed use
Range appropriate safety gear including eye and ear protection
Range/ weather appropriate clothing.

Grip and Trigger
2024-01-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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 Tactical Anatomy
2024-01-19 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
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.
100 rounds of ammunition.
Note taking material.

Intro to Holster Skills
2024-01-18 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
This 3.5 hour intro class is for the student that has little or no training on how to safely draw their firearm from a holster. We will start in the classroom with an overview of what makes a good holster, positions on the body, and an overview of the draw stroke. We will then move to the live fire range, where we will go through a “Crawl-Walk-Run” approach to learning the draw stroke, and get a number of repetitions of a draw to single shot on target. Class will finish up in the classroom with a recap of the learning objectives and a Q&A session. Students should expect to leave this Intro to Holster Skills class with the ability to safely draw their pistol from the holster, fire it, and return the firearm safely to the holster.
This is not a concealment course, so all holster work will be done with holsters in the open. Inside the waist band and appendix inside the waist band holsters will be permitted so long as they are of a safe design.
Required materials:

Handgun that is operable and safe
100 rounds of ammunition
Ear and eye protection
Note Taking material

Optional equipment:

Holster that fits your handgun

Holsters that use the trigger finger to deactivate a retention device such as the Blackhawk SERPA style holsters are not permitted
Soft sided nylon or leather inside the waist band holsters that cannot remain open on their own are not permitted
Holsters that do not cover the trigger guard are not permitted

With advance notice, loaner pistols and holsters are available for use during the class.

Pepper Spray 101
2024-01-13 14:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago)
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

Pistol Standards
2024-01-08 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
This is a 2.5hr 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 magazines
A safe holster that allows for one handed use
Range appropriate safety gear including eye and ear protection
Range/ weather appropriate clothing.

TECC 1.5
2023-11-27 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
This is a follow up class to the TECC active bystander/ civilian first care provider course. There will be a brief review of skills at the start of class. This session will focus on the application of skills previously learned and be a simple scenario driven event. All students must have prior training on the treatment of traumatic injuries. All training gear and supplies will be provided by the instructor. If you wish to bring your own trainers feel free. If time allows and you would like the instructor to evaluate your personal medical kits please bring those as well. Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty or possibly stained. As always there will be med kits and supplies available for purchase.

Intro to Shotgun
2023-11-19 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
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 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.

Skills & Drills
2023-11-15 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Low Light 1
2023-11-13 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
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

Performance on Demand
2023-11-08 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Performance on Demand

Performance on demand is going to focus on the mental and physical process of pressing the trigger. This clinic is all range time, all slow fire, and all on B-8s. This will be a primer on achieving excellence and absolute accountability and accuracy. We will spend our time between 10 and 25 yards. The objective of this course is to get the student to understand the process of moving the trigger without moving the gun and how that process can change at various distances. This is not a beginner course; you must know how to run your gun well, so show up ready to hit the ground running. Students will need 200rds minimum.

Handgun 102
2023-11-04 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Handgun 102

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 102 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 Handgun
2023-11-04 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Handgun 102, Aug 27th, 2p-6p
2023-08-27 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Handgun 102

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 Handgun, Aug 27th, 9a-1p
2023-08-27 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)

Private Intro to Handgun, Aug 13th, 11a-2p
2023-08-13 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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