Archetype

So You've Been Shot
2021-10-17 00:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Details

This course will focus on the aftermath of getting shot. We will give you the tools to handle this painful reality. We will focus on how to handle mental, medical and ballistic issues. Specifically, we will cover types of injuries and their treatments. How to fight while injured, with a heavy emphasis on the lone responder and concealed carry holder/off-duty officer. There will be a lot of shooting in uncomfortable and compromised positions. These situations will be physically taxing, your gear will get dirty and abused. It is recommended that you wear clothes you don’t mind throwing away and bring something clean to wear home. A high level of proficiency with safe firearms handling is mandatory for this course(proof of training required). If your only training is CCW, you may attend, but you will be evaluated during the classroom portion. If you are unable to maintain a high level of safety with a firearm, your course of fire will be altered accordingly. PLEASR ATTEND CLASS WITH YOUR DAILY CARRY GEAR (LEO may use their duty gear, no gamer rigs.) A $60 range fee is included in the ticket price.

Equipment needed
-600 rounds of quality ammunition

-Quality holster- must allow 1 handed holstering, stays open with gun removed. No serpa(unless it is duty gear) no urban carry, no mic/trigger guard hoslter, no versa carry/barrel plug holsters/zero bulk or clip draw holsters. No pocket/small of back/deep concealment carry unless you are a repeat student with prior permission.

-3 double stack mags or 6 single stack mags and mag carrier.

– All medical equipment is provided. If you have your own feel free to use it.

– Eye and ear protection

– Appropriate clothing for the weather. Class proceeds rain or shine. Quality shoes that enable movement and some running. Hat is recommended. Quality belt able to support your gear.

– Sunscreen

– Waterbottle (refill provided)

– Lunch and snacks

– Folding/camp chair (limited seating at picnic tables)

– Porta potty on site

– Canopy shelter provided.

– Loaner gear available

Handgun Essentials 2
2021-10-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
Handgun Essentials 2- Beyond Concealed Carry – 8hr
This 1-day course is 8hrs on a private range. It picks up where Handgun Essentials 1 leaves off and is a mix of lecture, dry practice and live fire. The course covers movement, cover/ concealment, and more. Prior instruction beyond Concealed Carry required and documentation must be provided, accepted training is at the discretion of Archetype of the Gun. Firearm rentals available. If you are not renting gear students will need a firearm (preferably full size or compact), a holster that allows for 1 handed use, mag carrier, 3 double stack magazines or 6 single stack magazines. Revolvers are acceptable but you must have speed loaders or strips. Eye and ear protection are mandatory as well as a ball cap. Students must bring a cover or concealing garment since everything in this class is shot from concealment. 400 rounds of factory loaded ammunition, minimum.

FoF Fight Night
2021-10-14 | IL
If you knew, you’d be here.

Force on Force- So You Think You Can Carry
2021-09-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
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 8 students to make sure everyone gets quality instruction and feedback. This is a hosted class.

Force on Force- Every One Has A Plan
2021-09-25 09:00 - 17:00 | 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. This is a hosted class.

Handgun Combative- 2 day Kinetic Combat Pistol
2021-08-14 09:00 - 16:00 | The Compound, 25414 S. State Street, Crete, IL, 60147, United States
Kinetic Combat Pistol
(2 Days, 600 Rounds)

This course is for the shooter who has a solid base of essential skills but now must learn how to use them in the pandemonium of armed conflict. It will focus on “movement with purpose” as history has shown combatants seldom stand still when under fire. Movement is more than just short lateral steps as many demonstrate, it is moving explosively and dynamically, planting quickly and shooting accurately to stop the threat. Lateral, diagonal, forward and rearward movement will be demonstrated and drilled. Disengagement and movement in an around innocent people, who are there by happenstance alone, will be emphasized. Strong emphasis will also be placed on being able to stop quickly, shoot accurately and instantly move again. This is a physical course of instruction, but one that will help you PREVAIL in a pistol fight.

Required Equipment
– ammo available for purchase on 9mm, .40s&w and .45acp
– quality firearm
– 3 double stack mags or 6 single stack mags
– quality holster
– quality belt able to support your gear comfortably
– eye and ear protection
– weather appropriate clothing, class proceeds rain or shine
– hat
– lunch
– water bottle (refillable on site)
– chair

So You've Been Shot
2021-07-17 09:00 - 16:00 | The Compound, 25414 S. State Street, Crete, IL, 60147, United States

Handgun Combatives- 2 day Combative pistol
2021-06-19 08:00 - 16:00 | The Compound, 25414 S. State Street, Crete, IL, 60147, United States
Combative Pistol
(2 Days, 600 Rounds minimum)

The purpose of fighting is to win, not “remain in existence” or “survive”… to prevail! Nothing else is acceptable! This course takes the handgun from a sporting, plinking or recreational implement to a tool of combat…to be ready and willing to fight if avoidance and evasion fail. The purpose of this course is to build solid essential skills (grip, trigger control, body position, holster skills, reloads, malfunction clearances, etc.) and put them in the fight! Students will be trained to anchor and improve these essential skills under set time frames established in six (6) standards that will be shot during the course combining speed and combat accuracy. This course is our doctrine, our “flag ship”, our foundation, how we at HC LLC think this should be done. Make no mistake, students will be pushed because when you face down a determined attacker, one must be resolute and confident their skills will work! That is what this course is about…these are the skills required to end the fight!!

Required Equipment
– ammo available for purchase on 9mm, .40s&w and .45acp
– quality firearm
– 3 double stack mags or 6 single stack mags
– quality holster
– quality belt able to support your gear comfortably
– eye and ear protection
– weather appropriate clothing, class proceeds rain or shine
– hat
– lunch
– water bottle (refillable on site)
– chair
