Archetype

Pistol Standards
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
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.

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 and 11 more dates | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
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 | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
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 | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
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, 2025-09-26 17:30 - 21:30 | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
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 | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
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.

Private Pink Pistols class
2025-10-30 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
For Pink Pistols only

TECC- Traumatic Emergency Casualty Care
2025-11-08 14:00 - 18:00 | Shore Galleries Training Center, 3360 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, United States
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

So You Think You Can Carry- Force on Force
2025-12-06 10:00 - 18:00 | 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 12 students to make sure everyone gets quality instruction and feedback. **LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED by Archetype of the Gun**
