Come get some training!
Official Launch date: September 22nd 2026! Keep an eye out for class scheduling availability.
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Official Launch date: September 22nd 2026! Keep an eye out for class scheduling availability. 〰️
Mission Statement:
Empowering the People to take personal responsibility for the safety and well-being of themselves and their loved ones by providing theoretical and practical knowledge-based education and hands-on training in the subjects of the concealed carry lifestyle, self-defense mindset, and first-aid solutions.
Whether you are preparing to obtain your Concealed Carry License, are in need of a renewal, or would like to enhance your current skill level, we have you covered.
Offering private CCL and renewal classes at our place or yours for groups of at least 6. Mobile classes at venue of your choice available upon request. Create your own CCL get-together for friends or family.
1:1 or small group personal instruction and qualifications held on private outdoor range available by appointment.
Post-CCL proving grounds. Test your time and accuracy with your carry gun, seasonal cover garments, and gear. Shooting and moving, unconventional shooting positions, reloading and malfunction drills, low light conditions, and operating in and around vehicles on private outdoor range.
Scenario based force on force classes available.
Beginner through advanced firearm training and emergency first-aid classes.
Less-lethal tools and training available.
We install and zero optics, also lights, lasers, and accessories.
Emergency first-aid kits available.
10% off for military, police, and first responders.
All Skill levels can be built upon, but a solid foundation is most important. A crawl to walk, walk to run approach is utilized as students’ progress into more complex skill sets and safety is of absolute importance at all times.
Education in the subjects of situational awareness, recognizing pre-threat indicators, conflict avoidance, de-escalation techniques, and deadly force decision making is a wise investment in yourself before or after obtaining your CCL.
“With great power comes great responsibility” -Uncle Ben
Scenario based training is used to enforce realism in situations where decision making under stress is just as important as being skilled with a firearm. Force-on-force drills utilizing safe, inert laser training or airsoft weapons and appropriate safety gear are available upon request.
Dry fire classes are available with actual firearms in conjunction with Laser Academy or TitanX Mantis systems. Research shows that proper dry fire training improves trigger management, grip, stance, sight picture and alignment. It can help identify and eliminate the flinch reflex associated with recoil anticipation that is common for new shooters. Dry fire is also a safer and more cost-effective supplement to live fire.
Certified and Insured Firearms Instructor
My name is Christopher Michael Jimenez. I was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. For the last 10 years, my family and I have lived in Monroe Center, Illinois.
Firearms have been my passion and hobby for over 30 years. Starting with bb and pellet guns at around 8 years old, I learned the basics of safety and marksmanship. I obtained my Hunter Safety Certification and FOID in 1997 when I was 18 years old. I was an avid paintballer through all of my 20’s, learning much about movement, tactics, cover, concealment, and communication while under stress. I have trained with high level local instructors in force on force and active shooter scenarios. Over the years, I have studied some of the best firearms instructor’s material extensively. I obtained my Concealed Carry License in 2014 and have gained valuable knowledge through the trial and error of daily carry and the lifestyle surrounding it. I help family and friends improve their skills as a fun way of teaching what I have learned. I obtained my Instructor Certification through the USCCA in 2025 and provide Illinois State Police approved curriculum. I have always taken the initiative to keep my skills sharp and to never stop learning.
Throughout my life, I’ve learned some of my most valuable lessons from the school of hard knocks. I have experienced many different types of “hard knock scenarios”. Most of us will at some point in our lives. Navigating obstacles and overcoming adversity becomes second nature out of necessity and survival. A most positive mindset and forward movement seem to be key. Maybe then we have a unique opportunity to learn a good lesson from these hard past experiences and use this knowledge to avoid these types of scenarios in the future. At this point in my life, I am creating a job for myself that I love and believe would provide a good service to the community by offering education and training in self-sustainability. I would be able to share all of the ways that I have walked through my journey in hopes that it may help whoever is willing to help themselves. Thank you for your support! Be safe. Peace and Love!
