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November 2023 by Jason L.
TriggerFarm is a great place to learn and understand the best techniques for handling firearms. John is a great instructor, very informative and professional.
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August 2023 by Tony Donaldson
Just finished my 16 hour CCL training today. John was phenomenal. I'm glad I did my research and signed up for Triggerfarm's CCL training before committing to the class closer to where I live because these reviews are legit. John provided great one-on-one classroom conversations and feedback as well as facilitated productive open discussions on interpreting different laws and scenarios. On the range, I felt safe, even with the new shooters around. He kept the shooting groups small to focus on safety and so that he can manage the feedback appropriately. My shooting technique needed adjustments (see target picture) and with the help from John's skills assessment, I corrected my habits and he made me into a more confident shooter and concealed weapon carrier. The takeaways from this course will stick with me for life. Very appreciative of John and his wealth of knowledge and experience, looking forward to taking more classes soon!
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May 2023 by Kevin Miller
What a great experience. I couldn't have asked for a better instructor! John was so chill and knowledgeable. He's done 73 concealed carry classes at the time of posting and it certainly shows. The guy knows what he's talking about. You'll come out confident about the laws in IL regarding CC as well as the proper way to shoot a handgun.John doesn't cheap out either. You get an NRA certification as well as coffee and donuts! (The reason we're really here) Thanks so much! I'll be recommending this class to everyone.
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December 2022 by Danny King
John and Mike were great and the small class size offered plenty of opportunity for one-on-one instruction. The course progression and amount of shooting was just what I was looking for. Definitely got my money's worth.
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December 2022 by Peter S
John and Mike are great. Informative, patient and very safety conscious. Wife and I are novice shooters. Didn't feel out of place at all. Received personal attention from both. Had a blast. Highly recommend. Way better than the indoor range
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December 2022 by Adem Dzananovic
John and Mike are excellent instructors that truly wish to educate and train people to properly handle firearms in the safest and most effective way possible. The class and instruction will not only help you become a better shot, but will go a long way to make you more comfortable with handling your firearms while having a great time doing it! I will absolutely be signing up for future courses with TriggerFarms!
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December 2022 by Sue Motley
John was a great instructor; engaging, charismatic, patient and knowledgeable. My husband and I had zero experience with firearms yet at the end of our 2 day, 16 hour training course, we felt very comfortable with handling and shooting our firearms. John was patient with our instruction in the classroom and on the range. Even his assistant, Nick, was patiently encouraging us on the range. I thank them for their patience and instruction. It instilled the confidence and skills we needed to pass the course. We highly recommend TriggerFarm Firearms Training for anyone needing firearms training but especially for Newbies. You’ll be glad you did!
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December 2022 by Denis B
The instructors were very knowledgeable & made sure everyone was comfortable with the fundamentals and safety of shooting. The Basic Defensive class was a great mix of education and fun, with some competition at the end. Highly recommended to new and seasoned shooters. 10/10
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December 2022 by Samuel Chang
Had a group of 6 for the class and was my first time. John is very knowledgeable, patient, and the class has a great pace. This is great for new shooters and experienced and teaches valuable real life skills. Highly recommend this class for anyone interested in owning firearms and feel like a must for anyone who has a CCL. Looking forward go going again next year!!
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December 2021 by Gary Gerson
Outstanding! Solid safety, great pace, perceptive training by knowledgeable pros. I learned about areas for improvement in gun handling and received generous reinforcement of strengths. Thank you Johnny and John! I"ll be back and will be bringing friends.
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December 2020 by Peter Lynde
This was a very safe and detailed training class. I enjoyed it very much. The Instructors were very patient and let you train at your pace. I was nervous about going because I'm not the best shot but I sure enjoyed the class. You do have to put some effort into it and it's well worth it because you take something away from it and I definitely will be back thank you so much John.
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December 2020 by Yohance Moore
I took the Basic Defensive Pistol class twice last year(in June & November). I was so impressed both times. The classes start out with the basics, and then very quickly expose things you need to work on. But not in a way that is meant to embarrass you. Just showing you things you can improve on. John was a great teacher, and Luis specifically helped me out big time during both of my classes. I definitely improved, and learned some new things both times. I highly recommend training here, and look forward to taking the Advanced class (once the weather warms up).
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December 2020 by Anthony Doukas
I recently took the Basic Pistol Class from Trigger Farm and was very impressed. The range is about 30 min west of Shorewood, IL. Our class was smaller because the weather was cold so we got to run drills as many times as we wanted. The range has many different kinds of targets and after covering basic pistol fundamentals, we were able to shoot from unusual positions like kneeling and laying on our side, shooting while moving, and shooting reactive steel targets. Through it all, the instructors stressed the basic skills we learned in the beginning and always safety. Even with shooters who clearly knew what they were doing, the staff was very attentive and deliberate with the drills allowing shooters to experience stress, but always in a controlled, safe environment. I would highly recommend this class for experienced shooters who want the opportunity to shoot from the holster, laying or kneeling, moving, or any other options many indoor ranges prohibit. It is also an excellent class for beginners since the instructors offer easier and slower versions of all the drills for people who are just getting started.
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December 2020 by Sandy Studer
Great class! Instructor to student ratio was excellent. Skills were taught progressively and at students pace. Challenging yet not overwhelming for my first time. I'm excited to attend another training. Always more to learn! Thank you so much John, John an Louis ?
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December 2020 by Paul Macaluso
June 13 Basic Defensive Pistol afternoon class. A safe, fun class that allows you to "shake off rust" and challenging enough to increase skill levels with a great variety of drills and clear succinct instructors. We shot around 400 rounds during the three hour class.
