Holster Draw Mastery-

Level 0

Start Mastering Your Holster Draw with Confidence

Build Safe, Smooth Draws in Our 2-Hour Course for Shooters of All Experience Levels

You’ve secured your concealed carry license, but no ranges let you draw from the holster... and even worse... no one has ever taught you how!

That's just one of the many reasons as to why we do what we do.... All shots we do are from the holster, but of course we first have to teach you that.

Join in on this fast 2-hour course on the way we teach our 6-Step draw from the holster, and then go live-fire with it!

Who Is This Course Perfect For?

New CCL Holders: Licensed in Illinois and ready to learn safe holster draw techniques.
Beginner Gun Owners: Little to no experience but eager to build confident skills.
Chicagoland Residents
Safety-Focused Carriers: Want to overcome hesitation and draw with assurance
Any level of firearms experience user (we can easily curtail things for you if you're more advanced).

What Will You Learn in this 3-Hour Course?

Safe Draw Technique: Learn the 6 critical performance points of the perfect holster draw.
Proper Grip Acquisition: Master a secure grip during the draw for control.
Safe Unholstering & Re-holstering Techniques: Learn to safely return your handgun to the holster.
Trigger Discipline: Reinforce keeping your finger off the trigger during draws.
Speed and Fluidity: Build smooth, confident draws through guided repetition.

What’s Included in This Course?

2 Hours of Hands-On Training: Expert-led drills with certified instructors.
Certificate of Completion: Recognition of your holster draw skills for your CCL journey.
Private Shooting Range: Located at our private spot in Frankfort, IL.
Targets: Multiple targets provided for each student

What You Must Bring to Class

Firearm
Holster
Belt
2x Magazines (minimum preferably 5).
Hearing and Eye Protection: Safety glasses and ear muffs or plugs for classroom drills.
Range Bag: To carry your gear.
100 rounds of ammunition (minimum 200 is preferred).
- 9mm ammo for sale on site
Food, Water, Snacks: To stay energized during the course.
Appropriate Weather Gear: Sunscreen, gloves, or other items based on weather conditions.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Do I need a FOID or CCL to take this course?
No, but if you do not possess a FOID let us know you will need to rent a firearm from us ($50).

Is this a live-fire course?
Yes.

What’s the prerequisite for this course?
None.

What do I need to bring to the course?

Firearm

Holster

Belt

2x Magazines (minimum preferably 5).

Hearing and Eye Protection: Safety glasses and ear muffs or plugs for classroom drills.

Range Bag: To carry your gear.

100 rounds of ammunition (minimum 200 is preferred).
- 9mm ammo for sale on site

Food, Water, Snacks: To stay energized during the course.
- Appropriate Weather Gear: Sunscreen, gloves, or other items based on weather conditions.

What’s the next step after this course?
Advance to First Shots: Live-Fire Intro - Level 0 for live-fire practice or Defensive Cover & Barricade Shooting - Level 1 for defensive skills.

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