Private Firearms Training

One-on-one lessons tailored to your goals. Build confidence, improve fundamentals, and gain specialized training with a certified instructor.

Note: Gun rental and eye/ear protection are included. Target, ammunition, and lane fees are not included. Range and instructor waivers must be signed before training.

Private Lesson (30 mins.)

  • High-quality one-on-one instruction from an Illinois State Police and NRA-qualified instructor. Designed for students seeking short, targeted coaching to improve grip, trigger control, stance, or other fundamentals.

    Duration: 30 minutes

  • The course fee is $60 and includes private instruction with course materials as needed. Range fees and ammunition are not included and are paid separately at 5 Star Firearms.

  • Instruction from ISP/NRA-qualified instructor
    • Exclusive access to GPA’s Members Area
    • Practice target and use of pistol, rifle, or shotgun if needed
    • Gun rental, eye & ear protection included• Instruction from ISP/NRA-qualified instructor
    • Exclusive access to GPA’s Members Area
    • Practice target and use of pistol, rifle, or shotgun if needed
    • Gun rental, eye & ear protection included

    • $12 range fee

    • Ammunition: price varies by caliber/availability

    • Other rental costs may apply if you don’t bring your own firearm

A focused 30-minute session to sharpen specific skills—perfect for quick tune-ups or refreshers.

Private Lesson: 3-Gun Experience (1.5 Hrs.)

Private Lesson (1 Hr.)

GPA’s Phase 2 course completes Illinois CCL certification with advanced instruction on firearm laws, carry techniques, and live-fire qualification.

  • Developed with input from a criminal judge and based on Illinois State Police requirements, this 8-hour course emphasizes state and federal firearm laws, safe carry techniques, and equipment use. Students will review the Firearm Owners Identification Act, the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, and Illinois self-defense laws. Completion of Phase 1 is required to meet the full 16-hour CCL requirement.

    Duration: 8 hours (breaks provided)

  • The full course fee is $139.99 and includes classroom instruction and course materials. Range fees and ammunition are not included and are paid separately at 5 Star Firearms.

    • Instruction on Illinois firearm and self-defense laws

    • Training on concealed carry methods and equipment

    • Live-fire qualification with instructor guidance

    • Exclusive access to GPA’s Members Area

    • Course certificate for ISP submission

    • $12 range fee

    • Ammunition: price varies by caliber/availability

    • Other rental costs may apply if you don’t bring your own firearm

NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Training

GPA’s Phase 2 course completes Illinois CCL certification with advanced instruction on firearm laws, carry techniques, and live-fire qualification.

  • Developed with input from a criminal judge and based on Illinois State Police requirements, this 8-hour course emphasizes state and federal firearm laws, safe carry techniques, and equipment use. Students will review the Firearm Owners Identification Act, the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, and Illinois self-defense laws. Completion of Phase 1 is required to meet the full 16-hour CCL requirement.

    Duration: 8 hours (breaks provided)

  • The full course fee is $139.99 and includes classroom instruction and course materials. Range fees and ammunition are not included and are paid separately at 5 Star Firearms.

    • Instruction on Illinois firearm and self-defense laws

    • Training on concealed carry methods and equipment

    • Live-fire qualification with instructor guidance

    • Exclusive access to GPA’s Members Area

    • Course certificate for ISP submission

    • $12 range fee

    • Ammunition: price varies by caliber/availability

    • Other rental costs may apply if you don’t bring your own firearm

Private Firearm Selection (1.5 Hrs.)

GPA’s 5-Year Refresher course keeps your Illinois CCL current with updated law review, safe handling practices, and live-fire requalification.

  • This 3.5-hour refresher course is required every 5 years by the Illinois State Police to maintain an active CCL. Students review current firearm and self-defense laws, safe handling practices, and complete the live-fire requalification. Upon successful completion, a new training certificate is issued for renewal submission online or by phone.

    Duration: 8 hours (breaks provided)

  • The course fee is $85.00 and includes classroom review and qualification components. Range fees and ammunition are not included and are paid separately at 5 Star Firearms.

    • Instruction from NRA & ISP-qualified instructors

    • Live Q&A with USCCA representative

    • Law review, safety & carry refresher

    • Practice & qualifying targets + live-fire requalification

    • Renewal certificate + GPA Members Area access

    • $12 range fee

    • Ammunition: price varies by caliber/availability

    • Other rental costs may apply if you don’t bring your own firearm

Pistol Cartridge Reloading

GPA’s 5-Year Refresher course keeps your Illinois CCL current with updated law review, safe handling practices, and live-fire requalification.

  • This 3.5-hour refresher course is required every 5 years by the Illinois State Police to maintain an active CCL. Students review current firearm and self-defense laws, safe handling practices, and complete the live-fire requalification. Upon successful completion, a new training certificate is issued for renewal submission online or by phone.

    Duration: 8 hours (breaks provided)

  • The course fee is $85.00 and includes classroom review and qualification components. Range fees and ammunition are not included and are paid separately at 5 Star Firearms.

    • Instruction from NRA & ISP-qualified instructors

    • Live Q&A with USCCA representative

    • Law review, safety & carry refresher

    • Practice & qualifying targets + live-fire requalification

    • Renewal certificate + GPA Members Area access

    • $12 range fee

    • Ammunition: price varies by caliber/availability

    • Other rental costs may apply if you don’t bring your own firearm

  • GPA’s Phase 1 builds the foundation for Illinois Concealed Carry training. Using the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting curriculum, students develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence for safe firearm handling while preparing for the 16-hour CCL requirement.

    Duration: 8 hours (breaks provided)

  • The full course fee is $139.99 and includes classroom instruction and course materials. Range fees and ammunition are not included and are paid separately at 5 Star Firearms.

    • Instruction from Illinois State Police & NRA-certified instructors

    • Firearms selection consulting & Basic Pistol Course guidebook

    • Exclusive access to GPA’s Members Area

    • Practice & qualifying targets

    • $12 range fee

    • Ammunition: price varies by caliber/availability

    • Other rental costs may apply if you don’t bring your own firearm

GPA’s Phase 1 course is the foundation for Illinois CCL certification, covering firearm safety, handling, and state-required basics.

NRA Basic Rifle Shooting

  • GPA’s Phase 1 builds the foundation for Illinois Concealed Carry training. Using the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting curriculum, students develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence for safe firearm handling while preparing for the 16-hour CCL requirement.

    Duration: 8 hours (breaks provided)

  • The full course fee is $139.99 and includes classroom instruction and course materials. Range fees and ammunition are not included and are paid separately at 5 Star Firearms.

    • Instruction from Illinois State Police & NRA-certified instructors

    • Firearms selection consulting & Basic Pistol Course guidebook

    • Exclusive access to GPA’s Members Area

    • Practice & qualifying targets

    • $12 range fee

    • Ammunition: price varies by caliber/availability

    • Other rental costs may apply if you don’t bring your own firearm

GPA’s Phase 1 course is the foundation for Illinois CCL certification, covering firearm safety, handling, and state-required basics.

In-person individual training with your own NRA Instructor with pistols, rifles, or shotguns.
Private lessons are tailored to your needs based on your goals and prior experience. First-time and experienced shooters will advance skills in shooting fundamentals, range etiquette, and marksmanship. Shooting fundamentals include grip, sight alignment and sight picture, stance, breath control, hold control, and follow-through.
Lessons are customizable and can include firearm familiarity, cleaning and other maintenance of your firearm, alternative shooting positions, shooting drills, and firearm selection and additional accessories.

  • Gun rental, eye & ear protection included

  • Target, ammo and lane fee not included

  • Please list the make/model/caliber of your firearm in the note section while registering for pistol cleaning class. Providing your own cleaning kit is recommended. A 5 Star Firearms associate can assist you in your selection prior to your scheduled lesson time.

Private lessons are open to all skill levels; appointment required.

Private lesson customers get 10% OFF 1st Conceal Carry Classes.

Questions or ready to schedule? Call [PHONE], email [EMAIL], or use [LINK: Contact Page].

  • Designed for individuals who want personalized coaching.

  • High-quality private lessons provided by an experienced Illinois State Police and NRA qualified Instructor.

    Practice target and use of pistol, rifle, and shotgun, if needed.

    *Gun rental, eye & ear protection included

    *Target, ammo and lane fee not included

    Range & Instructor waivers must be signed

    Private lesson customers get 10% OFF 1st Conceal Carry Classes

  • *Target, ammo and lane fee not included

Single Person Shoot 3 Guns (1.5-Hour)

  • Designed for individuals who want personalized coaching.

  • High-quality private lessons provided by an experienced Illinois State Police and NRA qualified Instructor.

    Classroom orientation and fitment, live fire on range, final assessment. It is recommended that you 1st take our “Single person 1st lesson” prior to selecting a firearm so you know basic marksmanship and safety. These lessons are limited to 1 firearm type per visit (pistol, rifle or shotgun).

    *Gun rental, eye & ear protection included

    *Target, ammo and lane fee not included

    Range & Instructor waivers must be signed

    Private lesson customers get 10% OFF 1st Conceal Carry Classes

  • *Target, ammo and lane fee not included

  • Designed for individuals who want personalized coaching.

  • High-quality private lessons provided by an experienced Illinois State Police and NRA qualified Instructor.

    Practice target and use of pistol, rifle, and shotgun, if needed.

    *Gun rental, eye & ear protection included

    *Target, ammo and lane fee not included

    Range & Instructor waivers must be signed

    Private lesson customers get 10% OFF 1st Conceal Carry Classes

  • *Target, ammo and lane fee not included

  • Designed for individuals who want personalized coaching.

  • High-quality private lessons provided by an experienced Illinois State Police and NRA qualified Instructor.

    Practice target and use of pistol, rifle, and shotgun, if needed.

    *Gun rental, eye & ear protection included

    *Target, ammo and lane fee not included

    Range & Instructor waivers must be signed

    Private lesson customers get 10% OFF 1st Conceal Carry Classes

  • *Target, ammo and lane fee not included

Expand your skills and knowledge with our advanced firearms training courses. Designed for students who have mastered the basics, these classes focus on specialized techniques, safety practices, and hands-on application to help you become more confident and proficient in a variety of shooting disciplines.

NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO)

  • GPA has enhanced the nationally recognized NRA Range Safety Officer curriculum to serve as the best platform to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

    Duration: 9 hours (breaks provided)

  • Certification recognition
    NRA Range Safety Officer certification is recognized nationally and may be used in supervising shooting events, working or volunteering at a local shooting range or gun club, Boy Scout and Girl Scout leaders, advanced classes, Church Security Officer, and many more!

    What are the other eligibility requirements? [LINK: FAQ – “What are the other eligibility requirements?”]

    Next Step: [LINK: Private Lessons] (Optional)

  • High quality training provided by an experienced NRA qualified Instructor.

    Exclusive access to GPA’s

    Members Area

    RSO Student Study Guide

    NRA Range Safety Officer Certification

    Basic Firearm Training Program & NRA Gun Safety Rules Brochure

    What are the other eligibility requirements?[LINK: FAQ – “What are the other eligibility requirements?”]

    Next Step:[LINK: Private Lessons] (Optional)

Pistol Cartridge Reloading

  • GPA has developed this course to support students interested in manufacturing ammo for pistols.

    Duration: 6 hours

    Next Step: [LINK: Private Lessons] (Optional)

  • This hands-on course will teach what equipment and tools are needed to start reloading cartridges. Get experience using a single-stage reloading press and firing your newly manufactured ammo in the range.

    All levels of experience are welcome. Ages 18+.

    Bring your own 9mm pistol.

    Next Step: Private Lessons (Optional)

  • High quality training provided by an experienced NRA and Illinois State Police qualified Instructor.

    PowerPoint Slide Notes

    Exclusive access to GPA’s

    Members Area

    Empty cartridges, primers, gun powder, bullets, and practice target.

NRA Basic Rifle Shooting

  • GPA has enhanced the nationally recognized NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting curriculum to serve as the best platform to establish your basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for safe and confident rifle handling.

    Duration: 8 hours (breaks provided)

  • All ages and levels of experience are welcome.

    These classes are not regularly scheduled, please contact us if interested in scheduling.

    Next Step: Private Lessons (Optional)

  • High quality training provided by an experienced Illinois State Police and NRA qualified Instructor.

    Basics of Rifle Shooting Guidebook

    NRA Basic Rifle Certification

    Exclusive access to GPA’s

    Members Area