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Illinois Concealed Carry

Our passion is instructing competence and proficiency that comes hand-in-hand with knowledge in the defensive firearms world. If you're in Central IL come train with us!

Advanced Concealed Carry: Level 1 & 2

Let's face it, the basic concealed carry class was not sufficient to prepare you physically for real world, life like events. This course is specifically designed to increase your capabilities and confidence through the application of basic and advanced exercises and drills.

Confidence Course

The largest hesitation towards firearms, is the lack of confidence and knowledge. This course eliminates that problem!

Low Light Defense Pistol

Good Shepherd Defense and Training's Low Light Defensive Pistol Course is designed to take away your reliability, on your visibility. We train using realistic scenarios and expectations, while gaining the critical confidence that you need for Defensive Purposes!

The time is now

WOMEN ONLY | 16 Hour Illinois Concealed Carry Class

Your life may depend on it.

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Good Shepherd Defense Instructors

Brian
Owner | Chief Operations Officer of Good Shepherd Defense & Training
Justin
Owner of Tac Shack | C0-Owner of Good Shepherd Defense & Training
Donald
Instructor | Advanced Pistol
Zach
Instructor | Carbine & Pistol
Alexa
Peoria Operations Manager | Instructor | FOID-CCW Admin
Steve
Instructor | Basic Pistol
Ben
Instructor | Carbine & Pistol
Holli
Instructor | Women Basic Skills
Dennis
Instructor | Basic Firearms
Tracie
Instructor | Women Basic Skills
Pat
Instructor | Firearms & Hands On Self-Defense
Danny
Instructor
Allen
Instructor