dacluis Posted March 16, 2018 at 02:51 PM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 02:51 PM I've done a few holster training classes and have done plenty of dry firing drills and home defense drills at my house. But....I want to be able to practice my draws and live drills without having to pay $100+ to have an instructor show me things I already drilled and have covered in previous classes. I know Illinois probably makes this unlikely but does anyone know of a range or public land (that can legally be used) that lets you practice your unholstering/rehostering drills? I looked in the Training section but all I see are forums to classes. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishjames Posted March 16, 2018 at 03:11 PM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 03:11 PM Here you go: http://illinoiscarry.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=65213&hl=%2Bfrom+%2Bholster+%2Baurora&do=findComment&comment=1076642 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmurph44 Posted March 16, 2018 at 03:13 PM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 03:13 PM Edit...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted March 16, 2018 at 03:50 PM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 03:50 PM I'm a member at Tri County Gun Club. Very nice club with a lot of ranges. You're free to draw and fire as you like as long as you're safe and don't do anything stupid. Tcgc.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twostarrz Posted March 16, 2018 at 03:54 PM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 03:54 PM I’m a member at Aurora Sportsman’s Club. While our membership enrollment is now limited to a waiting list, you are allowed to holster draw after being certified to do so and have the holster draw endorsement on your membership badge. Non members are NOT allowed to do so. Wonderful organization. Check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumgod Posted March 16, 2018 at 04:49 PM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 04:49 PM You might try one of Excel Training's "Skill & Drills" sessions at A2 or GAT. There are a few other groups with similar offerings but I like Bill (cherryriver) and TD's: http://www.exceltraininggroup.com/register.html You have to run the "stages" they set up but there is some basic holster work and shooting on the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted March 16, 2018 at 05:10 PM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 05:10 PM I'm a member at Tri County Gun Club. Very nice club with a lot of ranges. You're free to draw and fire as you like as long as you're safe and don't do anything stupid.Tcgc.net[/quot I'm a member too varry nice club $150. A year well worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree guy Posted March 16, 2018 at 07:12 PM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 07:12 PM Well worth indeed! Tri county in Milledgeville is a little over an hour away for me, but it is a great facility with lots of pistol range options. They also hold 3 gun competitions if you want to get into some more excitement. I only wish they had more than 200 yards for rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
111G2 Posted March 16, 2018 at 10:36 PM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 10:36 PM Where are you located? The range I go to in Clay county lets you do whatever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyd78 Posted March 16, 2018 at 10:40 PM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 10:40 PM Well worth indeed! Tri county in Milledgeville is a little over an hour away for me, but it is a great facility with lots of pistol range options. They also hold 3 gun competitions if you want to get into some more excitement. I only wish they had more than 200 yards for rifle.I think there was talk about a 300 yard at one time. They just bought up more property around there so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyd78 Posted March 16, 2018 at 10:43 PM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 10:43 PM May 19th and 20th Tri County has their open house if you want to check out the ranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinto Posted March 16, 2018 at 11:43 PM Share Posted March 16, 2018 at 11:43 PM The ISRA range allows holster work at range 8 and 9. The range is in Bonfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted March 17, 2018 at 12:21 PM Share Posted March 17, 2018 at 12:21 PM Well worth indeed! Tri county in Milledgeville is a little over an hour away for me, but it is a great facility with lots of pistol range options. They also hold 3 gun competitions if you want to get into some more excitement. I only wish they had more than 200 yards for rifle.I think there was talk about a 300 yard at one time. They just bought up more property around there so who knows. That would be Awesome I knew that we bought more land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted March 17, 2018 at 12:24 PM Share Posted March 17, 2018 at 12:24 PM http://www.tcgc.net/club-videos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralisk Posted March 19, 2018 at 01:31 AM Share Posted March 19, 2018 at 01:31 AM I'm 80 miles from Aurora and over 130 miles from Tri. Man, I wonder do other states with no laws like chicago & crook county have to deal with the range situation we have in Illinois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euler Posted March 19, 2018 at 03:01 AM Share Posted March 19, 2018 at 03:01 AM ... I wonder do other states with no laws like chicago & crook county have to deal with the range situation we have in Illinois. "No drawing from a holster" isn't a legal requirement. Ranges just don't want you putting bullets in the floor, the ceiling, other customers, etc. (You can put as many as you want into yourself, since all the ranges I know have waivers for that....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spu69 Posted March 19, 2018 at 06:48 PM Share Posted March 19, 2018 at 06:48 PM I compete IDPA. All the holster/reloading practice I need. Once a week, $10, 100 rounds of ammo, shoot 4 strings over 3 hours with a bunch of other cool guys. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacluis Posted March 20, 2018 at 03:10 AM Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 at 03:10 AM You guys are awesome! Sorry I recently joined earlier this month although I've been following for more than a few months already and didn't realize I didn't get a notification when someone posts a response to the post. I'll definitely check them out. I'm located in Elgin, IL (Kane County fortunately) and am willing to drive an hour and a half for a decent gun club that allows me to train for that moment that I hope never comes. My girlfriend also lives in Aurora so if I were to get in (after waiting), it would give me an excuse to 'visit her' more frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twostarrz Posted March 20, 2018 at 01:24 PM Share Posted March 20, 2018 at 01:24 PM Aurora sportsmans club is located in Waterman Illinois.Roughly an hour from Elgin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeckler Posted March 20, 2018 at 01:39 PM Share Posted March 20, 2018 at 01:39 PM Saint Charles Sportsman Club is just 30 minutes from Elgin. Maybe closer depending on where in Elgin. Membership is open for trap, five stand, and sporting clays. No sponsor required. Access to the rifle, pistol, and archery ranges requires a full membership and sponsor. Holster draw is only permitted during special events such as 3Gun or pistol challenges. It is not permitted on a regular basis. www.scsportsmans.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted March 20, 2018 at 03:19 PM Share Posted March 20, 2018 at 03:19 PM Tri county gun club is a good club to join $160. A year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralisk Posted March 20, 2018 at 03:29 PM Share Posted March 20, 2018 at 03:29 PM ... I wonder do other states with no laws like chicago & crook county have to deal with the range situation we have in Illinois."No drawing from a holster" isn't a legal requirement. Ranges just don't want you putting bullets in the floor, the ceiling, other customers, etc. (You can put as many as you want into yourself, since all the ranges I know have waivers for that....)I know. I wasn’t referring to the drawing, more so how all the outdoor ranges are well away from Chicago and the indoor ones near it are few and far between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlmiller Posted April 25, 2018 at 02:06 PM Share Posted April 25, 2018 at 02:06 PM Check out TriggerFarm Firearms Training and Range, we offer a Basic Defensive Pistol that's is 3 hours and tailored as a follow up to the Concealed Carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipshot Percussion Posted April 25, 2018 at 03:02 PM Share Posted April 25, 2018 at 03:02 PM Check out TriggerFarm Firearms Training and Range, we offer a Basic Defensive Pistol that's is 3 hours and tailored as a follow up to the Concealed Carry. +1 on Trigger Farms. We go pretty much every month. $50.00 for 3 hours of instruction and around 300 rounds fired - all from the holster. The first hour or so is strictly holster work, shooting and reloads. Double taps, multiples, point and shoot from 3-5 & 7 yards. The rest of the class is 'shoot, move & reload', positional shooting (nine hole) and the last 40 minutes or so is running a steel plate course - either in competition with another shooter or at your own pace to practice. Great fun and only the cost of a couple of hours at an indoor range where all you do is shoot at paper - one slow shot at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huski92 Posted April 27, 2018 at 07:38 PM Share Posted April 27, 2018 at 07:38 PM South Elgin is opening a range June 11. You can draw from the holster if you get approved. Check out Fox Valley Gun Range. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briantime Posted May 15, 2018 at 04:24 PM Share Posted May 15, 2018 at 04:24 PM South Elgin is opening a range June 11. You can draw from the holster if you get approved. Check out Fox Valley Gun Range. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It looks like you don't just have to be approved. Looks like you have to take a holster draw class. Ugh. I hate suffering because of untrained or irresponsible shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Posted June 13, 2018 at 01:13 AM Share Posted June 13, 2018 at 01:13 AM Trigger Farms sounds like fun. I wonder if their basic handgun $50/400rds is off limits to people who didn't get their CCL there , with them. I'm gonna give them a call , might have a few people willing to do the 70mile hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted June 13, 2018 at 01:23 AM Share Posted June 13, 2018 at 01:23 AM Trigger Farms sounds like fun. I wonder if their basic handgun $50/400rds is off limits to people who didn't get their CCL there , with them. I'm gonna give them a call , might have a few people willing to do the 70mile hike.No it's not a prerequisite that you take their class. Their defensive pistol class is awesome. You will enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted June 14, 2018 at 12:28 AM Share Posted June 14, 2018 at 12:28 AM South Elgin is opening a range June 11. You can draw from the holster if you get approved. Check out Fox Valley Gun Range. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ...and what is the name of this range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodrift Posted June 26, 2018 at 02:40 PM Share Posted June 26, 2018 at 02:40 PM One just opened in Monee. Here's their promotional video: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=604401769931316&id=466083347096493 Here's their website:http://weprotectsheep.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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