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About UsWe offer a wide range of training opportunities including; conceal carry, safe firearm handling, usage and storage, multiple levels of tactical handgun, carbine and shotgun instruction, city wide shoot-offs, Birthday Shoots, youth firearm safety and marksmanship, "Ladies Day" at the range, exclusive club memberships, Customized Shooting activities and much, much more. We maintain a 5 to 1 student/instructor ratio.
For services listed above, please contact us directly via email or phone: [email protected] or (804) 453-ABAN(2226). We provide a safe, warm (sometimes humorous), professional, family environment for ALL instruction. EDUCATION, TRAINING, COACHING Get the Aban Advantage & "Be Ready" Contact us for more information: [email protected] 804) 453-ABAN(2226) |
Instructors Background |
Eric Becton:
Chief Instructor
John Pearson:
Gerald Vernon
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The Aban Advantage Methodology |
Our approach to firearms training is an emphasis on reality, safety and then well rounded critical self-defense. Which is by far more than just firearms training. Our model is that awareness demands action. Action demands information. And information creates a population of firearm owners that are properly equipped and prepared to engage those unavoidable threats inside and outside the home. We call it the 4R Approach: Reality, Readiness, Resolve, Reassurance. We use time tested methods to teach firearm safety and tactical use. We start with the basics and build from there, encouraging each participant to push themselves to "Capable Ability." Firearms training and a constant state of readiness requires a multilevel approach for development. Just as in social services, we provide what are known as wraparound services. Here at Aban Advantage our training and schedule provide these wraparound services throughout the year with shooting, non-shooting and online classes. To that end our schedule is designed to develop and ensure that an informed, capable, emotional and intelligent mature citizen is the final product. To ensure that we are bringing cutting edge information, our instructors continue to learn from industry leaders themselves as enrolled students. "Get the Aban Advantage and Be Ready" "As an urban woman professional I long thought about self defense training to handle a gun while also feeling reluctant about owning one. The concealed carry course offered by Aban Advantage not only provided the fundamentals of choosing, owning, carrying and shooting a gun in Illinois but changed my position of the ownership matter 180 degrees. The 16 hour requirement was dense with practical information and clear explanations, with lots of demonstrations. Not a moment was wasted in this course. Furthermore the care, concern, and passion for teaching that the instructor demonstrated was second to none, with excellent knowledge of current law and industry history as well as street smarts, experience and great sense of humor. I defiantly made the right decision in taking this course and recommend Aban Advantage highly." -J. Choe |
FAQ
Q. How soon after I take your class can I apply for my CCL?
A. Immediately after completing the 16 hour course.
Q. Do I need a CCL to own a handgun in the City of Chicago, Oak Park, Morton Grove, Evanston, or Winnetka?
A. NO! Not anymore, and thank goodness! No municipalities can place any restrictions on handguns (size, capacity, color) since the STATE has passed concealed carry; however, you do need a valid FOID card to be in the possession of a firearm or ammunition (inside the home or transporting).
An easy way of understanding what concealed carry provides, is to understand that conceal carry gives you the opportunity and ability to properly defend yourself, and your loved ones when you are away from home.
Q. Do I need a FOID card to sign up for your CCL classes?
A. No, HOWEVER, you will need one before the state issues you a CCL. Sign up for the class and get that FOID card process started ASAP (isp.state.il.us/)
Q. What does your class offer, that others don't?
A. We maintain a 5-1 student to instructor ratio. We specialize in first time shooters, offer advanced firearm training and combined we have well over 10 decades of firearms instruction. Learn more about our instructors here.
Q. Do you take down payments?
A. Unfortunately we do not. Our attorney won't allow it.
Q. How do you earn a free CCL class?
A. Get 8 of your friends/coworkers/family or ex's to sign up for the same class and yours will be free.
Click here to learn more.
Q. Do you do background checks?
A: No, we do not. However, we can assure you the State of Illinois will prior to issuing you a CCL or FOID card!
Attorney: Who's asking?
Q. I'm really not a gun person" and I'm really afraid of guns, but I want to be able to protect myself, do you think this course is for me?
A. An astounding YES! Most fears arise from the unknown. We introduce the firearm at a very basic level and build from there. Our instructors are some of the most patient and professional in the industry. We understand the origin of and remedy for fear. Glad to hear you are seeking the ability to protect yourself! Great question!!
Q. Do I have to take both days?
A. Yes, unless you have verifiable certificate(s) that you have taken particular NRA courses that equals 8 hrs, you MUST take both Day 1 and Day 2.
Follow up Question: What if I'm a veteran?
Follow up Answer: Again, verifiable accreditation and individual basis. Note: If you are 2 years removed from active duty, without any additional civilian firearms training, you will be required to attend both Day 1 and Day 2. Please understand, that we have a duty to the public to ensure that those we certify are properly trained. We're sure you understand and we're sure you will find both days well worth the time.
Q. I'm not interested in Conceal and Carry, however, can I take your course for the training?
A. Yes. We reserve 5 seats per class for anyone that desires the training without the certification. The cost is $150, all inclusive. See Active Spectator.
Q. I have limited mobility and I require a wheelchair to get around. Does your class accommodate special needs?
A. Yes, and we will be glad to have you with us.
Q. What is the Aban Advantage?
A. Excellent question! In short form, The Aban Advantage is the multilevel approach to critical self-defense that goes beyond firearms training. While many start with CCL, we provide full wrap around services in creating first defenders. We call it the 4R Approach: Reality, Readiness, Resolve, Reassurance. We start with reality being our foundation and safety as the primary building block (if you will). We then build from there to further develop an informed, willing and capable individual.
Again, thank you for that question.
Q. Can you assure me that after taking your class, I'll win every gunfight I'm in?
A. No. The only gun fight we can assure that you will win, is the one you're not in. Avoid the fight and you have won the battle.
Attorney: Thank you. That will be all for now. No further questions!
A. Immediately after completing the 16 hour course.
Q. Do I need a CCL to own a handgun in the City of Chicago, Oak Park, Morton Grove, Evanston, or Winnetka?
A. NO! Not anymore, and thank goodness! No municipalities can place any restrictions on handguns (size, capacity, color) since the STATE has passed concealed carry; however, you do need a valid FOID card to be in the possession of a firearm or ammunition (inside the home or transporting).
An easy way of understanding what concealed carry provides, is to understand that conceal carry gives you the opportunity and ability to properly defend yourself, and your loved ones when you are away from home.
Q. Do I need a FOID card to sign up for your CCL classes?
A. No, HOWEVER, you will need one before the state issues you a CCL. Sign up for the class and get that FOID card process started ASAP (isp.state.il.us/)
Q. What does your class offer, that others don't?
A. We maintain a 5-1 student to instructor ratio. We specialize in first time shooters, offer advanced firearm training and combined we have well over 10 decades of firearms instruction. Learn more about our instructors here.
Q. Do you take down payments?
A. Unfortunately we do not. Our attorney won't allow it.
Q. How do you earn a free CCL class?
A. Get 8 of your friends/coworkers/family or ex's to sign up for the same class and yours will be free.
Click here to learn more.
Q. Do you do background checks?
A: No, we do not. However, we can assure you the State of Illinois will prior to issuing you a CCL or FOID card!
Attorney: Who's asking?
Q. I'm really not a gun person" and I'm really afraid of guns, but I want to be able to protect myself, do you think this course is for me?
A. An astounding YES! Most fears arise from the unknown. We introduce the firearm at a very basic level and build from there. Our instructors are some of the most patient and professional in the industry. We understand the origin of and remedy for fear. Glad to hear you are seeking the ability to protect yourself! Great question!!
Q. Do I have to take both days?
A. Yes, unless you have verifiable certificate(s) that you have taken particular NRA courses that equals 8 hrs, you MUST take both Day 1 and Day 2.
Follow up Question: What if I'm a veteran?
Follow up Answer: Again, verifiable accreditation and individual basis. Note: If you are 2 years removed from active duty, without any additional civilian firearms training, you will be required to attend both Day 1 and Day 2. Please understand, that we have a duty to the public to ensure that those we certify are properly trained. We're sure you understand and we're sure you will find both days well worth the time.
Q. I'm not interested in Conceal and Carry, however, can I take your course for the training?
A. Yes. We reserve 5 seats per class for anyone that desires the training without the certification. The cost is $150, all inclusive. See Active Spectator.
Q. I have limited mobility and I require a wheelchair to get around. Does your class accommodate special needs?
A. Yes, and we will be glad to have you with us.
Q. What is the Aban Advantage?
A. Excellent question! In short form, The Aban Advantage is the multilevel approach to critical self-defense that goes beyond firearms training. While many start with CCL, we provide full wrap around services in creating first defenders. We call it the 4R Approach: Reality, Readiness, Resolve, Reassurance. We start with reality being our foundation and safety as the primary building block (if you will). We then build from there to further develop an informed, willing and capable individual.
Again, thank you for that question.
Q. Can you assure me that after taking your class, I'll win every gunfight I'm in?
A. No. The only gun fight we can assure that you will win, is the one you're not in. Avoid the fight and you have won the battle.
Attorney: Thank you. That will be all for now. No further questions!
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