Fox Valley Shooting Club

Fox Valley Shooting Range operates twelve 75-foot shooting lanes plus two private 45-foot suites in Elgin. Every lane is staffed with NRA Certified Range Safety Officers (RSOs). The facility runs a three-stage HEPA air filtration system and features full digital touch-screen controlled 360° turning targets. Each lane is separated by bullet and ricochet-proof walls.

The range stocks an extensive rental inventory across multiple categories:

• •Handguns - Beretta (M9, PX4, Nano), Browning Buckmark, Canik TP9 series, CZ (P10C, 97, Shadow 2), Desert Eagle 50 AE, FN (509, FNS 9L), Glock (17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 30, 34, 35, 41, 42, 43, 43X, 44, 45, 48, 19X), H&K (P30 series, VP9, USP), Kimber Custom 2, Ruger (MK IV, GP100, SR series, LCP), Sig Sauer (P229, P320 variants, P365 series, P210 Target), Smith & Wesson (Shield series, M&P series, EZ Shield), Springfield (XDS, XD, Hellcat), Taurus (G2C, TX 22), Walther (PPS M2, CCP, PDP, P22Q), Wilson Combat (EDC X9, 1911), Zev OZ9

• •Rifles - FN SCAR 16, JP Enterprises GMR-15, Ruger (Precision Rifle 22, AR556, PC Charger, PC Carbine, 10/22), S&W M&P 15, H&K (SP5, 416D), Magnum Research Magnum Lite, Steyr AUG

Fox Valley offers Illinois-approved concealed carry certification courses taught by state-certified instructors:

• •Two-Day Course (16 hours) - $250 total ($100 Day 1, $150 Day 2) - Covers concealment methods, home/vehicle storage, Illinois use of force laws, and includes a qualification shoot (30 rounds: 10 at 5 yards, 10 at 7 yards, 10 at 10 yards). Must score 70% to pass, with two attempts allowed.
• •One-Day Renewal - $150 - For permit renewals. Updates on state/federal law changes, use of force statutes, and law enforcement interaction while armed.
• •Military Credit - Active or retired military get Day 1 credit with valid ID or DD214.

A progressive, skills-based curriculum designed by instructors with law enforcement and tactical backgrounds:

• •Defensive Pistol #1 - Drawing from holster and multiple shots on target. Covers the difference between range shooting and defensive encounters.

• •Defensive Pistol #2 - Malfunction clearing and magazine reloads.

• •Defensive Pistol #3 - Shooting while moving (linear, lateral, angular, explosive movement) with three shooting positions based on threat proximity.

• •Defensive Pistol #4 - Strong and support hand shooting, use of cover, and tactical positioning.

• •Defensive Pistol #5 ($175) - Integrates movement, cover, speed reloads, seated position shooting, and advancing threat scenarios.

• •Defensive Pistol #6 ($175, max 5 students) - Advanced drills combining reloads, stoppages, and movement. Requires completion of DP 1-5.

• •First Shots - 3-hour intro for new shooters covering safety, grip, sight alignment, and storage. No prerequisites.

• •First Shots 2 ($150, 2.5 hours) - For shooters with prior experience. Covers grip management, trigger control, sight alignment vs. red dots, malfunctions, reloads, and dry fire training.

• •Hot Shots ($125, 3 hours, women's only) - Beginner course. All firearms and equipment provided. Covers handgun selection for hand fit, safety protocols, gun identification, ammunition selection, and live fire under supervision.

• •Home Defense ($100) - Classroom-based course on home security planning, safe rooms, legal considerations, situational awareness, and emergency response protocols. No prerequisites.

• •Basic Precision Rifle ($250, 2-day, off-site for Day 2) - Teaches engagement out to 600 yards. Requires rifle capable of 1 MOA, .556/223 minimum, 10+ power scope with adjustable turrets, and 100 rounds of match ammo. Topics include ballistics, MOA vs. MILs, wind adjustments, and practical accuracy.

• •Neil S. Keenan (Director of Training/Safe & Sound Handgun Training) - Illinois State Concealed Carry Instructor; NRA & USCCA Pistol and Personal Defense Instructor; US Law Shield Less Lethal Instructor.

• •Dan Meshenky - Retired police sergeant (25+ years), DoD contractor, Blackwater operator in Moyock NC and Afghanistan, MITAGS instructor in Maryland, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt specializing in ground control and arrest procedures.

• •Doug Zurbriggen (Cornerstone Tactics) - USCCA Certified Instructor, Range Safety Officer. Background in competitive and defensive shooting.

• •Keith Brown (X-Ring Academy Tactical Training Solutions) - USCCA and NRA Certified Instructor, Range Safety Officer, former private security and police officer with Secret Service experience, martial arts instructor.

"As a former police officer, I've attended numerous tactical and law-related trainings. Wayne led an outstanding class. I felt safe during our range experience due to Wayne's stringent rules for safety and operation." - Laura (customer review)

• •Address: 780 S McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123
• •Phone: 630-357-3570

"Great shop. Clean range and store. Sales staff helpful, informative but open to other opinions. That's the best part of this little shop—they don't think they know everything after a few weeks on the job. Prices are reasonable. They didn't jack up ammo prices during the shortage. The only range shop I'll purchase from." - William