WISE Firearm Training operates a custom-built qualification range in Quincy with serious credentials. The team includes a retired Chicago Police Department sergeant (30 years, including field training and range instruction), a competitive USPSA/IDPA shooter, certified range officers, and Adams County's only female instructor. All three active instructors hold NRA Basic Pistol certifications and Illinois State Police approval.
Max 6 shooters to minimum 3 instructors on the range — New shooters work one-on-one during live fire for a safe first experience.
- •Handgun Fundamentals (8+ hours, $115)
- •50+ rounds fired
- •Covers NRA safety rules, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules
- •Bench rest and two-handed standing positions
- •Pistol cleaning and continued skill development
- •Receive Basics of Pistol Shooting certificate
- •Also qualifies you for Florida Concealed Carry Permit
- •Illinois Concealed Carry Permit Class (8 hours, $115)
- •Final 8 of 16 required training hours
- •30-round minimum qualification (60 recommended to account for misfires)
- •Federal Firearms Laws, Illinois FOID Act, Transportation Laws, Concealed Carry Laws
- •Live fire: 10 rounds each at 5, 7, and 10 yards
- •Must score 70% (21 of 30 shots) inside scoring rings
- •Prerequisite: Prior training required (NRA Basic Pistol, Military DD214, or equivalent)
- •Also qualifies for Florida Concealed Carry Permit
- •Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal (4 hours, $60)
- •Required every 5 years
- •Federal and Illinois law review (FOID, transportation, carry law)
- •Re-qualification: 30 rounds from 5, 7, and 10 yards
- •Use of force and gun safety discussion
- •Concealed carry lifestyle guidance and practical tips
NRA Personal Protection In The Home
- NRA-certified course
- All instructors certified to teach
- •NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home (2 days, 200-250 rounds)
- •7+ hours on range
- •Drawing from holster, reloading, movement drills, shooting from awkward positions
- •Requires: Semi-auto 9mm+ or .38 Special+ revolver, 2+ magazines/speedloaders, strong-side or purse holster, cover garment
- •Prerequisite: NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home certificate or pre-course evaluation
Defensive Pistol Classes
- Specialized defensive training
Countering the Mass Shooter Threat
- NRA-certified course available
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim
- NRA-certified course
Concealed Carry Law Only Class
- For business owners or those who want legal education without shooting
Private Training
- Custom classes for groups (employees, families, friends, co-workers)
- Ladies-only options available
- Private range time available for former students ($25/person + $217-985-4703 to schedule)
- •Jason Klinner — Federal Firearm License holder since 2009, teaching since 2010. USPSA/IDPA competitive shooter. NROI and NRA certified range safety officer. Graduate of Massad Ayoob's MAG40 class. Continuous training attendance.
- •Jim Bland — Retired CPD Sergeant, 30 years service. Former Field Training Officer and Firearm Instructor. Experienced with shootings, homicides, courtroom testimony. Illinois State certified range instructor.
- •Kelly Klinner — Adams County's only female NRA instructor. HR professional, Girl Scouts volunteer, PTA member. Creates female-friendly training environment. Shooting since childhood.
- •Dress code: No open-toed shoes on range. Avoid loose-fitting tops. Hat with brim recommended.
- •Name requirement: Name on registration must match driver's license exactly or certificate will be rejected by ISP.
- •Multi-class discount: Use coupon code "Multi" at checkout for Handgun Fundamentals + Concealed Carry combo
- •Firearm rental: $25 available if you don't have your own pistol
- •Requalification: If you don't pass the 70% qualification, work with instructors on skills development and retake for small fee
Emphasis on safety first. "We will always cover all the material required by the course and more. We will always follow all the rules and all laws."
The team has taught everyone from first-time shooters to military sharpshooters. They continually update their training and stay on top of constant legal changes. Custom qualifications available—if you need a specialized class, they'll build it.
