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The Gun Buffet
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at TBD
•East Dundee, IL
From curiosity to confidence — find your favorite firearm. If you’ve completed our Introduction to Handguns class or have prior handgun experience and are wondering, “What’s next?” or “Which gun should I get?” — the answer is: The Gun Buffet! This unique, hands-on experience is designed to help you build confidence and make informed choices when it comes to selecting your handgun. Think of it as “... see more
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Wed, May 20, 2026
East Dundee, IL
Wed, May 20, 2026
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East Dundee, IL, East Dundee, IL
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Full description and what to expect
From curiosity to confidence — find your favorite firearm. If you’ve completed our Introduction to Handguns class or have prior handgun experience and are wondering, “What’s next?” or “Which gun should I get?” — the answer is: The Gun Buffet! This unique, hands-on experience is designed to help you build confidence and make informed choices when it comes to selecting your handgun. Think of it as “try before you buy” — in a supportive, structured training environment. Here’s what’s on the menu:
Refresher Session – We start with a quick review of handgun fundamentals and a warm-up on the range with our training .22s.
Classroom Buffet Preview – Handle 25+ 9mm and .38 caliber handguns “dry” in the classroom to feel the differences in design and action types.
Live Fire Session – Take your favorites to the range and try them out for real!
Shopping Tips – Learn how to confidently navigate the gun counter with expert guidance from TD.
Basic Maintenance & Cleaning – Wrap up with a short session on keeping your future handgun clean and ready.
You’re welcome to bring your own handgun for comparison, but please note the class time will be focused on sampling the buffet guns. If you’re ready to drill down with your personal firearm and take your skills up a notch, check out our Skills & Drills class — it’s the perfect follow-up. What's included in the Class?
Classroom instruction and range time A Taurus TX22 semi-automatic pistol to use for the fundamentals portion .22 LR Ammunition Eye and ear protection 25+ Gun Buffet Guns to Try
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What's needed for the Class?
50-100 Rounds of 9mm for the Gun Buffet portion
Prerequisites to take the Class?
It is recommended to take an introductory class OR be very familiar with your handgun (ideally, 250 rounds)
Experience Level Indicator 33 1 -35 = Beginner | 36-70 = Intermediate | 71-100 = Advanced
Class Cancellation / Reschedule Policy
If you need to Cancel or Reschedule a class, you must call the store: 847-428-4867 Cancellation / Reschedule of a class from one week to the day of the class is $50.00
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