Training and Lessons Offered
Expert firearms training for all levels by NRA-certified instructors.
We offer a variety of classes and private lessons for the beginner,intermediate, and advanced shooter. Our instructors have completed countless hours of training and are rated as master NRA firearms instructors
Instructional Classes
4 Hour: 5:00pm - 9:00pm New Gun Owner Safety/Basic Pistol Class
$140.65/person
Held on Thursday Nights
Learn about:
- Rules of safe gun handling
- Types of pistols, their operation, and ammunition
- Fundamental techniques of accurate pistol shooting
Shoot a .22 LR target pistol, 38 special revolver, and 9mm semi-automatic (Pistols supplied as part of cost per person)
No FOID required to take the class
Students may use their own gun if desired
Limit 5 per class: Call for availability
2 Day: 8:00am-5:00pm Illinois Concealed Carry Class
$156.25/person
Training consists of:
- Firearm safety and marksmanship
- Firearm care and maintenance
- State and federal laws
- Firearm handling, including dry/live fire excercises
- 30 round qualifier Equipment requirements:
- Valid FOID
- Firearm (Ideally the one you will carry)
- Outside-of-the-belt holster
- Minimum of 2 magazines (magazine holder recommended)
- 2 Speed Clips for Revolver
- Eye and ear protection
- Clothing suitable for concealment
- 150 to 200 rounds of ammo
- No Cross Draw
- No Ankle, Pocket, or Shoulder Holsters
Check the Calendar of Events or call for availability. Held outdoors in warm months and indoors in colder months
3 Hours: Times Vary Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal
$55/person
- Valid FOID Card
- 100 Rounds of Ammunition
- Handgun (Ideally the one you carry; unloaded & encased)
- Outside of the belt holster (No ankle, shoulder, or pocket holsters)
- Minimum of 2 magazines (Magazine holder recommended)
- Two speed loaders for revolvers
- Eye and ear protection
- Clothing (Suitable for concealment)
Private Lessons with Experienced Instructors
Individual Lesson
$50/hour
Your choice of pistol, rifle, or shotgun lesson
Scope or optic sight in: $20 Additional
Doesn’t include ammo or targets
Don’t have your own gun? Use one of ours for $10
Group Lesson (up to 6)
$80/hour
Groups of 7 or more: $480 plus $60 for each added student
Your choice of pistol, rifle, or shotgun lesson
Scope or optic sight in: $20 Additional
Doesn’t include ammo or targets
Don’t have your own gun? Use one of ours for $10
TAN Card Requalification: Prices and Requirements TBD
DNR Hunter Safety Class: Free (lunch not provided)
• Offered in late summer/early fall
• Call for details
Darnall’s Gun Works and Ranges has been a family owned business (shooting range and gun shop) for 4 generations. My grandfather, combining his trade as a gunsmith and passion as an outdoorsman, first opened the doors to his new business in 1923.