Approachable Firearms Training in Chicago

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Approachable Firearms Training, Focused on Safety

Our offerings include:

  • Illinois Concealed Carry License Training

  • Basic Pistol Instruction

  • Introductory and safety classes for groups and organizations

  • And more!

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Bethunium Training provides firearms training in an environment free from sexism, racism, transphobia, and other reactionary ideologies.

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Background

NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
Certified July 2025

Citizens Safety Academy Gateway Instructor
Certified June 2025

Illinois Concealed Carry Instructor
Certified August 2025

Illinois Concealed Carry Permit
Certified November 2022

Bethunium Training offers basic firearms classes and Concealed Carry classes in Chicago. I started Bethunium Training to provide a good environment for LGBTQ+ folks, people of color, and women to learn about guns. Providing firearms and shooting education in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, our mission is to maintain an accessible and inclusive classroom environment.

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I’ll be posting classes here for sign-up, but please reach out for any other needs! I can offer specialized introductory classes for different groups based your specific needs and constraints.