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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A firearm with a pine cone design on the slide and a wooden handle placed on a green cutting mat.
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Background

NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
Certified July 2025

Citizens Safety Academy Gateway Instructor
Certified June 2025

Illinois Conceal Carry Instructor
Certified August 2025

Illinois Conceal Carry Permit
Certified November 2022

I began my time with firearms back around 2009 or so, with basic shotgun sports and rifle shooting. In the last few years I’ve really accelerated my learning, in part because I realized there was a need for a safe, non-reactionary environment to learn about firearms skills and safety.

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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.