Weapon Retention

Weapon Retention

  • $100.00 - Alumni
  • 4 hour course

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Weapon Retention

  • $125.00 Non-Alumni
  • 4 hour course

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Take Your Training Further with Our Weapon Retention Class in Chicago

This hands-on weapon retention class near Chicago teaches you how to maintain control of your firearm during sudden, close-contact threats. It’s an essential follow-up to any Illinois concealed carry course for responsible gun owners who want real-world readiness.

What You’ll Gain from Our Weapon Retention Class (Chicago area)
✔ Defensive tactics to prevent gun grabs
✔ Confidence in high-pressure situations
✔ Legal and safe techniques taught by law enforcement experts
✔ 4 hours of intensive, interactive instruction
✔ A stronger foundation for other advanced firearm training courses in Illinois

THIS IS AN ACTIVE, HANDS-ON CLASS.

  • This is a four (4) hour course.
  • This is an ACTIVE COUNTERMEASURES COURSE.
  • We will discuss, demonstrate, explain and review techniques to retain control of a holstered and un-holstered handgun. This is an essential, life-saving skill in the event of an assailant attempting to gain control of your handgun in a combat situation. If an assailant does succeed in taking your handgun from you, it is likely that you and those around you will have it used against them.
  • Please dress for moderate physical activity with a sturdy belt to support a holster.
  • Wear shoes suitable for athletic activity.
  • Please bring a towel, you may perspire.
  • A Mouth Guard is required.
  • Males please wear a hard cup protective supporter.
  • Females please wear a supporting sports type bra.
  • Safety rules will be reviewed and demonstrated and, as always, STRICTLY adhered to.
  • We will not require you to engage in any activity you are not comfortable performing without undue risk of injury.
  • Please contact us if you are a concealed carry licensee.
  • All props and holsters will be provided.
  • Live firearms will NOT be utilized during this course.
  • This does not replace any prior training or martial arts, we present you with "tools" for increased survivability to a rapidly evolving, imminent  deadly force encounter.
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Expand Your Personal Defense Skills with Advanced Training at CCSPD

At Concealed Carry Safety for Personal Defense Inc. (CCSPD), our training doesn’t stop at basic certification.

Our Weapon Retention course is a critical part of our advanced training pipeline, designed for those who want to take their defensive skills to the next level after earning their Illinois Concealed Carry License. This four-hour, hands-on course builds on the foundational principles taught in our 16-hour concealed carry class and focuses on practical, real-world techniques to help you maintain control of your firearm during a violent encounter.

Whether you're a civilian with a CCL or a professional in law enforcement or security, this course delivers essential training for high-stress situations. It's a core component of our “Next Level Training” series, which also includes Practical Street Survival, Weapon Disarming, and Advanced Tactical Handgun Skills.

Instructor Marc Jens—an honorably retired Cook County Sheriff's Police Officer with over two decades of service and 10 years as a full-time academy instructor—brings real-world experience and a track record of training thousands of police officers across Illinois.

If you've completed your Illinois concealed carry training, the next step is advanced firearm training in Illinois—starting with weapon retention. This course is designed to increase survivability and sharpen your defensive instincts through dynamic, scenario-based instruction.

Why Choose CCSPD for Advanced Firearms Training?

  • State-Certified & Experienced Instructors

  • Comprehensive Training Pipeline: Basic to Advanced

  • Exclusive Alumni Discounts on Courses

  • One-on-One and Group Instruction Available

  • Convenient Location in Niles, Illinois with Free Parking

If you're searching for advanced firearm training in Illinois or a weapon retention class in Chicago, CCSPD provides a proven, professional training environment tailored to your needs.

Continue Your Training Journey
After completing this weapon retention class in Illinois, check out these related courses:
🔹 Practical Street Survival – Active Counter Measures
🔹 Weapon Disarming
🔹 Advanced Tactical Handgun Skills
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