

Carl Kelly
Owner, Authorized Firearms Instructor with Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau
It’s Time to Protect Yourself
“Firearm training is based on safety for yourself and others and no accidental shooting. At Protect Yourself, you will learn everything you need to know about firearms and ammunition, in addition to avoiding being arrested — or worse — being sued.
My course is tailored for beginners, especially females, who never held a firearm. Safety for yourself and others is the foundation of my course. No firearm or ammunition is allowed in the classroom. As your instructor, I will provide all the necessary materials for classroom and live gun range qualification.”
Your Protect Yourself Complete Package Includes
Firearm Training
Safety (No accidental shooting)
Handling (How to handle and aim)
Firearm Types and Parts (Semi-Automatic and Revolver)
Ammunition (Caliber Types and Cartridge Components)
Firearm Cleaning (Materials Used)
Storage (Types of Gun Safes)
Shooting Fundamentals (How to Shoot)
State and Federal Laws
430 ILCS 66/10(h): Interaction with Law Enforcement
430 ILCS 66/65: Prohibited Areas and Parking Lots Exception
720 ILCS 5/7-1: Use of Force in Defense of a Person
720 ILCS 5/7-2: Use of Force in Defense of Dwelling
720 ILCS 5/7-3: Use of Force in Defense of Other Property
720 ILCS 24/1 et. seq.: Unlawful Use of Weapons
What People Are Saying About Protect Yourself
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Officer Banks
Active Police Officer
“My shooting skills were enhanced in just two lessons at the gun range. I was surprised. Protect Yourself is the best.”

Mike I.
“Carl’s class is fun and exciting. I learned that safety for others and myself is Carl’s fundamental training. I was surprised at the gun range on how well I could shoot.”

Clarissa C.
“At first, I was nervous going into the gun range; before I knew it, I was done shooting. Thanks Carl for your firearm training.”

Samuel H.
“Carl is a serious instructor. His class is fun and intense at the same time. I learned a lot.”

David R.
“Information is repeated several times to make sure you understand; I really enjoyed the class. BAM! BAM!”

Art Burton
Retired History Professor
“The gun instruction is thorough. I’m now able to shoot better than before. I could not have learned from a better instructor.”

Dorrel B.
“Your teaching was phenomenal. I really appreciate your patience. I encourage everyone to take the class.”