Training & Consulting

Course Line-Up Posted!

We've listed courses through March 2025. We added a new pistol series designed to improve your shooting abilities for both precision and defensive applications. We are still offering Defensive Shooting Fundamentals/Tactical Pistol, Tactical Carbine, Vehicle Strategies and Tactics, and Close Quarter Tactics for both pistol and carbine. 

Our pistol offerings consists of 2 introductory level classes, Pistol 101 and Pistol 201, and several enhanced skill courses, such as Dynamic Pistol 1 & 2 as well as team pistol and CQB oriented classes. This series is focused on skill enhancement to improve tactical performance. Each class builds off of the other. 

Paladin Tactical will also be adding airsoft options in the near future. This will allow us to expand our CQB training options at the range and will also permit us to conduct CQB training off-site at any facility. 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSES!

• March 15 & 16 - Illinois 16 Hour Concealed Carry License
• March 16 - Illinois 3 Hour Concealed Carry License Renewal
• March 17 - 19 -  Rapid Deployment (LEO only)
• March 22 -  Rescue Task Force (LEO only)
• April 2 - Fundamentals of Realistic De-Escalation (LEO only)
• April 5 - Pistol 101
• April 6 - Introduction to Pistol Optics
• April 27 - Dynamic Pistol Level 1
• May 11 - Dynamic Pistol Level 2

Registration Opening Soon:

• May 31 - Team Handgun Combatives
• June 28 & 29 Illinois 16 Hour Concealed Carry License
• July 12 - CQB: Dynamic Entry Handgun
• July 13 - Active Threat Response
• July 26 - Vehicle Strategies & Tactics

Scroll to down to see the course descriptions, equipment requirements, and the registration links.

Paladin Course Options:

• Concealed Carry License and Concealed Carry License renewal
• Vehicle Strategies and Tactics
• Pistol Levels 101, 201, and Dynamic Handgun courses
• Defensive Shooting Fundamentals/Tactical Pistol Series
• Tactical Carbine Series
• Close Quarter Tactics (CQB) Series
• Women's Handgun & Personal Safety
• Children's Firearm Safety

Paladin Tactical will also provide courses upon request. 

Any of our listed courses or a customized offering can be requested. Email us and we can arrange a course to meet your needs! 

Private Courses for Groups or Individuals

Paladin Tactical offers group rates for private classes. We have a flat rate schedule based on the size of the group. 

Individual instruction is based on an hourly rate with a two hour minimum. Contact us for details.

Concealed Carry Classes:

Paladin Tactical provides training that meets the requirements of the Illinois State Police for obtaining a Concealed Carry License. In addition to the concealed carry classes posted on our training calendar, we are also scheduling CCL classes for groups on request. We are conducting both the initial training (16 hours) and the CCL re-certification (3 hours).For further information or to request a class, contact us. 

Church Security Team Training

We offer presentations on church security, the need for developing all-hazards response plans, and the importance of having a trained church security team. These presentations are offered at no cost. Simply contact us to schedule. 

We also offer a series of courses designed to train church security teams in the areas of Team operations, firearms skills, movement, and room clearing. The firearms classes are held at the Paladin Tactical Academy; others can be conducted on site. 

PALADIN COMBATIVES

As the number of courses for combatives training was increased, a sister training entity was created to accomodate demand. Paladin Combatives offers the following training:

• Mixed Martial Arts
• Junior Mixed Martial Arts
• Cardio Kickboxing
• Private Instruction

For more information or to register for a Paladin Combatives course, click on the link below:

https://paladincombativesmma.com/