My name is Don Griffin and I am a UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS veteran.

I have received my USCCA certification as a TRAINING COUNSELOR in order to certify USCCA instructors I became a USCCA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR and I hold classes in Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals (Illinois 16hr CCW Certification class) Illinois CCW Renewal Classes (3Hrs), Women’s Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals, and also Countering the Mass Shooter Threat, and have added even more classes over the years. I am also a Range Safety Officer.

I have taught several hundred students, and I have developed a well-rounded curriculum to help every level of shooter (from Novice to Advanced) to be able to hone their skills to become Safe and Well-Trained Shooters. Not only well-trained with the ability to shoot a firearm well, but also with the mindset that’s necessary to be a RESPONSIBLY ARMED AMERICAN. I have been USCCA CERTIFIED and love educating others to become responsible firearm owners in a growing segment of our society! I have over 150 Five-Star reviews on USCCA and am very proud of my ability to educate my clients appropriately.

Thank you for your consideration,

DON GRIFFIN

Here's some recent reviews!

”Don was amazing. I didn’t feel like I was in a “class”. I was being educated by an old friend who knows exactly how to talk to people to make them understand and to get “it” without preaching and being boring. Don knows his stuff and after 16 hours with him; I, who haven’t shot a pistol before; am a responsible gun owner and will be a responsible conceal & carrier. I would and will recommend Don to any and everyone interested in becoming responsible firearm owners.”

- Christopher A. 10/31/2021

”I was very nervous and afraid of handling firearms although I have my FOID card. Don was Very patient and thorough about the safety and handling of guns. I even took the conceal and carry classes and was certified. I actually surprised myself at the range. I’m now a very responsible and confident woman. He’s a very instructor, no persons question is a dumb question. I have highly recommended him to my friends.”

- Mary S. 8/22/2021

”This was my second class because first instructor cut corners. I was glad to get the real 16 hour training. Our instructor was all about safety first and that was most important to me. He was great to explain in more detail for those of us who were less experienced with weapons. I was grateful for the encouragement he gave me on the range. It is easy on the range to get nervous shooting when the other students are more experienced. This class was an amazing experience. I learned so much. Originally I never intended to carry a weapon. I was taking the class because my husband has concealed carry. However after the class I am a little more confident that someday I just might actually carry myself. I highly recommend this instructor. He answers your questions and encourages students. I considered myself a beginner, I was treated equal to the experienced men in the class. If you need a class or just want to learn a little more about gun safety and the Illinois concealed rules you need this class.”

- Anonymous 7/26/2021

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