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PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Private Firearms Instruction

One-on-One Training With Mark

Every shooter has different goals, experience levels, and learning styles. Trigger Talent’s Private Firearms Instruction provides personalized, one-on-one training with Mark Maggos tailored specifically to your needs, allowing you to learn at your own pace and receive direct coaching from some of the most experienced firearms instructors in Illinois.

Whether you’re new to firearms, preparing for concealed carry, looking to improve accuracy, or seeking advanced defensive handgun skills, our private instruction sessions are customized to help you achieve your goals safely and efficiently.

Personalized Training for Every Skill Level

Private instruction is ideal for:

  • First-time firearm owners
  • New shooters looking to build confidence
  • Concealed carry applicants
  • Concealed carry license holders seeking advanced training
  • Individuals struggling with shooting fundamentals
  • Experienced shooters looking to refine their skills
  • Anyone who prefers personalized instruction over a group setting

No matter your experience level, our instructors will create a training plan designed specifically for you.

Private Instruction Training Topics

Firearm Safety Fundamentals

Learn the essential safety principles that every responsible firearm owner should know, including safe handling, storage, transportation, and range etiquette.

Basic Handgun Skills

Build a strong foundation with instruction on:

  • Proper grip
  • Stance and body positioning
  • Sight alignment and sight picture
  • Trigger control
  • Recoil management
  • Loading and unloading procedures

Concealed Carry Preparation

Receive individualized coaching on:

  • Defensive mindset
  • Concealed carry best practices
  • Holster selection
  • Drawing techniques
  • Situational awareness
  • Illinois concealed carry laws and responsibilities

Defensive Handgun Training

Develop practical self-defense skills including:

  • Rapid target acquisition
  • Defensive shooting fundamentals
  • Reloading techniques
  • Malfunction clearing
  • Defensive decision-making
  • Real-world defensive concepts

Accuracy and Performance Improvement

If you’re already shooting regularly but want to improve, our instructors can help identify issues and provide corrective techniques to improve consistency, accuracy, and confidence.

Trigger Talent Instructors Mark Maggos, Allison Vandersand and Gene Flowers

Learn from the Best with Trigger Talent

Trigger Talent instructors bring more than 90 years of combined handgun, tactical, competition, and defensive shooting experience to every training session. Our team has trained more than 6,000 students and maintains a perfect safety record, providing students with professional instruction in a safe and supportive environment.