Train, Train and Train some more!
“You’ve never been in combat, so what does shooting paper prove?” That question shows up under almost every training post eventually. And to someone outside the performance world, it probably sounds like a fair point. But that reaction ignores something fundamental: combat is not where skill is developed. It’s where skill is tested. If you’re not consistently punching paper, or steel, or timers, or any quantifiable metric, then you’re not training, you’re just rehearsing fail
How to select a Handgun
Choosing the right firearm is a deeply personal decision, and understanding the key factors involved can make all the difference. This...


CCW Renewal Certification Class
We will be holding a Renewal Class on July 26 from 9AM to 12PM. Please contact us if you’d like to enroll. Only 6 seats available. We...


Illinois CCW Renewal Certification
The next Illinois Concealed Carry Permit Renewal Class will be held on March 16 (9-Noon) $75 per person To sign up, call 618-303-5264 or...


USCCA Firearms Instructor
Our next class to certify USCCA Defensive Firearms Instructor is on December 2-3, 2023. Give us a call to book your spot. Only one more...


Children’s Firearms & Safety Fundamentals
There will be a Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals class held this coming Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 1-4PM at Shawnee...
Use of Deadly Force Seminar check it out here:
https://uscca.swoogo.com/legal-seminar-marion-il-08-13-2023/begin?mibextid=Zxz2cZ


Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal
Hey There: Are you or someone you know, is in need to renew your Concealed Carry Permit? Did you know that you can renew it as early as...


Utah/Florida CCW
Shawnee Training Academy will be holding its one if the two classes a year, for getting certified for Itah and Florida states Concealed...
An Introduction to AR-15 Platform
We will be offering a new course, An Introduction to AR-15 Platform. First class will be held on April 2 from 1-5PM at Shawnee Training...

















