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Christian Vining

Instructor # 3493319 | Locked and Loaded Secure Solutions LLC

Certified with the USCCA since 1/21/2024

Certification Renewal Date 1/21/2027

  • info@lockednloadedss.com
  • (312) 925-8499

chicago, IL, 60620

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Countering the Mass Shooter

My Biography

In my dual role as CEO and Firearms Instructor of Locked & Loaded, alongside serving as the Executive Officer of Page Security and Investigations , Inc. I bring forth thirty years of mastery in security operations management and firearms instruction. With eight years of military service as a Sharpshooter Combat Infantry Soldier. I possess specialized skills in sharpshooting, weapons tactics, hand to hand combat and leadership development. I created Locked and Loaded for personal and home defense. Specialized training as a Instructor.

  • Specialized weapons trainer.
  • Countering the mass shooter threat Instructor.
  • State of Illinois 16/3 hour Concealed Carry Instructor.
  • USCCA Home Defense Instructor.
  • Stop the bleed tourniquet First Aide Instructor.
  • Church Security Training Creating A Plan of Action.

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  • Sat, Nov. 14, 2026 9:00 AM

    Illinois 16 hour concealed carry license

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    Locked and Loaded Secure Solutions LLC
    chicago, IL

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    The classroom portion will consist of updated laws and interacting with police.

    This class specifically addresses the challenges and potential threats that houses of worship face. This course helps you learn how to recognize danger, build a security plan and identify weak points at your facility in order to mitigate overall risk to your congregation.

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      "Christian Vining provided an amazing CCL training experience. He was timely, patient, interactive, and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you so much, Mr. Vining! Much appreciated. "

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