Mission 94
Instructor # 3598649 | Mission 94
Certified with the USCCA since 10/3/2024
Certification Renewal Date 10/3/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- AR-15 Fundamentals
- Emergency & First Aid
- Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
- Marksmanship Simplified: Foundations of Handgun Coaching
- Countering the Mass Shooter
- Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals
- Non-Lethal Program - Certified Instructor
My Biography
Mission94 Firearms Education Center is built with three foundational pillars as our highest priority: safety, history and discovery. We deliver a rich experience at a state-of-the-art facility with trainers and staff who are not only passionate about firearms education and training but are deeply committed to providing a secure and fulfilling learning environment for all visitors – from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Mission94 also aims to foster and perpetuate a deeper understanding of this country’s history and the impact that firearms have played in protecting its freedoms. Guests will have the opportunity to travel through time with unique historic class offerings while handling replicas of firearms from different eras. To enhance the experience, Mission94 also offers a distinguished retail space with expert guidance on hand.
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In this module, we expands on the building blocks outlined in Women’s Basic Pistol, with a detailed and visual explanation of the differences, the pros, and the cons of semi-automatics and revolvers; and even how these firearms can malfunction (and the procedures for correcting those malfunctions). We then introduce the student to holster options for concealed carry, and what every woman (and man) should know about establishing boundaries using the “color codes of awareness.” This lesson is summarized with a number of on and off the range exercises, allowing the student to put these intermediate skills to practice.
Gain a deeper understanding of the implications of being armed in public, how to stay safe by avoiding danger, pre-threat indicators, de-escalation tactics, using force and the importance of seeking further training.
Concealed Carry Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey. This course includes a classroom orientation followed by fundamentals training in our training bays.
This course requires a handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition. Firearms are available for rental if you do not have one.
Concealed Carry Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey. This course includes a classroom orientation followed by fundamentals training in our training bays.
This course requires a handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition. Firearms are available for rental if you do not have one.
While there are a number of diagnostic tools, medications, and devices that EMS providers have access to that are simply not available to non-professionals, the vast majority of the items that you’d find in the back of a typical ambulance or medic bag are things that nonprofessionals can find online with just a few clicks, or, even purchase at your local drugstore. To help you to prioritize your own purchases, we are going to suggest what type of gear might be included in emergency first aid kits of three different sizes to fit three different needs, or, three different “missions.” We'll wrap up this course with a few suggestions on where you can go from here.
This course expands on the building blocks outlined in Basic Pistol, with a detailed and visual explanation of the differences, the pros, and the cons of semi-automatics and revolvers; and even how these firearms can malfunction (and the procedures for correcting those malfunctions). Students are introduced to holster options for concealed carry, and what everyone should know about establishing boundaries using the “color codes of awareness.” This lesson is summarized with a number of on and off the range exercises, allowing the student to put these intermediate skills to practice.
Bring your personal firearm, eye protection, hearing protection, 2 magazines and 150 rounds of ammunition.
This course begins in the classroom, getting to know your AR-15. We'll explore the history and popularity of the AR-15; parts, features, and functions; overview of cleaning and maintenance; accessorizing the AR-15; and basics about using the AR-15 for home defense.
We will then move to our live fire bays for range time, including safety essentials, confirmation of zero, and use/operation of an AR-15; students will work on drills that incorporate dry-fire and live fire with kinesthetic alignment, mechanical offset (and the application of hold over), along with the balance of speed and precision shooting.
A common thread runs through all first-responder education: learning to assess a situation is at the top of essentials. Assessing factors such as the safety of a scene, the seriousness of a situation, understanding the need for additional help and understanding the risks to the rescuer’s personal safety are all. From the moment you arrive at the scene of a traumatic or medical emergency, you will need to mentally run through the assessment checklist. Committing this checklist to memory can help calm you during what might be a very chaotic scene, and your calmness can lead to a better outcome for the patient.
This classroom and live-fire course is designed to introduce responsible gun owners to the safe handling, proper maintenance, and effective use of tactical style rifles in the context of civilian home defense and defense. Classroom topics include: – Overview of basic rifle nomenclature and function – Cleaning and maintenance – Accessorizing your Rifle. Live-range topics include: – How to safely and effectively operate your rifle – How to confirm zero – How to improve skills and precision with a tactical rifle. All platforms welcome, including AR, AK, and PCC, calibers up to and including .308. This course requires up to 100 rounds of ammunition.
Instructor-led range time including safety essentials, confirmation of zero, and use/operation of a tactical rifle; students will work on practical drills that focus on getting out of the optic and working on effective shot cadence, along with skill building and tactical rifle shooting fundamentals, including recoil management, reloads, and malfunction clearance.
Students will then move to cognitive drills that build on shooting fundamentals and require the application of skills for effective target transition, balance of speed and precision, and defensive accurate hits on target.
All platforms welcome, including AR, AK, and PCC, calibers up to and including .308. This course requires up to 300 rounds of ammunition.
Tactical Rifle – Advanced Skills and Drills Instructor-led range time including cognitive drills that build on shooting fundamentals and require the application of skills for effective target transition, balance of speed and precision, and defensive accurate hits on target.
All platforms welcome, including AR, AK, and PCC, calibers up to and including .308. This course requires up to 300 rounds of ammunition.
This class will introduce the fundamentals of shooting, while exploring universal safety rules, situational awareness, common types of handguns, ammunition types, marksmanship skills, advanced firearms handling, defensive pistol fundamentals and the use of deadly force. This class is all about sharing the basics — along with the seriousness and importance of being a responsible firearm owner. Bring your personal firearm, if you have one, eye protection, hearing protection, and 50 rounds of ammunition.
This training is designed for individuals who have already developed basic firearm handling skills and are seeking to advance their proficiency in real-world, defensive, and dynamic shooting scenarios. The Advanced course builds on this foundation with complex drills including low-light engagement, use of cover, multiple target engagement, stress inoculation, and scenario-based decision-making.
All participants must demonstrate safe firearm handling at all times and successfully complete a skills assessment prior to advancing between levels.
Advanced: Classroom safety briefing followed by range for live fire practical training.
Drawing from holster only permitted if participant has successfully completed Mission 94 rapid fire and holster training.
Bring your personal firearm, eye protection, hearing protection, 2-3 magazines, mag pouches, an owb holster, and 200 rounds of ammunition.
n Countering the Mass Shooter Threat, you’ll pour over data collected from 48 mass shootings, finding similarities along the way which will lead you to a conclusion that answers the question – what can be done to counter this threat? Once you’ve learned all you can from these historical events, you’ll begin to understand the importance of developing an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and the systematic forethought that goes into mass casualty preparation.
Know the signs of a potential threat and get started making a plan to protect your community.
Topics covered in this class:
What we’ve learned about mass shootings Knowing the signs of a potential threat Learn and discuss solutions to prevent an attack in your community What steps in your training to take next
This class is designed to provide a comprehensive classroom presentation and practical, hands-on drills with the featured devices, ensuring students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. It will provide essential knowledge and practical skills to help students confront dangerous threats in situations where using a firearm may not be legally or ethically appropriate. Students will see an increase in confidence and competence in carrying these devices as a means of self-protection. The Non-Lethal Program is ideal for individuals seeking to expand their self-defense toolkit, offering an effective bridge between inaction and the use of deadly force. Each student will get the opportunity to practice with the ASP Defender and Sabre Pepper Gel. There will be NO voluntary live exposure to pepper spray products and students should not bring live pepper spray products into the classroom.
Our Concealed Carry Fundamentals – Illinois course, including live fire qualification, meets ISP training requirements to apply for your Illinois Concealed Carry License, and starts you on your self-defense journey. Learn the basics of firearm safety, marksmanship, caring for your firearm, applicable laws, terminology, and how it applies to home- and self-defense. After this class, you’ll be better prepared to act as your family’s first line of defense in a critical situation. Topics covered include: • Firearms Safety • Basic Principles of Marksmanship • Care, Cleaning, Loading and Unloading of a Concealable Firearm • All Applicable State and Federal Laws Relating to the Ownership, Storage, Carry and Transportation of a Firearm (including but not limited to the appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed firearm) • Weapons Handling
All applicants must pass a live-fire exercise with a concealable firearm.
This class is two consecutive days – Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 9am-5pm. Both days must be completed together, and in full. If you have been a member of the military or taken an NRA pistol class and have the DD-214 or your NRA certificate, you will only need to attend day 2. Please contact us at training@mission94.com for registration and class discount information.
There is no live-fire instruction included in this course. Live-fire is only for the purpose of qualification. If you are new to shooting, please contact us about available training options.
All class attendees must be Illinois residents, and possess an active Illinois FOID card.
What to bring: Pistol, eye protection, hearing protection, 60 rounds of ammunition, and lunch. (Rental firearms are available upon request. Ammunition purchase required when using rental firearms.)
Our Concealed Carry Renewal – Illinois course, including live fire qualification, meets ISP training requirements to renew your Illinois Concealed Carry License, and continue on your self-defense journey. This 3-hour renewal class is for current Illinois Concealed Carry License holders who need to renew their License before it expires.
This class will be a refresher on safe firearm handling, when you can use legal force and Illinois firearm law.
All applicants must pass a live-fire exercise with a concealable firearm.
The State of Illinois requires all License holders to renew every 5 years. A 3-hour CCL Renewal class must be completed to receive the Renewal Certificate, which is required for the renewal application process.
There is no live-fire instruction included in this course. Live-fire is only for the purpose of qualification. If you are interested in live-fire instruction, please contact us about available training options.
All class attendees must be Illinois residents, and possess an active Illinois FOID card and Illinois Concealed Carry License.
What to bring: Pistol, eye protection, hearing protection and 60 rounds of ammunition. (Rental firearms are available upon request. Ammunition purchase required when using rental firearms.)

