Robert Reed
Instructor # 2463750 | Valor Self Defense
Certified with the USCCA since 4/19/2021
Certification Renewal Date 1/21/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
My Biography
Hello and Welcome to Valor Self Defense / USCCA!
I'm an instructor with 15 years of shooting experience, including semi-automatic handguns, revolvers, shotguns and AR-15 style platforms. My goal is to share my enthusiasm for the process of self defense before, during and after an altercation. But most importantly, Valor Self Defense and USCCA advocates for avoidance at all costs!
I spent my entire elementary and high school education in military school which is where it all started for me. I opted not to go the military, but my tactics and skill learned during time spent in law enforcement and federal security have never left me and I get excited about paying it forward!
Current Classes Available
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- All applicable State and Federal laws relating to the ownership, storage, carry, and transportation of a firearm; a. The Act relating to the ownership, storage, carry and transportation of a firearm 1) with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/10(h) which includes instruction on the appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed firearm. 2) with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/65 which includes instruction on prohibited areas and the parking lot exception. b. The FOID Act 430 ILCS 65/1 et. seq. c. Relevant portions of the ILCS including but not limited to 1) 720 ILCS 5/7-1. Use of force in defense of a person** 2) 720 ILCS 5/7-2. Use of force in defense of dwelling** 3) 720 ILCS 5/7-3. Use of force in defense of other property** 4) 720 ILCS 24/1 et. seq. Unlawful Use of Weapons** ** Must define dwelling, aggressor, forcible felony and unlawful use of weapons pursuant to the ILCS. 2. Weapon Handling a. Handgun fundamentals b. Handgun concealment c. Live fire qualification instruction d. Live fire qualification with a concealable firearm consisting of minimum of 30 rounds which must include 10 rounds from a distance of 5 yards; 10 rounds from a distance of 7 yards; and 10 rounds from a distance of 10 yards at a B-27 silhouette target approved by the Illinois State Police.
- All applicable State and Federal laws relating to the ownership, storage, carry, and transportation of a firearm; a. The Act relating to the ownership, storage, carry and transportation of a firearm 1) with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/10(h) which includes instruction on the appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed firearm. 2) with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/65 which includes instruction on prohibited areas and the parking lot exception. b. The FOID Act 430 ILCS 65/1 et. seq. c. Relevant portions of the ILCS including but not limited to 1) 720 ILCS 5/7-1. Use of force in defense of a person** 2) 720 ILCS 5/7-2. Use of force in defense of dwelling** 3) 720 ILCS 5/7-3. Use of force in defense of other property** 4) 720 ILCS 24/1 et. seq. Unlawful Use of Weapons** ** Must define dwelling, aggressor, forcible felony and unlawful use of weapons pursuant to the ILCS. 2. Weapon Handling a. Handgun fundamentals b. Handgun concealment c. Live fire qualification instruction d. Live fire qualification with a concealable firearm consisting of minimum of 30 rounds which must include 10 rounds from a distance of 5 yards; 10 rounds from a distance of 7 yards; and 10 rounds from a distance of 10 yards at a B-27 silhouette target approved by the Illinois State Police.
- All applicable State and Federal laws relating to the ownership, storage, carry, and transportation of a firearm; a. The Act relating to the ownership, storage, carry and transportation of a firearm 1) with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/10(h) which includes instruction on the appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed firearm. 2) with emphasis on 430 ILCS 66/65 which includes instruction on prohibited areas and the parking lot exception. b. The FOID Act 430 ILCS 65/1 et. seq. c. Relevant portions of the ILCS including but not limited to 1) 720 ILCS 5/7-1. Use of force in defense of a person** 2) 720 ILCS 5/7-2. Use of force in defense of dwelling** 3) 720 ILCS 5/7-3. Use of force in defense of other property** 4) 720 ILCS 24/1 et. seq. Unlawful Use of Weapons** ** Must define dwelling, aggressor, forcible felony and unlawful use of weapons pursuant to the ILCS. 2. Weapon Handling a. Handgun fundamentals b. Handgun concealment c. Live fire qualification instruction d. Live fire qualification with a concealable firearm consisting of minimum of 30 rounds which must include 10 rounds from a distance of 5 yards; 10 rounds from a distance of 7 yards; and 10 rounds from a distance of 10 yards at a B-27 silhouette target approved by the Illinois State Police.
CLASS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN A MORE FOCUSED LOOK BECOMING MORE PROFICIENT IN UNDERSTANDING THE FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THEIR FIREARM.
ALWAYS GOOD TO HAVE A REFRESHER!
CLASS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE LOOKING TO BECOME MORE PROFICIENT IN DEFENSIVE SHOOTING AND MARKSMANSHIP OVERALL.
OFFERING CLEANINGS FOR PERSONAL FIREARMS. WHY GO THROUGH THE PROCESS OF CLASSROOM, PURCHASING A FIREARM, RANGE TRAINING ALL TO GET IN A SELF DEFENSE SITUATION AND YOUR FIREARM NOT FUNCTION?!