This course will provide an understanding for the law-abiding citizen’s right to self-defense. The participants will develop skills and attitudes essential for the safe and effective use of a handgun for the protection of self and family. Further, coverage will be provided on mental awareness, how to avoid victimization, and mindset development for use of a firearm when faced with a life threatening encounter. This course will review basic gun safety rules for guns in the home, travel and concealed carry. Also covered will be the responsibility of firearm ownership laws, how to legally travel with a firearm and the justified use of lethal force. Students will be required to participate in classroom and firearms range activities and demonstrate basic live-fire handgun proficiency. 

An Illinois Firearms Owners ID card is recommended, but not required.  This course assumes participant already has a basic understanding of firearms, firearm’s safety and possesses basic firearm’s use skill sets.  However, even very novice shooters are more than welcome and even encouraged to attend. (No Firearms or ammunition allowed in the classroom)

This course is available to and encouraged for private/professional groups of 15 or more. Course facilitator would provide classroom facility suitable for the number of participants. Contact us for more information and the training team availability and dates Course meets all of the Illinois Concealed Carry Curriculum Mandates.

​​When:  Most Monthly on Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.           

                    December 7 and 8, 2024                             July      TBA

                    January 25 and 26, 2025                             August 23 and 24, 2025

                    February 15 and 22, 2025                           September 20 and 21, 2025

                    March 22 and 23, 2025                               October 25 and 26, 2025

​                    April 26 and 27, 2025                                  November 15 and 16, 2025

​            ​        May 17 and 18, 2025                                  December 13 and 14, 2025

                    June      TBA                                                                        

This is an approved curriculum by the Illinois State Police and this course meets the first and second part of Illinois Concealed Carry Curriculum Mandates.

Registration includes: Range fees, training firearms rental, safety glasses and ear protection. Florida and Utah non-resident permit-to carry application and bonus materials available for discounted additional fees. We also have shooting park memberships available to continue your skills. **Non refundable registration deposit must be made to save your spot in the class.  (You may change the date once without needing to repay the deposit.)

Where:   Extreme Exigency Training Academy / Shooting Park
               9911 River Bend Road,
               Benton, Illinois 62812

Student Requirements:

Serviceable Handgun
(limited rentals available)

100 minimum ammunition

(recommend 150-200)
(limited ammo maybe available for purchase)

Range appropriate attire
Safety glasses
Ear protection
NO open toe shoes/sandals

First Aid & Women's Handgun/Self Defense Classes

​Call 618-629-3422 for any interest in these new options

Extreme Exigency Illinois Concealed Firearms Training

For Home and Travel (17 hrs Illinois CCW)

Illinois Concealed Carry Weapons Permit

$150.00
Florida / Utah available for additional cost

Topics Covered:

History
Nomenclature
Function
Weapons Handling
Ammunition types
Zeroing 
Dry Fire Drills
Live Fire Drills
Gun Care and Maintenance

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This course is for the new or beginner shooter. This course provides the student with a basic understanding of handgun and ammunition nomenclature, basic fundamentals of shooting, firearms safety, storage and transportation. The course offers a stress free interactive environment for new or beginner shooters where they learn to properly handle and function their own handgun. It will be 7 hours long with short breaks every hour and a 1 hour lunch break. Students will be put through live fire drills concluding classroom lecture.
(Meets Florida CCW Permit Requirements / Additional Fees Apply)​

Course Tuition:
$100

Session Time:
9:00am - 4:00pm
6 hours

Dates

​

2024 Dates TBA

Do you already have your Concealed Carry Permit? If it is going on 5 years since you took your last class, you are now eligible to take their Concealed Carry 3-Hour Renewal Class. Graduates, however, should not submit their renewal application with renewal certificate until they receive their notice of original permit expiration from the Illinois State Police (usually around 6 months before you are set to expire). 

This is the 3-hour Concealed Carry Renewal Class for Illinois Concealed Carry permit holders.  Per Illinois Concealed Carry Act Mandate, the class will consist of reviewing all laws associated with Illinois Concealed Carry followed up with a live fire range qualification.

When:   Most classes are Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6 pm - 9 pm

           Tuesday, December 10, 2024  6 pm -9 pm    (Call to register)      Thursday, August 14, 2025       6 pm - 9 pm

           Thursday, January 23, 2025   6 pm - 9 pm                                    Tuesday, August 26, 2025        6 pm - 9 pm

           Tuesday, February 11, 2025   6 pm  - 9 pm                                   Tuesday, September 9, 2025    6 pm - 9 pm

​           Thursday, February 27, 2025 6 pm - 9 pm                                    Thursday, September 25, 2025 6 pm - 9 pm

​           Tuesday, March 25, 2025       6 pm - 9 pm                                    Tuesday, October 21, 2025       6 pm - 9 pm

           Thursday, April 10, 2025         6 pm - 9 pm                                   Thursday, November 6, 2025     6 pm - 9 pm

           Tuesday, April 22, 2025          6 pm - 9 pm                                    Tuesday, November 18, 2025    6 pm - 9 pm

           Thursday, May 29, 2025         6 pm - 9 pm                                    Thursday, December 4, 2025    6 pm - 9 pm

                                                                                                                 Thursday, December 18, 2025   6 pm - 9 pm                                                                                                                    

            *  618-629-3422 Ext 2 or 3 to Schedule 

This is an approved curriculum by the Illinois State Police and this course meets the renewal mandates.

Registration includes: Range fees, training firearms rental, safety glasses, ear protection

Where:   Extreme Exigency Training Academy / Shooting Park
               9911 River Bend Road,
               Benton, Illinois 62812 

Illinois CCW Renewal

Pre-qualification Range

Full Payment Required

$50.00 

Student Requirements:

Serviceable AR Platform
(limited rentals available)

100 minimum ammunition
(limited ammo available for purchase)
Minimum of 2 magazines
Range appropriate attire
Safety glasses
Ear protection

​NO open toe shoes/sandals

This course is for the new or beginner AR Platform shooter/owner. The student will learn the history, design and function of the AR platform rifle. They will also be taught field stripping, maintenance, ammunition selection, sight adjustments/zeroing, and weapons handling. The course time will also include firing positions, fundamental of marksmanship, loading/unloading, and clearing malfunctions.  Students will assemble/disassemble their AR platform, zero sights, conduct live fire exercises and conclude with a session on weapon maintenance.

Extreme Exigency Illinois Concealed Carry Firearms Training

​​Extreme Exigency is proud to announce we have accomplished another large goal forward in our mission to reduce victimization in all areas of life through education and prevention.

Extreme Exigency was recently approved by local Judicial Circuits in Southern Illinois to provide VIP presentations. Starting in February 2015.  Extreme Exigency will be hosting “Victim Impact Panel Presentations" in person classes, but starting in 2022 we will be offering a online class that can be completed at any time that works best for you. 

The purpose of the Victim Impact Panel (VIP) presentations are to help DWI/DUI offenders realize the lasting and long-term effects of impaired driving, to create an empathy and understanding of the tragedy, to leave an impression that will change thinking and behavior, and to prevent future offenses from occurring. This workshop has been highly revered and successfully delivered in many court locations in Southern Illinois and was the staple workshop for Franklin County, Jefferson County and Washington County Courts for many years. In years past this workshop has been endorsed by MADD and the Southern Illinois Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children.

Extreme Exigency is honored to be able add this presentation and service to our current efforts to reduce victimization and promote personal safety.

When:  On Line Registration / Once registration is complete a follow-up email will arrive with detailed instruction on how to complete course ( make sure               return email and contact information is correct ) When you complete the course/test, a course certificate will be sent to you. (Allow 24-48 hours               between sign up to recieve the link to the course) 

Illinois CCW Renewal

$40.00 

Call To Set Up Appointment

618-629-3422 

Course Tuition:
$85

Session Time:
9:00am - 4:00pm
6 hours

Dates:

June 29,2024

August 24, 2024

October 26,2024

More 2025 dates TBA

AR-15 Hands-On Safety and Beginners Course

Utah Concealed Firearm Permit

​One of the Most Popular Non-Resident Permits in the Nation

1) Tired of being hostage to ammunition shortages?
2) Tired of politicians wanting to tax your hobby?
3) Would you like a tour of Extreme Exigency Educational Foundation and Shooting Park at the same time?

This is for the person who has no clue where to begin. Reloading can save you money, it's therapeutic, it's fun. It's one more skill to learn. You will learn how to reload standard pistol ammunition. This class will also give you understanding how to reload rifle and shotgun. You will get an illustrated handloading packet as well as a 40 page Basic Reloading Manual donated by Hodgdon Reloading. This will be hands-on and you will learn to load a 9mm round from beginning to end with reloading equipment and that is why space is limited. All other pistol rounds(40, 38, 45, 357) follow the same process. Most reloading classes run $150. This one day session is only $30. If you have personal questions Text Mike at 618-927-1480 or email him at...... dollins@gmail.com.

Course Tuition:
$30

Session Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
3 hours

Dates 

Sat. March 18th, 2023 Sat. October 28th, 2023     2024 DATES TBA 

Basic Handgun / Beginners Course

"What Ever It Takes"

Victim Impact Presentations

Would you like to Live Fire an AR-15?

Would you like to know how to safely operate?

Would you like guidance before a purchase?

This entry level course includes, but is not limited to...

1) Respect and safely operating in a legal (federal/state) manner. Safety FIRST!

2) History and function of the AR-15 and discussion of variants (AR-9, AR-10, AR-pistols, 300 BO)

3) Discussion includes AR components, Stock types, rail and handguard systems, barrels, triggers, optics and scopes, magazines, tactical lights, ballistics, chambering and clearing -- to name a few

4) Two functional models will be present

5) Field stripping and proper cleaning 

6) Discussion on AR-15 building and 80% lowers

7) Curriculum provided

8) LIVE FIRE (20 rounds) at the end

*All personal information will be kept confidential

Class is for men and women

When:    2024 Dates TBA
Where:    Extreme Exigency Foundation & Shooting Park
Cost:       $50.00        Seating is limited

Contact Mike at: dollins@gmail.com or TEXT: 618-927-1480 for details.         

Illinois Concealed Carry 3-Hour Renewal​

Does your child know what to do if he or she finds a gun?

The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® program is a gun accident prevention program that seeks to help parents, law enforcement, community groups and educators navigate a topic paramount to our children’s safety. Eddie and his Wing Team are on a mission to help you teach Pre-K through 4th graders what to do if they ever come across a gun…

You talk about stranger danger, Internet safety, fire drills and more with children...so why not include gun safety? The program makes no value judgments about firearms, no firearms are ever used, and it covers an important topic that needs to be addressed with kids. Like swimming pools, electrical outlets and lighters, firearms are simply treated as a part of everyday life. With firearms found in about half of all American households, it’s a stance that makes sense.​

​Go to  https://eddieeagle.nra.org/about to learn more about this program!

​When:  Saturday, September 21, 2024     Time:    9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Extreme Exigency Educational Foundation
9911 River Bend Road
Benton, IL  62812
Call 618-629-3422 Ext 2 to schedule
Limited spots will be available

Basic Reloading Course

(Limited Space)

Topics Covered:

Handgun Safety
Nomenclature
Handgun storage
Ammunition types
Fundamentals of shooting
Dry Fire Drills
Live Fire Drills
Handgun Care
Handgun Maintenance

INTRODUCTION
            A stun gun, pepper spray and other improvised weapons in the hands of someone "not" trained is much like owning a handgun and not having firearms training or ammunition… extremely ill-advised. Hands-on training from certified instructors is an ABSOLUTE MUST!   Without a doubt, a Stun Gun can be an extremely effective tool for self-defense and frequently used by Law Enforcement to defuse violent situations. But understand this is providing you have been properly trained by certified instructors. Even the largest and most violent criminals will be discouraged from the electronic voltage of a stun gun, deployment of pepper spray or other improvised weapons and every citizen, young or old, fragile or strong, can learn proven deployment techniques that will allow them to defend off an attack and get away safely.

DESCRIPTION
            This 2-hour course could quite possibly be the best 2-hour investment of your life. We begin by discussing when we are vulnerable and recognizing dangerous situations, the moment of extreme exigency and Illinois laws, then jump right into our main focus…the Stun Gun and improvised weapons. Upon completion of the course, you WILL receive an actual Stun Gun for your personal protection valued at $39.95 plus a carrying case another $10.00 value.

Curriculum includes:
• Situational Awareness…Conditions to Avoid
• Extreme Exigency and Illinois Laws
• Primary sites to target on the Human Body
• Prohibited areas

            NOTE: The first 25 paid participants will receive their own FREE stun gun (civilian version) for personal defense upon completion of this training course. 

            ($49.95 Value and Carrying Case $10.00 Value)***

Course Date: TBA (usually done at least once/year upon interest)

Cost: $50.00
Location:  Extreme Exigency Shooting Park, 9911 River Bend Road,  Benton, IL

            Our extremely affordable price makes this training basically FREE, considering the value of the Stun Gun you receive is INCLUDED in the price of this life changing course.

 *** Illinois Law requires participants to preregister for the course a minimum of 24 hours in advance, persons taking delivery of the stun gun must be 18 years or older and a current FOID card holder to receive the free stun gun at the completion of the training.

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Stunning Self Defense
What Everyone Should Know About Stun Guns, Pepper Spray, and other Impact and Improvised Weapons

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Predator's Playbook" -- Choose Not To Be A Victim

Predators have invaded our neighborhoods, schools, stores,
workplace and our places of worship...choose not to be a victim.

Basic AR Platform / Beginners Course

​NEW!  Offering USCCA designed classes

​​The Utah CFP permit training class takes 4 hours. Firing of a firearm is not required to obtain the Non-Resident Utah concealed firearm permit. The permit is valid for 5 years and re-training is not required for renewal. This permit is perfect for people who travel and want to legally protect themselves and their family.  All the training materials are provided and for your added convenience we provide photos and fingerprint cards. The Utah permit is recognized in 34 states, 32 states for non-residents (Colorado, Florida, Michigan, and New Hampshire has residency restrictions). Non-residents from states that have CCW permits must obtain their state's permit before applying for the Utah permit (this change in effect May 10, 2011). Illinois residents are exempt from this requirement. 

Course Fee: $85.00   Call for Availability 

In today’s changing times with predators, threats, terrorism, and ISIS everywhere, personal safety has become a top concern for everyone. Predators have extended their victimization to our neighborhoods, communities, school, workplace, and our places of worship. We cannot begin to understand how the predator thinks but we can develop skills to understand and predict how the predator moves. With more than 75 years of combined law enforcement and professional training experience Extreme Exigency’s Instructor team has researched and cracked the predators’ playbook and broken it down into something everyone from all ages and in a walks of life can understand and apply. The predator’s playbook sets in motion a path towards a way of life with safety for ourselves first, and steadily moves through safety in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, places of worship and closing with safety for our greatest blessings our children.

This 2 hour course, developed and delivered by veteran law enforcement officer Ray Minor MLS, MS, has received astonishing reviews and is recommended for all male, female, teenage participants and anyone involved in security for school, places of worship or private business or industry  
  

​Predator Playbook 

When:     2024 Public Dates TBA              (Private classes are scheduled throughout the year)

Time:      TBA

Where:    Extreme Exigency Training Academy 9911 River Bend Road, Benton, IL  or TBA

RSVP :    extremeexigency@gmail.com  or (618) 629-3422
 **********This is a free class, but donations would be greatly appreciated to go towards our Foundation and Scholarships**********