Flagship Defense Group is a veteran-owned, veteran-operated firearms training group that arose out of a need for realistic, relevant training in a safe environment. Our vision was to bring real-world scenarios to an otherwise static and theory-based training style.

Our team of instructors are highly skilled, and bring their counter-terrorism background in a manner that all walks of life can understand and appreciate. Each instructor has had years of training and experience as a member of the military or first responder. We ourselves are constantly taking classes and improving ourselves in order to bring you, the customer, the highest caliber of education possible.

FDG offers a wide range of firearms classes to accommodate all skill levels and interest. From the basic firearms safety class, the concealed carry class, advanced rifle and pistol classes, to the long distance precision rifle class, we can certainly teach you some new skills, or help you improve the ones you already have.

So why Flagship Defense Group?  When you look up the word “flagship” in the dictionary, you see that it is the main ship in the fleet, is the best  or most important thing owned or produced by a particular organization. This is what we set out to do at FDG. We, along side our affiliates (MACK firearms training and Renegade Tactical) are the premiere firearms training providers in the Northern Illinois area. The quality of training is second to none, and offers the cutting edge of training topics, material, and techniques to bring a firearms class unlike any other. Combined, the instructors boast an impressive array of industry and tactical knowledge, and we maintain a tight instructor to student ratio to ensure students are given individual instruction and assistance if needed.

So give us a shot! let us or our affiliates provide you with the best firearms training available. Classes are open to the public, but we can accommodate private parties, corporate events, and we are pleased to offer “ladies only classes” with a female instructor to facilitate a fun and comfortable learning environment!

We hope to see you in class!

-Flagship Defense Group