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Lions Defense

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Law Enforcement · Military

Illinois · lionsdefense.com

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Illinois

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About

Lions Defense, LLC is a professional firearms training company in Illinois, founded by a US Army veteran and current law enforcement officer. Their core philosophy is perfecting the fundamentals of marksmanship for self-defense, ensuring students are properly trained and confident with their gear. The instruction team brings deep, real-world experience from tactical teams, narcotics, and field training, backed by a formidable list of credentials including FBI Certified Firearms Instructor and TCCC Instructor. They focus on providing the serious knowledge needed to protect yourself and your loved ones, making them a premier choice for practical, reality-based defense training.

Courses

3 courses

Defensive Pistol Level 2

An intermediate-level defensive pistol course building on fundamental skills. Students will develop tactical proficiency with handguns for self-defens...

Intermediate $400
Pistol
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Defensive Rifle

Advanced training on marksmanship fundamentals, zeroing techniques, target identification, tactical mindset, and rifle maintenance for defensive appli...

Advanced $400
Rifle
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Women's Pistol Fundamentals

Master the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and pistol maintenance. Learn safety protocols, gear selection, drawing from holster, magazine changes, ...

Beginner $175
Pistol
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Upcoming Schedule

1 date

Oct 24, 2026

through Oct 25, 2026

Defensive Rifle

Waterman, IL

$400

Course Info

Matt Lyons is the Owner & Director of Training. He is a U.S. Army veteran, a current law enforcement officer, and an FBI Certified Firearms Instructor. He is also certified in Tactical Emergency Casualty Care. Greg Antor is the Lead Instructor. He is a fire service professional and tactical paramedic with a background in security, executive protection, and concealed carry weapon (CCW) specialization. The company's training is led by FBI Certified Firearms Instructors with extensive military and law enforcement backgrounds.

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