Giving families and individuals the information, training and confidence to feel safe at home and in public. We at North Star Defense are dedicated to providing a quality service.
We offer a full range of services including .....
Illinois Concealed Carry Class
NSD is your best source for central Illinois concealed carry classes.
16, 8, & 3hr(renewal) Classes
Drawing from a Holster Workshops
Working from your conceal carry holster. Deep dive to an effective holster draw and live firing at the gun range. Add this to the skills you learned in our central Illinois concealed carry classes.
Women Only Confidence Courses
NSD takes time to really work with women on the range. Bring your friends and have fun while you learn to shoot.
Youth Confidence Courses
The best way to keep your kids safe is to teach them about firearms. They get to hone in their safety knowledge and hunting skills.
Take the mystery out of guns!!!
Private Lessons
2 hour sessions tailored to the customer. Want to learn how to shoot or maybe learn a new platform? The Private lesson is the perfect option.
NRA Basic Pistol Course
Want to learn all the basics about pistols and shooting? This class is a good idea for beginners. You will also earn 8 hours towards conceal carry class.
NRA Personal Protection Inside The Home
Learn to defend your home and set up a plan for your family should someone break the sanctity of your home.
Must have NRA Basic Pistol Course.
NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home
Learn how to defend yourself out there on the streets. Learn how to draw from your holster and use cover to your advantage. Plus, so much more.
Must have NRA Personal Protection Inside the home.
NRA Range Safety Officer Certification
Learn what it takes to become a range safety officer and run a range.
Range Day
How long has it been since you shot? Have a new gun to try? Want to blow off some steam? Book a range day. Bring the family.
Test Drive Gun Rental Program
Looking for a gun? Not sure what you want? Come test drive all of our guns before you buy. Don't leave it to person behind the gun counter.
Knife Sharpening
Need your knife razor sharp? Let NSD put the perfect edge on your blade with our Wicked Edge TM sharpening system. Pocket knives, kitchen knives, etc...