First option defense

04/21/2026

New website and enrollment page is up and running!!!!

NRA Certified Illinois CCW certification classes in Norridge, IL. Beginner friendly, veteran pricing, ladies-only classes. Serving all of Chicagoland. Book your spot today.

04/21/2026

First Option Defense is back — and we’re just getting started.
For those who don’t know me — my name is David Roman and I’ve been teaching Illinois CCW certification classes right here in the Chicagoland area for over 10 years.
I’ve kept things quiet and private for a while. Word of mouth only. But it’s time to open the doors wider.
Here’s what First Option Defense is about:
🔹 Illinois CCW Certification — beginner friendly, no experience needed
🔹 Small, personalized classes — you’re not a number here
🔹 Loaner fi****ms available — don’t own one yet? We’ve got you
🔹 Veteran & armed security pricing — your training is recognized and respected
🔹 NRA certified instruction
🔹 Serving all of Chicagoland from Norridge
Because you are your first option for defense.
Classes are forming now. DM us or call/text (773) 216-3216 to reserve your spot.

03/24/2022

Contact us for private ladies only classes
224-372-0309

03/23/2022

Contact us for private lessons in
Firearm safety
Defensive marksmanship
CCL

Text us at 224-372-0309
Or inbox us for more information

03/23/2022

LLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY CLASSES

$165.00 for full 16hr class

$110 with proof of previous approved training e.g. NRA Basics, DD214

Students must provide a minimum 30rds of quality ammunition for the live fire qualifications.

Firearm, eye and ear protection will be provided at no additional charge.

Fi****ms available for student use will be a 9MM caliber pistol.

All classes are two (2) day classes. Contact us for group rates and private classes during the week.

Course Outline
Day ONE

Lesson 1: Firearm Safety

Lesson 2: Pistol Nomenclature and Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense

Lesson 3: Ammunition Knowledge and Defensive Ammunition Selection

Lesson 4: Basic Defensive Pistol Skills

Lesson 5: Firearm Cleaning and Maintenance

Day TWO

Concealed Carry Law (all applicable laws will be covered, state and federal)

Live Fire Qualifications

When to use deadly force

Firearm fundamentals

Live Fire qualification is

10 shots at 5yrds

10 shots at 7yrds

10 shots at 10yrds

Student must get 21 out of 30 to pass on a B27 Target

**Foid card is not needed for this class*

ENROLL HERE:

08/02/2020

Did some one handed shooting during our ladies class today. Not bad for a first time shooter!!

12/29/2019

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11/22/2019

Stay alert. Stay armed. Stay safe.

11/07/2019

It’s never too late to start learning. 93yrs young and my grandfather just now picked up the interest. 🥰

10/11/2019

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09/01/2019