Extreme Exigency

Extreme Exigency is a full service firearms training academy and shooting park in Benton, Illinois, providing certified concealed carry and personal home protection education to law abiding citizens of every age and experience level.

Our Mission

To reduce the probability of victimization by providing high quality professional personal prevention and firearm home/travel and concealed carry protection education programs.

There are Wolves, there are Sheep, and then there are Sheep Dogs.

We focus on personal safety strategies, prevention techniques, and comprehensive training in firearm handling and use for home, travel, and concealed carry protection. Through expert instruction and practical knowledge, our goal is to enhance your self confidence and readiness to responsibly protect yourself and your loved ones. Our combination of prevention-focused education and situational awareness training seeks to promote safety, self-reliance, and peace of mind.

What is Extreme Exigency?

Extreme Exigency is the only time we are justified in using force likely to cause death or great bodily harm. The only time use of a concealed carry firearm is justified. It is danger that is immediate, unavoidable, life threatening and deadly.

Our Philosophy

Our instructors are lifelong firearm supporters who are dedicated to safe and legal firearms ownership, the 2nd Amendment, and personal safety. We believe every citizen has the right to choose whether or not to be a victim of a predator, and to defend themselves and their loved ones.

Our Team

We are a training center located in southern Illinois at 9911 River Bend Road, Benton, Illinois. Our training team members are active instructors in various disciplines and dedicated to personal safety in all areas of life. They are active firearms and outdoor enthusiasts, and the majority are active or retired veteran law enforcement officers.

We cater to business, private and civic organizations. Our range instructors are Nationally Certified Pistol Instructors and Certified Law Enforcement Range Instructors through the Illinois State Law Enforcement Training Board, with more than 75 years of combined law enforcement and educational experience.

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