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Who We Are

Requalify Your Skills!

We pride ourselves on providing competent  requalification services that ensure Illinois armed security professionals maintain their firearm proficiency.

Our requalification services have helped numerous armed security officers achieve their compliance requirements with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) while enhancing their shooting skills and confidence in handling firearms.

Proficient handling of firearms is essential for security officers in Illinois because they often serve as the first line of defense in safeguarding people, property, and critical infrastructure.

Three Pentacles, PLLC is a professional Illinois firearms and security-training provider specializing in state-certified instruction for security personnel. We focus on safe firearm handling, state compliance, and practical real-world skills.

Our goal is to meet the growing need for professional firearm training and requalification services. With a commitment to safety and proficiency, we have become a trusted resource for armed security officers in Illinois.

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Requalify Your Skills!

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Our Firearm Qualifications

Meet the Instructor

Arthur has trained hundreds of Illinois security officers who now work in hospitals, corporate security, private protection, retail, residential security, and federal-contracted environments.

Arthur R. van der Vant – Illinois Registered Firearm Instructor, License # 263.000795

Additional Experience

  • Licensed Private Detective
  • Licensed Private Alarm Contractor

Quality Unsurpassed

State of Illinois

  • State of Illinois IDFPR Licensed Firearm Training Course 
  • State of Illinois IDFPR Registered Firearm Instructor 
  • State of Illinois Concealed Carry Instructor

NRA Law Enforcement

  • NRA Law Enforcement Firearm Instructor – Handgun
  • NRA Law Enforcement Firearm Instructor – Handgun & Shotgun
  • NRA Law Enforcement Firearm Instructor – Patrol Rifle

NRA

  • Chief Range Safety Officer
  • Certified Home Firearm Safety Instructor
  • Certified Pistol Instructor
  • Certified Rifle Instructor
  • Certified Shotgun Instructor
  • Personal Protection In The Home Instructor
  • Personal Protection Outside The Home Instructor
 

Our Training Philosophy

We believe in:

  • Clear, simple instruction
  • Real-world skills that apply to actual security work
  • Small class sizes for individualized attention
  • State-compliant curriculum and transparent standards
  • Respectful, professional guidance for all skill levels

At Three Pentacles, PLLC, you aren’t just meeting a requirement — you’re building a career.

Ensure compliance with Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) requirements --- Schedule Your Requalification Today!