The recent shutdown of Kee Firearms in New Lenox has created a notable gap in affordable concealed carry safety training, according to local gun owners. The store’s popular weekend classes, which attracted around 400 participants monthly for just a $30 fee, fostered a learning community where individuals, including those unable to afford traditional training, could gain essential skills and knowledge about gun safety.
With owner Jeffery Regnier facing dismissed criminal charges and the store’s future uncertain, former attendees express concern over the lack of similar affordable resources in the area. Many now seek out alternatives that often cost hundreds of dollars, leaving some gun owners untrained and vulnerable. As gun safety becomes increasingly important, local trainers aim to meet the demand, but evidence suggests the void left by Kee Firearms remains unfilled.
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