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Everything You Need At Prices You'll Love

Our seasoned experts handpick every product to deliver the best quality products at the best prices. You get the benefit of years of experience when you shop at Lightning Defense Academy. From hunting, to self defense, to armed forces, we've got you covered.

SHOP POPULAR CATEGORIES

AMMO

Browse our catalog of quality ammunition at some of the best prices on the market.

Apparel

Shop apparel for firearm and self-defense enthusiasts.

GUN CARE

Cleaning kits, products, and supplies to maintain your firearms.

GUN SIGHTS

Stay on target with aftermarket sights for a wide range of handguns.

GUN CASES

Soft cases, gun socks, tactical cases, and more to store your firearm.

HOLSTERS

IWB, OWB, Soft shell, minimalist, purse holsters, and specialty holsters.

OPTICS

High end optics for handguns, shotguns, rifles, and more

SHOOTING ESSENTIALS

Everything you need for your trip to the range. Includes bags, eyes, ears, and more.

We Serve Multiple Industries

Our STORE complies with all local, state, and federal laws with respect to the sale of ammunition and firearms.

PLEASE READ OUR FAQ's BELOW

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CAN I PURCHASE AMMO?

- You must be 18 years or older to purchase shotgun/rifle ammunition.

- You must be 21 years or older to purchase handgun ammunition.

- Illinois residents must possess and present a valid FOID & driver's license at the time of pickup.

- First time customers: when making an ammunition purchase, you must send us a picture of your ID To confirm your age to [email protected]. Failure to comply will result in your order being canceled and you will be charged a fee per our terms & conditions.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT SHIPPING TIME?
- The current shipping time is 7-10 days.
- With the sale of firearms we only ship to licensed firearms dealers. We do not ship to individual homes. This is in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

WHAT STATES DO YOU SHIP AMMUNITION AND FIREARMS TO?
- If you live in any of the following states below, lightning defense academy can ship to you without any known restrictions: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

- ILLINOIS: Due to local and state regulations, Lightning Defense Academy DOES NOT ship ammunition or firearms to Illinois. You can however, PICKUP IN STORE, but you must provide a valid state FOID card & your driver’s license/valid state ID card at the time of pickup.

- Note: Please use this as a reference. State laws change frequently and you as the customer are responsible for knowing your state laws, not Lightning Defense Academy. Please contact your local law enforcement agency or attorney’s office if you have any questions or doubts as to whether you’re allowed to purchase ammunition.

- You can also use this link as a reference for your local state laws: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/s...

_{AFFORDABLE SHOOTING SUPPLIES AND CONCEALED CARRY GEAR BASED IN CRYSTAL LAKE, IL}

Everything You Need At Prices You'll Love

SHOP POPULAR CATEGORIES

We Serve Multiple Industries

SELF DEFENSE

SHOOTING SPORTS

ARMED FORCES