Protect and Defend Yourself
Protect and Defend Yourself
Be prepared for any kind of situation. Sign up for firearms training classes at WheaDefend. We offer training to obtain your Illinois Conceal Firearms Certification for a concealable weapon.
We offer basic and advanced firearms training. We also offer private (one-on-one), in-home, and group lessons. We will travel to you for comfort and ease! We look forward to hearing from you.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
At WheaDefend, we believe that all law-abiding citizens deserve the right to defend themselves and their loved ones. As a 2nd Amendment right, our mission and desire are to educate and train all regardless of social or economic status to defend.
Grady C. Wheaton, Jr.’s Biography
Grady C. Wheaton, Jr.’s Biography
Grady C. Wheaton, Jr. is the Chief Instructor and owner of WheaDefend. Grady began his firearms training more than 30 years ago while serving in the United States Marines. He defended his county during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, serving as a troop leader during combat operations.
Grady is a certified Basic Pistol Instructor and certified CCW Instructor with the National Rifle Association. Grady is also certified through the State of Illinois as a Conceal Carry Instructor and has an approved teaching curriculum approved by the Illinois State Police.
In 2015, Grady graduated from Governors State University with a Master of Public Administration. There he studied the Illinois Conceal Carry Act as a topic for his master’s thesis. Grady teaches with a unique perspective based on his military background and graduate studies. He believes that every law-abiding citizen has the right to defend themselves and the people that they love.
Grady lives in the south suburbs of Illinois with his wife Ronnie of more than 26 years, his two children, Jasmine and Jeffrey, his granddaughter Aubrey, and their almost 200-lb English Mastiff, Bela-the-Beast.
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