about the author

Illinois Certified Concealed Carry Firearms Instructor, NRA Certified Pistol and CCW Instructor, Firearms Legal Consultant, and Firearms Expert Witness - Fraternal Order of Police. Rare, private, advanced semiautomatic handgun education and training. Mainly serving law enforcement personnel, attorneys, judges, executives, private individuals with heightened security concerns, and licensed firearm dealers. Authority on firearms statutes, ordinances, regulations, related criminal laws and court rulings. Other services include firearm valuations, pistol conditioning and trigger/action enhancements. Service area encompasses northwest Indiana, southwest Michigan, and Chicago. Former Cook County Treasurer contractor and Illinois Board of Regents member.

EMAIL: BPETRIGGER@ATT.NET

Friday, June 7, 2024

PROFESSIONAL TESTIMONIALS

Unsolicited praise from clients, colleagues, etc. ...

Bruce is a unique handgun instructor who leaves all the BS at the door and focuses on making sure his students are fully prepared for the gamut of issues presented by a carry permit. He will also improve your shooting drastically over the course of the instruction. I found the educational experience with Bruce to be enormously rewarding, and I believe I live far more safely today than I did 2 years ago. -Real Estate Developer/CEO

Thank you so much for the referral for Bruce Edenson. He was outstanding! So well in fact that the opposing side attempted to strike his testimony and could not wait to get him off the stand. He was a true professional and had full command of the subject matter. -Defense Attorney, Fraternal Order of Police

I really learned a lot and enjoyed your training sessions … I can’t believe how much my shooting improved in just two range sessions … I am so glad I took your individual class and did not settle for a large class setting … There is no way I would have learned as much and improved my shooting performance. -Criminal Defense Attorney

Bruce is one of the coolest guys I have ever met. Seriously I love his intensity. He gives great instruction … doesn’t make you feel nervous at a range … This guy was awesome. -Chicago Police Officer

I spent the next hour and a half telling ... about your knowledge, expertise and common sense! I appreciate so much your help and advice. -former Cook County prosecutor and Illinois Assistant Attorney General

I'm thankful to have found you. Clearly, you are a subject matter expert on all things pertaining to firearm ownership and concealed carry in Illinois ... a wealth of knowledge, and incredibly responsive. You have brought clarity to what has been a very murky, confusing myriad of gun laws to navigate ... You leave no stone unturned. -former Police Crime Scene Investigator

Bruce … Having encountered a great deal of "instructors" out there who …could at best tie your laces … Your services … seem like the variety that ought to be a standard prerequisite for all those seeking the license. Best of luck and keep up the good work. -NRA Firearms Instructor

Great stuff, Bruce! Thanks again for your sound advice. -Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

Once again you did a phenomenal job today Bruce. -Defense Attorney, Fraternal Order of Police

Thank you very much for your training yesterday. You are a wealth of knowledge and the time was definitely useful. -Firearms Dealer/FFL

Bruce, your treatise on justifiable use of deadly force is spot-on. -Illinois Professor of Criminal Justice

Impressive. -Illinois Appellate Court Justice

… will follow your instructions to the tee. Again, thank you for all your help and quick response time. -Criminal Defense Attorney

Thanks for the excellent work on the Xxxxxxxxx matter! -Civil Rights Attorney

Bruce, thank you for your prompt and informative response. Xxxxx has spoken very highly of you and I can see why. -former Michigan Assistant Attorney General

I had a great shoot the other night. Largely due to your training and expertise … something for which I will always be grateful. -Consumer Rights Litigator

This is a very well written defense of the 2nd amendment right … Thanks for sharing this paper. -Cook County Circuit Court Judge

Thanks again for everything. Greatly appreciated. -Chicago TV Anchorperson

Thank you and I trust you completely. -Criminal Defense Appellate Attorney

Excellent analysis. -Certified Public Accountant (re valuation of gun range/store)

Thanks again for all your help and wisdom. -Film Producer

Once again thank you for sharing all your years of valuable knowledge with me, I am truly grateful and honored. You're a good man. -Retiree

I took your class to learn and understand the respect that is needed to have and own a gun … Thank you for expertise and … Keep doing what you do best; make people understand the good bad and ugly of legally owning a handgun. -Doctor

A+ Absolutely the best I have dealt with... -Gunbroker Seller Review, 2022

A+ I have been a buyer/seller on GB since 2004, and I can say with certainty that bpetrigger is one of the most professional sellers I have ever come across. Buy from this guy with absolute confidence! -Gunbroker Seller Review, 2022

A+ Probably the best seller I have encountered. Great communication, helpful and honest. Thanks for a great gun and a great experience. -Gunbroker Seller Review, 2022

A+ Awesome gun, super fast shipping, fantastic communication. Couldn't ask for a better seller!!!! -Gunbroker Seller Review, 2022

A+ Top Notch from beginning to end. -Gunbroker Seller Review, 2022

A+ Excellent Seller. Fast Delivery of firearm, excellent communication. Firearm was as described, and everything was in order. Buy with Confidence. -Gunbroker Seller Review, 2014