What makes CTU the Leader in firearms protection?

Firearms Instructors Are Not Created Equal

Though their fundamentals have similar roots, it is their experiences that set them apart. CTU's instructor and founder Tim Barton leads the industry with 28 year of experience employed as a Law Enforcement Agent, Firearms Instructor/Trainer and Hostage Negotiator.

Any simple training course can qualify Private Citizens to receive a government issued Concealed Firearm Permit.

Notably, through CTU you can arm yourself with the tools and skills necessary to protect you and your loved ones. Lacking in these skills provides an avenue for the Private Citizen to violate the Use of Force/Deadly Force Laws; thus in the event of protecting your loved ones, you may become the criminal! See The Difference


Location

Address:

207 N. State St.
Geneseo, IL. 61254

Main Phone:

309.944.7774

Email Address:

Barton@CTUfirearms.com

Tech Support:

wb@CTUfirearms.com

Meet The Trainers

Tim Barton

Instructor | Course Developer | Owner

Certifications:

  • Certified NRA Instructor
  • Certified NRA Recruiter
  • Certified Illinois State Police Concealed Carry Instructor
  • State Of Utah Certified Concealed Carry Instructor
  • Certified Second Call Defense Recruiter
  • Certified Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board: Firearms Range Instructor/Trainer
  • Registered with the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations

Work Experience

Title: Chief
Investigative Services Agency of the Quad City Area
Quad Cities of Illinois & Iowa

Title: Contract District Security Officer
Department of Justice - United States Marshal Services
Davenport, Iowa

Title: Instructor of Criminal Justice
Brown Mackie College
Bettendorf, Iowa Campus

Title: Forensic Photographic Consultant
Chicago Street Photography
207 N. State Street
Geneseo, Illinois

Title: Senior Parole Agent, Retired of 28 years of service
State of Illinois Department of Corrections
1301 Concordia Court
Springfield, Illinois

Title: Hostage Negotiator: NeMaT - State Wide Team: Instructor / Trainer
Title: Firearms Range Instructor / Trainer
Title: Training Coordinator
Special Intensive Supervision Unit
Sex Offender Unit

Title: Office of the Chief Chaplain
State of Illinois Department of Corrections
1301 Concordia Court
Springfield, Illinois 62792-19277

Title: Supervisor III & Board Adviser
State of Illinois Department of Corrections - Juvenile Division
30 W. 200 Ferry Rd.
Warrenville, Illinois 60555

Title: Police Officer (Gang Unit)
Central Area Police - Maywood
921 S. Ninth Avenue
Maywood, Illinois 60153

Title: Sergeant of Police
Illinois Auxiliary Police
P.O. Box 801
Addison, Illinois 60101

Title: Instructor
Chang's Hapkido Academy
230 S. Main Street
Lombard, Illinois 60148
www.changshapkido.com

Education

Degree: Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Science & Business Management
National Louis University 2840 Sheridan Road Evanston, Illinois 60201

Certificate: Human Services
College of Dupage 22nd Street and Lambert Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137

Certificate: ILETSB: Firearms Range Instructor
Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board

Internship: Police Policies and Procedures; 200 hours
Department of Police Cook County Berkeley, Illinois 60137

Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board
Training: FBI Instruction
Certificates:

  • Stress Management
  • Criminal Sexuality
  • Criminal Psychology
  • Hostage Negotiations
  • Psychological Profiling
  • Sex Exploitation of Children

Crestwood Police Department
13840 South Cicero Avenue
Crestwood, Illinois 60445
Training: Policies and Procedures
Certificates:

  • Traffic Stops
  • Juvenile Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Interrogations
  • Crimes in Progress
  • Search and Seizure
  • Juvenile Court Act
  • Constitutional Law
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Death Notifications
  • Courtroom Procedures
  • Police Medical Response
  • Handling Difficult People

Richard Beck

Instructor

Work Experience

Will Barton

Web Developer | Online Continuing Education Developer

Work Experience


Testimonials

As a retired military I could have been exempt from the firearms handling portion but after a friend explained what Tim was training I opted to attend with my wife and friend. This is an AWESOME... read more...

I have done business with Tim and expected a lot from his class. He surpassed my expectations. I'm a FFL and talk to a lot of people giving and taking classes. Tim covered both the legal and... read more...

My wife and I not only learned a great deal, but also thoroughly enjoyed Tim's teaching at Citizens Tactical Unit. Tim's experience and knowledge were evident and it was presented in a way that not... read more...

I would recommend this class to everyone. I grew up with guns. My dad taught me how to shoot and hunt. I learned more in 16 hours of training in this class than I knowing my whole life. This has been... read more...

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207 N. State St.
Geneseo, IL. 61254


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