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About Down Range LLC

At Down Range, we're committed to delivering a training and shopping experience that is unrivaled by our competitors.

Our training philospy is rooted in real world skills and techniques, to ensure that every session prepares you with the skills you need in order to get through a high stress, dangerous encounter.

Read on to learn more about our staff and the origins of Down Range.

The Down Range Story

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About The Down Range Krew

Jesse Peppers

Bio

Jesse joined Down Range in 2024.
He currently works as one of our Range Officers. mans the storefront, makes our in house holsters, and does our Web Design and SEO.

When he's not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, hunting, fishing, camping, and being a nerd.

Training Resume

Firearms:

Low Light Force on Force - Down Range

Force on Force - Down Range

Defensive Shotgun - Alpha Koncepts

Instructor Development - Down Range

Red Dot Handgun - Down Range

Defensive Handgun - Down Range

Basic Handgun - The Site

Illinois Concealed Carry - Northern Illinois Carry

Medical:

Stop The Bleed

(Former) Rescue Task Force (Active Shooter Medical Response)

(Former) EMT-B

Favorite Setup

Currently my favorite setup is a Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 9mm.

I run a Holosun 507C red dot on a Calculated Kinetics adapter plate in a JM Custom Kydex holster that I've had for forever.

Matt Gerard

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Brad Ferrari

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Kyla Rachas

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Mark Ackland

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Cory Shepherd

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