About Us

Darian, Owner and Lead Instructor of Continuum Firearms Training LLC, has spent the majority of his life around firearms. The son of a Cook County Sheriff's Officer and a Chief of Staff, as well as the grandson of a U.S. Army Korean War Bronze Star recipient, firearm safety has always been his top priority. Joining the U.S. Air Force at the age of 17, he went on to serve across the world, deploying to Iraq while attached to the U.S. Marine Corps in 2008 and 2009, receiving additional weapons training from the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division and I Marine Expeditionary Force Regimental Combat Teams 1 and 5 (I MEF, RCT 1 and RCT 5). After his retirement from the military, Darian went on to obtain his Bachelor of Arts, an Ivy League Master of Science, and begin his PhD Social Work Policy and Legislation, with emphasis on healthcare, mental health, disabilities, substance use, and veterans' issues, all while simultaneously passing on his growing knowledge and expanding skill set to others. As a nationally-certified and insured pistol instructor, Darian works with shooters of all ages and experience levels, teaching a wide array of classes and lessons.

"Continuum Firearms Training: where firearms training is always on a continuum."

"Owning a firearm is a responsibility; carrying one is a bigger responsibility; having to make the split-second decision to use a firearm to defend yourself or someone else, deciding who goes home to their loved ones or not, and having to accept that decision is a burden that can become very heavy. But it is not a burden you have to bear alone."

"There are over 8 Billion people on Earth right now. Whatever you are going through in life, even outside of using a firearm to defend yourself, someone has already gone through it, someone else is going through it right now, and someone will go through it again. Knowing that, you are NEVER alone! Don't make that long-term decision for a short-term problem."

Our comprehensive Illinois State Police-approved curriculum covers everything from basic firearms safety to advanced tactics and techniques. We offer numerous courses and private lessons on a variety of topics, including safety, storage, transportation, marksmanship, self-defense, home defense, and concealed carry.

A unique aspect of our company is that we teach "Right of Bang: After the Trigger is Pulled" seminars. A public speaker with combat experience, a Social Work, Mental Health, Policy and Legislation background, Darian heavily emphasizes the mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, criminal and civil challenges that can manifest after a defensive shooting scenario, one he is all too familiar with. Being extremely transparent about his own personal journey, his approach has touched and forever changed the lives and mindset of hundreds of students over the years.