Everything You Need At Prices You'll Love

Our seasoned experts handpick every product to deliver the best quality products at the best prices. You get the benefit of years of experience when you shop at Lightning Defense Academy. From hunting, to self defense, to armed forces, we've got you covered.

OUR STORE COMPLIES WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OF AMMUNITION AND FIREARMS. PLEASE READ OUR FAQ's BELOW

ILLINOIS: Due to local and state regulations, Lightning Defense Academy DOES NOT ship ammunition to Illinois. You can however, PICKUP IN STORE, but you must provide a valid state FOID card & your driver’s license/valid state ID card at the time of pickup.   

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CAN I PURCHASE AMMO?   

- You must be 18 years or older to purchase shotgun/rifle ammunition.

- You must be 21 years or older to purchase handgun ammunition.   

- Illinois residents must possess and present a valid FOID & driver's license at the time of pickup.   

First time customers: When making an ammunition purchase, you must send us a picture of your ID To confirm your age to support@ldaonlinestore.com. Failure to comply will result in  your order being canceled and you will be charged a fee per our terms & conditions.   

WHAT STATES DO YOU SHIP AMMUNITION TO?

If you live in any of the following states below, lightning defense academy can ship to you without any known restrictions: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.    

-ILLINOIS: Due to local and state regulations, Lightning Defense Academy DOES NOT ship ammunition or firearms to Illinois. You can however, PICKUP IN STORE, but you must provide a valid state FOID card & your driver’s license/valid state ID card at the time of pickup. 

-Note: Please use this as a reference. State laws change frequently and you as the customer are responsible for knowing your state laws, not Lightning Defense Academy. Please contact your local law enforcement agency or attorney’s office if you have any questions or doubts as to whether you’re allowed to purchase ammunition. - You can also use this link as a reference for your local state laws: ATF

WHAT IS THE CURRENT SHIPPING TIME?

The current shipping time is 3-5 days.

Lightning Defense Academy

370 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: (224) 253-9598

Email: support@ldaonlinestore.com


Hours:

Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Sat-Sun: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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