At John's Trap Guns, Inc. You will find the Midwest premier gun library, featuring sporting shotguns, cowboy action arms, and vintage weapons. We provide the finest gunsmith service in the Midwest today. At JTG we stand behind our products that we sale and service. We go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied with your purchase. JTG has a national reputation for high quality products and workmanship.

We recently expanded our showroom and now offer an even larger inventory of fine firearms and related supplies. Our customers, who quickly become our friends, can count on receiving the appropriate firearm, correct fit and proper supplies.

We take special enjoyment in introducing young shooters to the sport of their choice, whether it is sporting clays, target shooting, or cowboy action shooting. You can count on the friendly, knowledgeable staff at JTG to help you.


Who we are:


We are active participants in the gun sports that we supply and service. And support sport shooting organizations such as SASS, CADA, National Skeet Shooting Association. We support these events and promote safety and provide information.


Our staff is headed by John Picchietti, an industry leader and recognized authority on sporting arms and vintage weapons. Before entering the firearms industry, Mr. Picchietti had a distinguished military and law enforcement career. Upon retirement from public service, he started his own gun business in the northern suburbs of Chicago. That business, now based in Libertyville, Illinois has developed a national reputation for quality arms and gunsmith services.

John continues his civic contributions as an industry spokesperson and has testified before Congress. He is also active in local community affairs.His first priority however, is to his customers, who quickly become his friends. Those customers range in age from young shooters to seasoned professionals. At JTG, you can be assured of being supplied with the appropriate gun, the correct fit and proper supplies.

Give us a call at 1-800-448-4867 or visit our store at 334 Peterson Road, Libertyville, Illinois 60048