Class Review: Template, Austin, TX, July 25 2013

[SIG_Fiend]

Class:
Instructor:
When:
Where:
Requirements:

Intro:



Meat & Potatoes (Change this title to whatever you want):



Conclusion:




Feel free to copy the above for your class review ^^^


Title all review threads as "Class Review: Class Title, Location, Date"


Class: List the class and class title.
Instructor: Where possible, include a link to the instructor's bio, so we can see their qualifications.
When: List the date and time of class.
Where: List the location, city/state, and include a link to the range where possible.
Requirements: List any training prerequisites, required gear, round count, secondary firearms, etc. Help others to see what they will need if they want to take the same class.

Intro:

-Give us an idea who you are, what your training history is (or if you're completely new, or simply new to that specific type of class), etc. so that we understand your background, qualifications, etc.

-How did the class start out? Feel free to make mention of safety/admin briefings, takeaways or notable things from that.

Meat & Potatoes:


-Give us a good, structured, overview of the class. How was it structured? Were there performance standards, and if so, what were they? Did you have any "lightbulb" moments, and if so, what? How were breaks handled? How was the pace of the course? How was the instructor? How did they teach? Any other notable info on the course?


Conclusion:

-Sum everything up. Do a recap. Did you learn anything? What were some of your takeaways? Final thoughts? Would you recommend this class to anyone? If so, anyone in particular (new shooters, experienced shooters, women, etc.?)

 

[SIG_Fiend]

The general idea here is to provide a structured class review format that everyone can get used to, that is well-structured and easy to read. People should be able to quickly scan over your review and find what they are looking for very easily. Maybe they want to find out more about the instructor, or where they can take the same class?

Also, one thing I would like to see is us getting away from subjective opinions or commentary, and instead focusing on fact, qualifications, etc. Making blanket statements such as "this was the BEST class of this type on the planet" are too absolute in most cases, and more often than not are subjective opinions made without qualification. We want to see the simple good, bad, innovative, and useful aspects of the class.

Don't give away too many "golden nuggets". Some instructors have unique drills, mindset discussions, real life personal experiences, etc. Be respectful. Certain things can be left to the imagination, and certain things people need to pay for to hear or experience in person, and so the point is not lost in translation. Be reserved, and if necessary and where warranted, feel free to make comments like "The mindset lecture was worth the price of admission alone. If you are a CHL holder, you should take this class."