Just wanna’ provide a brief review of some training I received this weekend. For background I am a 50+ year old who’s been shooting handguns for about 18 months. I do have my CHL, but have never had any formal training. I shoot at the local indoor range once a month or more if possible.
That said, this weekend I attended the Tiger Valley Level I Handgun Course in Waco.
The PRO’s Instruction - TJ and Bruce are top-notch hands-on instructors. They make it simple. They make it clear. They expect you to be successful. Yes, I did hit a 100yd steel target with my Sig P239 (both standing unsupported and prone.) Some of you might not think that a big deal, but the farthest target I had hit previous to the course was 15yds!
Course - Very hands-on. I suspected more classroom/discussion. Forget about it. Get off your butt, get your gun, get it loaded, and get to the firing line. 1000+ rounds fired.
Facility - Very large and expansive. Multiple outdoor bays with different “shooting scenario” setups. Static steel targets, misaligned multiple static steel targets,moving paper targets, clothed mannequin targets, etc.
The CON’s Communication - I hadn’t heard any confirmation re: the class for two or three weeks after I sent my check and had to call a week before to confirm that I was registered. This is pretty guy-type stuff. Might consider leaving the wife and kiddies at home. It did not offend me, but these guys use no holds barred language (though I suspect it would be tempered slightly if there were ladies in our group.)
Locale - it’s out in the middle of nowhere (about 15 milesf rom Waco.) Better bring water and pack a lunch for your break.
So, would I recommend it? Darn right I would…I went to the range today, because I was curious as to whether it made any immediate and appreciable difference in my accuracy. It did! I took the same gun I used for the course and shot 50 rounds of all 9/10's at 21ft. Now again, you might not think that impressive, but I’d normally throw a handful of 7’s and 8’s. Not this time. Trigger control was much better and sight picture was much steadier.
A special thanks to cleric on this forum for answering a few questions prior to my course and steering me in the right direction.
That said, this weekend I attended the Tiger Valley Level I Handgun Course in Waco.
The PRO’s Instruction - TJ and Bruce are top-notch hands-on instructors. They make it simple. They make it clear. They expect you to be successful. Yes, I did hit a 100yd steel target with my Sig P239 (both standing unsupported and prone.) Some of you might not think that a big deal, but the farthest target I had hit previous to the course was 15yds!
Course - Very hands-on. I suspected more classroom/discussion. Forget about it. Get off your butt, get your gun, get it loaded, and get to the firing line. 1000+ rounds fired.
Facility - Very large and expansive. Multiple outdoor bays with different “shooting scenario” setups. Static steel targets, misaligned multiple static steel targets,moving paper targets, clothed mannequin targets, etc.
The CON’s Communication - I hadn’t heard any confirmation re: the class for two or three weeks after I sent my check and had to call a week before to confirm that I was registered. This is pretty guy-type stuff. Might consider leaving the wife and kiddies at home. It did not offend me, but these guys use no holds barred language (though I suspect it would be tempered slightly if there were ladies in our group.)
Locale - it’s out in the middle of nowhere (about 15 milesf rom Waco.) Better bring water and pack a lunch for your break.
So, would I recommend it? Darn right I would…I went to the range today, because I was curious as to whether it made any immediate and appreciable difference in my accuracy. It did! I took the same gun I used for the course and shot 50 rounds of all 9/10's at 21ft. Now again, you might not think that impressive, but I’d normally throw a handful of 7’s and 8’s. Not this time. Trigger control was much better and sight picture was much steadier.
A special thanks to cleric on this forum for answering a few questions prior to my course and steering me in the right direction.