The Blackwater experience was superb! I attended the 3-day, Close Quarter Precision Shooting for Airline Pilots.
We trained along side and drank beer afterwards, with the Navy SEAL Team 6 members. The Air Force also had some PJ's their for training. Blackwater has a 5200-acre facility that Uncle Sam cannot match. It is more cost effective to send our Special Forces here, than trying to run a 5000 acre government facility.
During the three days they provided an excellent breakfast and lunch. Dinner is off campus. You must have a car. This place is in the middle of the boonies. The dormitory facilities are clean and adequate. Private rooms are available also. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.
The instruction was both pleasurable and intense. 1500rds of 9mm handgun shooting will leave your hand aching...I promise! The shooting facilities are first class. The kind of facilities worthy of Special Forces, and SWAT teams from all over the world. After two days of progressive "building block" training, we worked in the live fire cockpit mock-up to conclude the course on day 3.
I though I was good with a firearm before attending. But now I can show off. I highly recommend Blackwater!