Posted: 3/29/2012 4:08:00 PM EDT
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I initially came across this facility two years ago when the guy with the mustache was selling memberships and course certificates. I was a bit hesitant about the facility after some of the stuff I was reading about them.
Anyway, I just returned from the subject course and the 2-Day Practical Rifle Course that I took back-to-back and boy was I impressed. This is a 1st class outfit. Put away your misconceptions and go if you've been sitting on the fence. The facility was in excellent condition. There are 21 individual ranges (rifle & pistol) that can accommodate 20 shooters on each line. There is a tactical shotgun course and 1500 yard precision rifle range. There is also a repelling course and probably others that I missed. The restrooms are completed and were kept clean during the day. There was a new building that served as the classroom and could seat several hundred students. Clean port-o-potties were provided on the ranges furthest from the main RR facility. The instructors I met were top notch. Most came from Military or LEO backgrounds. They ran a tight course schedule but made it fun and were more than willing to help if you had a question or were doing something wrong. Both courses were very faced paced which kept you on your toes during the course of the day. I was surprised to learn that Front Sight had approximately 200 instructors on staff. Some were part time or worked seasonally as needed. I was expecting to have to endure some type of sales pitch from the good Doctor. That did NOT happen. With the approximately 400 students there when I attended it was obvious his previous marketing skills have paid off. We also learned they are opening a facility in Texas and were in negotiations with Dallas and Houston for the best business deal. Overall I was very happy with the whole experience. I greatly improved my handgun skills and learned a few new things in the rifle course as well. Just Go....you'll learn a lot and have a great time! |