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I am very proud of the quality and price of my courses!

I do everything possible to provide you with superior handgun and firearms safety training that goes above and beyond "the bare bones minimus" that other courses provide! WHY?

When you walk into my training facility you not only walk in as students, you walk in as new friends!! I want my student/friends to receive the highest quality training avalable for the lowest possible cost!

My Concealed Carry Course GREATLY EXCEEDS Virginia requirments for issue of a Concealed Carry permit, but most importantly greatly increases your chances of survival in a life threatening situation!

I can honestly say that out of the hundreds of comments we have received on our courses, classes or seminars, not one of them was negative!!!

Jim,

I wanted to drop a line to thank you and let you know how much I learned and how much I enjoyed the Concealed Carry course on 2/20/10. To tell the truth, I was planning to continue my training at Silver Eagle (where I am a member) but after listening to you speak with so much passion about training during the recent law seminar I switched up. I am very, very, glad I did. Your passion came through the entire day, you made learning fun, and your vast experience was made obvious without belittling the inexperienced. I wouldn't consider going anywhere else for my training, and I look forward to taking your advanced course at my earliest opportunity. Awesome!!

Best regards,

Dennis

I would like to thank you for the training I received in the concealed carry class you taught on Saturday the 20th of February 2010 at Virginia Pistol. I have been shooting firearms for a more than 20 years. I have previously taken a concealed carry class that required a cumulative accuracy score to pass. Although I was able to qualify shooting accurately, I learned a lot in your class that I did not know. You prepared me not only with the correct gear, you provided me with skills I lacked. I believed I was more prepared for conceal carry than I thought. After your class I went home and found it took some adjustment to correctly position my firearm for carry. I had not thought of how important this was until I took your class. I also realized that my clothing had more of an impact than I realized. Practicing the techniques you taught, on the first draw I practiced, I realized quickly I was battling my jacket to draw. I am continuing to use and practice the techniques you taught and am very confident in improving my skills quickly. More than anything you taught us seconds count and I need to practice for muscle memory so that I will react when I need to from training.

I am aware of classes that can be taken on the Internet to receive a certificate, but after your class the thought of that scares me. I do not believe a one or two hour video on the internet will in any way provide the training and knowledge your course provides. Your focus on ensuring people have, not only the correct equipment, but the correct training for concealed carry should be the standard for a concealed carry class. Thank you for your time and training.

Finally got a chance to fire my Sigma and it worked very well. I only fire 30 rounds through it so far but worked flawlessly.

I appreciate your considerable assistance in getting this mattered resolved. With the “bottom line” dictating most business decisions and making customer service a thing of the past it was refreshing that you were able to correct this issue (which was not your fault to begin with) quickly and professionally. I have been spreading the word about VA Pistol to everyone I know since attending my first concealed carry class and I will continue to do so with absolute confidence that my friends and family will be taken care of when they deal with you.

I look forward to attending the Advanced concealed class in November and I am sure I will see you again before then.

Actually this was my second time at taking this class. The first time I did not come back due to the instructor only having "book sense". It was great to have an instructor that has "book sense" and "common sense" at the same time. I learned a lot and had fun at the same time!!!! :)

I just received the newletter and noticed the Handgun Maintenance class. Will you please let me know when or if you will be having one on a Sunday? I've taken my P22 apart so many times, but have not shot it in over a year. Makes me a bit nervous.

As an ex-marine I thought I knew everything I needed to know about firearms, but I decided to take your Concealed Carry Course anyway. MAN am I glad I did!

The self defense instruction you provided was 'eye opening' starting from the DVD you played toward the beginning of the class showing actual self defense encounters, to techniques of emergency handgun clearance actions, threat identification, and awareness of my surroundings to avoid a dangerous situation in my opinion do not have a value that can be put on them! As you said, the best way to use your handgun, is not use it at all.

Your qualifications, additional instruction, but most of all your insight, and personable attitude made the course not only extremely informative, but enjoyable and fun. (Really enjoyed conversations we had during the breaks)

Becky and I just wanted to say thanks for the great class this past Saturday. It was both educational and enjoyable, and we will recommend you highly to our friends. Take care, and may God bless you.

"Practice does NOT make perfect! Only quality training combined with perfect practice makes perfect....and it could save your life!" - (Virginia Pistol Chief Instructor Jim Johnson )