Ever train w/these guys?

VaughnT · September 14, 2004, 08:32 PM

I've been moaning and groaning about not having anywhere to get more pistol training, places that didn't cost and arm/leg or require long time off, and the whole time, these guys are just right around the corner.

www.spartansc.com

Any thoughts? Website looks good/professional, and the credentials listed aren't too shabby. Prices look to be around $150-250 for the weekend courses, not including ammo, of course.

I'll be heading down that way in Oct or Nov or Dec, as work and money allows. Maybe for their Urban Survival Shooting course, or the Tactical handgun course. Maybe, even, for their Carbine course, but I haven't bought my AR, yet.

If ya know something, holler. Otherwise, standby for my report!

dawg23 · September 16, 2004, 09:15 AM

Vaughn:

Haven't heard of them, but that doesn't mean they aren't good. I did look at their instructor biographies on the link you posted, and they all seem to have come from the same background - South Carolina Criminal Justice Assoc.

Any training is probably better than no training. Having said that, I'd broaden my search a little (to Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina). Personally I'd prefer to drive an extra 100 miles if I could find "the best" - and I'm still not saying the Spartan folks aren't the best. Just saying you need to do a fair amount of research to ensure that you get the best value for the time and money you plan to invest.

For example, here's a link to the instructor qualifications for Yeager's group at Tactical Response. Much more diversity than what I saw at your Spartan link
http://www.warriormindset.com/instructor.htm

They are headquartered in Tennessee but travel extensively to conduct training and are well known all over the US and Europe as first class trainers. You'll find a LOT of positive reviews of Tactical Response on Glock Talk.

Blackwater, in North Carolina also seems to enjoy a good reputation.

Jeff Gonzales · September 19, 2004, 11:18 PM

We will be conducting classes in Charlotte, NC next year that might be of interest to you. For more information about our schedule join the mailing list or just keep coming back until you find it. Should be up next month.

Later,

VaughnT · September 21, 2004, 06:56 PM

Jeff, feel free to add me to your mailing list. Charlotte isn't that far away, and I have a few friends up there that might also be interested.

I'm in if you'll have me.

Jeff Gonzales · September 24, 2004, 08:43 PM

Vaughn,

Thanks for wanting to join our mailing list. Please visit our website and enter your email in the mailing list box. Pretty simple and takes a few mintues. take care and stay safe.

Later,

VaughnT · September 25, 2004, 06:55 PM

Jeff.

Done.

Thanks.

Jeff Gonzales · September 28, 2004, 08:31 AM

Excellent, hopefully we will see you next year in Charlotte.

September 14, 2004, 08:32 PM	#1
VaughnT Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2000 Location: Western SC Posts: 663	Ever train w/these guys? I've been moaning and groaning about not having anywhere to get more pistol training, places that didn't cost and arm/leg or require long time off, and the whole time, these guys are just right around the corner. www.spartansc.com Any thoughts? Website looks good/professional, and the credentials listed aren't too shabby. Prices look to be around $150-250 for the weekend courses, not including ammo, of course. I'll be heading down that way in Oct or Nov or Dec, as work and money allows. Maybe for their Urban Survival Shooting course, or the Tactical handgun course. Maybe, even, for their Carbine course, but I haven't bought my AR, yet. If ya know something, holler. Otherwise, standby for my report! __________________ When Reason Fails.....

September 16, 2004, 09:15 AM	#2
dawg23 Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2001 Location: Louisiana Posts: 403	Vaughn: Haven't heard of them, but that doesn't mean they aren't good. I did look at their instructor biographies on the link you posted, and they all seem to have come from the same background - South Carolina Criminal Justice Assoc. Any training is probably better than no training. Having said that, I'd broaden my search a little (to Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina). Personally I'd prefer to drive an extra 100 miles if I could find "the best" - and I'm still not saying the Spartan folks aren't the best. Just saying you need to do a fair amount of research to ensure that you get the best value for the time and money you plan to invest. For example, here's a link to the instructor qualifications for Yeager's group at Tactical Response. Much more diversity than what I saw at your Spartan link http://www.warriormindset.com/instructor.htm They are headquartered in Tennessee but travel extensively to conduct training and are well known all over the US and Europe as first class trainers. You'll find a LOT of positive reviews of Tactical Response on Glock Talk. Blackwater, in North Carolina also seems to enjoy a good reputation. __________________ . www.PersonalDefenseTraining.net

September 19, 2004, 11:18 PM	#3
Jeff Gonzales Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2004 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 126	2005 Schedule We will be conducting classes in Charlotte, NC next year that might be of interest to you. For more information about our schedule join the mailing list or just keep coming back until you find it. Should be up next month. Later, __________________ Jeff Gonzales Director of Training Trident Concepts, LLC.

September 21, 2004, 06:56 PM	#4
VaughnT Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2000 Location: Western SC Posts: 663	Jeff, feel free to add me to your mailing list. Charlotte isn't that far away, and I have a few friends up there that might also be interested. I'm in if you'll have me. __________________ When Reason Fails.....

September 24, 2004, 08:43 PM	#5
Jeff Gonzales Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2004 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 126	Vaughn, Thanks for wanting to join our mailing list. Please visit our website and enter your email in the mailing list box. Pretty simple and takes a few mintues. take care and stay safe. Later, __________________ Jeff Gonzales Director of Training Trident Concepts, LLC.

September 25, 2004, 06:55 PM	#6
VaughnT Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2000 Location: Western SC Posts: 663	Jeff. Done. Thanks. __________________ When Reason Fails.....

September 28, 2004, 08:31 AM	#7
Jeff Gonzales Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2004 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 126	Excellent, hopefully we will see you next year in Charlotte. __________________ Jeff Gonzales Director of Training Trident Concepts, LLC.