Best training for the buck in the Southwest?

Ceol Mhor · January 23, 2008, 09:37 PM

I'm looking to probably take a rifle or pistol class in the next few months, and I'm wondering if someone can recommend a good school/instructor in the Southwest (AZ, NV, or southern CA - preferably AZ). I know (or rather, assume) that Gunsite is top-quality, but $1400 for a class is a bit expensive. Can anyone recommend a place that I might not have heard of in the area that's really good without quite the price tag of Gunsite?

I'm not sure at this point if I want to go for a pistol or rifle class...rifles are cooler, but pistols more practical. My previous gun school experience is a 4-day rifle course at Front Sight, FWIW.

kgpcr · January 23, 2008, 09:45 PM

MCRD San Diego! The best there is in the SW

gordo b. · January 23, 2008, 09:53 PM

ITTS in LA. 3 days for $500 or so by the REAL dudes on LAPD Metro SWAT range. Seriously for all around training Scott Reitz is it!

http://www.internationaltactical.com/index.asp

Flying Groundhog · January 24, 2008, 12:00 AM

For single-day classes that are good for the price, I like Greg's program. It mght be wrong for you if you are seeking a multi-day progam, but I have taken five classes from Greg spread over five months without regret.

I am happy to recommend him.

http://www.shootingschools.com/index.html

BikerRN · January 24, 2008, 02:53 AM

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Can anyone recommend a place that I might not have heard of in the area that's really good without quite the price tag of Gunsite?

Usually I say you get what you pay for, but Gunsite has huge overhead to keep the doors open. You might want to look at this guy. I haven't taken any classes from him, but I've been reading some of his stuff and it makes sense.

http://www.spw-duf.info/

Biker

David Armstrong · January 25, 2008, 01:43 PM

Check John Fanam at DTI. He is a travelling instructor, one of the old-school. See if he has somethign in the area you are looking at. I recommend John because he often does a combined handgun/rifle class and the price is pretty good.

January 23, 2008, 09:37 PM	#1
Ceol Mhor Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2001 Posts: 1,043	Best training for the buck in the Southwest? I'm looking to probably take a rifle or pistol class in the next few months, and I'm wondering if someone can recommend a good school/instructor in the Southwest (AZ, NV, or southern CA - preferably AZ). I know (or rather, assume) that Gunsite is top-quality, but $1400 for a class is a bit expensive. Can anyone recommend a place that I might not have heard of in the area that's really good without quite the price tag of Gunsite? I'm not sure at this point if I want to go for a pistol or rifle class...rifles are cooler, but pistols more practical. My previous gun school experience is a 4-day rifle course at Front Sight, FWIW. __________________ "There goes as if deranged a German soldier, with burning helmet on his head, making horrible noises. A second, as though possessed, yells "Jews...weapons. Jews...weapons." - From an anonymous eyewitness' description of the first battle of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

January 23, 2008, 09:45 PM	#2
kgpcr Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2005 Posts: 955	MCRD San Diego! The best there is in the SW __________________ Colt King Cobra .357 Colt Anaconda .44mag Springfield Armory .45 Double stack Loaded XD40 service XD45 Taurus 617 .357mag Smith M&P 40

January 24, 2008, 12:00 AM	#4
Flying Groundhog Member Join Date: January 15, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 18	Self Defense Firearms Training By Greg Block For single-day classes that are good for the price, I like Greg's program. It mght be wrong for you if you are seeking a multi-day progam, but I have taken five classes from Greg spread over five months without regret. I am happy to recommend him. http://www.shootingschools.com/index.html

January 23, 2008, 09:53 PM	#3
gordo b. Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2002 Location: Peoples republik of Calif. Posts: 961	ITTS in LA. 3 days for $500 or so by the REAL dudes on LAPD Metro SWAT range. Seriously for all around training Scott Reitz is it! http://www.internationaltactical.com/index.asp

January 25, 2008, 01:43 PM	#6
David Armstrong Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2005 Location: SW Louisiana Posts: 2,289	Check John Fanam at DTI. He is a travelling instructor, one of the old-school. See if he has somethign in the area you are looking at. I recommend John because he often does a combined handgun/rifle class and the price is pretty good.