Testimonials

I want to take a moment to thank you for the excellent class you taught on Saturday. As a teacher myself, I greatly appreciate your encouraging words and thorough instruction. Until your class I had only been shooting once in my life, and I had a great fear of firearms. Now I can proudly say that I am no longer afraid and attribute this change to your excellent, informative class.

Thank you!
Laura - Dumfries, VA

I would like to thank you for an excellent Basic Pistol Class a few weeks ago. You have an excellent teaching presence. Your passion for what you are teaching shows, and you seemed intent on making the class worthwhile for everyone there. Thanks for a great experience.

Mark - Falls Church, VA

We want to thank you for teaching a GREAT course! and to let you know that we learned a lot! We plan to practice what we learned at our local range here in New Jersey over the summer, and hope to see you in the Fall for the course: Personal Protection in the Home.

Ken and [wife], NJ

... Both [wife] and I really enjoyed the course and thought you were a great instructor. The material taught in the course was very helpful to both of us...

Tom and [wife] - Haymarket, VA

Chip is competent, professional, and friendly. His course is very educational and lays a great foundation for firearm proficiency. Highly recommended.

Al - Arlington, VA

... I was anticipating dry and dull but it turned out quite the opposite. I learned quite a bit about things I thought I knew which was quite refreshing...

Jim - Fairfax, VA

... I was very pleased with your professional approach, extensive knowledge, personal attention to every student, full dedication to the subject and attention to every detail...

Kirill - Centreville, VA

Thanks again for a great class. You have a real talent for making people feel informed, comfortable, and enthusiastic. Your class was one of the best I've ever taken in my long academic career--you're a great teacher. I'm looking forward to starting my practice, thanks to you. I hope to be talking to you soon about some coaching sessions. Take care.

Ann - Falls Church, VA

First a short thank you for your courtesy and for the quality of the Basic Pistol Course that I attended last Saturday. The course was organized, professionally administered, and well presented.

The informal and relaxed atmosphere were conducive to learning, and the written materials complemented the live instruction. The experience at the NRA range later that day was of equal quality (though much louder)!

Jerry - Alexandria, VA

...I had never used the S&W pistol that my husband and I owned for years, and it made me feel uncomfortable having it in our home. Frankly, the gun intimated me because I did not know how to use it. I now feel comfortable with the gun in our home and shooting it. I appreciate the time you took at the range to teach me how to safely shoot the pistol.

Debbie - McLean, VA

... As I said, I felt it was Outstanding and then some. Not only because it had important information presented but because I actually retained a lot of it. I can’t say that for all courses. I will be back...

Neil - Herndon, VA

...I just wanted to let you know how much [wife] and I enjoyed your class yesterday - we both learned quite a bit!...

Konstantin - Fairfax, VA

... I wanted to thank you for a great class on Saturday. I learned a great amount of information on gun safety, cleaning, handling, and storage. The class was very informative and has given me a great start for a safe gun hobby.

Mike - Annandale, VA

... I walked in all full of myself thinking it was just something I had to sit through on my way to a CCW permit, but damn if I didn't learn a thing or two..

Michael - Arlington, VA

I have taken several basic classes such as yours over the years, but yours was by far and away the very best in all respects. Thanks so much for a job well done.

Ben - Vienna, VA

Just wanted to tell you I really enjoyed the class and loved the way it was presented. You did a fine job making it interesting and keeping my attention.

Hope we have a chance to meet again.

Bill - Springfield, VA