Testimonials

Here is what some of our students have said about their training experience at Safearms Academy.  These excerpts are from actual course and instructor evaluations, and/or email messages, which are kept on file in our office.

"The instructors, all of them, were professional in their attitudes and made sure we understood what safety meant. Great job guys!" - 09/17/05, NRA Basic Pistol

"Everything was very quality. Especially the professionalism of the lead instructor. All instructors were open to students' questions. Team teaching format was very effective in that delivery of content was interesting. Demonstrations and especially hands-on skills were excellent. ... Enjoyable. I look forward to taking additional courses with Safearms." - 09/17/05, NRA Basic Pistol

"The hands-on experiences helped reduce my 'Gun Anxiety' as a beginner." - 09/17/05, NRA Basic Pistol

MOST BENEFICIAL?
"Cartridge types and understanding the importance of matching cartridges properly to the gun. Excellent class, flowed very well." - 09/17/05, NRA Basic Pistol

"Bob, Mike and Stu brought humor and interesting thoughts and comments to this material which, I am sure, could have been very 'dry.' Also, it is good to see that they all contributed to each person's presentation. It's clear that they are all friends!" - 09/17/05, NRA Basic Pistol

"Excellent course. I would recommend to others new to handguns." - 09/17/05, NRA Basic Pistol

"The patience of the trainers to answer every question and to make sure that nobody fell behind." - 09/17/05, NRA Basic Pistol

"Thank you all so much, I got my Utah Permit four weeks after they received my app. very good job, thanks again." - Ron

"I currently just sent in all my Utah CCW online stuff. I would like to thank and commend SafeArms, SafeArms staff, and this forum boards members. You have all been very nice and helpful. Even though I am still young and new you all treated me with high respect. The prices were great, the fast service was knowledgeable, the kind tone was never ending, and my overall experience was fantastic. I would never guess this 5-star service would come from a Firearm training academy. I will continue my training with and only with SafeArms in the future. I can't wait to meet those special professional people in person. Thanks again" - Noah

"Received by Utah permit today. Thanks so much for the service. You have a quality operation!" - 4/15/05

"I am happy to see your company is sticking up for us Americans and our rights. Which we have so few of any more. I am a totaly disabled 1st Cav. Div. Infantryman Desert Storm veteran from 1991.  I stumbled onto your web site through a back door some where here on this plastic junk pile I am a first time user of the internet. I passed on your site to at least 25 fellow disabled veretans all who say they will be taking your course. I myself am a permit holder from the state of West Virginia and will be taking your course as soon as I talk the wife out of the money for it. Thank You so Much for helping to DEFEND our few rights we have left keep up the good work." - C.A., 4/15/05

How do you feel this training course could be improved?
"I don't know that it could. Bob & Bill spent as much time as needed with any questions. This was wonderful for me!! I think I'll com back & sit through another class." - 41 to 50 year old female

"The class was extremely helpful and very enjoyable. Great class. Instructors did a great job."

"I thought it was a very good course that can be taught to even a beginner w/no prior experience. The instructors were excellent. They made sure that the material was understood and helped out at the range very well." - 18 to 20 year old

How do you fee this training course could be improved?
"I don't. Bob does a great job at teaching all levels of experience at the same time."

"The information pertaining to gun safety was most beneficial to me. This was a great course. I will be taking another course through this academy."

"It was very good. I feel I learned a lot. No changes needed. All segments were beneficial and all helped in the learning process. Very good job between both instructors. Class was comfortable, not too many students. Good job."

"Great class! I hope to come back for tactical/defensive classes."

"Can't improve on perfection. Very good. I personally had no idea it was so good. Very good." - 51 to 60 year old male

"Bob did a great job! He has very effective presentation skills."

"Enjoyable and educational. Knowledge presented in an interesting manner."

"Was a great course. No improvement needed as far as I can tell. Marv and Bob were excellent instructors."

"Good instructors and good materials, also having real guns and showing all of the differences was great. Very well done."

“First of all, thank you for a great Basic Pistol class this past weekend. I drove by at least 2 other ranges offering the same class to get to yours. I chose your class because of the information on your website, and the courteous treatment I received from your employees over the phone. I know now that I made the right choice.” - T.S., Aurora, CO

How do you feel this course could be improved?
“I don’t know that it could. There is extreme emphasis on safety and material was clear and concise.  All of my questions were answered.  ... Great course. Instructors are thorough, polite & knowledgeable.  I would recommend this course to anyone from beginner to expert. Safety is #1 concern.”

“Since I had no prior knowledge of this information, it was extremely informative. The instructor made me feel comfortable while effectively teaching the material.”

“I really enjoyed the basic pistol course last Saturday and wanted to thank you for the excellent training.  Even with my prior military experience I still learned a lot, especially about the proper grip and stance when firing a handgun.  I shot much better on Saturday than I ever did with the 9mm I carried in the Army.” - M.V.S, Aurora, CO

“I have a lot of experience with shotguns, but not much with handguns. This was an excellent ‘refresher’ on safety with the handgun in mind.”

What areas of this training course do you feel were most beneficial?
“The attitude held by the instructors and the attitude the instructors wanted the students to have.  Much better than what I expected.”

What areas of this training course do you feel were most beneficial?
“The hands on time with the different types of firearms. It was fun & I learned a lot of new information about gun safety & awareness.”

“I went through the New York State Pistol Permit process about 12+ years ago and all it a mounted to was a paper trail and gun registration.  This course provides real-time firearm safety and protocol which, to me, is its most important features. THANK YOU!” - 12/13/03

“Hands-on in the classroom was beneficial to me, since I have very little experience with handguns.  Very organized, well prepared, comfortable & informative.” - 12/13/03

“I thought the course was well done.”

“Good class introduction to shooting & handling pistols.”

“Well structured course.”

“A very good course!”

“This was an enjoyable class & I learned what I wanted to learn.”

“It’s a great course!! It was fun and educational.  Thanks.”

“Good Class!”

“Very Good”

“Thank you for offering this class.”

“Great Job!”

“This course was great!  I never once felt intimidated.  Thank you.” - 02/29/04

“I thought it was very informative & much more enjoyable than I expected.” - 02/29/04

“Great course. Much more interesting than I expected. Glad instructors are so safety-oriented.” - 02/29/04

“Thanks - Great Job!” - 02/21/04

“Great course, I want my wife to take it.” - 02/21/04

“Great instructors!” - 02/21/04

“Both instructors were professional and highly competent.” - 01/31/04

“Nice job. I am glad I took the course from you.” - 01/24/04

“All of it was great ...” - 12/20/03

“This course should be required for all who own a handgun.” - 12/09/03

“Safety, logic & positive outlook - no pressure!” - 12/06/03