What instructor/school would you choose?

[Bisley Man]

Suppose for a moment that you won a contest that would send you, all expenses and AMMO paid, to whatever instructor and or shooting school in the U.S.A. I say won a contest(or lottery) because most of us would have this training already if we could afford it.I know some INGO'rs have had the "name brand" training either through LE or their own expense. Rob Pincus, Clint Smith, Massad Ayoob, Gunsite(many fine instructors, Fun House), John Farnum, Tiger Mckee, the list goes on. Who would you choose?

 

[Siderite]

If we're going with a REALLY open-ended "anyone", the going back in time to take a class with Col. Jeff Cooper would top my list.

In the more realistic sense, it would depend on what tool the class was for.

Shotgun: Awerbuck

Handgun: Ayoob, Farnam, Awerbuck

Rifle: Farnam

 

[JetGirl]

Toss up:...Clint Smith or Massad Ayoob.

 

[slow1911s]

If I'm learning to shoot handguns fast and accurate: Manny Bragg, Jerry Barnhart (when he's in-country), Ron Avery, or Bruce Piatt. If he still was teaching - Brian Enos (best $$$ I've spent in my shooting).

If you want tactical mixed in: Bill Rogers (I have no experience with him. By reputation only.)

 

[zip]

Anyone I wou go with Ayoob. I am trying to save up for tactical response.
I do have a private session with coach from ACT comming up, can't wait for it

 

[bigcraig]

Henk Iverson.

 

[shooter521]

4-day shoot house class with EAG/Pat Rogers

 

[jdhaines]

Suarez International. Whole line of Close Range Gunfighting, Point shooting classes, or AK fighting classes. Preferably with some Force on Force as well.

 

[rhino]

I'd like to know some "why?"s to go along with the choices. Some I understand immediately, but others not so much.

 

[SSGSAD]

Henk Iverson.

I have MONEY on the Chimp !!!!!

 

[riverman67]

I would like to go to gun site
I don't care which class or instructor, I just want to go there

 

[rhino]

I'd like to go to Gunsite too. It's the Mecca of defensive shooting and we should all make a pilgrimage at least once in life. They also have an incredible facility that I'd love to use for our classes!

I feel the same way about Thunder Ranch. Clint Smith is a no-nonsense guy who has contributed much to the body of knowledge. He pretty much invented the concept of the "urban carbine." I love it when he says he's doing something "because I can."

I suppose I'm lucky to have already trained with many of the people who would otherwise be on my "dream list" of instructors.

 

[MarkR]

I'd like to know some "why?"s to go along with the choices. Some I understand immediately, but others not so much.

Me too - why?
At first glance I'd choose Clint Smith / Thunder Ranch, or Ayoob. Reasons are reputation and experience, and the reviews I've read about both of them as instructors. The reason I'm interested in others "why" is because I almost fell for the marketing of Front Sight - which I wouldn't pay a penny for now, just out of principle, from what I now know about the owner/founder.

 

[Jim W.]

Me too - why?
At first glance I'd choose Clint Smith / Thunder Ranch, or Ayoob. Reasons are reputation and experience, and the reviews I've read about both of them as instructors. The reason I'm interested in others "why" is because I almost fell for the marketing of Front Sight - which I wouldn't pay a penny for now, just out of principle, from what I now know about the owner/founder.

Ok I understand why some people would not use Front Sight. But if their so bad why are they one of this sights sponser?

Jim

 

[darinb]

I would go with Kelly Mccann. I have watched some of his videos and he seems like a good teacher and his program offers a wide spectrum of skills.

 

[42769vette]

id take a week or so and go shoot with litlratt at the 1000 yd line. or atleast id shoot with him until i wore out my welcome

 

[Joe Williams]

Gunsite, or Thunder Ranch.

 

[shooter521]

Ok I understand why some people would not use Front Sight. But if their so bad why are they one of this sights sponser?

Front Sight is not a sponsor of INGO. They just happen to buy ad space from the company that runs our rotating banner ads. I, personally, wish they didn't...

 

[Joe Williams]

Front Sight is not a sponsor of INGO. They just happen to buy ad space from the company that runs our rotating banner ads. I, personally, wish they didn't...

A lot of space, apparently. Ironically, it's the banner ad up top as I type this LOL.

 

[6birds]

I suppose I'm lucky to have already trained with many of the people who would otherwise be on my "dream list" of instructors.

This! I'm going back to gunsite next week, 4th trip in 18 years. 2 classes in 6 days.