I considered myself a fairly experienced shooter before going in but I never had any formal training. I came out a much more disciplined and confident shooter. I enjoyed being around so many Americans with guns on their hips... it was a wonderful feeling. We even had story time! Fellow attendees and instructors shared their past experiences and "almosts" while welcoming feelings and critiques. I did not care for the elitist personalities of my instructors, but their methods definitely made a positive difference. I understand it's a business, so I went in expecting the marketing push. At no time was I ever uncomfortable, whatsoever.
I enjoyed the training and the competition... I was top shot in my class! I use their techniques everytime I touch my handgun. I've watched many gun shows and demonstrations where guest pro-shooters utilize the same techniques, so I know Front Sight is doing the right thing.
The question remains, would I go back? Maybe. I would consider taking the 4-day Carbine Course with my AR but the prices are wayyyy too high. I would prefer to take more advanced 3-gun course with more movement and cover/concealment scenarios.
I would recommend Front Sight to any beginning shooter or anyone with no formal training.
For those that are wondering, I used my XD-45 Service with three 13-rd mags, XD gear gun & mag holsters. I also used a cheapo Brinkman flashlight for the night-shoot. My buddy used my Beretta 92FS, three 15-rd mags, Blackhawk Serpa gun holster and a highly modified XD-45 Magazine holster. hehe We each used about 600 rounds of ammo. I used Aguila 230gr and he used American Eagle 115gr. Neither of us had any malfunctions or stoppages... however, us cheapskates were picking up old live rounds from the sand and using them to 'conserve' our good ammo. My buddy shot one round of 9mm that must have had wet powder because there was a huge cloud of smoke and he had specs of powder all over his face.
No malfunction.