Recommend an instructor/class in Houston?
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Recommend an instructor/class in Houston?
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I'm soon going to be taking my CHL class. Can anyone recommend a particular instructor or facility to take the course at? I want the best instruction, not some place that's in it for the money.
Thanks so much!
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I'm soon going to be taking my CHL class. Can anyone recommend a particular instructor or facility to take the course at? I want the best instruction, not some place that's in it for the money.
Thanks so much!
-Adam
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My instructor was incredible, and I've recommended him many times. We even did a class at my church with him at my doing because I wanted to make sure my friends got good instruction and also enjoyed themselves.
He has a web site here: http://www.defensiveadvantagepro.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
His name is John Hazeslip, and he can give classes anywhere, but usually has them at Memorial Shooting Center (I-10 near Gessner).
Highly recommend him. You will be entertained (as much as you can be given the material), and you will learn a lot.
He has a web site here: http://www.defensiveadvantagepro.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
His name is John Hazeslip, and he can give classes anywhere, but usually has them at Memorial Shooting Center (I-10 near Gessner).
Highly recommend him. You will be entertained (as much as you can be given the material), and you will learn a lot.
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I recommend both Tom Estep and Charles L. Cotton. You won't go wrong with either one. They are both top notch instructors.shatnerglass wrote:I don't know if this is the correct place. If not, mods can move it.
I'm soon going to be taking my CHL class. Can anyone recommend a particular instructor or facility to take the course at? I want the best instruction, not some place that's in it for the money.
Thanks so much!
-Adam
I believe that Tom [ElGato on the forum] teaches at the Arms Room in League City. Charles holds his classes at PSC Range in Friendswood.
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completely!WildBill wrote:I recommend both Tom Estep and Charles L. Cotton. You won't go wrong with either one
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Re: Recommend an instructor/class in Houston?
What side of town are you on?
There's about an hour+ drive between the two sets of instructors recommended so far.
There's about an hour+ drive between the two sets of instructors recommended so far.
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Another +1 on both of these gentlemen.
WildBill wrote: I recommend both Tom Estep and Charles L. Cotton. You won't go wrong with either one. They are both top notch instructors.
I believe that Tom [ElGato on the forum] teaches at the Arms Room in League City. Charles holds his classes at PSC Range in Friendswood.
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Re: Recommend an instructor/class in Houston?
On the north side is Steve and Donna Vandermolen. http://omr-ent.com Highly recommend any of their training.
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Re: Recommend an instructor/class in Houston?
I'm in the Galleria area. About 15 minutes East of Top Gun shooting range. Westheimer and Kirby are the closest major intersections.Scott in Houston wrote:What side of town are you on?
There's about an hour+ drive between the two sets of instructors recommended so far.
Thanks for the replies so far, everyone. It's much appreciated.
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We really enjoyed our class through Spectre Firearms at 249/Spring-Cypress. His name was Ryan Doughtry (sp?).
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Re: Recommend an instructor/class in Houston?
My wife and I did ours at Memorial Shooting Center; the classes there are done by 360 Tactical Training. We had a good experience.
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http://www.guardiandefensive.com/
I've attended several training classes with these guys and will do so again in the future.
I've attended several training classes with these guys and will do so again in the future.
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On the west side check CHL NOW. Classes 7 days a week, made it easy to schedule a class. Randy has a very informative and entertaining class.
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This is most likely where I'm going to take the course. Swung by the other day just to see the facility. Nice place! And very nice employees.codeguy wrote:My wife and I did ours at Memorial Shooting Center; the classes there are done by 360 Tactical Training. We had a good experience.
Thanks, everyone!
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Then ask for the instructor I mentioned above. John Hazeslip. I is one of the instructors they use, and is the best.shatnerglass wrote:This is most likely where I'm going to take the course. Swung by the other day just to see the facility. Nice place! And very nice employees.codeguy wrote:My wife and I did ours at Memorial Shooting Center; the classes there are done by 360 Tactical Training. We had a good experience.
Thanks, everyone!
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Re: Recommend an instructor/class in Houston?
I'll second the recommendation for Memorial Shooting Center, and for instructor John Hazeslip.
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