Jim:
Reading the letter from the gentleman who mentioned on all the western states
instruction opportunities compared to the eastern ones, I noticed my all-time
favorite instructor was not mentioned: Pat Goodale, of Practical
Firearms Training. His primary range is located in West Virginia, and I
wholeheartedly recommend his courses.
Last year I decided I was slacking off with my practice and signed up for a full
summer of his courses (he also owns a company in Montana, so there are courses
offered here as well). I took Defensive Handgun I, II, and III, Precision Rifle,
Tactical Rifle, and will be taking Defensive Shotgun this year. His courses run
about $150 per day, are limited in class size, and are an incredible value. I've
been to Front Sight, and while it was good training, I think it was nowhere near
as fantastic as what I've
learned from Pat. In the handgun courses we expended 500 rounds per day - same
for tactical rifle. It's fast-paced training, and well worth anyone's time to
take the trip to Alderson, WV or Billings, MT for the course. If you can get
8-10 of your friends to pitch in, Pat will even come to your location and customize
courses for you.
I have sent half a dozen students to Pat; some driving all the way from Florida
and Ohio. Everyone says the same thing - take advantage of this top-notch instruction
while you can. I can certainly assure you it's the best training I've received
to date. You (or your readers) can check out my class reviews here:
Defensive
Handgun
I & II.
Defensive Handgun III.
Tactical Rifle I.
Precision Rifle:
Enjoy. :) And if any of your readers go, tell Pat that Kit sent you. - Kit
