I signed up for some 1:1 training with GunForHire and had a couple or so hours with Chuck today. This was probably the hardest/toughest but best training I've had to date. Getting the 1:1 feedback really made a difference in my technique and in solving some of the inconsistencies I was finding due to my stance, sight picture and trigger control that are not possible during a standard class with many students.

 

Definitely worth the time/effort, came back exhausted. Shot around 250 rounds between the PPQ and Sig P226. Now I just have to repeat the exercises during my RTSP trips. It was very rewarding to see my groups at 10 yards significantly improve during the couple of hours and really shows how much difference technique makes - i.e. I am limiting my accuracy rather than the firearm.

 

At the start of the class Chuck asked me what I'd like to focus on, I showed him the Travis Haley target from my recent RTSP trip (http://njgunforums.c...-target-drills/) where I had struggled to hit 5 shots in 5 dots. We tried 5 dots at 3 yards, then switched to 3/5/7/10 yards exercises with the GFH targets and focusing on technique including stance, arms, grip, sigh picture, trigger control etc. Exercises included rapid 2 shot, 1 shot; 3 shot, 2 shot and transitions to targets that were to my left and right. All the time focus on the core fundamentals.

 

For the last exercise of the day we switched back to the Travis Haley target and I scored multiple 5 shots, 5 dots

Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their technique with some good, constructive feedback from the Instructor.

 

A+++

 

TheWombat

Where did you sign up for the 1:1 training?

Where did you sign up for the 1:1 training?

 

I emailed Anthony @ GFH and we came up with a date/time that worked. Suggest phoning GFH if you are interested.

 

TheWombat

Sounds interesting. How long was the session and how much? Was the training geared more for defensive, competition type shooing or both?

I have done private lessons with GFH as well. I highly recommend it !

What are we talking roughly for price?

For GFH Alumni the price is $75 per hour with a three hour min for one of my top instructors.

Sounds like it's well worth it!

Me and my wife have done a few 1 on 1 classes with G4H. Well worth it!

For GFH Alumni the price is $75 per hour with a three hour min for one of my top instructors.

 

Do special events qualify for Alumni status?

Do special events qualify for Alumni status?

 

No sir, we need the student to be at a level of familiarity of what we teach.

Which courses would have to be taken to be considered GFH alumni?

Which courses would have to be taken to be considered GFH alumni?

Any courses other then special events, i.e. Smokin Gun, etc.

 

Also the Wombat can attest they can sometimes be a bear to schedule. Between range availability and Instructor and student schedule. Just a heads up.

Any courses other then special events, i.e. Smokin Gun, etc.

 

Also the Wombat can attest they can sometimes be a bear to schedule. Between range availability and Instructor and student schedule. Just a heads up.

 

Agreed, scheduling can be a bit of a challenge at times, however well worth it. The added benefit now is that when I do the group training with GFH the instructors Chuck/Joe will be keeping an even closer eye on me for the specifics we covered on the 1:1 training. An added bonus (I think!)

 

Overall well worth it and my thanks (as usual) to GFH and the team.

 

TheWombat

So how does a "normal" guy qualify for a session / alumni status?

So how does a "normal" guy qualify for a session / alumni status?

 

Anthony will need to confirm - however my guess would be taking something like Urban Pistol 1 & 2 or some of the Simunitions training. I would highly recommend Simunitions even for experienced shooters as it is an eye-opener in my view. You can see the training I've taken in my sig and I've posted feedback on most classes.

 

TheWombat

Anthony will need to confirm - however my guess would be taking something like Urban Pistol 1 & 2 or some of the Simunitions training. I would highly recommend Simunitions even for experienced shooters as it is an eye-opener in my view. You can see the training I've taken in my sig and I've posted feedback on most classes.

 

TheWombat

 

I Agree!

Thank you. I'll give ya a call when I get back from vacation. I've been contemplating taking an NRA course from the heritage guild....