ADS is nothing short of fantastic. I had my first lesson with Brendon this past weekend--my first-ever formal firearms training experience--and days later, I'm still fired up about everything I learned. I'm already eager to get back out for another lesson.
I had always been hesitant to seek out or sign up for formal firearms training. It seemed like you were either paying to enlist in basic training ("sir yes sir" kind of thing), or you were paying a premium to enroll in a course previously attended by Bradley Cooper. I was looking for something I couldn't seem to find: informative, approachable, and down-to-earth. As a result, I looked a hundred times and always ended up bailing.
Recently, a friend of mine recommended that I reach out to Brendon at ADS--and I'm thrilled I did. I could quickly tell Brendon was professional, highly knowledgeable in all things firearms, and most importantly (for me), a friendly, down-to-earth guy I'd enjoy learning from.
Even before my first session, I was impressed. A professional website, an informative "get to know you" call with Brendon, smooth online scheduling and payment--and most impressive of all--a call two days before training to walk through the plan for the day. We talked about what to expect and I had the chance to request specific areas to focus on. These "little things" made a big impact. That level of attention on the admin side made me confident in what lay ahead.
The session itself was even better than the lead-up. In person, Brendon was exactly what I'd hoped for: great, knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and professional. From the start, it was clear that safety was a top priority--which was comforting. Brendon's teaching style blended professionalism, fun, a bit of healthy competition, and just the right amount of "push." I especially appreciated that he explained the why behind everything we did.
In just two hours, I went from scattered groupings and a painfully slow draw time to tight groupings, a 50% improvement in the metrics we tracked, a smoother and safer draw, and a massive boost in confidence.
After the lesson, I received a follow-up email detailing everything we worked on: what to focus on, how we tackled those areas during the session, and a list of both dry and live-fire drills to work on before the next lesson. That kind of follow-through sealed the deal for me.
All in all, I'm highly impressed. (I never write reviews this long.) I've seen fast, dramatic improvement, and I'm more motivated than ever to keep getting better--thanks to ADS. I can't recommend them enough to anyone looking for top-tier firearms training.
- Jeff read more