Literally the best shooting experience - Kevin is hilarious and Andy is fun to work with - but more importantly - they are high level instructors laser focused on safety and technique. No ego. It is worth driving extra distance for their expertise. read more

Kevin & his team are awesome. My 17 year old son had never shot a gun, and Kevin's instruction/training had him shooting super-accurate almost immediately. Seriously. I highly recommend BlueRidge Marksmanship. Three courses in less than a month now, and I'm shooting better, my wife (never fired a gun before) is shooting better than me, and so is my son (never shot a gun before). Note: I'm still trying to unlearn bad habits...but I'm improving every time. read more

I just took the Urban Shotgun class with Randy Kite and I was blown away ( no punt intended) by the quality of instruction and how fun and engaging Randy made this class. This is the second time I take a class with Blue Ridge and I continue to be impressed with the knowledge their instructors have and how they are able to break down the material. I feel so much more comfortable as a shot gun owner after this class! worth every Penny! read more

My wife and I just finished Kevin's Advanced AR-15 Operators course (something like the 7th we have taken at Blue Ridge Marksmanship) and continue to be thrilled with the quality of courses at his school. The course was highly imaginative, getting away from the "square range" mentality by using terrain and purpose-built structures to teach improvised shooting positions and techniques for engaging targets out to 100 yds. either singly or working in tandem with a partner . As always, Kevin is not only a true expert in his field (many who claim to be are not), but also funny, engaging, and always helpful without any of the "ego" some instructors inject into defensive firearm training. We will be back for many more. read more

Just completed the concealed carry class at Blue Ridge Marksmanship yesterday, and I have to share my experience with anyone who may be considering attending a firearms training class or concealed carry class. This is the place to go. Period. Whether you are a brand new shooter or experienced and looking for a place to take it to the next level, it's all right there waiting for you. Seriously. The facility is very modern, clean, and well lit. The atmosphere is very professional. While your phone will lose signal as you approach, the directions you will receive are easy to follow and adequately detailed (distances are calibrated to the tenth of the mile). The range area is well designed and well maintained. It's also nice to leave the classroom and walk to an outdoor range area in about two or three minutes. It's up a hill, but you may drive if you wish. I have held concealed carry licenses in several other states. Classes can be insufferably dull, with almost zero recall once you leave the room. They can also be intimidating and uncomfortable, guaranteeing there will be no questions or back and forth with the instructor. There was none of that yesterday. Kevin moved through the material at a measured pace. He covered all the bases and yet left no one behind. He routinely prompted for questions and encouraged engagement. He is a naturally funny guy, and is very good at balancing the requirement that students fully understand the law and the ramifications of the use of deadly force, while using a bit of comic relief. I strongly doubt anyone left the classroom unsure of where North Carolina law stands on the criteria necessary for defending one's self and loved ones in a potentially lethal situation. I have worked with a number of firearms trainers to improve my shooting mechanics and marksmanship. Running a range brings with it enormous responsibility. Any exposure to an overbearing and heavy-handed range master will prove to you that you aren't going to learn much. You certainly are not going to do your best. Shooting on an unsafe range is out of the question. Things can go south in a hurry I'm told. I give Kevin and his crew very high marks here too. Muzzles down range, clear understanding of who belongs where, when it's time for dry practice verses live ammo... These things were never a mystery. At the same time, it was comfortable enough to allow us to focus on successfully punching holes in the target in front of us. The discipline was definitely there, but not overbearing. The crew did a great job of helping and supporting people with very different confidence and skill levels. Students got good suggestions and coaching when wanted, but there was absolutely no preaching about the "one and only right way..." to do something. Very well done. I actually drove past a few places I could have gotten my concealed carry license to go to Blue Ridge Marksmanship. I wanted to find a place where I could get first-rate instruction while completing my requirements for concealed carry in North Carolina. I also wanted to find a place where I can take my shooting skills to the next level moving forward. I definitely found both. Keep your power dry. I'll see you out there. read more

I just completed my fourth course at Blue Ridge Marksmanship. I return because it has such a great vibe. Whether you own a rifle or a shotgun; whether you own an AR-15 or an AK-47; you are welcome here. It is a diverse, inclusive, accepting, safe space for all marginalized firearm owners. It does not matter whether you are male, female or in transition - between a revolver and a semi-automatic - you are safe here. No judgement. No stigma. Just instruction you can trust. Blue Ridge Marksmanship - they got you covered. read more

Kevin is a wonderful instructor and such a nice man. All the other reviews here saying how lovely he is are entirely accurate. I hate and fear guns, I'm no good at them, I'm out of shape, I'm a middle-aged mom, yadda yadda yadda. He is incredibly patient with his students, and you end up leaving with a huge sense of accomplishment, confidence- and adventure! His class was fun! He's also just very funny, always cracking a joke, and a very warm person. Very very smart guy with a lot of integrity, and I would take another class here in a heartbeat- with another instructor as well- because I would know that if they were teaching there they would be up to Kevin's standards. read more

Blue Ridge Marksmanship literally one-up's the industry. Kevin and his team (Randy and Andy) were the best. Kevin keeps the classroom portion fun and entertains your attention span so time literally flies by. Out on the range, the team explains shooting in another language that is easy for beginners, novices, and experts alike to understand. The rental guns are top-notch and there was no fear about they're quality and integrity. Randy and Andy are the best range instructors anyone could ask for and if they suggest something crazy (like adjusting your grip or standing differently) then burn a few rounds trying it and it will seriously improve you and if it doesn't then they won't give up on helping you advance. They will cheer you on and celebrate with you when you make progress and it seriously lifts your confidence level to a point where you forget you are taking a class! I cannot even describe how happy I am with my CCH class through Blue Ridge Marksmanship, I wouldn't recommend anyone else! read more

This is what I've been looking for! As a civilian, I have wanted training on how to be safe and effective as a gun owner and concealed carrier. In my opinion, most people who carry/own firearms from defense do not seek proper training. Hence the alarming statistics of people being harmed with their own firearms. Blue Ridge Marksmanship provides this training in a safe and fun way. Kevin Dylus is not only technically knowledgeable, he has had real life experience. He was able to teach me beginning exactly at my skill level and vastly improve my skill level by the end of the day. I plan to continue through as many classes as possible with Blue Ridge Markmanship. I have also signed my wife up for their CCW class. read more

I took my Concealed Carry class with Kevin and recently took the Defensive Pistol 1 class as well. Kevin is an amazing instructor and will truly take the time to work with you no matter what experience level you're at. He's incredibly patient and safety is his number one priority. Don't let the military background intimidate you - I highly recommend him, especially for women who want to feel more comfortable with shooting. Range is beautiful and very well set up. Awesome experience! read more