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    Spectrolite Training

    5.0 (51 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Kyle L.

    I went to Kelly for a lesson because I felt like I was having trouble getting a proper grip on my glock. By the end of the session, I was shooting doubles and bill drills with decent results. Worth every penny.

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    Patrick W.

    My private lesson with Kelly was amazing. I signed up for Spectrolite as a relatively new gun owner, looking to improve my understanding of gun safety, accuracy at the range, and get familiar with gun maintenance. She is a gifted teacher and thoughtfully and thoroughly walked me through an overview of how to handle, clean, and shoot a 9mm and revolver. She had tons of tips and best practices for handling and accuracy. I learned a ton and had a blast! I'd highly recommend Spectrolite to anyone looking to boost their firearm knowledge and skills.

    Kelly played a very crucial role in my development as a competitor. Most importantly she is a great mentor and friend :). I specifically searched for instructors that I felt would provide an inclusive environment. Let her know what specific goals you have and she will develop a program just for you.

    Miranda N.

    My partner has wanted to get a gun for a while for home defense, which made me nervous thinking about having one in the home. When we saw Kelly's website, we loved that it was focused on safety and shooting fundamentals for beginners. We had a wonderful time in both the class and at the range. Four hours sounded like a long time to sit in a classroom, but it flew by and she had so much thoughtful attention to detail with having snacks, coffee, notepads. She was prepared with so many real props for learning so we could see things in person rather than just on presentation slides. We learned skills like how to hold an actual gun, take it apart to clean, dry fire, and shoot a the gun with laser ammo at a target. She reiterated the key safety rules in a way that made it easy to remember. By the end of the class, I felt so much more comfortable being around guns and excited to practice at the range. She has great tips and is so personable. High recommend to anyone considering.

    Jeff R.

    I grew up "plinking" as we called it; taking a .22 or a BB gun to the canyon or hills and shooting tin cans or bottles. As I got older we'd go to the firing range. For some reason it seemed almost primal; it's just fun to test your skill whether you're pulling a trigger, throwing a rock, or even shooting a rubber band (we got bored as kids). My two sons have wanted to duplicate that part of my childhood, and my wife finally relented. I worked with Kelly to schedule a 2.5 hour session for the three of them so that they could learn the basics (especially safety) and experience what it's like to fire a pistol. We don't own any guns and have no intention to, but I think it's important for my family to understand the power of guns and how to use one in case they're ever in a situation where they'll need to. I chose Spectrolite because of the tone of the site, and dealing with Kelly over email was a pleasure. Some of the other sites I found did a little macho chest thumping, which made me wonder what the instruction would be like. But Kelly was professional and responsive. My family had a great time and learned a lot. As other reviewers pointed out, Kelly is extremely methodical, knowledgeable and patient, and a great instructor for all levels. My wife likened shooting a pistol to playing golf; there are many factors you need to consider, and Kelly had an eagle eye in spotting issues. By the end of the session they'd all learned to self-correct their stance, trigger pull, etc. It was worth the day (and the money), and we'll go to Kelly again when it's time to learn about rifles.

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    Carol W.

    My friend and I just did a private training with Kelly. She was very knowledgeable and went over lots of details of gun safety and laws in the classroom. We spent 1.5 hours in the shooting range in the afternoon practicing using real guns. It gave me a huge boost in confidence to know how to use a hand gun safely. Thanks Kelly!

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    Chenea P.

    I'm so glad I choose kelly for my first ever experience with guns. She made me feel so comfortable being around guns for the first time. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to get an introduction to guns and shooting. Especially since the class is taught by Kelly herself I so much appreciated the woman's point of view and advice I got from her that a male would not necessarily consider. The class she well layout and extremely informative. (Did I mention these classes are private! You get one on one training!) It included hands on training in the classroom. Loading and unloading( with blanks dummy rounds of course) and she even showed me a cool app to use for at home target practice which utilizes laser. The lesson also covered various topics ranging from cleaning and maintenance, storing and even some common malfunctions and how to fix them. I learned so much and at the end of the class I was even able to take my DOJ test and get my certificate with her. She took me out the the range next and I was stoked to see we had the place to ourselves! It helped me focus and feel a bit less self conscious about how bad I would do my first time. I didn't have to worry though I wasn't bad at all because Kelly is a great teacher!! Letting me try a few different guns was great. She was soo patient with me and quick to give feedback and tips to help improve aim. I definitely want to come back to her for some target training when I finally get my own piece! Don't hesitate sign up for your class today!

    Michael J.

    kelly is awesome. super friendly and patient. took the fear out of firearms. my wife and i had a great time.

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    I knew nothing before the training. Kelly is professional and a great trainer. She is very patient and knowledgeable.

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    Kelly provided excellent training for my teenage boys and I. We appreciate the training for gun safety, handling and shooting. Thank you!!

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    Ask the Community - Spectrolite Training

    What if you don't own a gun but still want to learn?

    Hello Vivian, For the Private Intro to Gun Safety & Pistol Course, you do not need to own your own firearm. Training pistols and ammunition are included.… Read more

    Is the instructor DOJ or BSIS certified AND able to sign off on CCW training hours? Thanks!

    The instructor is DOJ certified. Spectrolite Defense is currently not offering CCW courses. To obtain a CCW, you must first apply with your county of residence and the follow the county's application process and policies.

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