With all the guns on TV and in the streets and even in schools, I wanted my entire family to have experience with handguns and how to safely operate them. It seems silly, but your child may someday come upon a gun or be handed one by a dumb friend. Accidents happen and people do stupid things. Kelly taught all 4 of my kids and my wife (and me) how to handle a pistol safely how to operate it safely, how a range operates. How to fire them safely and accurately. I think this is something they'll remember their entire lives. It may seem silly, but these are really life lessons that should be taught young. Kelly was a consummate professional, good with the kids, good with the adults, and really supportive. I feel very lucky to have had her class and am glad my children have had this experience. read more

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Kelly is awesome... observant, detailed and clear with teaching. She took the time to understand what I was doing wrong to get it done right... Highly recommend!! read more

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

Kelly is an amazing teacher! I went to my lesson thinking I wouldn't be brave enough to actually pull the trigger but Kelly let me go at my own pace and was so patient and knowledgeable. She is very detail oriented and was by my side the whole time. If you're completely new to firearms and are nervous about shooting them, I highly recommend taking a lesson with Kelly. read more

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. read more

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Kelly is an awesome instructor, she gives simple instruction( meaning she is easy to follow ) she is patient , she also gives written tips and reminders to practice after the lesson. I really enjoyed it , would definitely book another lesson when finances permit . read more

Just did an intro to handgun safety and shooting today with Kelly. We went over firearm basics, safety, loading and handling, and then went to the range to shoot. Was a awesome experience! Very highly recommended for anyone who's interested in learning how handguns work, safety, and how to shoot! read more

Kelly was a great teacher and accommodated adding a third person so our whole family could learn together. Really informative and great 1:1 feedback on stance and grip. read more

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. read more

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I took the "Introductory safety and fundamental skills training for new shooters" course. I thought it was great. Easy to understand, had a lot of practice with safety, loading, unloading, and other basics using dummy rounds before I went to the range. So by the time I was at the range, I already felt comfortable handling it with live rounds. She did a great job at communicating what I was doing right and what adjustments I needed to make and focus on for better accuracy. The range was closed to the public when we went, which was a huge plus. Only a few people were around so it was laid back and quiet. It exceeded my expectations and was a great time. read more

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. read more

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My husband and I had the pleasure of a private 3 hour beginner handgun course with Kelly. My husband has had experience shooting guns, but I on the other hand knew absolutely nothing about guns and was extremely anxious prior to the course. Kelly upon meeting was very warm and friendly. She immediately gave us properly fitted safety glasses and ear protection prior to entering the private range. Her course was very nicely paced with lots of pertinent information on gun safety & etiquette, how guns actually work on the mechanical level, how to take it apart, and the most exciting part... how to properly fire one!!! She uses diagrams and hands-on activities for us to get us used to holding the real thing. We also had a chance to try a few other handguns including Kelly's personal handgun she uses for professional competitions. She walked us through how to eventually get our own handguns. There were never silly or stupid questions with Kelly, she is a professional and we never ever felt patronized for our lack of knowledge. She is also very safety conscious, and corrected any bad safety habits immediately. Kelly is a gifted instructor and was so patient with me especially when my forearms and shoulders were getting quite fatigued from shooting. It was quite a novel but THRILLING experience for me and a fun date with my husband! Would recommend Kelly to anyone anxious about the idea of guns!! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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Kelli Chi instruction was professional, informative, and interesting! Kelli's knowledge, expertise, and patience were appreciated throughout the class instruction and afterward in the in personal hand gun instruction at the range. I passed the gun safety exam with flying colors! Thank you, Kelly! read more

HI enrolled in the "Intro to Gun Safety & Pistol |Classroom & Range in 1 Day - Individual + Firearms Safety Certificate (FSC) Test" program in May 2024. I found the class extremely helpful and the teacher Kelly being extremely well prepared, professional and supportive. The content is very well thought and prepared, and Kelly takes the time to cover it patiently and thoroughly. I found the class helped me substantially in rehearsing my dated firearm familiarity, which I neglected for a number of years. I encourage those who want to approach marksmanship, or getting better at it, to give Kelly at Spectrolite Training a chance. There are a number of alternatives out there, I personally believe Kelly at Spectrolite stands out for service, courtesy and knowledge, I gladly give her five well deserved stars. Thanks again Kelly! read more

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

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So glad I found Kelly. Couldn't do the lessons in one go which I would have preferred if work hadn't interfered. Did the lessons and range in two separate sesh. Kelly was so informative, very patient and very supportive. Lessons were very straightforward, structured and not boring. I passed the test in one go. Yay! Shooting at the range - she'll review what she taught and we're a go. Was afraid of guns at the beginning and now I'm not. I need to up my skills, practice, and would love to be a competitive shooter in the future too. Tip: Sched asap. Kelly gets booked really fast. Short story: at the range there was a guy shooting beside us. Tells me that he's been shooting a long time. But when he watches Kelly shoot, sorta feels shame, he says she's got good form, fast etc.. and I'm lucky to have her teach me. read more

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Booke a private session with me and my dad to get firearm training, and certify. Kelly was an amazing teacher, very thorough, and was nice to answer all of our questions and basically was above and beyond! She was understanding, and was very flexible. We were able to train with 3-4 pistols and even an AR at the range. it was so fun! Highly recommend :) good knowledge of firearms, and CA complaint stuff. Don't wait, get trained and educated in your pistols and protect yourself. read more

Wanted to get my FSC for some time now. So excited when my sister told me about a local woman owned business I was excited to check it out. Pricing is reasonable. Scheduling was quick and prompt. Kelly was welcoming and professional. The class started on time and she was great in breaking down information. She was open and honest about answering questions. After taking the course I felt prepared and confident in basic laws and Firearm handling and safety. The practical was awesome. She offered some great pointers. After implementing suggestions I was able to see an immediate improvement in my shooting accuracy. I left filling confident and with a plan. I will highly recommend Kelly for any woman or person who my have little to no experience with firearms. Kelly is friendly, professional, patient and gives suggestions that is practical and customized to your needs. I strongly recommend Kelly and will certainly look forward to using her services in the future. read more

I took a private firearm safety class with Kelly at Spectrolite Defense She is incredibly competent, patient and knowledgeable! I know nothing about firearms and definitely feel more comfortable and ready around guns and safety. I did the FSC test right after the course, it went great! Thank you! I'm recommending everyone that is interested! read more

I purchased a Gift Certificate for the "Intro To Gun Safety & Pistol Shooting" class from Spectrolite Defense for my sons 20th. birthday......We enjoyed the class with Kelly. She kept our attention with her knowledge and love for gun safety. She was a great instructor, very knowledgeable and presented the information very well! My son had a blast at the range. We will def come back! read more

Kelly is a fantastic instructor, very calm and patient especially with people who are absolute beginners. Everything was handled in a covid safe way which was a big relief as well. Would definitely take more classes with her. read more

I purchased the training course for my daughters birthday. She's been wanting to learn how to shoot and handle a hand gun. Kelly was absolutely wonderful. Her training is very professional and thorough. Gun safety and proper handling was a major focus. We both learned a lot. She was very easy to understand and answered all our questions. After the class we went to the shooting range in Richmond. This is where it got even better. She helped us with our confidence in handling a live weapon. Her instruction and tips on aiming and shooting were excellent and easy to understand. My daughter seemed to be a natural. Her new nickname is Annie Oakley. All three of her targets had shot patterns within a 4" circle. Only 4 shots were out of that circle. Kelly is the one to go to. We plan on returning for more instruction once we purchase our handguns. read more

Kelly is a fantastic instructor. I cannot recommend this training enough. She is passionate, knowledgeable and extremely detailed oriented. I would highly recommend her for beginners, as well as experienced folks looking to sharpen their skill sets. Kelly takes a down to earth approach, infuses a nice sense of humor - while offering a comprehensive training! - Rafael read more

Kathy was a great instructor, very knowledgeable on both safety and how to properly handle your firearm. I recommend this class for anyone who wants to learn anything and everything there is to know about firearms. read more

I highly recommend Kelly for anybody looking to improve their skills with a firearm or those looking to learn the fundamentals from scratch. I was someone who never had held a firearm before, and by the time we got to the range, I felt very comfortable with the fundamentals she taught me. Her teaching is very high level and efficient! It made shooting, and foremost, the safety behind it a breeze!! read more

Kelly is an amazing teacher! She very methodically and thoroughly explains every aspect of handgun use and safety and also provides great hands on experience both in the classroom and at the range. She teaches you all of the information you need to not only to pass the test, but also to actually feel confident and safe while handling firearms. As a woman just starting out in this hobby/sport, I really appreciated her detailed lessons and that she didn't make me feel stupid for asking questions or needing more time to practice a skill. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in starting their journey as a gun owner or user. read more

Kelly is a great instructor - she takes her time, no question is too stupid, and you should be able to leave with your FSC by the end of the class. She not only teaches you the basics of safety but coaches on your grip and stance, and makes sure you know how to break a gun down and clean it. Even better, when it comes time to shoot, Kelly takes you to the range on their off day, so you are likely to be the only one there, or sharing space with others who are new to firearms. I highly recommend her. read more

Kelly is an excellent and patient teacher. She is clearly very safety-conscious, and stresses safe handling of weapons. I recommend her without reservation. read more

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

Kelly is an awesome instructor! She is experienced, thoughtful and super-helpful. I had a great time both in the classroom and on the range and came out feeling much more comfortable than when I started. I plan to book more time with Spectrolite in the future. read more

I'm a total beginner so I decided to take a 1:1 private lesson with Kelly, and it was immensely helpful. As a 20 something guy with zero firearms experience I had fear I'd be dealing with some judgmental macho gun guy, but Kelly was anything but that. Kind, understanding and thorough. I ended up having a great first lesson and went from never handing a gun to shooting in less than two hours. I learned a ton and will definitely be going back. Thanks Kelly!! read more

Kelly gave me the best private course on gun and safety control, which literally took me from fearing guns to actually find them interesting and useful tools on trained and responsible hands. read more

Kelly is wonderful! She's patient, professional, and safe. She educated my husband and myself and we couldn't have asked for a better person to teach us everything from stance, grip, loading, safety and even shooting range etiquette. Looking forward to the next private session to improve my aim even more. Definitely worth checking her out! read more

Kelly is an excellent communicator. She combined a highly educational presentation with a trip to the firing range, for an overall outstanding firearm safety course. The classroom session was comfortable and relaxed, and the trip to the range was pure fun! Kelly clearly loves to teach, as shown by her patience with my many questions. I give my highest recommendation to Kelly and Spectrolite. read more

Kelly is awesome! I haven't shot in nearly 10 years and she helped get me comfortable on the range immediately. She's extremely knowledgeable and presented the information prior to the FSC in an extremely approachable way. read more

As a relatively new pistol shooter, I asked Kelly for a private coaching session at my local gun range. She gave me great tips about how to improve my stance, my grip, and my breathing. I was shooting more accurately by the end of the session! And she delivered instruction in a personable, yet professional style. Now all I have to do is practice what I've learned so that it becomes part of my muscle memory. Thanks, Kelly! read more