This was the best instructions we have ever had in Firearms Training! As we all know, Nevada is a firearms friendly state, and since we moved here from California so many years ago, we did not know anything about firearms. As our family started to grow, we started to take lessons for us and our children so that we could understand how to be safe around firearms, the law and how to respect them. We knew that our kids as they grew up, would be exposed to many that had firearms at home and so we embarked on a journey to learn about gun awareness, gun safety. Fast forward, we needed to really amp up our learnings and to obtain our CCW as well. We had our CCW before, but we allowed it to expire during Covid and it had been to long past the grace period so we needed to take another full course. This time, I was not looking for a classroom setting, set on a specific day with a lot of people. I was looking for small group setting and found out about Tim Stephens and Stephens Firearms training. This was the best choice we could have made. 1. Tim is a strong communicator and very timely as well. He will guide you with all you need to be prepared and ready. The process to obtain a CCW is administratively daunting and Tim guides you through the process with ease, helping us to prepare all our applications well in advance. 2. In terms of class size, Tim customized the class size just for us and we started at 2 of us and ended up with a total of 5 attendees. 3. Dates were negotiated based on everyone's availability which is awesome, as most of the other CCW classes I looked at were set on specific dates and so having customized dates based on our needs was perfect. 4. We were also asked a lot of questions that we had about firearms, what information we were looking for and what we thought we needed to know. It was really great that Tim could incorporate many of these things into the CCW mandated curriculum. On my own, I have "made things up" or developed some inconsistent habits and Tim's focus was all about reality, facts, the law, best practices and consistent / repetitive processes. This was so helpful and a game changer for us. 5. Other trainings I have had in past are more classroom like for the CCW or it is at the range but a bit daunting and too quick. Tim's training is a lot more engaging and personalized, so when we did not understand something or needed something to be repeated, it was great to be able to engage at this level to get a much deeper understanding and value from the course. 6. The actual shooting test was also beyond our expectations as not only did we all qualify, but we also learned additional practical hints. 7. After qualifying, Tim spent additional time with us to give us live hints on how we could go beyond qualifying and actually improve our accuracy as well! The entire process with Tim, from the communication, the learning, the process, the qualifying and then the extra coaching was beyond our expectations and exactly what we were looking for in an instructor and coach. We look forward to more learnings in the future with Tim and we highly recommend him for your CCW training, or any other training. read more

Outstanding experience ... you will feel very safe and will get all your questions answered. The classes are very professional, and the drills are fun. read more

Tim is amazing. This was me and my wifes second class with Tim. His classes are educational, safe and fun. My wife is not comfortable around guns. Tim spent one on one time with her and helped her to reduce those fears. Thanks again Tim. read more

Tim was an amazing instructor. Spent a decent amount of time going through safety rules and how to properly do safety checks on my handgun and rifle. Once I felt confident enough we were able to move on to the reloading and unloading stage. Spent some more time understanding how to properly reload and unload both guns and started with proper aiming techniques. Once I started shooting he took the time to make sure I was handling my firearm in a safe and proper manner. He taught me how to aim and improve on my shots. Overall he was a very nice guy and will definitely recommend him to anyone. read more

Tim was such a great instructor! His course is fun, educational and safe. He makes sure each individual is prepared and takes his time guiding you on how to improve your shooting.I feel so much more comfortable handling a gun. I would definitely recommend doing a training course and will for sure be returning! read more

I took some shooting classes with other place and Tim is by far the best instructor, I am an instructor my self as well and do know when someone is great and yes Tim is really great. Takes his time with you, and really improved my shooting. I can't say more, just try him out and you will understand! I will see you again Tim, after the holydays. Thierry read more

I'm retired got me a rifle wanted to learn how to do some long-distance shooting Tim was patient and excellent I came out of his course very confident and comfortable I had a blast I would recommend him to anybody that wants to learn how to shoot anything thanks again Tim read more

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I booked a private class for myself and a group of five friends. Most of us had very little firearms experience and were looking to learn basic, defensive handgun handling. Tim did an amazing job of customizing a class that perfectly suited all of our needs. Before the class, he reached out to everyone in the group to figure out what everyone's goals were, and tailored the classroom portion to our experience level. He encouraged lots of questions and was informative and thorough in all of his answers. His passion for firearms training really shined through, as was his experience as an educator. We went over the basics, with a focus on safety, then went to the shooting range where everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend Tim to anyone who is interested in firearms training. While we were a beginner's class, he also has experience working with experienced professionals (like SWAT teams and air marshals), which allowed him to give a broader perspective on many of the questions we asked. The class was safe, informative, fun and helped establish a comfort level and foundation for using handguns - exactly what we were looking for. I would highly recommend Tim to anyone looking for a personalized and in-depth learning experience. read more

Stephens Firearms training is top notch. Tim takes time to help you build your confidence and comfort using a firearm, no matter your level of competency. His priority is safety first and drills that over and over. He teaches way beyond what is necessary for your CCW. I will definitely be going back for further training. read more

Took a CCW course with Tim and he customized the course for my specific use case. He works with you, puts together pre-filled CCW applications with instructions on what needs to be done for each state you're applying for. He continues to work with you and answer your questions after the course is complete. Pleasure to work with. I highly recommend his services. I will be going back to him for shotgun and rifle training. read more

Doesn't get any better than this! The training is phenomenal to say the least. There are no shortcuts here, go with Stephens Firearms Training if you are ready to learn and take away some knowledge! Hands down the best professional firearms training! Don't settle for less. read more

Truly an amazing instructor! We had the best class, tailored to our needs and Tim was very patient and thorough. Cannot wait to improve and train again read more

Every so often you run into an individual who is exceptional at their job. Tim Stevens is just such a person. My husband and I with our three daughters aged 21, 19 and 19 had the opportunity to take a private firearms training course with Tim that exceeded all our expectations. I will mention a few of the things that really stood out. 1. From the moment I first contacted Tim he started asking questions and probing about our familiarity with guns and our goals for the class. Once we got to his classroom it was clear that he tailors each class to each individual. His knowledge of gun use, gun laws, self defense etc.. is very broad. He even added a section on self defense/situational awareness which was so helpful for our daughters to hear. 2. Tim was a teacher and principal and his background as a teacher shines through with the classroom portion of the instruction. We were fully engaged the entire time. If we had more time I would have happily spent hours learning more from Tim. 3. I had never touched a handgun before this course. I was nervous about he idea of holding a loaded gun and watching my family do the same. By the end of the shooting portion at the gun range I felt comfortable handling, loading, unloading and shooting it. Safety is drilled into each student at every step. I would never have believed this level of confidence was possible after just one class. Tim is just that great at what he does. These are just a few of the things that stood out but I could go on. I feel very fortunate that we found Tim's class. The entire family couldn't stop talking about the experience for days after. I would recommend his classes to anyone. read more

Took our CCW class with Mr Stephens. This was my first experience with a handgun. Before the class I came in with very little knowledge. By the time I left I felt very comfortable with my gun and how to properly and safely use it. I highly recommend this instructor. read more

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This class was life changing! I highly recommend it. I learned so much and Tim the instructor took his time and made sure we all were comfortable and knew the skills. This was a fun and very helpful course! I definitely plan on taking more classes with Stephens Firearms Training! Thank you Tim! The Gottschall family read more

My wife and I are at different skill levels and this was by far the most informative, interesting, and best CCW renewal class we have taken, and we wish we would have had Tim for our initial and previous CCW classes. In the past my wife has felt intimidated in large group classes and I have some mobility issues, and Stephens Firearms Training put together a fantastic CCW class just for us that covered the legal requirements for NV, UT, and AZ permits, and was also tailored for our interests and deficiencies. And Tim provided invaluable assistance at the range during our qualification which improved our shooting skills and more importantly gave us both a foundation to build upon to take our shooting to the next level. We simply cannot thank Tim and Stephens Firearms Training enough for the great experience. read more

For my son's 14th birthday, having typical teenager interests in guns,(other than his video games) so I decided to gift him with Stephens Firearms Training. Originally, I had no interest in learning to shoot, and just wanted it for my son. I have Fibromyalgia, and that alone would make it difficult for me to do the physical aspects of shooting, on top of the loud noises of shooting, being in large groups, and/or the sitting/standing for long periods of time. Tim had the foresight to custom make a small class with myself and son, and another single mother, with a son similar to my son's age, whom was also celebrating a birthday. I was so impressed with Dr. Stephen's professional teaching methods, which probably stemmed from his years of being a High School Principal, his vast experience of being a Professional Firearms Instructor at Front Sight, as well as being a NRA Basic Pistol and CCW Instructor, and a Nevada CCW, and Utah CFP Instructor. Tim emailed the training course material ahead of time with our names printed on them, as well as providing a hard copy, to take notes on, during the presentation. The temperature was perfect in the training room, although it was important to Tim that everyone was comfortable, and offered adjustments if needed, as well as cold water to drink. The instruction included, but was not limited to: Basic knowledge/Safety, Ammunition/ Ballistics, Grip/Stance/Ready, Weapon Presentation, 4 Secrets to Firing a Weapon, Load/Unloading Guns, and Shooting Drills. We were taught dry practice, the safe trigger position, tested to see our dominant eye, and the 5-step process to holster a weapon. After our safety training, we went to the gun range. We shot with a Glock 19s, Generation 5s in 9mm. I thought the shooting would affect my sensitive hearing, but Stephens Firearms Training provided this cool ear protection that blocked out all the sounds, except for our voices. Tim has the patience of a saint! I loved all the positive constructive criticism, as Tim pointed out, what each of us needed to work on, (after each small session of shooting) in order of achieving our own personal goals. As a special gift for the birthday boys, Tim provided an AR-15 type gun for the boys to shoot. They both were so excited! Tim offered the adults on site finger printing and help filling out the forms for a Concealed Weapons Permit in Arizona, for those that wanted one. I had a hard time seeing the small print and Tim even offered his own reading glasses to help me see. It's good that I wasn't cold, because he probably would have offered the shirt off his back. Lol The fact I haven't forgotten to do a Yelp review (over a month later)for Stephens Firearms Training, should tell you how great it truly is. read more

Tim Stephens CCW class gets you thorough training with all the detail you need. He's savvy as to the actual preparation one needs understand when carrying a firearm. He is a well trained expert who clearly gives you great preparation for getting your CCW. He even makes sure your paperwork is proper as with any government there are twists and turns one needs to do to deal with their inconsistencies. He's well spoken and knows his subject. He also made the firearms shooting part a lot of fun. Taught me things about my old Beretta that made me a better shooter as well. You'll be well prepared to carry after his class. read more

Tim is an amazing instructor. The class was fun and informative. I never felt comfortable handling a handgun until I took Tim's class. Now I can handle it, load it, unload it and feel totally comfortable doing it. Tim is very patient and great at what he does. I would recommend his class to everyone. read more

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I recently attended a Firearms Training Course with Tim. I was amazed at the time and care he took with the class. It had been many years since I last handled a Firearm and I was very nervous, which was short lived. Tim made it easy to relax and just take in the information from the course. I would highly recommend this training for those with any level of proficiency. I was glad that he scheduled the class with others having similar skill sets as me. He made sure we were well informed, safe and proficient with the firearms we used. I left the class with the confidence necessary to be a safe gun owner again. The reason I selected this particular training course. I learned of Tim when my husband and some of his friends took a CCW course a few months ago. They spoke so highly of Tim, I decided to him myself about purchasing a new weapon and my desire to be safe and capable with it. I explained my concerns and found that he listened, was knowledgeable, patient and helped me come up with a plan of action. Thanks Tim! read more

Tim is an amazing teacher! He is very knowledge on the craft and educates in a way that it is easy to comprehend! He answers questions and incorporate hands-on during the training! I would highly recommend taking his class! You WILL learn a lot! read more

My husband and I just took a CCW class with Timothy and it was excellent! Definitely met and went above our expectations. By the time we finished we both felt way more education on all aspects of gun laws, home/self protection, safety, gun ownership and actual shooting experience. Although we have to continue to practice we are both feeling much more confident and know what areas we need to work on! Thank you Tim!! read more

Awesome training. Did my CCW class here but I also walked out a much better shooter. Extremely knowledgeable instructor. Also makes it very easy to understand. Looking into doing more training in some of his other courses. Highly recommended! read more

Tim is great! We received far more information, hands on instruction, and practical application than any of us expected for a CCW class. Tim is patient, clear, and on point. The facility is well set up and the range is really top notch. Well worth the price! read more

Tim is patient and concise in his teaching methods. His main priority is safety. His instruction is absolutely amazing!

I met Tim at Front Sight where he was instructing an Advanced Tactics Course. One of the other instructors mentioned that Tim offered CCW and CCW renewal classes. I contacted Tim after the class at Front Sight and asked if I could take a CCW Renewal Class from him. He gave me a time and date and I showed up thinking it would be just another CCW review. I was SO wrong! Tim gave me intense instruction on using my firearm in a self defense situation. We talked about the philosophical and moral issues in drawing and brandishing and potentially using a firearm in a self defense situation. These were highly complex and deep reaching discussions. Then we went to the range. Tim not only had me shoot the CCW renewal course requirements, he spent a significant amount of time working with me on my draw, gripping the weapon, shooting stance, reloading and trigger control (I even think we talked about sight picture somewhere in there). What a pleasant surprise from the normal CCW class. I highly recommend Tim and his firearms training and CCW classes. It was an amazing experience and much, much better than I could have expected after past CCW training and renewal experiences. read more