I'm glad I went with Vigilant Firearms Training for my NM CCW certification course. I am more confident in my mindset, my knowledge, and my abilities. For a state-mandated certification program, this was way better than I expected.
Keith and Steve are excellent teachers. Their experience lends insight to the practical application of the concepts presented. Taking this course, I realized my experiences were more limited than I understood, and how much my knowledge, attitude, and skill can still be improved. The attention to situational awareness and deescalation will save more people than the permit.
The USCCA curriculum was well done and comprehensive in a positive way. You can get away with less classroom time, but every topic was valuable and worth my time. Steve or Keith presenting, it would not have been equivalent to do self-study. The steps for permitting were clearly described, and the USCCA course book is of very high quality.
Keith and Steve are excellent instructors. They are attuned to and focused on improving the confidence and skill level of their students. I learned enough in a few minutes to last me six months to a year, or a lifetime, of focused practice. Their knowledge and skill is high, and their coaching abilities on principals and mechanics are strong. Literally, "literally", anyone reading this review would benefit from any range time with Steve and/or Keith.
Del Norte Gun Club was a positive experience. Everyone seemed friendly, and most importantly, professional - range officers were on regular patrol and I felt safe. I hope to attend IDPA events at Del Norte Gun Club in the future.
For the value provided, Vigilant Firearms Training is absolutely worth it (and fairly priced). I will try to get my family and friends in with VFT for any class, because it is now the best way I know to help them stay safe. Everyone is getting a class for Christmas.
I will definitely be taking additional classes with Vigilant Firearms Training. Now I understand how my responsibility to myself, my family, and my community, extends far beyond a license to carry. read more