All comments have been taken from the course evaluation that each participant completes at the end of the course.
On a rating scale from 1-10 with 10 being the highest rating given every student except one 16 year old has rated the courses and the instructor as 10's. He gave the instructor and the course a 9. He stated he never gives a 10 to anything.
Some students choose to not add comments but for those that do some of the comments are given below. There are no negative comments posted because none have been received on the evaluations.
KB - Advanced Point Shooting - Instructor was patient and very professional. Shooters who think they know all there is to know need to take this course to see what the average individual is missing.
Matt - Advanced Point Shooting - very much appreciated the extra time the instructor spent with me.
Joshua - Advanced Point Shooting - Awesome instructor. Outstanding life saving class.
RS - Advanced Point Shooting - Instructor was excellent and prepared. A must for all CWP shooters.
JF - Advanced Point Shooting - Instructor was excellent, instructive and informative.
MK - Advanced Point Shooting - course exceeded my expectations.
Sharon - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Instructor was informative and provided opportunities to learn by practicing in the classroom. Very honest about what to expect from a confrontation. Patient and encouraging for ability level. Sensitive to individual needs of the student. Took extra time to include valuable information that is not widely known. Very informative, experienced, willing to help. Overall comment on the point shooting fundamentals course - valuable information for anyone who desires to carry.
Naomi - Home Invasion - Very informative. I learned a lot! good presentation
James - Home Invasion - Easy to understand - Great presentations
Dick - Semi-automatic pistol shooting - Instructor presents material in plain, easily understandable language, course is well presented and instructor is patient. When needed, the instructor (Jim) uses his extensive experience to customize safe solutions for shooting problems that may be caused by a student's size, strength, disability or other individual characteristic.
Hedi - Semi-automatic pistol shooting - course is perfect and instructor is outstanding
Ed- AR 15 Rifle Class - Instructor was very clear and takes time to explain. Great course for a user of the AR15 and especially for a new user.
Ed - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Instructor was easy to understand and very clear. I would never have believed how much I should know about point shooting. It was fabulous and it will help me train correctly in the future.
Ron - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Good detail and brings in reality of violence. Provides great understand of pro's and con's of owning and using a gun.. Maybe should be a two day course as it was a lot of material to absorb.
Todd - Semi Automatic Pistol Shooting - Jim really takes the time to make sure that you understand everything and all your questions are answered. Good instructor.
Tina - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Outstanding instructor. The information is very valuable and insightful and teaches you the skills you need to use a gun skillfully for the uses that meet your needs. Great classes,.
Nancy - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Outstanding instructor. Very informative. I was surprised to find I enjoyed shooting at the end. The focus on safety helped a lot.
Brad - Point Shooting Fundamentals - The instructor was well informed. The pace in the course could have been faster,. Take this course before you decide to get a concealed weapons permit.
Ron - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Instructor had good details and brings in reality of violence. Provides great understanding of pro's and con's of owning using a gun.
Matthew - Advanced point and Sighted Shooting - Instructor had great demeanor for such an intense and dangerous activity. This course gave me confidence to conceal carry; it gave me confidence in my gun and myself. Anyone who plans to carry a gun owes it to themselves and the rest of society to take this course. Otherwise they may be endangering both.
Margaret - Point Shooting Fundamentals - I feel much better handling guns now.
Janice - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Instructor was patient and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this course for novice gun owners.
Cherryl - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Instructor took his time with me and he paid attention to make sure I was doing things right, If you have never taken a course like this, I highly recommend you do. It's an 8 hour course but it does not feel like it,. I really enjoyed it,
Tawnya - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Instructor was very informative and patient, I will recommend this course to anyone interested in shooting and its fundamentals.
Anonymous - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Very professional . Thank you
Bonnie - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Instructor maintained a professional attitude, very well educated on the class, pleasure to be around. I highly recommend! You can learn a lot from taking this class. Even if you think you already know everything there is to know. you'll be surprised at what you don't and could benefit from knowing.
Lee Ann - Point Shooting Fundamentals - You always made very clear the specific points I should take away. Full of knowledge. Because the class focuses on real-world situations (not complicated or technical skills to learn), as a beginner I now have a BIG boost in my confidence in how I will handle hostile situations if one should arise. Also some very good instruction in non-firearms self defense was given.
Alex - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Great teaching skills. Personable. Awesome, very personal course.
Mike - Point Shooting Fundamentals - I would have liked more work at the range. Excellent value. Time and value of training exceeded the cost.
Anna - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Great course. Instructor takes time to answer questions, addresses concerns very well. This course exceeded my expectations. I definitely plan to attend more advanced courses. I highly recommend this course to any potential students.
Valerie - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Instructor was very thorough. Excellent course, very thorough, informative and a lot of fun.
Alexander - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Course needs more point shooting training with laser and more range time
Jessica - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Course is perfect for the absolute beginner like me. Instructor - Everything was clearly explained, patient, would highly recommend. I'm so glad I took this course. I feel informed and prepared.
Rick -Point Shooting Fundamentals - Great job answered all my questions.
Marie - Point Shooting Fundamentals - I truly enjoyed your course.
Steve - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Instructor had excellent experience and knowledge. Excellent novice course to give someone the confidence to own and use a pistol.
Danisha - Point Shooting Fundamentals - The course was very informative. I learned a lot of self defense moves to protect myself and how to handle a gun in a safe manner.
Michael - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Well presented, learned a lot, first time taking any gun course, instructor is a good shot
Ryan - Point Shooting Fundamentals - I rate this course on a value vs cost 1 to 10 scale as an 11
Bruce - Point Shooting Fundamentals - This is an outstanding course. I would recommend this course to any level of pistol shooter. I also rate this course on a value vs cost 1 to 10 scale as an 11
Cherylann - Point Shooting Fundamentals - I enjoyed the course. It was a great learning experience and very informative.
Gyula - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Excellent, thorough and very informative instructions. Very practical for an average person, especially for encounters in low light situations.
Bill - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Jim Berry is a very knowledgeable and effective teacher, His courses convey not only what to do, but also why, when, and how to do it in an easily assimilated and applied manner.
Rebecca - Point Shooting Fundamentals - I am so much more confident and accurate in my shooting. This course helped me tremendously. Mr. Berry is an excellent teacher/motivator.
Patti - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Jim supplied a variety of pistols, made sure they physically fit our hands, and trained us from this selection. The powerpoint presentations were quiet good.
No name - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Great job.
Janet - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Best value for the money.
Hillary - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Best shooting class I've ever taken, just hope I never need it.
Don - Point Shooting Fundamentals - Very professional, very thorough. I plan to attend other courses.
Barbara -Point Shooting Fundamentals - Castle Doctrine - provided info additional to that I "learned" in concealed weapons course., Incapacitation lesson was excellent Combat accuracy lesson was most helpful part of shooting for a novice, Value versus cost was hard to believe and I will recommend this course to others, the instructor was thorough; intelligent; firm; professional; This course gave me confidence to begin building my sheepdog self.
Teddie - Point Shooting Fundamentals - As a first timer, I was very impressed and feel I learned a lot. I feel I lost a lot of my anxiety and fear about handling a weapon. Thank you!
Joe - Point Shooting Fundamentals -Want to thank you again for the training, I really enjoyed it. The table
in the middle of the field was not the ideal place for me to express my
thoughts on your class so here goes;
I think the class provides far more value than you charge for it. It is
one of the best values in education you will ever find and who knows,
might save your life someday. I am interested in continued and advance
training as it becomes available so please keep me on your email list.
Thanks again for a great experience.
Fred - Point Shooting Fundamentals - The instructor was extremely knowledgeable. If you want to know this is the course to take. It is excellent.
Louise - Point Shooting Fundamentals - This course and Jim more than exceeded my expectations. Can't wait to take another course from him.
CRC - Rifle Shooting - The instrructor was wonderful and very helpful. He was easy to understand and explained everything you need to know.
Susan - Rifle Shooting -Wonderful course! I learned a lot and it is well worth the money.