Genuine Testimonials from Our Firearms Students
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Students’ Stories of Skill and Growth
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| Comprehensive Pistol July 2022: My wife and I recently took the Atlanta firearms Basic Training Course. If you want hands-on Firearms training, this is the place to go. The instructors were simply outstanding in the classroom work and then the actual weapons training at the firing range. If you think you know about firearms, throw out everything people have told you about guns and take this course. You will be surprised at what you will learn. Thank you, Tom and your staff for 2 great days of instruction. We are much more comfortable with our weapons now. Richard W. February 2021: “I want to thank you again for allowing me to participate in your Basic Pistol Course this past weekend. I had long considered taking a pistol course, but never actually followed through on it. Now that I have taken your course, I wish that I had not waited so long to do so. You AND your staff were excellent. Highly informative, entertaining, down to Earth, and extremely patient. As you know, before this weekend I had never fired a weapon in my life (54 years old) and only had a gun in my hand but one time. So for a complete novice like myself, your class is exactly what I needed and was looking for. I would highly recommend your course to anybody and everybody who has ever given even a passing thought at taking a pistol course. I look forward to working with you again in the future as I embark on my firearms journey. Again, many thanks.” Billy G. July 2020: “I took the Basic Pistol class and was thoroughly impressed. The focus on safety was drilled into us, which it should be. The instruction on the range and personal attention were great. I had not shot a gun before, but now feel confident to go to a range to practice, and also to be extremely careful and to watch others to make sure they are being careful. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn to shoot a pistol or is considering buying a pistol” Mark G. November 2019: This was my first class with AFT, and it was an absolute blast! I had never used a holster before, but the instructors moved through that part of the class slowly to ensure everyone was comfortable drawing from a holster. The instructors incorporated a number of different drills into the class, which went a long way in making the class much more enjoyable. I would highly recommend this class for any regular shooter who wants to take their pistol skills to the next level, or is simply interested in learning how to properly draw from a holster. Jake M. April 2019: I don’t know where to begin! This is a powerful sense of myself that I now feel… a sense of calm and self-assuredness I didn’t have before this class. I had a fear of weapons yet I didn’t want to live in constant fear of being a victim. This class gave me confidence in myself by providing self defense knowledge and weapons skills. That’s all I could ever have asked for. I can’t beat that! The advertisement is true to its word: The training is highly comprehensive. The 2 days invested were well worth it, and I believe I gained a greater knowledge because the class was structured in two parts: Day one was classrom instruction learning ABOUT weapons and day two was hands-on skills using those same weapons. The instructors and the Co-Owner were methodical in their instruction. They are professional, personable, friendly, and humerous. I am truly grateful to both Mark Zoghby and Tom Mulherson for the experience I had during this training. My thanks go out to you guys! I recommend the class – you won’t regret it! Franke M. January 2017: Thank you very much. Just wanted to let you know that we have been to a local range 3 times since the class and are really enjoying it. So far Paige is our most consistent shooter. You gave us a really good foundation and we have had some good compliments from the Range Safety Officer. We can’t thank you guys enough! Frank W. November 2016: Both Barbara and I want to express our pleasure at your excellent pistol safety course. You and Mark broke down very complex processes into bites that could be remembered. As a faculty member at my university for 35 years, I have been involved in preparing and presenting many full length and “short” courses. Yours was one the best I have had the privilege to observe. Rick M. I have attended pistol, AR, and long-range classes with AFT. They have never failed in providing a very educational and fun experience. in addition they stress safety and safe practices at all times. All of the instructors I have encountered have been outstanding and had much experience and a deep knowledge of the fundamentals needed to become a good shooter. They will work effectively with all students, from beginner to the more experienced. Would definitely recommend. Mike C. The AFT Basic Pistol Course was fantastic! I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to understand basic pistol safety and handling. I had always wanted to experience shooting and had never been in the presence of a pistol, let alone ever handled one. Taking a course seemed like the responsible and safest thing to do. I googled for courses and AFT popped up first with amazing testimonials. I specifically took the “ladies only” course as it felt much more comfortable learning in this environment. Susan and Tom facilitated day 1, and day 2 Michelle joined and all offered individual attention while shooting, along with a very comprehensive course on firearm laws, safety, cleaning, maintenance, and ammunition. What I learned above all, is A LOT goes into shooting then you’d think. If you’re thinking about taking a course, then you know you need one – so take this one! All instructors offer continuous support and advice if needed. Couldn’t ask for more from a course! Thank you AFT! Regina C. I recently took the AFT basic pistol course and had a great time. The classroom day was full of knowledge ranging from the mechanics of a pistol, the different types, to disassembling, cleaning and reassembling. The second day at the outdoor range was amazing! We had great instruction in the fundamental techniques, and the importance of proper safety of handling a firearm was stressed at all times. We had the opportunity to shoot a .22, 38 special, 9mm, .40 and a .45 (which is not offered anywhere else that I found). I did a lot of research on classes in my area before signing up with AFT, and I am so glad I did. The value to knowledge ratio exceeds anything else I found in the area. Great, knowledgeable staff -I can not wait to take more classes with them! Vanessa M. Tom: I wanted to thank you, Susan, and Michelle for one of the most informative classes I have had the opportunity to attend, the ALL LADIES class. Number one, it was a pleasure to meet other like-minded women who wanted to educate themselves with the handling of firearms. We had a terrific group. The class was very informative and very hands on. I highly recommend this class to any female who wants to become more knowledgeable about firearm safety whether they choose to purchase a firearm or not. Several of us in the class were simply trying to get rid of the “fear factor” and the three of you did an excellent job. There was plenty of hands on training and each of us felt we were in very capable hands whether we were in the classroom or the range. You were patient and allowed us to ask any questions we wanted without being afraid that we would ask a ridiculous question. That was very important. So. Ladies, if you are wanting to know more and feel confident with a firearm, Atlanta Firearms Training is the place to be. Sandy W. July 2016: I signed up for this class to become more comfortable with pistol I carry. I’ve grown up around guns and I would say that I am comfortable handling a pistol. However, when I would practice, I’d anticipate the trigger pull which would affect my accuracy. This class was very informative and beneficial to anyone with any amount of gun knowledge. I really appreciated the one-on-one training we received at the range. Tom and Susan were very thorough in exactly how a gun should be handled. The hands-on practice also prepared me for how to a handle a gun that misfires. This was the most important lesson I learned because without the class, I wouldn’t have been 100% confident in the moment of what to do. Altogether, this class is comprehensive and beneficial to any and everyone. Sophia N. June 2016: To the folks at Atlanta Firearms Training, and especially to our instructors: Tom, Susan, and Brandon — I just wanted to say thank you for the NRA Basic Pistol course we attended in May 2016. My wife Jean, our twin daughters Rachel and Sarah, and myself all had a great time – and we learned a LOT! It’s a great course! And I’ve already recommended it to one of my coworkers for him and his girlfriend. Also, I wanted to share that I was chatting this week with a firearm sales individual at a big box retailer. I had told him that we were signed up for your NRA Basic Pistol before we went. After we attended the class, I mentioned to him that we had all gone to your course, had a blast, and learned a lot. He was very surprised. He said, “Wow – I don’t think I’ve ever heard anybody say that they had a great time at an NRA Basic Pistol course before…..” Keep up the GREAT WORK, Atlanta Firearms Training! Mike D. May 2016: To the folks at Atlanta Firearms Training, and especially to our instructors: Tom, Susan, and Brandon — I just wanted to say thank you for the NRA Basic Pistol course we attended in May 2016. My wife Jean, our twin daughters Rachel and Sarah, and myself all had a great time – and we learned a LOT! It’s a great course! And I’ve already recommended it to one of my coworkers for him and his girlfriend. Also, I wanted to share that I was chatting this week with a firearm sales individual at a big box retailer. I had told him that we were signed up for your NRA Basic Pistol before we went. After we attended the class, I mentioned to him that we had all gone to your course, had a blast, and learned a lot. He was very surprised. He said, “Wow – I don’t think I’ve ever heard anybody say that they had a great time at an NRA Basic Pistol course before…..” Keep up the GREAT WORK, Atlanta Firearms Training! Mike D. April 2016: This is a fantastic course for anybody who is a gun novice (myself) or looking to increase their knowledge (my husband). I am very pleased safety is the priority and driving force of the class. Thanks to this, I feel way more comfortable about fire arms in general. Day 1 we reviewed terminology, the mechanics of pistols/revolvers, etiquette, and harnessing common sense! Day 2 was SUPER fun because we got to execute everything we learned in class and play. The level of detail and duration of this class is spot on – cannot be done on a webinar! Great job and thank you to the wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly, competent, patient team – Tom M., Brandon, and Susan! Allison D. April 2016: My wife and I completed the NRA Basic Pistol class and would highly recommend it to others. Tom, and his team of trainers, are very detailed in their instruction on firearm safety, maintenance, shooting techniques, and firearm selection. They were experienced instructors who seemed comfortable with shooters from beginners to experts. The location for the classes in Buckhead is convenient for anyone who lives in the metro area, and the shooting range we were at on Sunday was awesome. We are already planning on taking other courses from Atlanta Firearms Training in the future. Brandon S. April 2016: Outstanding Instructors and Program. Well worth the time and cost for knowledge, safety and developing good habits. They provide much more than the minimum requirements. If I did have to use a firearm, I’m confident of my own safety and those around me. My hats off to the instructors and owners… a job well done! Bruce K. March 2016: This course FAR exceeded my expectations. The instructor (Mark Zoghby) was not only very knowledgeable and professional, he was an excellent presenter who drew the group into the spirit of the sport along with sharing the essential knowledge. The range day was awesome. Safety, safety and safety. A very cool combo of needed information, practical practice and just plain fun. The “after the course is over” one-on-one attention was particularly valuable. Instructor Brandon Jeffries zeroed in on and tweaked 3 little things that had an immediate, positive impact on my accuracy. Just paid for my daughter and her husband to take the same course, and am about to sign myself up for Defensive Pistol 1 training. The owners, Tom Mulheron & Brian Wilson have figured out how to do this handgun training thing right. Todd. Y. | ||
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