This page contains some comments from just a few of our satisfied students. The remarks are taken from a voluntary critique sheet that we provide for students to fill out at the end of each class to help us determine what we need to do to improve our training. These and many more are available on file.

~ Good job, Thanks! Learned a lot even though I've been shooting for 45 years. -----H.C.

~Love the class! Can't wait for the next Home Defense class Thanks for your understanding on scheduling around Lisa's surgery. -----S.Martinez

~ Good balance of personal, example and collective training. I only suggest that everyone in the area take this course. Thank you  ----- Shea U.

~ Enjoyed the 2-day program - Will try to take Home Invasion class to add to my tactical firearms knowledge. -----D. Carlson

~ Class well conducted and timely. Time for questions and answers. -----Hammond

~ This is an awesome class and I will recommend it to everyone. My knowledge is greatly larger than ever. Thank you! -----Stacey B.

~ Excellent class. Raised safety awareness. Help at range great! Would recommend class to anyone. -----Bill L.

~ I enjoyed learning about the world of guns and feel I have become more comfortable handling my own gun. The instructor was very knowledgeable and funny! -----Tausha

~ Very well taught class. Will recommend to any and all my friends .-----Davis St.

~ Training was excellent, enjoyable and quite informative. Instructor provided a good working and training area. -----Eloy

~ There was more information than I thought there would be. I found out I need to do a lot more practice and change some OLD habits. -----Ken G.

~ I’ve had training all over the world, but this by far is the most informative without being redundant class I’ve ever had. Thanks Cope. The training is going to not only help me, but the guys in my unit. -----Jonathan H.

~ Very good. Rather, excellent. All I need now is to take the course in the winter – cold weather difference.-----Sterling M.

~ I came into the class with some knowledge, and after the class, I feel more confident with my abilities. I learned so much. I had no idea there was so much to it. I’m glad I took the class. It was worth it. -----Jessica W.

~ Over all, I thought it was a good class for both new shooters and experienced shooters. Good job. -----Bruce N.

~ I feel I learned a great deal more than I thought I knew. Good job. -----Dave C.

~ I love that you took the time to show me how to improve. -----Tammy K.

~ Good class. It went real fast. I learned a lot and refreshed what I might have forgot. -----Scott K.

~ Gun control and gun techniques for shooting were very informative and helpful. -----Shawn M.

~ It was made very enjoyable. Thanks. -----Sherry W.

~ The class was very well done and enjoyable. -----Mel M.

~ Training is first class and I’ve recommended it to others after initial New Mexico Concealed Carry class two years ago. Keep up the good work. -----Robert D.

~ Very good and instructive. More classes would be of interest. I cannot think of any improvements. -----Richard L.

~ I appreciate the feeling that "you can do it," rather than "you’re not good enough." The instructor was very good in giving me this confidence. -----Dorothy B.

~ Cope brought several points to our attention in the classroom which helped to improve accuracy on the range. I enjoyed the overall class tremendously! Thank you. -----Dwight J.

~ Good eye opener as to disparity of force, avoid if at all possible, and repercussions after use of deadly force. Good safety tips on dry fire. -----Bob C.

~ Please do a tape for students. I learned so much in your class. Thank you. -----Dwight G.

~ I believe everything was covered very well and I can’t think of anything else that could be added.  Cope is an excellent instructor. -----Lynda S.

~ I appreciated the open environment for asking questions. -----Steven B.

~ Great Job! After shooting and classes for 40 years, I learned a lot. Thanks! -----David P.

~ Everything was done in professional and courteous manner. -----Bob E.

~ I was very pleased with the course content. I learned things I had no expectation of learning! -----Albert W.

~ This was an outstanding course. Great instruction! If I put into practice all that I was taught, I can’t help but improve. -----Bill C.

~ I learned a lot but would like to take another more advanced class to practice and improve. -----Carl K.

~ This class is GREAT and I improved my shooting. -----Justin P.

~ I would like to take more of your classes. -----John M.

~ Instructor’s professionalism, patience and teaching ability outstanding. Thank you. -----Kristi G.

~ Mr. Reynolds is very knowledgeable, is helpful on the range when problems arise, and is not critical in a negative manner! Good class! -----Dave R.

~ I didn’t feel as nervous this time. Cope didn’t put anyone down. He explained everything and showed proper procedure. -----Tammy R.

~ Instruction was very good and knowledgeable. Explained topics in detail. -----Bob E.

~ I felt that it was a very good awareness in safety and protection and handling of a handgun. I would recommend this class to everyone. -----David G.

~ Good time spent with individuals at the range to assist all in their needs to improve. Thanks! -----Sharron H.

~ As a safety instructor, I still learned some new techniques. -----Michael H.

~ Dear Cope, Jason and Beth,                                                                                                            I very much enjoyed your class and would like to take some additional training after I get in better shape. I’m sorry for the inconvenience I caused you for being late to the firing range. This fibromyalgia is sometimes hard to deal with, but I try. Thanks again and God bless you all! -----Lisa B.

~ I learned new things and will be able to apply then to, not only my practice, but hopefully to a real situation as well. -----Tammy D.

~ I learned things I was never taught – or taught bad techniques. Very comprehensive course of instruction. -----Tom D.

~ I’ve been shooting for more than 40 years with some professional training. So I was impressed by the amount of NEW knowledge this class gave me ...Very Good!! -----Guy S.

~ An excellent course. I learned far more that I thought. I was more consciously incompetent than I thought. I will be back to learn more. -----Scott L.

~ I thoroughly enjoyed the class. The instruction was clear with a little humor added. I thought it was excellent time spent. -----Joe W.

~ I thought the instructors’ methods of teaching was great. He kept everyone amused and in doing so, kept everyone attentive. Even though I have had years of personal experience and two years of military instruction, I found some of the instruction I received here improved my handgun shooting greatly. Thank you! Good job! Keep it up! -----Chris C. CPL/USMC

~ I feel a lot more confident with my gun and defending myself if necessary. Thank you. -----Sandy A.

~ Safety was stressed as #1. -----Richard A.

~ Thank you. You have improved my shooting (hand gun) by a lot and this will give me a great deal of pleasure. Thanks again. -----John A.

~ I learned a better way of using my hand gun. The class has helped me on my grip, and also to keep my finger off the trigger. It has helped on proper grip for firing position. This has been the best safety and skill training I have had. -----Silviano S.

~ Well done! The class was professional with good, sound tactical information. I will definitely refer people to this school and this instructor. -----Jeffery H.

~ Could use more range instructors for a safer range. -----Kelly P. (Rangemaster's note: We maintain a ratio of never more than 4 beginning students on the firing line per each instructor.)

~ Thank you! I have more confidence than before –safer and love shooting! -----Diane B.

~ No complaints. Thought everything presented was pertinent. It’s obvious the necessary expertise was there. -----Rob B.

~ Everything was excellent. I was really impressed and I am more knowledgeable. -----Pablo M.

~ Great class! Every gun owner should take this class. -----Gayla M.

~ I would recommend this course to anyone with an interest in concealed carry and shooting of handguns in general. It, the class, was well balanced and I enjoyed it very much. -----Don O.

~ I was amazed to discover what I did not know about handguns and safety. The course was very thorough and fun. I feel very confident of what I learned and would highly recommend this class to anyone. -----Steven G.

~ Instructor was excellent and I learned a lot. He made it all interesting. -----Janet T.

~ Clear, concise content and presentation. Very well done. -----D. E. M.

~ Thank you for showing us the trigger reset. Just two to three minutes of that instruction improved my shooting 100 percent. Stopping the point-blank shot was pretty cool. Thanks. -----Gary P.

~ I appreciated it as a woman. It was an all girl class. It made it easier for us to ask questions. Thanks. -----Carol A.

~ I thoroughly enjoyed the class and have told many others about it. -----Dave R.

~ Training was excellent and enjoyable. I will take another course of training again whenever needed to renew the permit. -----Frankie C.

~ Overall, I enjoyed the whole experience. My shooting and gun skills/handling much improved after course completion. -----Andy R.

~ I thought the class was very good. I have told other people about it. -----Jack L.

~ I used to be scared of guns, but after this class I can go out shooting with my husband and boys. They are all so proud of me. I enjoyed the class and friends I made there. I still would like my boys to take the class. -----Rae M.

~ Cope Reynolds is an excellent instructor. He speaks clearly and loud enough to be understood. I am very satisfied with the course. -----C.E.G.

~ I really enjoyed the class and since it was all women, I’m sure questions were asked that seemed elementary. You answered everything without making us feel stupid. I know we were your favorite class because we brought chocolate cookies! -----Dorothy B.

~ Enjoyable class. Informative and well presented. Instructor was knowledgeable in the subject matter. He was courteous and very helpful. -----Edward M.

~ I thought I knew so much ..... until I took your class. -----Nancy K.

~ Very informative instruction. Would recommend to all to go to Ross’s for their Concealed Weapon class. -----Jerri D.

~ Not only was the instructor knowledgeable about the subject matter and adequately supervised the training, he was adequately strict about weapons handling. -----Sterling M.

~ I came away with a new and humbling understanding of the legal and moral ramifications of using deadly force. I have compared this training with other states – Florida – and found the training I received was much more comprehensive. Excellent class. -----Jim L.

~ I had expected to be bored, being an experienced shooter. This was not the case. The information on trigger reset and control alone was worth the cost of the class. -----Louie L.

~ Cope Reynolds is a valuable asset for the gun community and the individuals who participate in his classes. I feel privileged to have learned from him and proud to declare myself a safer and better shooter because of his teaching and advise. -----Robert H.

~ I really enjoyed and got a lot out of this class. I hadn’t fired a handgun in over 10 years. I was a cop many years ago for 10 ½ years. I shoot better now, after this class than I ever did as a police officer. I will recommend you for everything. Thank you, -----Vance M.

~ I would, will and have highly recommended this class to friends and family. I appreciate the help provided to me and really enjoyed the training and range time. Thanks! -----Chris P.

~ I would like to have more hands-on in class. I learned that I had a lot of bad habits and am looking now to over-come them. Very good class. Lots of new information and am more safety conscious. -----Robin G.

~ Second time taking the course and learned more the second time around. Great instructor. Looking forward to taking more classes. -----Charlotte A.

~ Cope kept the class interesting and added enough humor to make it fun. I learned a lot and am excited to get out and shoot. ----- Sherry S.

~ Thank you for the class. You are a very patient instructor – also very knowledgeable!!! Would like to continue on more classes. -----Yvonne M.

~ Cope did a very good job on firearms training. Range safety was excellent. -----Robert M.

~ Very informative, hands-on training class. Very impressive. -----Kevin D.

~ I would like to take more classes. -----Dan D.

~ I want to thank Cope for his time on this and I think everyone should take this class. -----signature illegible

~ I really enjoyed taking this class. I feel that I am a safer and better shooter from when I started the class. -----Willie C.