Cathy
This is only my second class, so only one comparison. However, there was enough difference that I would not only NEVER go back to the other guy, I would seek out your class specifically. I learned so much more from you. And though you said you’re not a public speaker, you sure seemed to be. You talked a LONG time, and yet held everyone’s attention. You weren’t boring, you were extremely knowledgeable, and your voice deflection made it extremely easy to listen to. Thank you!
I will be recommending you!

Mary
I enjoyed the class, very informative, Chris is a very thorough instructor and easy to listen to. I would recommend this class and Chris to anyone wanting to take a conceal/carry class.

James
Very good class! Instructor is very knowledgeable of conceal and carry training and laws.

David 
I felt your class moved at just the right pace. Fast enough to hold interest, but not too fast as to overwhelm the first time student with too much unnecessary information. The Focus of the class seemed to be on the legal responsibilities and ramifications of carrying a firearm, as it should be. I have read all the information you sent with us. It has all caused me to think hard and deep about carrying. I’m the guy in the front row in the Winona class that you had shoot the laser at the screen. It took me awhile because the targets in the foreground, in my mind were concrete pillars or something. In my mind I was looking in the background for a bad guy with a gun. Possibly a few screens, some with a real threat and some with an innocent bystander would be good. I think this would help the class understand the importance of knowing why you are drawing your weapon. just a thought.  Thanks for the class, it has caused me to think deeper and to look into additional training.

Cole 
Chris is a very knowledgeable instructor and super passionate about the topic. He is very humble and has some great real life examples. He has some great examples of weapons, holsters, tasers, pepper spray, etc. Also, he makes the class as interactive as possible. His sense of humor and his ability to relate to his audience makes for a very enjoyable time even during the dry stuff such as the legal talks. 

Gerrad 
I enjoyed Chris’s class very much. He was very relatable and descriptive.

Toni 
Great class and awesome speaker! You did an amazing job keeping attention with your mixture of humor and facts.

Steve
Little long   But safety first and you did a very good job 

Kyra 
Class was great!! I learned a lot of new information! 

Jeff 
Considering this is my first class, I think it was very well put together and I would definitely recommend it to others. 

Jacob 
Was very through with information.

Shane 
What a great instructor

Shannon 
Fantastic experience – educational and very entertaining!!  Hope you topped the sheriffs department in toy donations  🙂

Travion 
My first class. He made it very entertaining.

Erika 
Very informative. I found the tips on home safety particularly helpful 

Jonathan 
Great class. Educational and entertaining at the same time, this class had it all. 

Michael 
All sections were covered exceptionally well. Easy to understand language and practical situations to learn from and give consideration too. 

Rod
Very good class!! 

Jarod 
This was a great class! Very good content and it was entertaining the entire time. Information was given in a way that kept it very easy to remember.

Melissa 
This was a great class, very informative! I took a class 8 years ago and didn’t learn half of the info that was presented in this class!  I think the toys for tots class is a fantastic way to get people involved in helping people in our community.

Clinesha 
This class was very informative. I walked away feeling confident and educated on the tools needed to be a successful gun owner. Chris was very detailed, answered the class questions and was very patient with those who were handling a gun for the first time. Thank you Chris for this awesome class! I look forward to receiving private lessons, along with some of my friends in the future!

Chris rocks a safe a knowledgeable class that’s packed with good safety tips and education. Will continue to come back to his classes.

Robert
I can’t think of a way to make the class any better! It was interesting and fun. This was my 3rd class, first time with Precision Plus and the best one I ever attended

Matt
Best part of the class wasn’t just the jokes and puns but he went through a lot of theoretical knowledge witch answer questions I didn’t even think about I say he did a very good job

Tyler
Very Professional and to the point. Good stuff.

Dave
Thought it was great class again but I picked the wrong chair to sit on. My fault,  not yours.

Tim
It was a great class that not only taught you about conceal to carry but also about home defense. Amazing class!

William

I really appreciated the time spent on the legal ramifications surrounding the use of lethal force and the attorney referral if you are ever in that situation. Awesome class and recommend it to anyone. Thank you Chris and keep up the great work.

Stephanie 
Maybe explain in the description the classroom will be in one location and then we will drive to the range to shoot. That way we would have a better understanding of how the day is going to go.
We enjoyed it and were thankful for you sharing your knowledge. We will recommend this class to others!

Rebecca
Great class. Lots of information but easy to comprehend. Really liked the idea of a safe plan and safe room.

Cheryl
Good information and the videos where good to see the situation unfold

Michael
I feel I learned more this time than I did my First Class 5 years ago

Matt
Good information, didn’t drag, fast pace was good.

Erik
Great Class

Brent
The class was great and Chris sure impressed with his knowledge and charisma! Not only was Chris well equipped to teach this class, he also had a wide array of products to look at and feel so that the class was able to see some of this stuff up close! Thanks so much for a great class Chris! Will continue to recommend you!

Michael
Fast paced….knowledgeable and pertinent information. I learned much that most people thought they knew but were wrong. 10/10 rating,

Tara
I really enjoyed the class, learned a lot of things I wasn’t aware of.

Shannon
Great job Chris!!!

Carl
Good information very knowledgeable about handguns. reminded all of the importance of safety when handling any type of gun

Anonymous
I was very impressed. You got my attention from the beginning and kept it all the way to the end.

April
I was referred to you by Chris from Civil Response Firearms Training. He asked that I let him know how it went and I plan to give him a positive response. I enjoyed the class. I think it is an excellent class to take whether you actually plan to carry or not. I have been recommending it to others. You really did a great job.

Sharon
enjoyed it very much, you kept it very interesting and I really enjoyed your humor  Learned a lot today.

Will
The class was interesting and the information was covered in a timely fashion. I learned a lot and will be enrolling my girlfriend once she gets more comfortable with shooting. Great experience!

Anonymous
We cover a lot of information in a short period of time. Chris kept the class interesting

Lucas
Great class, very informative. I will definitely be referring others to get their permit and take advantage of this class! What Can I Do To Improve The Class? It was honestly great! The content was covered well and presented in an easy to understand and retain manner.

Michael
A lot of very good information,Excellent gun safety and laws with deadly force is involved.Thanks for a great day and all the good knowlege.

Anonymous
thanks for being pro-veteran and giving your time and effort to show it. The information on your online class was great and very informative, thanks again Chris.

Larry
Chris, you are an excellent instructor! Very knowledgeable!! I have been encouraging others to take your class. Thank you for all the information that you gave us! I liked the idea that you informed us all that we could contact you if we had any questions

Autumn
Chris was very informative and I learned so much. The class went by so fast because I was so interested

Sue
I enjoyed the classroom, I don’t shoot a hand gun often, but now I will go and purchase one to fit me and maybe I will enjoy it more. Do you remember the one I used, I did like the feel of that one.? I thought the material including the hand outs will be very useful as I will look back on them. I thought you did a good job. You kept it interesting by breaking it down to sections and then a break. I learned a lot about handling a gun that I didn’t know, Safety to me is very important. Good job

James
You do a great job teaching the class. I will recommend it to everyone. You are very knowledgeable and I appreciate that.

Anonymous
I enjoyed the class. When you hear the class is 8 hours long, you think it’s going to be long and boring… This class was fast paced and held my interest the whole time. Thank you! You did a great job with this class.

Anonymous
Great class, very thorough, I plan to come back for subsequent classes. I am impressed at your level of knowledge and expertise.

Taunya
I absolutely would recommend taking your class with Chris. He is a great instructor and does a good job keeping it interesting with real life stories to learn from. I would recommend Chris as an instructor, even if you have never handled a gun before.

Jared
Great class

Andrew
Chris, you ran a great class. The pleasant and friendly demeanor makes students comfortable asking questions, especially about firearms they aren’t familiar with (I noticed more than a few people who weren’t embarrassed to admit they didn’t know how to operate certain types of guns, including myself). The selection of guns brought for display / lending during range time was excellent;everyone at the class had the opportunity to handle basically any type of semi-auto pistol or wheel gun, giving people a chance to consider what type of action and size of caliber and size of frame they’re comfortable with. The holster selection was very nice, as well. The legal aspects of owning and carrying a weapon were comprehensively covered, and extra attention was given to discussing the difference between “reasonable force” and “deadly force” and making it clear what situations allow for the use of deadly force. Also covered was reciprocity and how to store and transport (and when and where it’s legal to use) firearms in states that do not have permit reciprocity. The discussion of laws and legal responsibility was clear and comprehensive. Additionally, the discussion and demonstration of safe handling was great and covered the most common types of malfunctions and how to address them in the field. I feel confident that you did you job well and as long as I exercise proper judgement, I feel I have the knowledge I need to safely and responsibly carry.

Lona
I think everyone should pay before class starts. Would save time later. I think you did awesome job of instructions.

Jeff
The class room and items for example were excellent. I feel that is very important for first time and new carry card holders.

Raphael
Great instructor

Anonymous
Loved the class, only thing I didn’t like was the size I guess? And the very loud people on the other side of the club, hard to hear what you were saying. And hard to see in the back. But very good information, I was recommended to your class by my husband that also had you for an instructor, and will continue to refer people your way!!

Barry
My wife and I thought the class was very informative and interesting. The videos were appropriate for the material you presented in class. The drinks and the firearms and ear plugs you provided was a very nice thought. It was appreciated as people, like us, do not have a firearm yet. The class was not too long, the lengths of the breaks were fine. We truly enjoyed the class.

Bart
WE LEFT KNOWING MORE ABOUT THE LAW, GUN SAFETY, AND WHAT A PERSON’S RIGHTS ARE.

Randy
Really enjoyed the class. I wish there weren’t so many people there but the class was full when I registered and he managed to get me in so I have no room to complain. Most of the people were polite and shut up when he started talking. Wish we could have shot more but I understand the need to get everyone through the shooting portion. All in all an enjoyable and fact filled class.

Mark
I thought you did a very nice job. In particular I was happy you spent so much time on helping us learn to be safe, aware of our environment and to avoid situations that seem risky. I was glad you emphasized the importance of knowing what is behind the target and that pulling the trigger should be a last resort. You did a good job with the reasonable person test and explaining who would be considered a reasonable person. Of course I paid particular attention to your explanation of how and why a prosecutor reviews a shooting incident and you were spot on. (Of course, since I am the prosecutor, I would use slightly different words, but you were overall right on.)

Anonymous
Great class Chris. I liked that you added a lot about home and personal protection along with all the firearms information. It was a very well rounded class. The real life scenarios were very valuable.

Anonymous
I really got a lot of good solid information out of the class about avoiding conflicts

Anonymous
Your knowledge and presentation of the instruction was broad but precise for the subject matter. Your an excellent instructor and educator. Glad to had the experience with you.

Richard
I have been a hunter and been around guns for over 43 years. Yes I started hunting at 13 years of age, and I’m 56. I learned a lot about a gun carriers responsibility. On when you might pull back an not get involved and when you can legally get involved. And that the time to think about different situations is before they happen so you can respond quicker when it happens. They brought up many different situations in class and got you thinking about how these could come up in your live. Rick Flicker

Anonymous
Very professional and brought his personal stories into the class; which, helped enforce the points he was making.

Mark
I though the class was well thought out, informative and well presented by a common person speaking to common people.

Isaac
This was a great class. The instructor was very knowledgeable and well organized. Any questions I had were answered. I would recommend this class to anyone!

Bryton
Gave good practical shooting tips and many great real life helpful scenarios for safety. What Can I Do To Improve The Class? Wouldn’t change anything, did a great job.

Tom
Great class, recommend it to anyone!

Curt
I would recommend this class to anyone who has a desire to do any hunting or target practice shooting just for the safety factors that were covered. The information for anyone intending to get a permit to carry was very good. It shows the seriousness of the whole concept.

Robert
The class was very informative. Plan on watching for other classes by this same instructor so I can improve more on safety and accuracy. Thank you for putting on this class. I really appreciated it.

Carl
class was great

Scott
Well done class

Brian
I’ve been a Firearms Safety Inst. for 36 years. (Minnesota) You’re more than welcome to join our team. I cannot think of one thing to try to tell you to improve on. GREAT JOB!

Lynn
Kept the class informative, interesting yet fun with a little bit of humor thrown in. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in gun training.

Keith
I thought Chris did a very good job at presenting the information. This is the 3rd or 4th time I have renewed my permit and other than the cold weather on the range, this was by far the best class that I have been apart of. I would recommend the class to anyone and the next time I am forced to renew again I’ll look Chris up!!!

Terry
I wasn’t sure how to rank you by number so to clarify, you are great at this! Every time i thought of a question, you where there with the answer before i had the chance to ask. You covered everything. Great humor too. I was going on little sleep the night before but you kept it lively. Your extra time spent with those that needed help at the range was most appreciated! thanks for your commitment!.

Cole
Very friendly instructor with lots of knowledge. Would defiantly recommend to anybody. Thanks Chris

Josh
Awesome class!! Had a good time learning so much i didn’t know. Knowledge is power in today’s world and i feel very good after attending your class.

Colleen
It have already recommended this class to other family members. I was so at ease with this instructor I felt I was better able to absorb and learn what he was teaching. I am so grateful there are pros like Chris. I am looking forward to attending other classes he may offer….thank you Chris. The fact that this class was for women only took away the pressure of having to compete with men.

Wade
Great class, very knowledgeable.

Joshua
Awesome class!! Had a good time learning so much i didn’t know. Knowledge is power in todays world and i feel very good after attending your class.

Jason
My wife and I will definitely tell others about your class, and we both agreed, it was way better than the Cabelas class. You supplied more information about the weapons and ammo. The real case scenerios were more interesting also.

Nathan
The class was very informative on MN laws and how to avoid situations where a gun maybe necessary. It’s about preparing for the worst in defence of your family or self. I recommend this instructor and course to anyone who wants this education.

Anonymous
I thought everything was great. Felt very comfortable in class n at range. Will definitely come back to u for renewal

Anonymous
Excellent job.

Laura
Chris covered the material in an easy to understand and supportive way as some women can be intimidated. Very knowledgeable in the field. I found it very helpful to have the display of guns and opportunity to ask questions as well as to handle them. Chris did a great job!!

Ben
Great class thanks again

Jack
WENT VERY SMOOTH

Nathan
Great class! Josh and I talked all weekend about what we learned and cant wait to hit the range. It was a bonding time for us and those dont come often enough these days. I would have liked to stay longer and have Josh shoot more but a wife and 4 other kids at home were beckoning. Setting was great, Info was top notch and having the wide range of guns and holsters in class was helpful. I feel like I learned more than I expected. It was great to have an instructor that believes and practices what they are teaching. Good Job!

Ryan
Learned alot from this class, I’m a guy who will ask alot of questions, maybe to the point of being a pest. Chris answered all questions,was polite and respecful to everyone.

Jim
This was not my first Permit to Carry class but it was the best by far and the most reasonable in cost.

Anonymous
You gave a lot of beneficial examples and situations

Kelly
I’ve already recommended your class to 3 of my girlfriend’s. I think you will be seeing them soon. You were great and understanding. I actually felt comfortable in class and on the range.

David
About as good as it gets for this type of class.

Jason
This is a great class that I would recommend to anyone. Chris really puts on a class at a professional level. He has all the class material available, different firearms, and covers everything you need to know. There is no doubt in my mind if you take his classes you will leave satisfied. Professional all the way from start to finish.
What Can I Do To Improve The Class? Nothing. You really put on a great class. You are very friendly, very helpful, and made me feel comfortable in class and on the range. Thank you

Jason
Loved the vast number of examples and wide variety of weapons. Also enjoyed the advise and beverages.

Gabriel
I liked the whole outlook of being aware and being prepared for situations. It didn’t seem like a “preppers” outlook at all, much more sensible than that. It was good, for me, to see the importance of family and how you involve them in the understanding of how things work. Knowledge is king. You seemed very knowledgeable of the topics you spoke about, detailed. I would definitely suggest this course to others.

Sam
This is my second class (renewal) I took the previous one at cabelas..you class was much more thorough. Just gained a vast amount of more knowledge.

Mark
I was very impress in the the class you a great job you answered all questions very well and the way you answered them you did not make the person feel stupid for the question that was presented good job and keep up the great job and great job in keeping the attention of the class

Koreen
The class was great! I wouldn’t change a thing.

Breanna
I thought the instructor was very helpful and he helped me to understand how to do everything properly What Can I Do To Improve The Class? I’d say nothing.

Jeremy 
very informative class, like that it was straight to the point yet you kept it light with a couple of humorous comments, keep on keeping on thanks again

Josephine 
Thank you for a great class. The instructor Chris had a great knowledge base and was great with his sense of humor and breaking the monotony of the class up with his jokes and demonstrations. I very much enjoyed the range portion having never been to a official one before. His compliments after my shooting were very welcomed. Again thank you

Sunshine
Liked the variety of holsters and other options for conceal carry available to see. Impressed with the video references and case scenarios

Anonymous
This class was very informative. It was amazing and I would definitely recommend it to others

Anson
Great class. Lots of fun

Larry
Great class. Thank you Chris. I have already recommended class to others. Very good class and very professional , time flew by. I can not add anything to other comments, they have already been said.

Anonymous
Very well presented

Adrienne
Chris was a great instructor with an obscene amount of knowledge. I was very happy with this class, and will definitely recommend it to anyone.

Nick

Great instructor. Class is kept on track but fun and light. No droning on about why you should/shouldn’t do this or that. He gives you all the information and opens up for discussion about why each situation is different. Genuinely fun and educational class. My wife will be signing up for one shortly.

Heather
Chris did a great job explaining the information very thoroughly. He took his time and did not rush the class. He went above and beyond as an instructor. I sent him a message on the Sunday before my class asking if he had a certain gun that I was considering for my carry gun. He did not have the gun, but did say that he would try to pick one up before class. I received a message on that Thursday that he did get the gun, and I would be able to try it out that day. Thank you!

Brandon
Very great class learned alot thank you again see u again in 5 years

Mark
Great Class

Anonymous
Great class for women. My boyfriend is interested in taking the class also, so I have recommended he sign up for one of your sessions. Thank you!

Steve
Experienced instructor. Organized, informative and entertaining. Well equipped for presentation & examples

Anonymous
I thought you did a great job of keeping the class interesting and engaging. Good presentation skills.

Chelsea
This class was the most affordable I’ve been able to find, not only that but with you providing us with a eye protection, ear protection, firearm and ammunition at no extra cost was a huge bonus and made it a lot easier to come to the class. I absolutely feel I got my moneys worth and then some! I love that not only do you talk about us being safe with guns but incorporated so much with what you and your wife do to prepare your children for an emergency situation. It was nice getting knowledge on how to introduce guns to our children as well. Overall excellent class with great instruction! Thank you for the experience!

Amanda
Great class and was willing to deal with our family. Hopefully will have same instructor in 5 years when we have to renew the class

Anonymous
Great Class. Very knowledgeable instructor. Very laid back and easy going class. Very much info to try to absorb in a short amount of time.

Anthony
I enjoyed the class and actually received information that I have been searching for like the past 2 months. im a martial arts instructor and teach a variety of self defense courses and was happy to see that the “hands and feet” so to speak and open carry or well permit to carry have a lot of similarities. self defense is self defense, from knives to our well trained bodies to firearms I promote all of thee above. im very happy to add a firearm to my defense as I encourage other black belts or any martial artist to do the same.
What Can I Do To Improve The Class? you did well, as I teach myself I learn so much from others and keep looking for knowledge, just keep doing what your doing you kept it real and added the humor when needed. nothing over board just some real serious facts. I enjoyed the class very much as I could see other students take in some serious points as I did. so in retrospect just pick up as all good instructors do and just add to your next class. thank you.

Wayne
The class was excellent. The first section of being aware and taking steps to avoid dangerous situations would be helpful to anyone, not just gun carrying individuals. You kept it interesting, had adequate breaks, and added to the presentation slides instead of reading them to us. Good job!

Kelly
Great job, I am already more aware of my surroundings. Thanks for letting me look at several guns. I will start going to a shooting range to improve my skills and knowledge.

Anonymous
I thought the class was very knowledgeable learned a lot

Megan
I loved the scenarios that made me think about several different options and variables to a dangerous encounter. I feel like there could have been a little more instruction on the parts of a gun, how to load it and disarm it. It may have been a better use of time to only have a couple breaks, although it is a lotfof information. I felt very safe in the class. I definitely feel like I learned a lot of useful information. Excellent class, I’ve already referred several people!

Tommy
Great experience. Instructor deserves a tall cold one!

Dale
Chris was very well versed on all the areas covered in the class from safety in the home to laws & personal rights; Good job Chris I enjoyed the day, time well spent!

Chris
Funny and entertaining with a good grasp on knowledge. Able to answer questions adequately and efficiently

Zack
You were very informational and very knowledgeable on most of the topics that you talked about. You gave good advise and I appreciate that. Saying the same things over and over was a lil repetitive but in the same sense it is a good way to make people understand the importance of the training and how to do so legally and most of all SAFLY. I Was very impressed by the way the class ended up. GREAT JOB two thumbs up !!

Robert
I enjoyed the class. I found it to be educational on laws and scenarios that one may encounter. I feel like I learned quite a bit of information.

Phyllis
Felt very comfortable with the class. Thank you I am so glad that you covered the law on what constitutes a good shoot vs one that is not good. Sure opened my eyes. Hopefully the only time we will need to shoot our weapons is when we are on the range but it is a good feeling knowing that we have had proper training to get us through that. Thanks again

Anonymous
This was a very thorough class and a lot of information was covered and I learned a lot of new things. Chris keeps the class informative and fun at the same time while taking a serious subject and teaching you

Steve
Great job learned a lot of information.Chris did an excellent and thorough job explaining every topic.

Dan
Thanks Chris I thought your class was great and have already recommended it to 2 people the next time you are in Winona. Very informative.

Joseph
You kept the class fun yet informative. I like how it did not feel like you were reading it right out of a book. The visual aids were very good and showed a lot of the differences that are out there. I feel I could send someone with little to almost no experience to the class and they will come out knowing a lot more.

Dave
Very good class, too bad it is not required as a class before graduating from school. Nice truck by the way too.

Anonymous
Great class. Chris knows his stuff. Took the time to answer everyone’s questions and make sure we understood the answers. Provided multiple self defense scenarios and different outcomes based on our decisions. The information provided was very helpful, and he did a great job keeping everyone engaged so the class didn’t drag on. I would absolutely recommend this class to others.

Jess
Great class: ) We had a lot of fun but also learned a lot!!!! Chris you are a great instructor, super funny, nice and helpful! Not once did I feel dumb for not knowing anything about a gun:) Made our first time shooting feel so natural, I was super nervous because the thought of guns does scare me but with the knowledge I gained today I feel a lot more confident Thanks so much! Can’t wait to shoot at the range in Austin! My dad will be proud haha.

Loree
Great class have recommended it to several friends

Anonymous
Awesome class… very informative and fun

Dave
Excellent class. Would be very valuable even for people who do not intend to carry a weapon. The class was about far more than just carrying a weapon — it was about personal safety and protecting my family. Especially appreciated the condition colors. I was introduced to that concept in regards to flying in 1986. The flight instructor referenced that he had learned about it from carrying a firearm. It was an excellent reminder. Thank you. Appreciated the way you incorporated current news when we discussed situational awareness.

John
Chris, Thank you for your knowledge and personal opinions on matters regarding carrying openly and concealed. I felt I left with more valuable info. Thanks again

Darrin
Awesome class. Great instructor. Had fun. Learned a lot and all of our questions were answered. Thanks!

Rod
The first class I took; the instructor gave us more of the “don’t pull your gun unless you are going to shoot and shoot to kill” mentality. I think there were probably others in the class that had the same experience, by some of the comments made. My carry views are much more inline with your class.

Carole
We enjoyed your touches of humor and the real life situations you brought up. The breaks were helpful too. We did not feel you rushed through the information and explained things very well.
What Can I Do To Improve The Class? I guess we all have room for improvement but I have nothing to add to improve your class in my opinion. Thank you for what you do to help us be safe.

Anonymous
Did a good job explaining and to the point on what we need to know. Amswered questions when asked and didn’t make us feel stupid.

Chris
Really enjoyed the class! Very fun and upbeat. The day went really quick. Thank you for the great instruction and so glad to receive all we did through your education and experience!

Kevin
The class was very informative,upbeat, and enjoyable. Hope everyone passed. Don’t know what the instructor rating system was suppose to be,but couldn’t get the number to change,but our feeling is he was VERY good!!

Anonymous
It was great! I really learned a lot

Eli
I thought it was going to be boring and dry. It was neither. Your humor helps a lot and made it enjoyable

Gal
It was an enjoyable learning session. Your input on gun experience was very helpful. Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous
It would be great if you could have an assistant at the gun range to help check people off. It would just make that process smoother. Otherwise, I think the class was good.

Anonymous
Great class, very efficient. Would recommend it to anyone interested in obtaining a PTC

Lucas
Chris, being straight forward and honest you did a great job teaching this course! From basic gun safety to understanding the laws in general, it was covered perfectly and didn’t lose us at any point. I think your passion for guns and gun safety shows in your teachings in a way that talks with your classes not at them or down to them, and that is a great thing. I really learned a lot and give the class high regards and will further recommend it to others! I’m really satisfied with the class and happy I attended! Thanks!

Rick
I enjoyed the class taught by Chris. He was quite knowledgable but yet not arrogant. I have taught Safety classes for over 25 years and would recommend Chris’s teaching to all. He was thoughtful, energetic, and even humorous at times. Great class and felt like none of my time was wasted.

Marc
Hello Chris – great class I really enjoyed it. I appreciated your straightforward and relaxed attitude, I think it made for a great environment. Also, thanks for the military discount as well!

Ron
Much better than the first class I took. This was a renewal for me but would highly recommend Chris to others

Robert
I learned some new things that I had no idea about and every person should no in Minnesota and I’m going to talk my wife into going. Chris you did a good job. Thank you.

Brittany
I thought the class was very informational. I felt like I left the class more knowledgable not just as a future firearm carrier, but citizen as well. I have heard of other classes where students are either pressured to use their weapons or the opposite and terrified to use it- not the case here! I felt Chris did a great job of making you feel comfortable in what situations to use your weapon while instilling the magnitude of not only firing your weapon but carrying it.

Elizabeth
I really enjoyed your class. Your personal touches definitly kept it interesting. Thanks for all the info it will definitly be use full.

Darryl
The topics were thoroughly covered.

Ryan
Chris, you prefaced your class with a disclaimer that you aren’t a good speaker and that we may need to “help you through it.” Nothing could’ve been further from the truth. You blew all of our minds with your wealth of knowledge and competent approach to the class. My only regret is that I didn’t bring my wife with. I will send her to a future class of yours. We received so many practical ideas for not only shooting, but other areas of self defense and attack mitigation. All of society would be better off if taught the principles we learned from you last Saturday. You held everybody’s attention the entire morning and afternoon. You are highly praised and please write if you need any further recommendations. I will only recommend you for further classes!

Logan
I’m very glad I came to the class.. I thought it was goong to be boring. But you made it interesting. Definatley worth my saturday

William
I liked the class, would be awesome if you taught a class for kids. I don’t know if there is one or not. You were saying you teach your kids so they know dangers and what not.

Lanier
The information provided was very thorough and explained well. I have already begun recommending the class to others.

Bob
Chris is not only knowledgeable and a good speaker but he also has a good sense of humor. He is a very laid back guy and made the time pass rapidly. I learned a lot and went home with much to think about. It’s not Chris’ fault that we hit the range in a snow storm. It wasn’t that bad but I was second to shoot with Chris’ buddy so I got out pretty fast. I highly recommend Chris. 

Amanda
Chris, I liked that you covered the laws, after all that is what we need to know if we do need to protect ourselves with a firearm. You did a great job. Thank you. See you in about 5 years.

Montana
It was a great class, very informative. I would definitely recommend the class to others. Chris Marguette provided a very comfortable learning environment. I now feel that I am knowledgeable and confident enough to carry.

David
I would like to see a little more in regards to gun handling. I know this could be a challenge with the number of people. More hands on situation handling. Maybe that’s a more advanced class in the future

Mark
Very good variety of helpful information. Instructor was well prepared and experienced. Thank you

Dann
Great class, learned a lot about what to look for in different situations to avoid having to use my firearm.

Chris 
Great class for someone with little gun knowledge. For those with more experience some parts get a little boring but I understand this is a one size fits all class

Brandon
Class answered all the questions that I had about personal defense

Scott
Chris made it very easy to understand the requirements and responsibilities of owning and carrying a handgun. His easy going manner, video aids and bits of humor kept the class interesting. It was nice to have a demonstration of handguns and accessories as well. Keep it up Chris! Thanxxxxx…

Alex
The class was really good and I came out of it with a lot more knowledge on firearms and the law about carrying a firearm.

Stephanie
Teaching style was very easy to understand. The transition into new topics and details was easy to retain and understand. The demonstrations and hands on opportunity was very important and helpful. I appreciate that contact information and encouragement to call or email with any qustions was offered. And you providing everything needed at the range which also gave the opportunity to find a comfort level was greatly appreciated. I have a hard time staying focused in classes and I can honestly say that I didn’t fell this class was 5 hours. It was just right. Thanks Chris!

Kirsten
I appreciated the honest and blunt approach taken to the laws. It didn’t turn into a game of “what ifs” and I left feeling secure in the knowledge I gained regarding the permit to carry.

Daniel
Great teacher!

Nick
Very good class Chris. I appreciate you coming so far to do the class. You definitely know you stuff and explained everything very well. Good shooting info. Reason I said no on the better shooting is because I have done a lot of training else where. But very good class thanks again!

Laurie
I was looking forward to taking this class and I was not disappointed at all! The time went very fast

Josh
Very informative come time for renewal only instructor id go to. safe, fun , very blunt good teacher

Peggy
Going in there I didn’t realize how much I would learn, I was very impressed. Chris did a great job, You kept the session very interesting very good at keeping a persons attention. I learned so much. You covered every aspect in all categories. I went in there with questions I had, but didn’t even need to ask , you had them all covered and more I didn’t even think about. Your a great speaker Chris also was clear and explained every thing perfect As I said I was very impressed with the class. I honestly can’t find anything that could be improved. Everything I needed to know and more was covered and explained excellent- Great Job

Arleigh
It was perfect

Charles
Thank you for a very informative class. It was great as you presented it.

Anonymous
I took the online class and enjoyed it very well. The information was well presented and easily understood. I would recommend this class to anybody looking to begin Conceal Carry or to anybody who wants to know their rights and limitations as a gun owner.

Deana
Great class! I learned more than I even anticipated that I would. I left the classroom feeling like I had the basic knowledge on not only gun safety and appropriate use to defend myself and my family, but also many other good tips on averting an incident or diffusing a potential situation! I cannot thank you enuf for all the knowledge I gained in your class. The videos and slides were effective and your real world scenarios and even how you apply in your own household were invaluable! Thank you for helping prepare me to defend myself and my family Chris!

Skyler
He was very knowledgeable, had a clear answer for all my questions, and even had a lot of good info that didn’t directly pertain to firearms but clearly was relevant to many scenarios dealing with firearms..and he kept your attention for the entirety of the class which is important… would definitely recommend the class to anyone else interested in pursuing a permit to carry.

Amanda
My husband got home from the class and had nothing but great things to say! From gun safety to home safety, he was really impressed!!!!! Great class Chris!

Anonymous 
Chris was a great instructor and in a situation where you may feel Intimidated and in over your head, he made the class comfortable and very easy to understand.

Ross
I took the online class and found it fit in great with my schedule. The material was understandable and the videos in the presentation made it more enjoyable. The instructor is very flexible for range time and the location of the range is even easier to get to. Any questions I had were answered during range time. The instructor Chris was knowledgeable and friendly which made the whole process fun. I would recommend the online session to those who have some firearms knowledge, a busy schedule, and the want of a permit to carry. Well done Chris and thank you.

Anonymous 
The information provided was very thorough and explained well. I have already begun recommending the class to others.

Rodolfo
Great class. Recommend this class highly

Jamie
Chris, I think you did very well as a presentor. I liked the fact that you did not read the slides word for word and told us more information. I thought your calm demeanor in class and at the range was very reassuring to those that might have not ever shot a gun. Awesome job. Thank you for the donuts and water.

CJ
I was pleased with the class setting. I learned a lot about the law n consequences of carrying. Great info on actions to take during and after. You have a great sense of humor n that makes for a fun class. Thanks

James
The class instruction I find was better than the former concealed carry class I took in 1979 in Florida. The only response I have is after going to the range and watching most of the classmates’ shooting ability and knowledge of gun function, that more should be said about the responsibility the people have who want concealed carry to understand they must learn their weapon and its funcitons extremely well. In the classroom instructions, I learned many new things . It was well done and very imformative. You did a very good job. I spent 23 years in the military and had many shipmates that I had to instruct how to shoot the handguns, and they just had no knowledge of the guns. If I had been notified ahead of time, I could have given a class on gun handling and function.

Char
I felt the class covered everything I need to know about carrying a gun, laws I need to know, also helpful about what different kinds of guns and a lot about how to protect myself. Overall a great learning experience. Chris made you feel very comfortable and made the class very easy to attend. Also provided a lot of take home material that I can review anytime I need to. I would HIGHLY recommend this class for anyone to take. Especially with Chris as an instructor. I would rate it way above 10 if I could. When I need to renew my certificate , I will be doing it in one of Chris’ class’. Thanks, Chris

James
I don’t know if your scale of 1 to 10 is one is great or ten is. But it was a great class. Keep doing what your doing

Janet
I thought it was great with little films and breaks, next time I am doing it in the summer, LOL!!

Janie
Had a great time. Its was very informative

John
Overall a good class, more range time would be cool!

Anonymous
I Enjoyed Going To The Class I Learned alot

Mitch
Thanks for a very informative class, I have already recommended it to my family and friends.

Greg
I thought the class was excellent for a new handgun carry applicant like myself. Likewise, class content should have been good review content for renewal carry permit holders. I am considering taking some of the other classes Chris offers.

Kyle
Was a very great class. Covered everything greatly. Also like that you let us know where and where not to carry. And what to pay attention to. Donuts were great also. Thanks alot for the experience

Anonymous
Thought the class was very real with no bullshit as is what you sometimes get from these things . Very informative liked the extra magazines and pamphlets. Good job

Jonathan
His knowledge of guns and what to do was very impressive. Not stuffy very friendly to people. That’s what helps people learn.

Thomas
I especially liked the way you stressed what will happen if you shoot someone Evan if you are in the right and the amount of responsibility one has when carrying. It not something to be taken lightly. I thought you had a good rapport with the class.

Chris
You did a great job in class and presented everything in respectable manner that was clear and easy to understand. Your new slides were a a nice improvement which made their points clear.
As I looked around the room I noticed you had everyone’s attention and people seemed comfortable asking questions when needed. Nice news stories to back up various areas of the presentation as well.
It’s always fun to watch the reactions when people get their certificates, such a great thing to see – thank you for making it possible for people to exercise their rights.
I wish you continued success and a full class every time! You’re in it for the right reasons and the community is better and safer because of it.

Heather
Thank you for being patient! It’s very intimidating for some girls as we tend not to “shoot” at all. It was very nice to feel comfortable shooting. I will recommend your class.

Anonymous
I really enjoyed the class. I learned so much I was unaware of. The instructor was very personable and I enjoyed the way he presented the material.

Tammy
I Thought The Class Was Amazing. I’d Never Even Held A Gun Before And Took The Class Because It’s Just Me And My Daughters At Home Now And I Wanted To Get Rid Of My Fears. Chris Made It Very Comfortable. The Seven Hours Flew By Because He Made It So Interesting. I Need Lots Of Practice But Am Now Comfortable And No Longer Afraid. Plus Chris Spent Lots Of Extra Time With Me Helping Me Decide The Best Fit For Me.

Dean
The class was great, and i have recommended it to family. I’m very new to handguns, so the overview of the different types was very helpful.

Shirli
Excellent class. Covered key information and was not boring

Dave
Best value I have found yet ! Free snacks and beverages in the morning,and even some free Pizza before heading to the range ! Seriously though ,Chris covers all the major topics related to carrying a weapon in the State of Mn,and in general as well. Since this was my 2nd time around taking a class,some of the information was redundant,but he did an excellent job of getting his message thru to those that were there for their first time. I will definitely look him up in another 5-years when it comes time to renew again !

Dan
Your class was the best of the three I have taken over the years. The lunch was a nice, unexpected treat. Thanks. The only reason I marked the “knowledge to be a better shooter” no, was because it covered what I already know and practice on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. Good class. If you are still doing it in another five years, I’ll be taking it from you again.

Kathy
Chris gave an excellent presentation of the information required to enable us to be conscious consealed weapon carriers. I found he was very knowledgeable on the rules and regulations required to apply and receive our permits. It was a well spent Saturday.

Irais
The class was great, I came into the class knowing very little about guns and the laws. I came out of that class knowing more than I thought I would be able to understand. The instructor was very detailed in everything from type of guns, holstes, other defense pros, defense lawyers and how the laws in Minnesota work. Though I shot my first gun I felt that I was in the right hands and safe. Some of my family are already signing up for the class and I will continue to recommend this class.

William
The class was very informational and a relaxed atmosphere. Good emphasis on how to handle situations

David
this course really made me look at situations different than I would have in the past. I have already referred two people that will sign up in the near futuer

Timothy 
Great class lot of info you took the time to answer all our questions.I Have already given your name to some other people here in Blooming Prairie. Thanks again

Sam
It was and awesome class lots of fun and very knowledgeable. I had a great time and have already recommended it to a bunch of my friends.  What Can I Do To Improve The Class?  Nothing really comes to mind. You were very informative and had a great selection of gun and holsters to check out. I really appreciative you taking are small group and getting us the information we needed to better protect ourselves and our families.

Zack
Great class would recommend it to anyone

Frank
Great Class Chris, I’d highly recommend to anyone.

Samantha
Professional instructor, laid back class atmosphere. So much to learn in only a few hours but he did great!

Brad
Class consisted of about 22 people which was perfect size. Mr. Marquette and the other instructor (sorry I don’t remember his name) presented a relaxed atmosphere. The class last 6 hours but is went by fast. A lot of information was provided. If you didn’t bring your own handgun the class provided the option of providing a handgun with ammo for you at no cost, this was a big plus for me and much appreciated.

Anonymous
Very good instructor, calm and in control at all times.. He does not seem to be overconfident like some “self proclaimed experts” I have seen on YouTube explaining gun safety. I was impressed with knowledge and level of detail .
What Can I Do To Improve The Class? Use a 6 foot bulls eye so i can claim the $20…….nothing, you material is just right.

Bradley
I really enjoyed the class and feel that I know more about the laws relating to the permit to carry. What Can I Do To Improve The Class? I think the class was taught just the way it should have been. I don’t see any need to improve on it at all

Jeffrey
The class was very informative and interesting. Most of the information was explained very well so it was easy to understand and examples or stories were excellent.

Carl
Just to let you know enjoyed the class

Matt
It was a great class, going into the class I felt that it would be more like a lecture, but it didn’t feel like a lecture whatsoever. Provided great information, definitely would recommend this class to my friends and family, and would sit through it again. But I would like to know if there is a class furthering the knowledge of hand guns by yourself. Whether a class or one on one.

Brent
Learned a lot on situation on how to judge what would be right to use and not too, and how laws take a big part in this right to carry.

Justin
I am very glad i took the class instead of the online option. All of our questions were answered as i had attended the class on the 19th with two friends. Definitely worth the drive for all the help understanding the laws about carrying a firearm.

Jeremy
Great class! Lot of the situation awareness stuff was taught to us in the Navy. Great refresher class for me. A lot of good info. about carrying etc.. My girlfriend will be taking it next.  What Can I Do To Improve The Class? I thought you did a good job. Very knowledgeable. I’m excited for my girlfriend to take the course.

Greg R.
As someone who is fairly new to handguns, the instructor was very helpful. Everything was explained so that it was easily understood and all questions were happily answered. Thank you.

Travis P.
Chris did a great job. He gave us lots of very good information and we were able to ask questions throughout the class. He seemed to have excellent knowledge of all of the gun laws we need to keep in mind when carrying.

Robert L.
I walked in not really knowing what to expect, I learned more about handguns & laws pertaining to carrying a handgun. this class is well worth taking, its your RIGHT, & it could mean life or death to your family & or yourself.

Mario R.
I learned quite a bit in the class and I am glad I took it.

Carole S.
Really enjoyed the class, great review of basic security whether at home or away, as well as the rules and regs needed for the permit. Great presentation, and we loved that the speaker came to us at our location making it convenient for our attendees. I thought the class was very informative and interesting. The class did just what I needed. I am not planning to carry a gun regularly, but in the times that I do, I feel prepared. Thanks, we really liked the class.

David
I learned some great tips on how to carry safe and how to better prepare if I needed to use lethal force.

Daniel
Chris was very knowledgable and knew the materials well. He did an excellent job of communicating the information in a positive fashion. You can tell that this is something that he enjoys and that he is an avid gun owner as well.

John
I was very satisfied with this class. Chris is extremely knowledgeable and approachable. He dealt well with a diverse class in terms of experience, comfort level with firearms, and confidence in their own shooting ability. I’m recommending this class to friends and family.

Satish
It was very thorough and detailed. Instructor has very good knowledge about the gun safety and permit rights/privileges…

Floyd
Enjoyed the class and found it very informative for gun training and personal safety. Thanks

Doug M.
It was real nice the last instructor that I had swore all the time. Things are very professional I was very happy with class.

Jon M.
Thanks again I appreciate you coming out and teaching our private class. Everyone was very satisfied and I am glad it went smooth and safe. Thanks again, Jon M. p.s. I have already gave your card to several people at work.

Steve N.
As a first time shooter, Chris was very patient in helping me at the firing range. Thanks!

Anonymous
Appreciated all materials and effort used for demonstration and visual learning. I believe its as thorough as one can be for a limited time frame.

David T.
I thoroughly enjoyed the class and believed the pace of the class moved well. The instructor was well informed and kept the attention of this small class. Overall a great experience. Thanks for a job well done.

Michael
Chris, has an impressive background and talked very knowledgeable to our class. We had the condensed version of the course but I much better understand how to shoot and know what the potential outcome would be via the law then I ever did before I started the class.. I feel much more confident on what I would do in a self defense situation versus before I took the class.. Thanks Chris!, he was considerate of us asking if we needed bathroom and or stretch breaks.. There is a lot of material and not sure what else he could do to make it any better than what I saw?

Duane K.
Best class ever, Don’t change anything. Thanks

Anonymous
Class was well done, along with time and money well spent. I believe the class would even be beneficial to someone not looking to carry too.

Michael H.
Thanks Chris…good class

Roger
Good Class

David T.
I liked the way you presented information & different subjects, very easy to understand , you explained things well . Thanks again Dave T. p.s. Thank you again for the use of your gun & ammo !!!

Robert 
I Enjoyed the class. You’re welcome to advertise at our shop  whenever you like. The tag flyer you left is all out of business cards. Many of our clients inquire about permit services and where they can go to learn more about weapons, ccw permits, and local and federal laws. As a former Marine Infantry Assaultman (Bravo 1/1 1st Marine Div.94-98) I found your class very informative. Stressing weapons safety is always paramount, and I felt safe in your class as well as on the range. We’ll be sending everyone your way. Thank you again!

Doug M.
Awesome job You do a Great job!!!  The only thing I missed was when you put up what you should do if something was to ever happen. The lawyer stuff. Wish I could’ve wrote that all down so I could’ve drilled that into my thick head. LOL You do a Great job teaching that class. I just need to learn shorthand. Thanks Doug

Gregg
I thought that class was excellent. So much was covered and more would have been if we hadn’t run over into the next scheduling for the room we were in. The one thing I might have enjoyed hearing was about the difference or comparison of bullet calibers. Rather incidental and perhaps not necessary. I did enjoy hearing about the difference in stopping power of the different calibers. Thanks for taking the time.

Tony M.
i found the class very informative, and chris was very factual and made the class very comfortable and open forum where it was very easy to ask questions,and covered things very well.

John S.
I will look you up in 5 years to do this all over again. I hope you’re still around this area & giving the class. I’ve had to sit through many military firearms training classes..I found your’s to be straightforward, informative, and down-to-earth about what we needed to know. Thank you!!

Peggy L.
Couldn’t have done anything different. Thank you for providing an informing class and the convenience of being local.  It was a very well developed class.

Joshua
Awesome, laid back, good info

Deb
You did an excellent job teaching the class and held my attention the entire time. Thanks for your expertise! I am very glad I took this class!

Cheryl
Am proud to say that I am joining many friends and fellow Minnesotans in having a permit to carry. I intend to take this privilege very seriously.

Shari
The class was the right length and size. It was a comfortable learning environment. Chris was approachable and very knowledgeable on the subject matter. I got lots of great information on gun safety, laws, and preparation. Thanks for a great class!

Anonymous
Very good at making the points where they needed to be but at the same time you still cover the others

Brandon
I enjoyed the class and how it was presented, I learn better that way with a PowerPoint and visuals.

Glenda
I absolutely loved the class!! And am recommending it to every one as some one with a learning disability the class was still verry easy to understand and follow i thought Chris did an amazing job explaining and the tips and advice that was given was good as well

Anonymous
Great class! Would recommend to anyone!

Kim
Great class, recommend to anyone from beginner to experienced.

Sandie
Was an awesome class. Learned allot. Was made aware of things that I never gave a thought to. Things I didn’t know could happen. Chris was easy to listen to. A real trooper standing outside for all that time watching us shoot when it was 30 below windchill. Thanks chris.

Ann
very informative class. Felt comfortable throughout the class and range. All questions answered and presented in a fun manner so as not to get boring. Very good class. I will definitely recommend to others.

Angela
I thought it was an excellent class. It was better than I anticipated.