Some people have asked us why our prices are high on certain classes. Here is the best way we know how to answer. Why would we even try to justify our cost? ….because we believe in open communication with our students.
First, relative ...to others in our industry, we are approximately the same price. For a Tactical Rifle class the price is somewhere between $350 and $650 on average for a 2 day class. We charge $500.
But here are a few of the things you should consider:
We also offer other classes on a routine basis which are not as heavily advertised. A one day introduction to defensive handgun is $75. A female self-defense class is $25. Some of our other courses are priced at $125, $250. If there is a particular training you want, let us know. Often we can setup a small group tailored to a certain topic.
All of our training is offered by instructors who are not teaching a static course which they developed 25 years ago. Our instructors continuously go to other schools themselves and refine the course based on the best techniques they learn, and adapt those to the individual needs of the student in the class. We always say sacred cows are not allowed in our class. Some would say if our instructors are always learning new things they must not know enough yet. Really?? If you believe that you aren’t our target audience in the first place.
For the more expensive courses we are often bringing in world class experts to teach you cutting edge tactics. You could perhaps go to San Diego, Florida, Texas, Russia, and the Philippines to train with these instructors, and if you would even be invited to the class you will pay far more with airfare, hotel, etc. Instead we bring the instructors here for you.
Regardless of who is instructing, you will find them willing to explain the “why” behind every technique, and will never put you down, yell at you, or belittle you in any manner. We are military, but this isn’t Full Metal Jacket. If an instructor can’t fully explain an evolution, it usually means they are just reciting something they were told and don’t understand it themselves. You won’t find that here, if we don’t know why, we don’t teach it.
If you are staying overnight we offer free accommodations. Granted, they aren’t the Hilton, but they are included in the price which saves you another $75-$250.
Finally, this is a business, yes, but our primary customer is military, government, and law enforcement. Training civilians is something we do because we believe in our nation and the everyday person who makes it great. We want to make a profit on every course, but we also want you to get the information. If you truly have a hardship and a unique situation, talk with us. There are often things we can do to help.
First, relative ...to others in our industry, we are approximately the same price. For a Tactical Rifle class the price is somewhere between $350 and $650 on average for a 2 day class. We charge $500.
But here are a few of the things you should consider:
We also offer other classes on a routine basis which are not as heavily advertised. A one day introduction to defensive handgun is $75. A female self-defense class is $25. Some of our other courses are priced at $125, $250. If there is a particular training you want, let us know. Often we can setup a small group tailored to a certain topic.
All of our training is offered by instructors who are not teaching a static course which they developed 25 years ago. Our instructors continuously go to other schools themselves and refine the course based on the best techniques they learn, and adapt those to the individual needs of the student in the class. We always say sacred cows are not allowed in our class. Some would say if our instructors are always learning new things they must not know enough yet. Really?? If you believe that you aren’t our target audience in the first place.
For the more expensive courses we are often bringing in world class experts to teach you cutting edge tactics. You could perhaps go to San Diego, Florida, Texas, Russia, and the Philippines to train with these instructors, and if you would even be invited to the class you will pay far more with airfare, hotel, etc. Instead we bring the instructors here for you.
Regardless of who is instructing, you will find them willing to explain the “why” behind every technique, and will never put you down, yell at you, or belittle you in any manner. We are military, but this isn’t Full Metal Jacket. If an instructor can’t fully explain an evolution, it usually means they are just reciting something they were told and don’t understand it themselves. You won’t find that here, if we don’t know why, we don’t teach it.
If you are staying overnight we offer free accommodations. Granted, they aren’t the Hilton, but they are included in the price which saves you another $75-$250.
Finally, this is a business, yes, but our primary customer is military, government, and law enforcement. Training civilians is something we do because we believe in our nation and the everyday person who makes it great. We want to make a profit on every course, but we also want you to get the information. If you truly have a hardship and a unique situation, talk with us. There are often things we can do to help.
1 comment:
What use is spending a large amount of cash on something you know nothing about and don't even know how to turn on? Buying a weapon and not getting good training is no different than the prior mentioned situation. Oh, so you think you are knowledgeable in technique and the ways of armed confrontation? Tell me then, how much experience do you actually have? I have lots, and I will never stop seeking knowledge. It is the mere fact that I HAVE this experience that I fear failure. No second chances. That is the reason for spending my hard earned cash.
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