REVIEWS From Our Firearm & First Aid Classes

★★★★★

"To whom it may concern,

I am a combat Marine veteran with 5 combat tours, and 24 years of active service. As a Marine, we receive years of advanced weapons training. Since retiring and moving to Texas, I met Jim and wanted to get my Texas Concealed Carry permit. From the outset, Jim was professional, personable, and responsive. He walked me through the process and made it easy and understandable. His website had all the necessary links to required courses and paperwork. When it came time for the skills portion, we met at a local range, and got it done quickly with no wasted effort. Jim made an otherwise tedious process easy to understand and through his professional demeanor and expertise, actually made it fun and painless. I am usually very direct and blunt, having said that I would highly recommend Jim and his services to anyone who is interested in meeting all the requirements to get your Texas Concealed Carry Permit, regardless of your background and experience level going in. He made the process fun and easy and was professional and on point start to finish. What are you waiting for?"

-David P.

LtCol, USMC ret.

★★★★★

"Jim Burkhart's expertise in firearms and first aid training is just what you need as he combines practical techniques with a deep understanding of situational awareness. As a firearms instructor, Jim emphasizes safety, responsibility and precision ensuring that every student feels confident and secure. His engaging teaching style makes learning enjoyable. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Jim is the ideal trainer to elevate your self-defense and firearms knowledge." 

-Phillip Koontz

US Navy Seal Retired

★★★★★

"Instructor was great"

-Pierre R.

★★★★★

"Jim Burkhart is a fine instructor: very supportive, encouraging and engaging. Great experience: look forward to more!"

-Bill G.

★★★★★

"James Burkhart is a great instructor and gives great advice."

-D. Scott

★★★★★

"He was a fantastic instructor!"

-Ryan F.

★★★★★

"The Refuse a Be a Victim course should be mandatory for everyone. James is an excellent trainer and communicator. He does a great job in giving real world everyday activities that need to be assessed. He teaches threat identifying and assessments to avoid life threatening mishaps. Everything starts with education and exposure. Reach out to James and learn something new. I will definitely take another class from him."

-Edward V.

★★★★★

"Great class, packed with information"

-Tom A.

★★★★★

"I was very pleased with the detailed instruction, knowledge, and overall personable manner of Jim Burkhart. He was very flexible with my schedule and gave me additional tips for improving my accuracy with a hand gun. I recommend him to anyone, regardless of the level of your skill and experience."

-Steven S.

★★★★★

"Instructor Jim was very knowledgeable. I feel much more comfortable and confident with my firearm now. This instruction is a must for anyone who wants to have a self protection mindset- Highly recommend!!"

-Jayme B.

★★★★★

"Very knowledgeable and effective communicator. I would have liked to have had him on previous training teams I have chaired over the years. He would have been a great asset."

-Michael D.

★★★★★

"Very good instructor"

-Monica D.

★★★★★

"Jim's class was needed, I hadn't shot in years and he brought back what I had forgotten. Great class for those who haven't ever shot. Great class for beginners and those that need a refresher class."

-Wayne G.