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I was very impressed with the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course. Howard Hall is a very personable instructor. He really emphasizes mastery of gun safety, operation and responsible handling. Sufficient practice with simulation and dry fire to increase familiarity with the pistol was so helpful before heading to the range to try live fire. Howard introduced us to a variety of pistols and coached us in firing each one. This was helpful to determine which fire arm might have the best fit and function for each person. The day was very informative and fun. I knew nothing about fire arms before taking this class. Now I feel more confident around fire arms, about purchasing a fire arm, and am looking forward to going to the range to practice. I highly recommend this course.

My experience with Gun Whisperer has been and im positive will continue to be excellent. Mr. Hall is a superb instructor with a real passion for teaching. This along with his emense resume make for an instructor who stands out among the crowd. Not only will you learn all you need to know and then some, but you will enjoy it every step of the way. I look forward to future classes with Gun Whisperer and I would recommend them to any and everyone!

I actually live in Texas and wanted to find the best firearm training for my cousin who lives there in Alexandria, VA. My cousin was introduced to shooting guns here in Texas a few years ago, and loved it. He has since really taken an interest in shooting and in getting a gun. I was worried about who would teach him the fundamentals, and what would be his instruction? Unfortunately, we are far away and he had no one near him to be a good mentor. I was referred to Howard “Chip” Hall through the NRA guys. I spoke to Chip at length on the phone and was very impressed with his thoroughness, his experience, and with the content taught in his classes. After my cousin attended Chip's all day "Basic Pistol Course," I knew that I had made the best decision in sending him to Chip. It is clear that Chip has a top notch training program that covers all the fundamentals and beyond. Chip even sent me an assessment of how my cousin did plus a picture of him shooting. My cousin is now set up for his "Shoot with a Coach" class with Chip. He can't wait, and I can't wait to hear about it.

My girlfriend and I took the NRA FIRST Steps Class, and it was great. Howard is very informative and passionate and the subject matter. Not to mention, even though the class was at his house, it was very professional. He even provides options beyond the class to keep progressing with your weapons handling skill. Highly recommend.

My wife and I recently completed the NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation course. Our instructor, Howard, was phenomenal. He is highly experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about firearms and related topics with an important emphasis on safety and responsibility. We began the course with basically no prior experience with firearms but by the end of the course were much more knowledgeable and comfortable. It is clear Howard takes pride in his instruction and even contacted us prior to the course to inquire about our level of experience and specific topics we were interested in and also followed up after the course was completed. I would recommend Howard to anyone looking for similar instruction or courses.

I highly recommend the Refuse to Be a Victim course and the Pistol Orientation. Chip is a great teacher that definitely has a passion for what he does. He's personable and breaks everything down in a simple fashion that is really easy to understand. I never thought I would understand firearms enough to disassemble one. I'm so glad that I didn't just get an online certificate. The time and money spent on the class was well worth it and exceeded my expectations.

Our instructor was great. Explained the shooting fundamentals and gave us great tips to improve our aim. Would recommend to any beginners or experienced skeet shooters.

The personal videos provided from the live range course will really help me hone in on improving my skills. The video shows what you need to work on and what you are doing well. For example, my trigger control needs improvement. While at the range, I noticed that my nerves got the best of me at times as firearms can be a bit intimidating. Its not like shooting a laser gun. :) The laser gun attached to the video screen was a great in-classroom teaching instruction before going out to the range as it clearly depicts what needs to be improved. I also liked the learning and showing of the different types of firearms and finding out what is suitable for you (fit, function, and finances)- I didn't find many (if not any) classes that offer that upon my research. I plan on taking more classes (one-on-one) in the near future. It doesn't just stop here with firearm safety training, you must perfect your skills and become more confident using a firearm. My goal in taking the firearm safety class was for added protection and comfort in my own home and to allow me to gain a residential concealed firearm. BTW: I actually like the home classroom setting better than a formal classroom at a facility--- that was a good idea! It creates a more comfortable vibe and atmosphere.