Recommended CCW trainers in Springs?

[Boat Guy]

An acquaintance of mine and his wife are interested in obtaining CCW's and will need training (not able to use military or other prior training). Does anybody have experience with trainers in Colorado Springs? There seem to be a number of them, but I have no idea as to the quality of instruction, though I have been less-than-impressed by those I have encountered. Assessments pro- or con- would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[XJ]

If you don't get an answer here, maybe ask out at Whistling Pines.

[Boat Guy]

Thanks. Haven't been out there yet, so don't know anything about them.

[RkyMtHiGuy]

I took several classes at Whisling Pines,the instructor was Tony, and I thought the classes were good.
https://www.whistlingpinesgunclub.com/wpgcteam.asp

[theGinsue]

Call Shootin Den @ (719) 634-3331; ask for Laura. They have a guy that they recommend that I've heard lots of rave reviews for. He charges $75/class.

[40SWMike]

Tony at Whistling Pines has class sizes from 3 to 10 people. I found him to be a good educator with a good sense of humor. The man knows his stuff and takes the time to help anyone with shooting stance, grip etc. Class times are about 3 hours and are on weekdays and weekends. Cost is 100.00 for members and 125.00 for non-members. Hope this helps.

[Zundfolge]

I took the class at Paradise Sales (http://paradisefirearms.com/). Was an excellent class (including a day at the range with your own instructor). I've been shooting for years and even I learned a thing or two.


http://paradisefirearms.com/paradise/training/training.html

[gnihcraes]

Personal Defense Institute
http://www.thepdi.org/index.html

[SA Friday]

Whistling Pines. I pretty much know everyone teaching and working out there and you cannot go wrong. The mass majority of the employees there are competition shooters, and know what the hell they are talking aobut. Hell, one of them is Hoser....