Front Sight

[tacticalcity]

They are not located in Colorado, but I am a big fan of Front Sight located just outside of Las Vegas.

You have no idea how much you don't know until you take a course there. The instructors are amazing, and no matter what you're skill level they will make you a better shooter.

They offer various levels of classes in...

Defensive Handgun
Defensive Shotgun
Practical Rifle
Automatic Rifle
Sub-Machine Gun
Precision Rifle

...and much more.

I am a huge fan...and plug them free of charge.

About 7 of my buddies and I are planning a "guy's vacation" to Vegas this winter. Included will be 2 days at front sight on the Sub-Machine gun. The newbies want to play with the UZIs on full auto. We also have a couple days at the Mario Andretti race car driver course, and several more days dedicated to golfing and the strip. Expensive to be sure, but it is the first time many of us have seen each other since we served together in the military.

Visit http://www.frontsight.com!!!

[funkfool]

Holy thread resurection Batman!
Ok - I was gonna post this in the newer Front Sight thread - but thought this was a little more appropriate since the other one has another sponsor mentioned...

I just got an email from NAGR - offering the 4 day Defensive Handgun course for 99 bucks:



I just found out about a great opportunity from Front Sight I didn’t want you to miss.
It’s an amazing 40 hours of Front Sight’s world class defensive handgun training for only $99.
Only a company with amazing customer service that brings customers back year after year can offer this kind of training at such a low price so I would be crazy not to tell you about it
You see, I can personally attest that Front Sight is doing firearms training properly, since I’ve been through their training. A number of years ago I flew out to Nevada to take a Front Sight course. I audited his training because Dr. Piazza wanted me to recommend it to my members, and I had to make sure I agreed with his training regimen.
But I’ll tell you that though I went out there on “business," I had a blast (literally) at their facility.
Even more importantly, I needed a brushing up on my skills, and boy, did I get it.
Well, now Front Sight is offering that top-notch training at an incredible price.
I know I had had a great time, all the while working on skills that any citizen who practices self defense must regularly practice.
Please read their offer below and take advantage of it before it is gone.
Sincerely,

Dudley Brown
Executive Director
National Association for Gun Rights


So Grab YOUR $99 Four Day Defensive Handgun Course NOW
https://www.myfrontsight.com/secure/greatest.php

[BigBear]

.... excuse me.... whom is Dr. Piazza? (too lazy to google but I might anyways...) And "Dr." of what? I've found a few false records recently.

[BigBear]

Rgr, danke.

[funkfool]

Given the quality of instruction that's available RIGHT HERE IN COLORADO, I see no reason to send students to another state. By the time you factor in transportation costs, hotels, food, etc, etc, such a 'free' class is penny wise and pound foolish.

Good point...
Where in Denver do you give the TTE Group Tactical Pistol I in Nov.?

Didn't really know anything about Herr Dr. Piazza...
Thanks for the heads up...
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Front Sight, Piazza (http://www.gunweek.com/2005/piazza1110.html)

[funkfool]

We have a private range at I-25 and 168th Ave. [Beer]
Hmmm... My brother-in-law lives up on 164th...
Now I'm thinking....

[MrButterpants]

Given the quality of instruction that's available RIGHT HERE IN COLORADO, I see no reason to send students to another state. By the time you factor in transportation costs, hotels, food, etc, etc, such a 'free' class is penny wise and pound foolish.

Cost and benefits aside, Dr. Piazza's business reputation (poor), materials (poor) and marketing schemes (insane) would deter me from ever spending a penny there.

Jesus Christ I agree with something you've posted. This must be the end of the intranets.

[ghettodub]

that front sight guy does have a sweet mustache though, so that pretty much makes him a better shooter!

[ColoWyo]

.... excuse me.... whom is Dr. Piazza? (too lazy to google but I might anyways...) And "Dr." of what? I've found a few false records recently.

He's a DR of Scientology.

[275RLTW]

I dislike talking about other instructors, especially publically however there have been several occasions where students have been shot and some have died as a result of his "rangemasters." There are blood stains still there on the range deck. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! there should never be an accident like this let alone several. I don't care how cool the training might be, it's not worth risking an injury. We've been through a few classes in our days and worked in many shoothouses and 360 degree live fires. There is always a proper safety plan, pre-qualifications, and low student-instructor ratio. Without these things and proper risk mitigation, it doesn't matter how cheap the classes are, they're unsafe and not woth it.

[BigBear]

... We've been through a few classes in our days and worked in many shoothouses and 360 degree live fires. ....

I got to do a shoothouse once. It was SOOO much fun. Would love to do it again sometime. We did it like x times in one day. First time was a walk through and talking about the situational tactics, then running it with air gun (pointing fingers), then slow walk through with gun/no ammo, then speeding it up, then with blanks, and finally the live fire. Soooo much fun...

One thing I do remember vividly is that I do not envy the SWAT/SRT/Whatever you want to call them guys. There gear is hot and heavy. I didn't mind the vest, but the goggles and helmet and mask and shin guards and yadda yadda yadda just made it so hot. But I guess I'd rather be hot than dead, lol.

Ok, thread derailed...

Back on topic.... I got nothing....

[trlcavscout]

that front sight guy does have a sweet mustache though, so that pretty much makes him a better shooter!

Plus 1


I use to live in Las Vegas and did attend some Front sight training. Mostly because I got it free. I attended their CCW training, it was free at the Nevada pistol academy as long as you bought your ammo from them because he wants everyone to own and carry. I also attended a couple classes up at the compound again because it was free. They do need to get some quality cadre, and quite catering to the delinquent's. The biggest difference between them and the other BIG schools is most of the new shooters go to Front Sight for the price. $600 for a 3 day school and you get a free pistol (XD but hey its free), last email I got.


Note: I wouldnt pay to go there, just me.

[Not_A_Llama]

Unf.

I've actually not seen any real complaints about the courses themselves. The sales seminars, the Scientology ties, yes. But the reviews of the courses themselves seem to be very positive.

Planning to head out in October, myself. I paid $125 for a certificate to a weekend 4-day course. But I'll be in Vegas, anyway, and I bought the cert before the $99 deal.

I do plan to take a course from you, Kelly.

Guess I'll let you all know how I feel after I come back.

[BadShot]

Yup, supporting local companies who deliver a quality product. All I know about FS is what I've read on the errornet or have second hand from shooters I trust, but it would not ever come up as a real training option for me given just the options from this forum alone.

[argonstrom]

This must be the end of the intranets.

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RANGERRON72]

Took the 4 Day Defensive Pistol Course, with my wife, on April 24-28, 2015........here is my take and I understood fully what I was getting into.........First, FrontSight is the Henry Ford of firearms training........you can have your Ford Model A in any color you want, as long as you want it in black!!!

So this trip was more for my wife to be in a safe training environment, and learn the basics.........and in that respect, Front Sight was great........That morning they checked in 998 shooters for over 20 ranges......rifle, pistol, shotgun, and subgun. Weapons and ammo inspection, to the welcome class, sign the legal stuff and out to the range........Instructors were scripted, but well prepared.......Safety was like an Army Range in basic training, but that's OK........

Weather was OK for us, just plan your trip according to weather.com.......... Places to stay in Pahrump are pretty average.....Saddle West Casino, Best Western, and the Winery.......not good choices but with 10 hours a day on the range, we didn't need 5 star accommodation's.....

A buddy had class certificates and gave them too us, but you can buy them on EBAY pretty cheap....$50 bucks. Cost of lodging food and travel........... Next trip I would look at staying in Las Vegas and just making a longer drive over in the morning.........

For skills building of accomplished pistol shooters, I would probably take local schools, especially if some of the big names came to town for a 2-4 day weekend class.......But for a beginner, Front Sight filled the bill and part of our trip was a great group of people that travelled with us and we all took the class together..........

PM with any questions..........