I cannot say enough wonderful things about my personal experience at Gunsite Academy I recently attended the Ladies 150/250 Pistol class in May of 2019, and I must say it was life changing. Not only was I taught in an extremely safe and professional environment I felt as if I were in a family with three brothers (John, Jarrod and Chris) each teaching me something from their level of expertise (Military/LE). In the beginning I was concerned about special treatment since this was an all woman’s class. Let me assure you that fear was put to rest quickly, the level of expectation regarding safety is high and set in stone with no exceptions. I appreciate how they called me out if I was doing something unsafe on the line (AKA stupid) putting myself or others at risk. From line shooting to clearing a house; each day at Gunsite built upon the next until finally it all came together. With the foundation Gunsite has provided my I am more observant of my surroundings and those in it. I feel confident I am better able to protect myself and family if the need should ever arise, and for that I am very thankful. I know that I will need to continue to practice in order to maintain what I have learned, but as the saying goes at Gunsite " Practice does not make perfect, Perfect practice makes perfect"! Thanks again Gunsite I will be back for the 350 soon. Sincerely, Lona Smeltzer Ladies 150/250 Pistol Graduate 2019
Lona Smeltzer, Ladies Pistol 2 Day, May Ladies Pistol 1 & 2, Gunsite, Paulden, AZ