Apex Defense Group review

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This past weekend i took a private class at Apex Defense group. The only prior formal training i have had is the CCW and NRA basic classes. I was asked to bring 350 rounds, i brought a case.

When i arrived it was 23 degrees. I was met by Steven, who is an aspiring instructor, and shortly thereafter Ryan, who runs the class, both are young guys and i am not. We proceeded down to the range area and I got prepared. I informed them I shoot far more than the average shooter but it is all indoor range time as I have gotten back into shooting in the past year or so. I average about thousand rounds a month, however, I have very little experience with rapid reloads, shooting and moving, drawing and shooting, etc.. I was looking to up my game a bit.

We started off shooting small circles at fairly close range with the goal of tight groups. I was a little off, but in my defense i was a bit nervous and it was well below freezing. We then proceeded to go on a whirl wind of drills, instruction and shooting. I had an absolute blast. Did i mention it was cold?

I learned enough that it will take a month or two to absorb and drill. I learned i need a shot timer. I went in expecting only to learn entry level foundation building skills, but was able to progress at my own pace as they saw what skills i had and were able to push forward to the next level. I think this is a distinct advantage of a private class over a cookie cutter Level 1,2, 3 type class. It was very affordable and 100% worth it. I ended up shooting 850 rounds... I smiled much of the time and cussed some of the time. For me it was a great time and I don't have those a lot.

Later that evening, my arms were sore, i had a few dings, and slept soundly. The class has invigorated my desire to get better and to hone the things i worked on. It also makes me want more training! My two cents

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Sounds fun!

Now, you need to get into shooting some matches. You're enjoyment of shooting will skyrocket.
 
Was it geared more towards USPSA/IDPA/Practical shooting or towards self defense?

I believe it is similar to there level 1 and level 2 classes smooshed together their site has descriptions. Not sure what the difference is between practical shooting and self defense. I would say, controlling recoil, trigger control, drawing and shooting single and multiple targets, point shooting, shooting while moving, after running, and behind barriers, firearm retention and close quarters. Some long range which i sucked at big time. Bunch of things.
 
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This past weekend i took a private class at Apex Defense group. The only prior formal training i have had is the CCW and NRA basic classes. I was asked to bring 350 rounds, i brought a case.

When i arrived it was 23 degrees. I was met by Steven, who is an aspiring instructor, and shortly thereafter Ryan, who runs the class, both are young guys and i am not. We proceeded down to the range area and I got prepared. I informed them I shoot far more than the average shooter but it is all indoor range time as I have gotten back into shooting in the past year or so. I average about thousand rounds a month, however, I have very little experience with rapid reloads, shooting and moving, drawing and shooting, etc.. I was looking to up my game a bit.

We started off shooting small circles at fairly close range with the goal of tight groups. I was a little off, but in my defense i was a bit nervous and it was well below freezing. We then proceeded to go on a whirl wind of drills, instruction and shooting. I had an absolute blast. Did i mention it was cold?

I learned enough that it will take a month or two to absorb and drill. I learned i need a shot timer. I went in expecting only to learn entry level foundation building skills, but was able to progress at my own pace as they saw what skills i had and were able to push forward to the next level. I think this is a distinct advantage of a private class over a cookie cutter Level 1,2, 3 type class. It was very affordable and 100% worth it. I ended up shooting 850 rounds... I smiled much of the time and cussed some of the time. For me it was a great time and I don't have those a lot.

Later that evening, my arms were sore, i had a few dings, and slept soundly. The class has invigorated my desire to get better and to hone the things i worked on. It also makes me want more training! My two cents

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Thank you very much for all of the kind words! We enjoyed having you and hope you learned a lot. Thanks again!
 
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