Had the chance to train with Steve Reichert today. Not as an Instructor, but as a Student. And I had a great time. Photos can be found here.
Steve Reichert puts on a top notch training class. It was an honor to train with a man of his experience and insight. I can honestly say that he made me a faster shooter. From 2.3 seconds to 1.42 for first round hits on steel from the holster. It was hot, muggy, and we had some rain showers, but we trained on.
Starting out, there was a lot of repetition in some core fundamentals that many instructors gloss over because they are not fun to train… but the Wax on Wax off approach to building good habits made the difference in building our speed and confidence.
Steve is a beast with his SIG P226. And he shows you how to do the same with your gun. Some people may be intimidated about going to a class taught by a certified professional badass like Steve, but I found him to be very personable, professional, without the elitist chest pounding. The same went with his assistant instructor. I was impressed. Excellent training. Some of you may not know who Steve is. Watch this:
The range was gorgeous… The Spartan Ranch in Maysville, NC. If you get a change to train there, with Steve… Take it. You will not be disappointed and you will come away sharper than when you first arrived.
I am glad you are an instructor that continues to learn from other instructors George, keeping the toolbox full of new tools as well as the old favorites.
I have GOT to get to a class… money, time off work, and class schedule will line up for me some time.
Happy that it went well.
Jim
How can one teach if one stops learning?
Some instructors never take training from anyone else. Their training is stale and close to being obsolete. Others stay on top of things and their training is always good.
Taking a Training Class is like buying a Gallon of Milk.
James Arness was another fast big man. Mad Ogre, aka Mad Draw Ogre?
I’m not fast. I don’t think of myself as fast either.