Allow me to cut to the chase: Cerberus Training Group's Run the Gun courses are hands-down the best training I've taken for years. These courses were transformative to me, providing the single-biggest leap forward in skill and comfort that I've had in nearly 10 years. Steve (the owner) first reviews the fundamentals of the firearm, platform (stance), grip, and operations and then rockets you through drill after drill to force you to assemble all the fundamentals into a more cohesive whole. And then he adds a timer to simulate increased pressure, which also highlights weaknesses in the fundamentals. And then he walks you back further and further away from the target, forcing you to slow down and get it right.
While Steve calls this a "Basic" course, it is anything but "Beginner." I've been shooting for years, and I'm an NRA pistol instructor, teaching two classes per month. I almost didn't take the class for fear it would be remedial. I was so wrong. This course is applicable to everyone from the casual yet competent shooter to the advanced shooter. In fact, Steve teaches a longer version of this course to law enforcement officers in preparation for entry into an extensive SWAT training program. The only audience I don't believe this course is appropriate for is someone just brand new to a pistol or rifle. They need a basic NRA course before attending this one, as this course is faster paced and requires familiarity with the platform.
Steve teaches from a foundation of efficiency and field-tested methods. He explains WHY you do something, and then tells you how to do it better. And he gives you a third way, and lets you choose what works best for you. I learned so many things that were, "Wow! That's way better than the way I do it!"
One of the things that I'm most impressed with is Steve himself. I've seen so many instructors in the firearms world who are complete and total a$$holes, intent upon forcing their superiority onto their subjects. Steve is 180 degrees opposite. He is committed to helping students learn; he'll stop and explain why he does something. If an instruction doesn't work, he'll find a way to adapt it to meet your needs. He'll acknowledge when he doesn't know something, and if someone has a better idea he'll study it and make it his.
I've cancelled all my training plans for the next year and will be taking all programs that Steve offers going forward. You should too.
While Steve calls this a "Basic" course, it is anything but "Beginner." I've been shooting for years, and I'm an NRA pistol instructor, teaching two classes per month. I almost didn't take the class for fear it would be remedial. I was so wrong. This course is applicable to everyone from the casual yet competent shooter to the advanced shooter. In fact, Steve teaches a longer version of this course to law enforcement officers in preparation for entry into an extensive SWAT training program. The only audience I don't believe this course is appropriate for is someone just brand new to a pistol or rifle. They need a basic NRA course before attending this one, as this course is faster paced and requires familiarity with the platform.
Steve teaches from a foundation of efficiency and field-tested methods. He explains WHY you do something, and then tells you how to do it better. And he gives you a third way, and lets you choose what works best for you. I learned so many things that were, "Wow! That's way better than the way I do it!"
One of the things that I'm most impressed with is Steve himself. I've seen so many instructors in the firearms world who are complete and total a$$holes, intent upon forcing their superiority onto their subjects. Steve is 180 degrees opposite. He is committed to helping students learn; he'll stop and explain why he does something. If an instruction doesn't work, he'll find a way to adapt it to meet your needs. He'll acknowledge when he doesn't know something, and if someone has a better idea he'll study it and make it his.
I've cancelled all my training plans for the next year and will be taking all programs that Steve offers going forward. You should too.
