TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING

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Jiabao

I thoroughly enjoyed every part of this course. First, the teaching pace set by Jim was perfectly balanced, easy to follow without feeling rushed. The museum training space was fantastic — quiet, cool, and filled with fascinating firearm-related exhibits that offer great learning value for total beginners as well as people with prior shooting experience. My favorite highlight was having more firearms available than students; this gave us abundant hands-on practice time. As a non-native English speaker, I especially appreciated Jim’s patience and understanding. He always gave me plenty of time to take notes and never pressured me to hurry through learning steps.

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East Elgin Sportsmen's Association Range Day Voucher Winner 2025

Thanks for the voucher.


I just did the Public range day and my first ever firearms experience. 


I had a great time during the handgun shooting sessions. Your training made the whole experience easy to follow, and it definitely made the day memorable.


JAIMIN

Jim is knowledgeable, willing to take the time to explain things properly. Tells enough stories to keep things interesting in a long day and passionate about the subject. Id recommend this course to my family and friends. John

JOHN

Jim creates a comfortable learning environment, has a soft touch when correcting a mistake and provides clear instruction.

BRAD

Jim was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and patient throughout the PAL course. He explained the legal and safety aspects clearly, provided practical hands-on guidance, and ensured everyone felt confident and well-prepared for both the written and practical exams. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get their PAL in a safe and supportive learning environment.

HARSHDEEP

Jim Is amazing trainer . Very experienced and kept the class entertained and occupied along with knowledge

DISHANK

Jim was informative and professional. His policing and training backgrounds combined wonderfully. I took his non-restricted course and will surely take his restricted course, too.

VINCE

Jim is an engaging instructor who provides all necessary information and knowledge. Very satisfied with his class.

Quinn

You can’t beat taking a gun safety course in a Military Museum. Jim was informative, funny and genuinely cared whether the participants were comprehending the information presented. Overall a great day!

Danielle

Jim runs an amazing course - he taught us everything we needed to know and then some, not just covering required safety but etiquette and best practices as well. Jim was able to provide learning and engagement for people with varying levels of experience with firearms. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get their PAL/RPAL.

Cullan

What could be the best setup for a CFSC course than in a military museum....wonderful class surrounded by different kind of weapons used by our heroes. The course was intense and very professional with attention towards safety and the necessary knowledge required to obtain a license. Jim didn't just presented the course for us but his extensive experience in teaching and training in OPP was evident an advantage for us students. I was pleased with information presented and thank Jim for that...I was happy to be part of this course with Jim and I will recommend it to anyone interested in obtaining CFSC certification.

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Jiabao

I thoroughly enjoyed every part of this course. First, the teaching pace set by Jim was perfectly balanced, easy to follow without feeling rushed. The museum training space was fantastic — quiet, cool, and filled with fascinating firearm-related exhibits that offer great learning value for total beginners as well as people with prior shooting experience. My favorite highlight was having more firearms available than students; this gave us abundant hands-on practice time. As a non-native English speaker, I especially appreciated Jim’s patience and understanding. He always gave me plenty of time to take notes and never pressured me to hurry through learning steps.

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East Elgin Sportsmen's Association Range Day Voucher Winner 2025

Thanks for the voucher.


I just did the Public range day and my first ever firearms experience. 


I had a great time during the handgun shooting sessions. Your training made the whole experience easy to follow, and it definitely made the day memorable.


JAIMIN

WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING

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★★★★★

For anyone on the fence about taking this course, take this as your sign to book with Jim! I have 0 experience with firearms and wasn't sure what to expect with the course but am so thankful we booked with Jim. He may be a retired officer, but I think he was a teacher in his past life. After spending one day with Jim I felt much more confident with firearms and everything that comes with them. He kept the class engaged and ensured everyone understood the content before moving on to the next subject. He took time for people to write notes and thoroughly answered any questions. He managed to watch everyone while practicing on the firearms, and helped those who needed it (me) to ensure everyone felt confident and comfortable. While I only signed up for CFSC, I am already looking forward to returning to complete my CFRSC. Thanks again for everything, Jim!

BROOKE

★★★★★

Jim is the best! The course is a fantastic experience and it will teach everything you need to know.

THOMAZ

★★★★★

This training course is billed as a "full day" and that is a very true statement. However, Jim's knowledge and engagement in the classroom and during the hands on exercises made the time pass effectively. Jim's experience and personal approach made everyone feel confident in building skills, asking questions and learning. It was clear from the start we were in good hands and that Jim wanted us to be successful in learning and developing safe practices when if comes to firearms handling.

ALLEN

★★★★★

Had a very educational and positive experience. I get testing anxiety and Jim took the time to explain everything, made it so that my second day was so smooth and a better experience. Lots of helpful information and hands on opportunities to get comfortable. Highly recommend!

STEPHANIE

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