Teaching responsible, safe and effective use of small arms in self defense
Ed is a retired Border Patrol Agent who trained with and taught for Jeff Cooper. Ed has been a Gunsite instructor for more than 20 years and was the Gunsite Operations Manager for 5 years. He teaches pistol, rifle and shotgun and when he’s not working at Gunsite he writes for the NRA and The Outdoor Channel.
Gunsite offers firearm training to elite military personnel, law enforcement officers and free citizens of the US.
We knowledgeable Americans take our rights very seriously, and the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States guarantees each citizen the right to keep and bear arms. However, with each right comes an equal responsibility to discharge that right effectively, legally, safely and within the bounds of morality. Rights demand responsibility.
Owning a piano does not make one a pianist any more than owning a handgun makes one a good shooter. Only an effective, safe and authoritative program of study can guarantee that in a moment of danger YOU will act to protect yourself, your loved ones or the ones you are sworn to with self defense firearms training skills.
When we examined the bull, I found that my first shot took him about a third of the way up the shoulder, in line with the front leg. The second hit him a bit higher in the other shoulder. The entrance from the first bullet and the exit from the second were about 6 inches apart. I credit my shooting to your instruction followed by a good deal of serious practice. You taught me what to expect and how to handle it. All I had to do was keep my head and not do something stupid. The four months of pre…
This is essentially my first shooting experience and I entered the course with high anxiety. The instructors were incredibly calm and patient and I’m leaving with zero anxiety about carrying and/or shooting a loaded pistol.
Not knowing anything about the handgun before this week and leaving Guniste feeling safe, responsible and a good shooter. I can’t wait to be here for Gunsite’s 80th birthday. Thank you for a life changing and inspiring fun week.
Proficiency at arms is a perishable skill. Several things separate Gunsite from the rest of the industry 1) world class instruction, 2) world class facilities, and 3) the ability to maintain proficiency with what you learned in class from the world class instructors at the world class facilities supervised by more world class instructors at the same world class facilities. Number 3 is called range days. The value of range days cannot be understated as range days allows you to practice what you l…
I am writing this to you to thank you and the entire GunSite staff for the excellent inaugural 250s class last week. I can truly say this was one of the best times of my life, and one of the best investments I have ever made.The whole staff are consummate professionals, the instructors themselves standing out of course. I was extremely impressed with their level of knowledge, experience, training abilities, and excellent focus on safety. They watched us like Hawks and reacted immediately and…
The greatest strengths were the instructors. Linguists say there are more than 5000 languages and dialects in the world. If I were to write down all the words such as “superlative” and “excellent” and “marvelous” in all those languages that would still be inadequate to describe the skill and helpfulness of all the instructors. I appreciate all the hidden work performed by the support staff as well.
Earlier this year, my husband talked me into signing up for the 250 Pistol Class with him. As we got closer to leaving for AZ, I’ll admit that I toyed with the idea of backing out. I was worried that as a middle-aged woman with a deteriorating disc there was no way I’d be able to keep up with the rigors of shooting almost 1,000 rounds of ammo in 5 days. Then I found out there would be night shoots, shooting in various kneeling positions, and worst of all, shooting prone. Thankfully, my broth…
I just finished the three day Gunsite Seattle 150 course presented at Firearms Academy of Seattle. Dave Harris and Randy Watt were wonderful instructors and helped me improve my grip, and obtain sites better. While I was able to work at my own pace they made sure I did the process as instructed yet managed to increase my speed while doing it. They made the class fun yet very safe. I will be trying to attend more Gunsite classes. Well worth the time and money.
My experience at Gunsite was positive in so many ways. I am new to the industry and entered Gunsite reserved and cautious. Their attention to safety and thorough detailed explanation quickly made my comfortable and eager to learn. My confidence grew throughout the week and with their direction, it all came together for me. I feel the week at Gunsite was a great experience and an essential tool that I value. My experience was so positive I can’t wait to get out and do it again.
The 250 Pistol Class was our first in depth encounter with a hand gun. Not knowing which type and caliber of pistol would be best for us we did not purchase anything before arriving. The staff recommended the correct rental equipment for our needs. The instructors had decades of professional experience in the military, law enforcement, or both. They eagerly shared their personal backgrounds and individual experiences. They were patient and attentive. They monitored our every movement. Safety w…
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