Microtech Troodon D/E Tactical Standard 138-1T

I am an experienced shooter and have done 80+ days of live class training at various schools over the past 12+ years. I thought this was going to be simple review class. We had a class of 4. Five minutes into the class Jim comes over and makes a change to my grip. It was uncomfortable as I had a bad habit to break. It was very effective when I changed it to his way and it showed on the paper. I now need to go back to the very beginning on my mechanics and build this into my muscle memory with 1000’s of dry reps and slow live reps in the future. It was that impactful. He gave me a faster, more efficient way of doing tac reloads which I now need to do lots of reps to burn in. He was teaching type 3 malfunctions and I asked him why he did not lock the slide back. He advised me I was doing the old method and showed me a much quicker way without locking the slide back. I’ll need to burn that into muscle memory as well. I did not go to class expecting to make big changes to the way I’ve done things for years this last weekend. I need to go work on my skills and do another class later so we can find something else I can improve as well. He was definitely a wealth of knowledge on how to survive the worst day of your life. It was more than I expected.

Jim was a great instructor. He made the class entertaining and enjoyable. He and his wife were very helpful throughout the day answering questions and at the range. We had a large class and they managed all 26 of us very well! We’d definitely take another class from him the future and highly recommend him for anyone interested in getting their CCW.

I recently completed my CCW class with Jim, and I must say it was a fantastic experience. Despite the lengthy duration mandated by Federal Regulations, Jim’s informative and engaging teaching style made the time fly by. His ability to blend crucial information with humor kept the atmosphere lively.
Jim’s expertise truly shone when it came to the practical aspects of firing a gun. Within minutes, he managed to enhance my shooting skills significantly. His hands-on approach and clear explanations made grasping the basics a breeze.
I wholeheartedly recommend Jim for anyone seeking a top-notch CCW class. His knowledge, teaching style, and ability to make the learning process enjoyable set him apart. Thanks, Jim, for a memorable and valuable experience!

Just an awesome course overall! Very approachable for a beginner like me. Class material made interesting not tedious. Plenty of hands on practice. I didn’t have the gear and ended up renting a rifle. Only high end builds here folks. You can tell Jim has a real passion for the sport. With his experience and that of his team, there’s no question they can’t answer. Entire class hit at 1000 yards by the end! That’s effective teaching! Heck of a skill to gain at this price!!

An excellent class covering the entire spectrum of distance shooting. Jim does a great job of covering a lot of information but delivering it in a way that makes sense. He has the ability to explain complex things in terms that are understandable and that translate into results. The range portion of the course is where everything comes together. Jim, his wife and his entire team are top tier and more importantly fantastic people. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to master long-range shooting in all conditions.