Front Sight Training Institute????? - Page 2

Dolphin · May 1st, 2008, 08:15 PM

They have a high turnover of instructors so it can be hit or miss. It's also a timeshare type business. The "$2,000 certificates" can usually be found on ebay for $50-$100. They have had "Hurry act now before there gone" deals ever since they opened.

Thumper · May 2nd, 2008, 10:56 PM

Their high pressure sales tactics kinda turn me off. I live in Nevada but I'm heading to Gunsite!

glock21guy · May 4th, 2008, 12:00 AM

I have trained with a guy that was once an instructor their. With out going into detail he left Front Sight after a couple of years.

Over all the technique they teach are solid.

If there is a large turn over of the instructor, at any facility, I would be leery.

HowardCohodas · May 4th, 2008, 12:29 AM

Check this out:
Part 1 USCCA Forums
Part 2 USCCA Forums
Part 3 USCCA Forums
My Training Experience at Front Sight - USA Carry Forums

Shotdown · May 4th, 2008, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thumper

Their high pressure sales tactics kinda turn me off. I live in Nevada but I'm heading to Gunsite!

I would like go to Gunsite myself but I can't afford it.

SilenceDoGood · May 5th, 2008, 12:48 AM

I seriously considered front site, espeically since you can attend as many classes as possible if you buy the patriot package and you get a free XD, but Gun site is like less than 2 hours away from my place. I knew a guy, who has since passed away (KIA), and he trained at Front site while he was in college, and he was pretty much a crack shot, but also the first person to tell you that shooting skills are perishable.

extremist · May 7th, 2008, 11:18 PM

Hmm, I could have sworn I replied to this thread but it disappeared? I certainly didn't think my post was offensive? What happened to it?

James

AZ Husker · May 8th, 2008, 12:24 AM

You must have mentioned the dreaded "pyramid" or "cult" theories...

extremist · May 8th, 2008, 09:23 AM

No actually it was a REBUTTAL to the so called "high pressure sales tactics" charge above. Let me summarize as I can't remember exactly what I said before.

I went to Front Sight 2 years ago for my first class. After the class, I became a Front Sight lifetime member. My wife and daughter are now lifetime members.

I think it is good training and with the memberships, affordable for life.

I DON'T think they have "high pressure sales tactics". If you don't want to watch the video or listen to the sales pitch, you are free to ignore it. That is NOT like a "high pressure sales tactic" like most time-share and similar places use.

If I lived in one of the surrounding states of NV, it would be a no brainer to buy a membership at FS.

James

mavis311 · May 9th, 2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

My Training Experience at Front Sight - USA Carry Forums

I'm considering front sight... However this guy's review of his experience there reads suspiciously like a paid endorsement -- complete with phone numbers, addresses, and web site information at the end of his post.

May 2nd, 2008, 10:56 PM	#12
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N. Nevada Posts: 3,078	Their high pressure sales tactics kinda turn me off. I live in Nevada but I'm heading to Gunsite! __________________ ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!

May 4th, 2008, 12:00 AM	#13
glock21guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 517	I have trained with a guy that was once an instructor their. With out going into detail he left Front Sight after a couple of years. Over all the technique they teach are solid. If there is a large turn over of the instructor, at any facility, I would be leery. __________________ Aaron If you don't protect your self, who will? Last edited by glock21guy : May 4th, 2008 at 06:17 PM.

May 4th, 2008, 12:29 AM	#14
HowardCohodas Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 419	Check this out: Part 1 USCCA Forums Part 2 USCCA Forums Part 3 USCCA Forums My Training Experience at Front Sight - USA Carry Forums __________________ Howard *I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop!!* M&P 45 with Crimson Trace LaserGrip in a SmartCarry holster

May 5th, 2008, 12:48 AM	#16
SilenceDoGood Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 513	I seriously considered front site, espeically since you can attend as many classes as possible if you buy the patriot package and you get a free XD, but Gun site is like less than 2 hours away from my place. I knew a guy, who has since passed away (KIA), and he trained at Front site while he was in college, and he was pretty much a crack shot, but also the first person to tell you that shooting skills are perishable. __________________ "A government is like fire, a handy servant, but a dangerous master." -- George Washington

May 7th, 2008, 11:18 PM	#17
extremist New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 13	Hmm, I could have sworn I replied to this thread but it disappeared? I certainly didn't think my post was offensive? What happened to it? James __________________ DPS Certified CHL Instructor IDPA Safety Officer NRA Handgun, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety Walther P99/HK P7 aficionado Smith & Wesson 1911 fan Les Baer fan SA EMP fan www.gunfaqs.org www.lenaburgs.net Host www.trosusa.com

May 1st, 2008, 08:15 PM	#11
Dolphin Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 167	They have a high turnover of instructors so it can be hit or miss. It's also a timeshare type business. The "$2,000 certificates" can usually be found on ebay for $50-$100. They have had "Hurry act now before there gone" deals ever since they opened.

May 8th, 2008, 12:24 AM	#18
AZ Husker Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,910	You must have mentioned the dreaded "pyramid" or "cult" theories... __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

May 8th, 2008, 09:23 AM	#19
extremist New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 13	No actually it was a REBUTTAL to the so called "high pressure sales tactics" charge above. Let me summarize as I can't remember exactly what I said before. I went to Front Sight 2 years ago for my first class. After the class, I became a Front Sight lifetime member. My wife and daughter are now lifetime members. I think it is good training and with the memberships, affordable for life. I DON'T think they have "high pressure sales tactics". If you don't want to watch the video or listen to the sales pitch, you are free to ignore it. That is NOT like a "high pressure sales tactic" like most time-share and similar places use. If I lived in one of the surrounding states of NV, it would be a no brainer to buy a membership at FS. James __________________ DPS Certified CHL Instructor IDPA Safety Officer NRA Handgun, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety Walther P99/HK P7 aficionado Smith & Wesson 1911 fan Les Baer fan SA EMP fan www.gunfaqs.org www.lenaburgs.net Host www.trosusa.com

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