Question 1

Handgun Classes

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"Thank you again for hosting Gateway Defense. As someone new to practical shooting as of March of this year, I really had some “ahh ha!” moments and light bulbs clicking on in my brain throughout both days of performance pistol. Brennan has a methodical and practical way of instructing. From the discussions and demonstrations to live fire, I was able to apply tools and techniques that I sort of understood at the time of taking this class. Seeing and hearing Brennan’s perspective really helped bring a lot of things home for me. I have a lot of work to do, and I feel after the two day performance pistol class I have more tools to continue my training effectively and productively. I really enjoyed that Andy with Rapid Defense was part of the class too. Having an owner of the company hosting the event learning and training alongside us was inspiring. From mechanics, engineers, insurance dude, fitness instructor, and a couple LE guys, we all learned together and made significant improvements over the 2 day course. Most importantly it was a lot of challenging fun and done in a professional and safe manner."
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"I’ve now taken three Rapid Defense classes, and I can say that these are some of the most value for dollar classes I’ve ever attended. Andy is extremely passionate and does a great job taking care of his students. They also work with some of the best professionals in the industry to deliver cutting edge training for tons of skill sets within the tactical community. Investing in education with them is money well spent."
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"You guys did great. A very good class [concealed handgun]. Always looking for something to help improve my handling a firearm and you guys didn't disappoint. Will definitely be attending future classes with Rapid Defense. "
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"First, I want to say thank you. The time and patience that you put into my 1-on-1 lesson was so appreciated. You put me at ease and the lesson was so great. Your training by far has been the most beneficial to me, especially for gaining confidence and being able to work around my physical limitations with my hands. We covered a lot in 4 hours and I am excited for my next lesson and look forward to improving on my skills."
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"Excellent class [Low Light Defensive Handgun]. Real life demonstration of candela vs lumens and photonic barrier penetration. Learning how to manipulate your lights to correct for incorrect dot brightness through actual drills."
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"Enjoyed the low light class, glad I attended. Well worth the money. Really like Craig as an instructor, he's very informative on so many topics."
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"Loved the class! So impressed by the instructor and couldn't believe the improvement in just one day."
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"The intro class was phenomenal. Every gun owner should take at least one professional class and I recommend RD to everyone. It doesn't take long to see how many bad habits you have and how much you learn, but once you do, you instantly realize the money you spent was worth it."
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"Great class, great instructor, perfect facility for training. Newbies or seasoned, all picked up beneficial skills! Definitely worth setting time aside to attend any of Rapid Defense classes."
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"The class was really good on all levels: The classroom accommodations were good and the class size perfect. The length of the class seemed just right as well. It was also beneficial to have our class privacy on the range. Thank you for thinking of the water, too!

The instructor was very knowledgeable and experienced, and willing to share and impart both. John had a practical approach, was organized, covered appropriate content for the class, put students at ease, and was always helpful. He was very observant with each and every student and helped correct things, like grip. You could tell he really wanted the students to be comfortable with their pistol and to be successful in all aspects of it.

All your communication prior to the class of what to bring and the directions were perfect."
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"The caliber of the entire experience, from advertising, to sign-up, to pre-class preparation, to the class itself, was excellent.  The cost was very reasonable as well.  I would highly recommend any classes being offered by Rapid Defense."
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"Really enjoyed the class and saw actual improvement in just one day. Great instructor, nice set up. Feet got tired of standing but to be expected. Everything went smoothly, loved it."
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"This was my 2nd class with Rapid Defense and John and it was just as good as the first. I liked the handout this time around because now I won’t forget as much of the material. I can do more on my own."
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"Great class, loved it. John is a good instructor, I like his methods. I hope you guys have good success getting folks to come to the classes as you offer them."
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"Loved the class, the 1 day formats are perfect for us old guys. John is a good instructor, you chose well. He has a great background of taking classes from a large number of good instructors and then putting his own take on it based on his experiences."
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"Another great class really enjoy learning from John. He's very thorough and I really enjoy the fact that he always runs over the basic fundamentals to ensure that we understand what we're supposed to be doing. I also appreciate the fact that he is very safety conscious. I'm glad I took your class because now I will definitely be shooting my p320 much more since I took your class. The only thing I could recommend is maybe he employed the timer a little bit more like he did in his first class. Other than that looking forward to more classes with you guys."
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"The introduction class was very informative. I also learned valuable drills for me to incorporate into my daily routine to build proficiency in drawing and trigger control. I am looking forward to the next class."
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"Thank you kindly for allowing us to participate. We enjoyed it throughly as an excellent introductory class with the  right mix of classroom and range time. I had been waiting a long time to get my son out the range - finally got it done."
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"The class was good, very informative. John was great and he made it seem like we weren't inferior to him or stupid for not knowing. He's obviously very versed on everything."
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"We had a great time and learned much more than we would have thought. Instructor was the right amount of fun and professional. Having the small private group option was great because our schedules can be hard on weekends. Everyone learned a lot. I think most want to take the winter and work on dry fire drills. I think we would be interested in booking a spring event next year." 
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"Here's my 3 words of feedback. "Don't Change Anything”. John's instruction and way the class was constructed was great. His knowledge, experience & passion for what he does shines through."
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"As a casual range shooter and hunter, having some degree of experience, I felt the introductory pistol class was a great place for me to start building my skill set for defensive use. Being an intro class, some of the material was review for me and I felt it was good to cover again but there were numerous things I learned during the class. Until now, I have not had any formal training drawing from a holster and I learned quite a bit in this area."
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"I will be recommending this class to others and I have already signed up for the intermediate pistol class."
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"Thanks for hosting the class, I think we all learned a lot. Rick was a very knowledgeable instructor and I liked the small class size, this made it easy to ask questions and have discussions. I liked how we discussed numerous different scenarios and if/when lethal force could/should be used. This included real life scenarios some of the students brought up. I liked that it was more of a discussion and not just reading through a powerpoint. I liked that you offered hands-on examples of different guns and stressed that personal comfort and familiarity is most important when choosing what to carry. I appreciated that you informed us that you could help with gun purchases but you didn't push it."
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"Thanks again for the great class it was run very well and efficiently.  And I can tell because I know when I start to yawn during new training of any sort-its working on taking in that info and processing. I enjoyed it all."
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"What a great class! Thank you again for the privilege to attend! I had an awesome time and loved the flow of the class. I learned A TON and liked how the drills built off of one another.

The print out of the drills was helpful because it refreshed my memory and made it easy to review everything we learned - without it I absolutely would’ve forgotten something. Also, it’s been great to dry fire many of the drills we trained in class. I know I’m continuing to improve and grow by implementing many of these techniques into my every day training.

Well done. You guys put together an amazing class! I look forward to training with you all in the future!"
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"I had a fantastic time this weekend. Both courses that I took were what I was looking for. As an experienced shooter who has taken many similar courses I found Rapid Defense not at all lacking. Your outfit met my expectations and I’d recommend RD to my friends and family. I felt that, for myself, the pace of the class was appropriate. I didn’t go to outside my comfort zone, and that was ok. I hadn’t shot like this in quite a while and I needed to boost my confidence and proficiency back up and get a feel for where I was at. 
 
John Czerwinski is a capable and engaging instructor. I’d go to him again for additional training and have no trouble recommending him."
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"The Intermediate Defensive Pistol class was great! Honestly probably the most fun I've ever had at the range, and learned some invaluable skills. John did a fantastic job teaching, and the course content was both fun and practical. My range trips since have been more focused, and are now geared towards training rather than just shooting. The intro class was a great start, and built the foundation on which the Intermediate skills could be developed. Overall the two classes were money well spent, in fact they were some of the most valuable firearms related purchases I've ever made. I wish I had invested in professional training years ago. I have been raving about the two classes to anyone that will listen, and plan to sign up for more in the future. Thanks for a great experience." 
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"I will be recommending this (intro to defensive handgun) class to others and I have already signed up for the intermediate pistol class."
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"Five stars for the Pistol Mounted Optics training class! I have an NRA Pistol Instructor certification and what I learned in this class was definitely worth the price of admission. John C is an outstanding instructor with a real talent for providing individual tailored instruction within a group setting. Felt like I had a personal coach. Highly recommended and worth every penny!! 
 
I also want to say that I really appreciate what you and Ben are doing with your company and look forward to participating in more training events."
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"I feel that that class was well worth my time, and if you need to know my overall opinion, I can tell you that I've already signed up for another class with RD."
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"I learned some awesome tips on my grip and stance!"
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"On the whole, I think it was a good class: your class style I think works well for a one-day class. The way your instructor teaches the progression of technical skills, from single shots, to multiple shots/strings, to different positions, to the combination of moving and shooting, is a very logical progression."
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"I anticipate taking the knowledge and skills that I learned about basic pistol marksmanship from this class into my next USPSA/Steel Challenge match. John was an excellent instructor and his emphasis on dry fire drills is something that I will be incorporating into my daily routine. Per his recommendation, I have also begun to look into RDS for my Canik TP9, which is something I was initially hesitant about because of bad info on the reliability of RDS. At the price, this class is an incredible value. John is really doing a service to newly armed citizens by offering this class at such a low price point."
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"John and Andrew, thanks so much for the experience, and thanks for working with me to discover that I was not aiming properly! I never would have known what I was doing wrong without trying that laser!
I appreciate your knowledge and expertise and hope that I can attend other classes. Also, thanks for your many years of service to the community!"
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"Thanks for an excellent and thorough class for new firearm owners.  We feel we are so much better prepared to continue our training and education."
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"I thoroughly enjoyed the class. Andy and John did an outstanding job of making the learning experience comfortable and enjoyable. I am already looking forward to taking another class with Rapid Defense."
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"I enjoyed the class and I have learned a lot. Most likely will be back for the intermediate defensive handgun class."
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"You guys put on an excellent class with excellent knowledge and information shared. There were definitely some good shooters out there. Can't wait for the next one!"
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"My wife and I really enjoyed the class. The class met our expectations; both of us saw demonstrable improvement and left with several takeaways to become better shooters.

I liked the flow of the class and the items covered. Good diagnostics, Adrian was quick to identify deficiencies and help correct them. We appreciated the opportunities to get in enough reps to help know what good is and get enough foundation to leave with a sense of how to replicate for consistency. While there is a lot more I would like to get feedback and tips on, I wouldn’t want to try to jam more in and the expense of time to practice it.

Adrian’s style of teaching is perfect for us. Great balance of explaining, showing and coaching. We got the 1:1 instruction we were both looking for as well as lots of other good information in a manner conducive to learning and retaining.

I can’t say enough how much I have enjoyed all the RD training. All your trainers are not only subject matter experts but great teachers. Most other classes I/we have taken regarding first aid and firearms were run by people with varying skill, oversized egos, and little ability to teach, especially to women. Keep up the high standards for your partners!"
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"Great class! Thank you Andy/Ben and Adrian for some excellent training. I'll certainly be back!"
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"The vehicle class was excellent!! Practical drills and realistic scenarios delivered in a professional manner. There is nothing I would change."
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"Thanks for the vehicle class and I had a great time! The role playing with the bad guys and driver was good. That got me thinking about what I can to change or adjust my tactics."
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"Great class (vehicle defensive handgun)! You did a great job instructing and I appreciated the slow-to-fast pace throughout the day to set the stage for shooting accurately and safely, rather than just gunning all out and overlooking the fundamentals. Honestly, there is not much I would change about the class.

Overall, great learning opportunity and we covered a lot. Thanks for sharing your skills, knowledge, and excellent teaching skills."
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"Thank you gentlemen for a second amazing class (vehicle defensive handgun). I truly enjoyed it and got tons of unique experience and practical knowledge. As usual, top notch instructor and great drills."
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"The class [Concealed Defensive Handgun] was fantastic. Craig French did an excellent job instructing. We learned some new drills that we intend to practice."
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"Craig French is a great instructor. He's someone you look up to, and he's blunt enough to get the point across. Ben "assisted" and his different point of view was taken well by all."
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"Just wanted to say thanks for opening up a spot in the class [Intro to Defensive Handgun] for me. Had a great time, learned a bunch and a lot of the online training that I did was reinforced. I especially liked and needed hands-on range time with the instructors to improve and correct my shooting, as well as the training suggestions offered to correct my particular shooting issue. I'm really looking forward to the Vehicle involved defensive handgun and the Intermediate defensive handgun class."
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"Amazing class, been shooting for years and help started correcting both small and big flaws that I stil have.  Small class sizes and hands on time with instructors really makes the difference.  Best training I've ever had!"
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"Competent Gunfighter was an outstanding class. A must take for students of the gun. The class was simply outstanding and time management was excellent. Worth every penny, even for veteran shooters."
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"Thanks again for the classes this year! I really appreciate everything you guys have done for me over the past year."
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"This class [Advanced Defensive Handgun] was very good to excellent. The “Will-Bot” was the highlight. Made one realize that the reaction time is not as long as thought. V-Tac barricades make using different positions and scenarios very good."
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"I would highly recommend your Defensive Concealed Carry class! I found the class to be very informative, enjoyable, and challenging. The shooting drills were excellent and allowed the instructors to identify and help me correct deficiencies in my drawing and shooting. John, Craig, and Ben ran a great class and I appreciated the discussions about carrying a concealed firearm. I look forward to more training with you folks at Rapid Defense."
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"Awesome intro [pistol] class, I was extremely impressed with Craig and yourself how instructions where explained and the instant feedback and correction when needed. It went so well I signed up for another class!!!"
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"I want to thank you and Craig, again. This was an amazing class [Intro to Handgun] and was everything I was hoping it would be. You were both so helpful and I walked away feeling much better about how to handle my pistol. Holding it properly is something I will continue to work on - banana/apple.  I'll remember that forever! Your patience and ability to explain things in a way that was easy to understand and take away was immeasurable.

I will be getting to the range and I will continue practicing dry fire and once I have mastered that playing card drill, you can bet I will be coming back for more. Hopefully it's a little warmer outside."
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"Thanks for a great class today! I really appreciated the way you catered to all skill levels within the class."
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"Thanks to everyone involved yesterday. The course was run very professionally. Taking the course was very helpful, humbling and has really pointed out where we need additional training. Having the rainy conditions was actually very beneficial as well. All this provided a more real world scenario vs being static in a covered or indoor range."
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"I learned a lot during the vehicle- involved class I attended last week. Shooting scenarios from an actual car was the best training experience I have ever had. As a senior, your program was paced perfectly. Your patience teaching someone who is not a quick as the younger attendees made this most memorable. Thanks for the experience."
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"Thanks again for an excellent class [Performance Pistol]. I had high expectations for this weekend and even those were exceeded. It was safe, informative, humbling, and helped me identify things I can work on. The format was excellent. Everyone seemed to be genuinely concerned with helping each other out. There was a free exchange of feedback on what was working well, and things to work on throughout the whole class by everyone there. I really appreciated how Andy and Adrian were able to provide immediate feedback that was  both helpful and respectful. I have attended classes where instructors have had huge and fragile egos. I never once got that impression from either of you, and it was truly awesome! I understand this was a new offering by you and Adrian, but it was well planned and executed. I would have no hesitation recommending this class to anyone who is looking improve there skills."
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"Amazing class [Performance Pistol] - good progress and skills expansion during the 2 day class but even better were the lessons learned to progress skills after the class ended."
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"I really enjoyed the [intermediate handgun] class! The pace and feedback was great. Aaron's perspective and teaching was really good and I would be interested in more classes with him for sure! The movement stuff was great to dive into and I got a lot out of it with Craig using the Orange Guns. Super smart yet simple tip to see what the purpose is behind drills and what a "target" sees.

Overall excited to continue to practice and learn the feedback from both instructors was great looking forward to taking more with Rapid Defense - thank you!"
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"I really liked multiple instructors and Aaron is super legit! I hope he teaches a lot more classes."

Question 2

Rifle and Shotgun Classes

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"The scoped carbine course was very satisfactory for an “Intro” course. I had a great time and learned a lot."
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"I really enjoyed this course [Intro to Scoped Carbine]. It was the first shooting course I have taken. The course was well rounded and started at the basics. My zero was off by an inch and fixing that off right away was great. The day flew by and well paced. And it felt good to shoot to distance. it was a great feeling to build on some skills and using the app. The app explanation was amazing. That alone was so helpful and I will be using and practicing using the app when training going forward. Thank you so much for the course."
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"Great class [advanced defensive rifle] again. I really liked how the class was structured in that we spent the morning really grinding out drills and some higher round count sessions then spent the afternoon doing some more dynamic shooting. This whole series of classes has given me the the right idea of how to tweak and change my rifle setup to properly suit my needs. I purposefully did not change anything throughout the course of the 3 classes, and feel like this advanced class pointed me in the right path of smart and logical changes to my gear. As always, instructor Craig was excellent."
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"I wanted to take a moment to say thanks to Rapid Defense for being such a great company. Everyone is so friendly, approachable, welcoming, patience, etc etc.

I got a handgun and rifle in 2020. Shot them at an indoor range a couple times, and that was it. It wasnt till Oct of 2024 that I took a concealed handgun class (with RD). I was very nervous, but Craig and John were great trainers. Even with my dad who went with me and struggled at times in the class, they were the perfect amount accomodating, paitence, ensuring safety, and having fun. The gun world was open to me because of Rapid Defense. It wasn't scary anymore, it was something I knew i needed to learn; something i could have fun with, and develop an important skill at the same time.

This experience continued into RD's medical training class in early Dec 2024, where I was blown away on how much I learned. I will probably take that class regularly to stay sharp.

Then seeing the annual Night Fighters event, I decided there would actually be an opportunity to use night vision so I decided to get a device. That was my first time using a rifle in a matchish type scenario. It was a struggle, but everyone was so friendly and patient yet again, actually wanting to help me learn and get better.

It's been about 1 year and I feel like I've learned a lifetime and yet there's still so much more. I could not have done any of this without Rapid Defense, Andy, Ben, Craig, Adrian, the other trainers, and even others in the community I've met along the way.

A seriously big thank you, from the bottom of my heart, you all are truly living your mission statement in making more people equipped in defending life and liberty. You are a beacon in the community.

Thank you"
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"Really enjoyed the class [Intro do Defensive Rifle. I would absolutely recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn how to use their rifle."
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"I would give your defensive handgun and rifle class a 5 star rating. It is a shame that in this day and age that we have to consider defending ourselves and loved ones with a firearm. I believe the defensive classes have given myself and my classmates an extra edge in case the worst may happen. I don't want to hurt anybody but I do not want to become one of the FBI statistics either.

So thank you for providing the training to help me protect myself and my wife. Oh and my dog."
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"I really enjoyed the Intermediate Defensive Rifle Class from the other day. I learned many new skills and tactical defense techniques. Your instructor was so informative and knowledgeable on the subject matter and made it easy to learn. I look forward to training with Rapid Defense in the future.

Well thought out classes and thanks for having plenty of water to share."
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"Had a great time knocking off the rust and trying some new exercises. The long distance stuff was a confidence booster. Would like to incorporate some more mag changes and/or malfunction drills, but it was a lot of fun. Thanks again!"
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"I think you nailed it at the end of Sunday: the fundamentals are important and we all need refreshers. The room entry stuff was right up my alley, that was really really fun, especially doing 2 days in a row. It was a great couple days! Can't wait to see what other info we can get from trainers in the future!"
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"Excellent class. The classes were great but I think there is also room for another step up. Looking forward to attending more advanced courses! Cheers!"
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"Yesterday's class was outstanding. It was so nice being able to get a refresher and confirm some things I’ve been curious about. Can’t wait for the next one."
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"Attended Saturdays class and I had a great time! I learned a lot and got to push my rifle almost a 1/4 mile and make hits. I’d recommend this course to anyone interested in pushing the limits of their AR type rifles."
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"One of THE BEST classes I’ve ever taken! THANK YOU Adrian and Rapid Defense team. I cannot wait for the next one!"
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"Intro to Scoped Carbine was an amazing experience. Seriously, I had a wonderful time and learned A TON! Well done! I’ve taken a handful of classes over the past couple of years since I started shooting and this is in the top 2 by far. It was engaging and although there was A LOT of information, it was taught in a fun and intentional way that allowed me to retain the topics and details and have a blast at the same time! Adrian is a phenomenal teacher and I cannot wait to be back!" 
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"This was an awesome course you guys put on! Adrian met expectations of what I would expect from an instructor. The training facility was perfect for this class. I look forward to seeing you again in July for the intermediate!"
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"I had a great time at the Scoped Carbine class! I learned a lot and everyone in the class was friendly. If you want to push your Carbines limits, take this class. Definitely recommend and I am looking forward to continuing my training in the future!
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"Good basic course, knowledgeable instructor. Your steel targets at different sizes and ranges was a great and sobering teaching tool. The clientele was great, good mix of people "
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"Just wanted to say it was an outstanding class. The trainer was thorough and professional. Extremely knowledgeable starting with helping me with my zero. I like that he explained why he prefers to zero at 50 yards versus 100 yards. Explaining how to use your BDC. Really great that he was flexible enough to help students who only had red dots on their rifles. It feels great that by the end of the day I could hit a steel plate out to 400 yards. Also thought that it was outstanding that he did not assume that all of the students had fired their AR- 15. Since it was an intro class he treated it as such and explaining how to load and clear your rifle I thought was just a good idea in case we had shooters who lack that experience. My only regret now is not having signed up sooner for the intermediate carbine class. Thanks again Andy. I have already signed up for two more classes!"
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"First off: Loved the class. I've seen three of your instructors/instructor teams so far and think you've done a great job connecting with people that are not just knowledgeable, but are dedicated, approachable, and focused--keeping their content and comments squarely on the matter at hand. I will recommend your classes without reservation to anyone that is new to shooting, or that is looking to improve on skill sets they already have."
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"10/10 - should be a fundamental course. I’ve taken this one before and will take it again. One of the best classes I’ve ever taken and Adrian is awesome. More classes with him would be incredible. Thanks as always!"
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"Love the class."
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"The class was awesome...you guys did a killer job. Adrian is an awesome instructor and I love that you are doing more of these niche types of classes. Definitely recommending this one to people I know!"
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"Like normal with Adrian, the class was well organized, smartly instructed, and well led. I enjoyed the positional, other than prone, shooting at 500-535. It was refreshing to see instruction and encouragement on rifle set ups other than bipods. Extremely reasonable price. I liked the two-person team set up."
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"I enjoyed the class and would recommend it to others looking to improve their capabilities with a rifle. The format of pairing people up and alternating on the spotting scope was nice; it helped me to focus more on what was happening, slow down and observe. Adrian was a good teacher and provided solid instruction that helped me to gain confidence with dialing in longer range shots."
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"I liked how the first few times we started a drill, the commands were broken down into smaller steps--seemed like as everyone demonstrated competency, the commands got more streamlined. I also appreciated your efforts to deliver as much quality as you could in some of the worst weather I've been outside for in years!

I must say I appreciate your instructors FAR more than I would any high-speed/low-drag operator or competition shooter, because I can both relate to them, and I can see myself achieving that level of proficiency. Learning from 'natural' talents or fast-twitch guys isn't appealing--even if they don't have an ego."
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"The Intermediate Scoped Rifle class was awesome. I would definitely take this class again."
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"Thank you for offering the intermediate scoped carbine class this past weekend. I had a great time and I'll be looking forward to upcoming classes.

I like the fact that Adrain talked about atmospheric conditions,  BC calculators, sight height over bore, etc.  These things are critical to get accurate data. I'm also impressed that Adrian gave the opportunity to test muzzle velocities for students. I don't think I've ever been to a class that offered this."
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"Overall the class was great. I recently moved back to WI from VA and am glad to find a new training company. There are a lot of great training opportunities in VA, so I am very excited to find a company here in WI.  I definitely will be taking more classes with Rapid Defense in the future.  I look forward to your guys expansion and growth."
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"I thought the class was outstanding. I don't think you could get a much better instructor than Adrian. He's clear and concise and the fact that all of us were putting rounds on steel plates at 540 yards is a true testament to his professionalism and knowledge that he imparts to the students. Looking forward to taking some more training from Rapid Defense."
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"Andy and Adrian, thanks for holding a great class. I certainly improved my ability to shoot my AR15 at long distance. The class was a lot of fun and very well executed."
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"I found the long distance class information very useful. Building the real-world data confirmation with shooting steel targets at 200, 300, 400, 500, and 540 yards was a huge confidence booster. It allowed me to check the data that Strelok [ballistics calculator] was providing. At the end of the day, I was satisfied with the shooting I had done.

The whole day of testing and building shooting data was highly productive. If I had to do it over again, I would've selected a round other than 55 grain bulk ammo to run. However I still found the exercise immensely useful and did get a proper zero and hold data for a very common and available ammunition type. The zeroing clinic at the start of the class was very helpful. Getting chrono data was great. Light indicators on steel were a huge help, as well as the spotting scopes that were available."
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"Another solid RD class in the books. Picked up some good tips and the better half got some great instruction to build a foundation on."
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"From this class I learned a ton, and I’m happy I got a case of ammo and did this class instead of buying a new shiny piece of gear! I loved the snap on drill, it was like a rifle version of a draw to first shot with a pistol. The pacing was great, I’m happy we got outside to dry fire before lunch. I enjoyed that we dove right in rather than dogmatically following a curriculum."
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"Great class, feedback was concise and effective and it was enjoyable to watch the impacts improve across the day. Hitting steel at range is just plain fun.

It felt great to combine the defensive carbine class with this one to have a single platform that puts effective hits on target at 10-500 yards. Thanks gents!"
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"I had an absolute blast at Intro to Scoped Carbine! The instructor and support staff were positive and incredibly helpful and patient, and it was clear that everyone’s safety came first above all else. After each portion, the  instructor and support staff went over everyone’s results and we were each given praise when we did well as well as suggestions for how to improve when needed. It’s been so long since I’ve even handled a rifle, I was worried that I would shoot poorly or hold the group up. But the goal of the class was for each student to focus on the fundamentals and improve no matter what level we started at. They made sure everyone went at their own pace and I didn’t feel rushed at all. I felt great about my progress (and even tied the instructor in one of the competitions). By the time we were done, it felt like we had only been there for a few hours rather than most of the day. I would highly recommend this class and I’m definitely interested in exploring more of the available options."
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"Good basic class for long range carbine. Learned a lot of info on this type of shooting. I will be looking to take other types of training with RD."
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"I think your Intro To Scoped Carbine is absolutely dialed in for training. For being an intro to scoped, you guys absolutely nailed the basic principles and fundamentals. I personally felt challenged, evaluated, and successful from the immediate feedback from you all. I know I will be incorporating all three of the basics into my normal range training because it was never there before and now I have a few more skills and the input of professionals to achieve the techniques.

Thank you for an incredible experience and looking forward to more classes with Rapid Defense"
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"I thought intro to scoped carbine was a great way to get folks behind a scoped rifle and letting them shoot further then they normally would.  Good focus on the fundamentals as you need to learn to crawl first.  This was great for my son who never shot past 100 and I was happy to see how well he did."
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"Great class [intermediate defensive rifle], both students and instructors."
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"I have taken many other classes with many other groups, etc. Rapid Defense puts on a great class from start to finish. I felt very safe all day and learned a great deal from a qualified instructor. I have signed up for more classes with RD."
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"Great outfit, we have taken a few classes with them and the training is top noch."
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"Andy and Ben are top notch! You can tell they are excited to bring excellent training to our area, and provide value for the customer."
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"I have been shooting and a firearms instructor for some time now. John and Andy pointed out some flaws that I had with my technique. With their corrections my shooting immediately improved. This is a great class for beginners as well as experienced shooters. I am excited to take more classes with Rapid Defense. I highly recommend getting training with the best and these guys are the best."
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"Great class [Intro to Defensive Shotgun]. Fulfilled the long time dream to take a shotgun class.  The drills that forced reloading under pressure were excellent. In a world in which I'm often disappointed, I think RD has struck a most excellent model of bringing good instruction at reasonable value to the area. "
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"Overall, class was fantastic and definitely memorable! The set up and pace of instruction was excellent. There was a great deal of calm professionalism displayed by the instructor and the students. I got the right feedback from Adrian at the right time, which is critical for accelerating skill development. Challenges were diagnosed, and successes were celebrated, as a group. There were plenty of challenges with the wind, and plenty of successes in spite of it! That’s a really great vibe; makes it easy to learn."
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"Class [Intro to Scoped Carbine] was great! Looking forward to taking another. I’m sure I will be seeing you all again this year."
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"The class [Intro to Scoped Carbine] was an amazing experience, the only issue was the weather and that was out of your control. I felt the communication leading up to the class was great and very clear. I look forward to training with your organization in the future."
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"Great class [Intro to Scoped Carbine], great instructor!  I’ll be back for more!"
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"Had a great time and learned a lot. Wish you guys could have made it sunny and nice out hey! Haha. I will definitely be looking at the intermediate class."
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"This is the third Rapid Defense training class I attended, and it is matching my expectations. It is well organized, starting from reviewing security procedures, and then dense in theory and practice. You'll have the opportunity to test your gear, understand what you do right and what wrong, under the vigilance and direction of the instructors.

The one day format of separating introduction, intermediate, and advanced is a great idea because I found out I had to change some of my gear after the introduction, so the split gave me time to address and get ready for the next level. The instructor's advice was invaluable, and made me more confident in handling the weapon, by building consistently up knowledge and technique, with a lot of practice during the class. Literally the best bang for your bucks!"
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"I took this class with my wife who had zero experience shooting a rifle. My wife had fun and learned a lot and by the end of the class her confidence improved dramatically. Craig French is a top notch instructor and the course content was good! We look forward to the Intermediate Defensive Rifle class!"
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"This class [Intro to Rifle] was great! Not only were they willing to work with all different skill levels, but they gave the students drills that helped shooters build confidence while also challenging others who were willing to push their limits."
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"Great beginner rifle class. Really helped me with my stance and stock placement. I'm much faster getting on target from low ready."
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"Great class [Intro to Rifle], great group of guys, great instructor. Well worth the cost and travel for me. I had to work through some malfunction issues, that were baffling and frustrating, thats life, Ben sincerely tried to help me trouble shoot causes. Thank you for offering affordable quality courses."
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"Awesome class structure. I came in never firing my shotgun before and left feeling extremely comfortable with manipulations and running the gun afterwards. Looking forward to the Intermediate Class!!!"
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"The intermediate scoped carbine class for me was perfect. The pace was perfect to ensure maximum learning is occurring. I really don't know which feedback to give for improvement because for me everything was done perfectly the was it should be done."
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"I thought both the Intro scoped carbine and intermediate were put together very well
and there was a ton of good info and thought put into the class. The part where you put us to work on finding our own distances and getting our own holdovers was fantastic. And helping guide us through setting up Geo ballistics was great. (that app is confusing without the knowledge how to utilize it). The maximum point blank range really clicked and made sense for certain situations.

It's always a good feeling at the end of a classes with you guys or Adrian. Thanks again for putting together affordable and effective training classes!!"
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"Hey guys, everything about the course [Intro to Defensive Rifle] to me was really good. I came in as a complete beginner having not even fired my AR and so everything was new. That said, it was a lot of information for me, but the guys did an excellent job at encouraging me and slowing some basics fundamentals down for me. I learned so much and thought the instructors were excellent!"
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"Highly recommend Rapid Defense for any firearms/medical training. These guys are incredibly friendly and knowledgable, classes are affordable. I cant say enough good things about em."

Question 3

First Aid Classes

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"I am putting out a plea to women to please take [the Advanced First Aid] class! What you are taught is clear, concise, easy, practical and you never know in everyday life if you may be able to assist or even save a life by knowing this material....All instructors were knowledgable and very helpful! the class is not intense and easy to participate."
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"This was a high quality class with high quality instructors with high quality training equipment. Highly recommend taking it if offered in the future."
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"Great material, provided in context, by men who have real experience. Was blown away by the credentials of the team...and amazed at their approachability. Very down to earth application of some high level skills.

You may not envision yourself in an Active Shooter situation but any industrial, automobile, or recreational vehicle accident scene you are at will benefit from these exact skills. Mindset coupled with training creates better outcomes. Rapid Defense and Peaceful Warrior fire on all cylinders in this respect."
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"So much fun, and it seems like anyone who owns a gun should really take this class (advanced first aid)."
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"Thanks everyone at Rapid Defense. The CPR class was extremely well done. I will recommend it to my friends and family. Looking forward to taking more classes. Lots of hands on which sinks in better than just looking at slides. The presenter really knew her subject and kept everyone focused.   Thanks again."
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"Awesome advanced class, awesome instructors. I would say this is among the best classes I have taken. Will take again and try and get others to come and take.”
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"I’ve been taking classes for years and this was probably the best one I’ve ever taken.”
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"I appreciated the attitude of all the students and their willingness to operate outside social norms: a proper BATH, as well as victim movement, necessitate pretty 'familiar' touching. Instructional content & delivery were excellent. Fielding questions: excellent. I've never seen the use of integrated smells, sounds, and sights anywhere else."
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"What a great class. The amount I learned in 8 hours was a ton." 
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"My wife and I learned valuable skills at the advanced first aid class. The class exceeded our expectations, which were already high based on feedback from friends who took the class. Both the classroom and hands on portions of the class were on point; providing relevant information and opportunities to put skills to use. The simulations were well executed and gave everyone an opportunity to see what it is like to perform under stress and what we need to work on more to be prepared. The instructors were top notch, their knowledge of the subjects and their ability to provide training and coaching during the simulations was awesome. Many "trainers" don't know how to teach and coach, especially to civilian women, this is one of the few training groups we would recommend to other civilian women. We both left feeling more prepared and inspired to continue practicing the skills we learned.”
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"It was a great class and as always I want to learn more and make sure I get the most out of training. The live scenarios were great. It was well worth the price and the Saturday."
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"The first aid for violence class was well presented and the day went by fast. The handouts are VERY helpful. I have taken similar classes in the past and could not take notes or photos of slides and still pay attention to the content. Not so here. The class is a good deal and my daughter learned a lot and enjoyed it also. I would suggest this class to anyone."
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"Really loved the [advanced first aid] class and I thought it was very nice to be taught by people who had real world experience. My actions were observed very well and correction given when needed."
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"The advanced first aid class was a GREAT class!"
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"I really enjoyed the first aid for violence class and would attend again!"
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"Overall great class [advanced first aid]. I think re-taking the course again will help retain more of the info so you will see me again soon."
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"The "cold-start" scenario in the first aid class was an excellent tool in setting the tone and getting everyone focused. This is the second time I've taken this class and it keeps getting better."
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"There are so many components to the advanced first aid class that I found helpful but its the live scenario at the end that I found the most valuable. Thank you for doing this. I look forward to seeing more people and organizations committing to this training."
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"I hope your advanced first aid for violence class continues to be available as I feel many could benefit from it."
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"Seeing and doing the actual trauma packing and TQ application was MUCH better than just seeing it demonstrated. Great learning experience for ANYONE!"
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"Acting and the live role-playing in the live scenario was awesome. It showed me so many different perspectives. Great job!"
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"This class was awesome [advanced first aid]. I learned a lot and the individual stations helped me learn."
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"The live scenarios of the advanced class really help cement what we learned and made it easier to understand. Thanks for putting on this class and I hope I never have to use what I learned. But if I do, I will be ready."
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"Very informative classes! Instructors were all great and very knowledgeable."
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"Freaking amazing class [advanced first aid] yesterday, Andy! I can’t wait for more hands on medical classes in the future!"
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"I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude towards you and the Peaceful Warrior Training Group for organizing and conducting an amazing class [advanced first aid]. I learned so much from you guys, especially during the hands-on part. I am eagerly looking forward to taking more classes with you guys as soon as I get the chance."
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"As you are well aware the training last Saturday was very impactful for me. I have always wanted to know what to do in an emergency situation and have listened to many youtube vids, but I feel I now have the tools that I need to practice so that I will be an asset and not a liability if the need arises. Taking the class in person was exactly what I needed."

Question 4

Products

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"You did an AMAZING JOB!!!! Couldn't be more satisfied with how everything was handled and was super quick!!!! Definitely will be ordering from again!!!!"
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"Excellent customer service, excellent price."
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"Bought a first aid kit and holy crap, this thing is amazing. Everything I wanted in a kit and at a great price."
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"Thanks for helping me pick out a great IFAK for the car! Your tips and knowledge prevented me from wasting my money on Amazon."
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"RD has some of the best first aid kits on the market. They explained that everything in them has proven efficacy by the people using them daily, and are sourced from reputable manufactures, not fake stuff found on some sites. I am always nervous buying first aid supplies because there are a lot fakes out there and gear that looks good often isn't."
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"Thanks for helping me equip my daughters for the real world! Good prices and super fast shipping."

Question 5

Other Classes

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"We really enjoyed the situational awareness class! AD was fantastic and we liked your comments! Good content, good videos. Looking forward to future classes like this! The more quality content like that the better! We were sad it ended so soon!"
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"I still learned some, enjoyed the presentation, and would attend a similar class in the future"
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"Love the class and I liked having the discussion and Q&A at the end."
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"Great class from a knowledgeable instructor. The book suggestions and quoted sources were helpful."
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"I thought the class was very informative. I appreciate the class link so I can view the class again as it will help to reinforce my learning. I look forward to putting into practice the tips that were shared. I will check out the book The Gift of Fear as well. Thank you for covering a very necessary topic."

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