Excellent instruction and a genuinely valuable training experience. What stood out most was the instructor's deep understanding of movement, structure, and the "why" behind performance not just running drills. The session gave me a clear picture of where my strengths are and what I need to refine next. We worked through transitions, pacing, and confirmation levels in a way that pushed both speed and accountability, and the coaching was thoughtful without being overwhelming. I especially appreciated how adaptable the training was. I brought several different platforms and ran iron sights intentionally, and the instructor met me exactly where I was focusing on fundamentals, body mechanics, and efficiency instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. If you want someone who blends technical knowledge with practical application and creates a professional, positive environment, I highly recommend training here with Grant. Great communication, great energy on the range, and I walked away with clear, actionable homework to keep improving. read more

I have a grandson who came for a visit from another state and wanted to get some firearms training in preparation for applying for a law enforcement position. Grant was able to accommodate the short timeframe we had and did an exceptional job of planning hybrid training sessions covering the handgun, holster and rifle used by the law enforcement agency to which my grandson is applying. Best safety practices were emphasized along with plenty of humor to make the training enjoyable. If you don't mind the drive to near Waxahachie, your time will be well-rewarded with a true professional providing your training. read more

We had such a great day 'on the range' with Grant! We covered so much, and are feeling very confident with all the expert safety training. Grant is an excellent instructor - much better than learning from our husbands - ha! read more

Bear Arms Shooting Academy - Shooting bay - Firearm Training Near Me

Grant is a legit Master Class USPSA shooter who knows how to teach. Love that he offers loaner pistols for students and keeps class sizes small so everyone gets personal attention. No long rants -- just clear, focused training. Highly recommend! read more

I knew absolutely nothing about firearms but wanted to learn the basics so I reached out the Bear Arms and it was the best decision I could have made. From booking, Grant did a truly amazing job at explaining how his lessons work, answering my questions and making sure I had all the info and preparation prior to meeting at the range. On the day of the lesson, I was a bit nervous but as soon as I met Grant, any apprehension I had was immediately put at ease. Grant did a thorough job explaining the foundations of firearm safety and did it in a way that made all the key points stick. He made sure I was comfortable at every point, never rushed me, and answered all my questions with patience (and I had a ton). I was worried that I was too much of a 'newbie' to be taken seriously but that couldn't have been further from what I actually experienced with Grant. I couldn't recommend these guys more - they are amazing, responsible, personable, and just exactly what you want from an instructor. read more

Recently bought a new pistol and had zero idea how to safely operate it. After roughly 2.5 hours with Grant I left armed with tons of great info and confidence. Grant is very approachable, encouraging and thorough. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn from scratch or to continue to advance with firearms. Highly recommend. read more

Great, in-depth class taught by Grant. I would highly recommend this over other shooting/hunting classes.

Had a great time learning new techniques for better results. Grant and Zack were on point and helped me more than any previous instruction. They were great hosts and helped every person in our group get better during our session. Pro tip: skip the late night and take the early appointment while it is cool. We did and were very glad we did. read more

I recently purchased my first gun for self-defense and was absolutely terrified of it. Having no safety training or any experience with firearms, I left it in its packaging in my closet despite not even buying ammo yet. After a private training session with Grant today (about 2 hours), I left feeling much more confident about how to safely handle, practice, and use this for self-defense if I ever need to. Grant took the time to go over safety extensively before even picking up our guns which was important to me as it was my first concern with owning a firearm. He teaches basic gun safety as well as range etiquette for any experience level. After learning about safety, Grant was able to go through each component of the gun, explaining how to properly check if it's unloaded, how to load a magazine, how to hold the gun, how to aim, proper posture, and provided personalized feedback for each person in our group. He gave us different techniques and exercises to target specific mistakes such as flinching from anticipating the gunshot or having the wrong grip. I left this session feeling confident about safely handling my firearm and was given homework by Grant on how to improve and practice so I can use this if ever needed. If you are thinking about getting a lesson now matter what experience level (or lack thereof), go with Bear Arms! Though they are already reasonably priced, it was worth every penny spent to feel confident in my ability to safely protect myself or my family in an emergency situation. read more

These guys are shooting instructor rock stars! Grant and Zach are consummate pros in every sense of the phrase. My group of 6 was there for a bachelor party and only one of us had any significant shooting experience. They spent 30 minutes on all things safety, keeping it engaging and fun while still giving you the confidence you need to feel comfortable operating the guns. What I was most impressed with was the fact that we could barely hit the broad side of a barn before they got their hands on us, constantly giving helpful, effective pointers and corrections to our stances, grips, and sight alignments on the firearms. By the end of the 2 hour course, all of us without exception were consistently and systematically hitting our targets and felt ready to take on sniper Marine duties! Grant and Zach are also both awesome guys! Funny, engaging, and great teachers. There was never a moment where we felt we weren't in good hands. I couldn't possibly recommend Bear Arms Shooting Academy with Grant and Zach any more for any occasion and to all levels of skill and experience! For $175/person, you literally won't find a better deal with better teachers at a better price. read more

Great customer service and friendly service very personalized experience for shooting and great prices

Grant and Zach are fantastic instructors. They place a huge emphasis on safety and making sure everyone understands instructions - but in a way that is patient, helpful and enjoyable rather than stressful or intimidating. Highly recommend their "Cutting Teeth" course for anyone looking for a great, comprehensive intro session taught by a professional, knowledgeable and friendly crew. read more

Had a 2 hour one-on-one session with Grant Sunday afternoon at their new location. Am an avid hunter, but usually spend my range time sighting in rifles for deer season, and am a decent shot with a rifle. Gets the job done. But, I have always felt my pistol shooting could use some work - since I never really practice, and really havent been taught anything beyond "here's how you load it, here's how you use the sight, here's some beer cans - have fun" from my Dad as a kid. After an evaluation of how I usually shoot, I learned how my stance and grip were the biggest contributors to my poor marksmanship. After working on both, and applying the new technique to various skills exercises, often with a timer, my speed and accuracy improved. I now was hitting 2 steel targets in a transition exercise in 1.48 seconds between the 2 shots. I was impressed how these seemingly minor changes could improve my marksmanship to such a huge degree. The addition of timing my motion and shots was very helpful seeing on the clock- the incremental changes from the beginning of class to the end was reflected on the timer. Seeing this visual data really made the lessons stick. Grant also took some slo motion video with a phone of my terrible original grip style firing and the proper grip style firing, and I could see how much the pistol jumped in my hand compared to the new way. Really helped hit it home for me as a novice. It was very eye opening, and I can wait to go back and continue to improve my my pistol skills! High recommendation. Good targets, gear in good shape, professional and very encouraging all round. I do suggest having a rigid holster that fits your personal pistol you will be practicing with. I didnt have one, but wont make that mistake again! read more

Just wrapped up my first class with these guys. What can I say? Absolutely stellar. Professionalism, prime focus on safety, quality instruction and a sense that these guys really, really know what they're doing. I was impressed with the 360 degree coverage of "what if something happens" from how to apply a tourniquet to precise instructions on where to go and who to call if case of an accident. Note that the guys said that while this never happens, it's best to be ready if it does. OK, so on to the handling and shooting - excellent all around instructions, perfect pace and a constant focus on safety. It's incredible how little I knew and know compared to these guys. I'm looking forward to my next class and I'd highly recommend Bear Arms to anyone who wants to be a confident and safe situation de-escalator and protector of "the good". read more

I am a new gun owner this year and while I have had some experience shooting for fun at ranges, I felt it was my responsibility to become more experienced with my pistol. I also thought, why not grab some girlfriends and make this fun group experience. Grant was quick to respond to my questions and worked with all of us to get us scheduled right away. What a fun "girls night" experience along with gaining knowledge of our firearms. All of us had a great time and left with tips Grant showed us for a better stance, grip, and aim. We did the beginners Cutting Teeth class but look forward to scheduling the intermediate Sharpened Claws class ASAP. Women, don't be intimidated and learn to protect yourselves while having fun! read more

Bear Arms Academy is the best of the best! I have taken several classes from Grant and his instruction, professionalism and precision to detail is outstanding! Shooting is a perishable skill and its vital to train and learn from the best. If you take a class from Grant, you will absolutely get better in accuracy, speed and technique and there is no doubt about that. More than anything, you will learn while having fun. I give my highest recommendation for Bear Arms Academy and look forward to continuing instruction with Grant. Don't hesitate, just go! read more

Grant and Zack were professional and knowledgeable, and made the experience worth every penny. I would highly recommend these gentleman.

I took a class for beginners. I have never shot a gun and was very nervous, but the instructors made me feel safe and comfortable. I will be taking more classes from Bear Arms in the future! read more

My husband and I have been taking lessons once a month with Grant and have learned so much! Whether you're new to shooting or an experienced shooter looking to advance your skills the instructors at Bear Arms make you feel comfortable and are incredibly knowledgeable. Would highly recommend them! read more

Grant, Terry and Zach were great. We were a bachelor party group of 15 and they kept everything informational and fun. Great day, and would definitely go back when I'm in town next! read more

I attended a Bear Arms shooting day for the first time yesterday for a Guided Pistol Practice. This was two hours of shooting. The first time it was all on my own with an instructor stopping by to offer suggestions on how I could shoot better. The second hour was a series of simple shooting drills designed to add skills and increase confidence. In the class were a couple brand new shooters as well as experienced. The class was set up in such a way that the new shooters didn't hold up the class and the experienced shooters didn't overwhelm the new. I will defiantly take a more in-depth class from Bear Arms in the future. read more