after 2 weeks, the training proceeds as scheduled (flexible, choose ur sched). training with Josh…read moreY. is the best. I received a basic handgun usage(handling) and safety (24/7 hand gun safemode). the best part is how to shoot correctly step by step and instructions how to do basic training(shooting) by yourself afterwards. I'll be availing the next pistol training asap. worth the money for something dangerous.

My future daughter in law and I took the combined Basic Pistol Safety Course/Concealed Carry class…read moretoday. Ava was great and very informative. She made the class welcoming and enjoyable. I grew up with shotguns and rifles, but not pistols. Even though I've shot my 357 several times, I know more about it and pistols with magazines, vs. my revolver. Lots of good information and discussion surrounding the CC laws/rules/regs. I'd definitely recommend this class with Ava if you're interested in applying for your concealed carry permit and being more comfortable with that decision.

Marty was very knowledgeable and answered every question. Very personable, patient and a great…read moreinstructor!

Great class and instructors. This was my first time taking a basic pistol course so this was very…read moreinformative and there was a lot of hands on training. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone.

DC Fighters is the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school to train in Colorado Springs. I have trained in…read morefour other schools throughout my BJJ journey, and here are the top seven reasons I think DC Fighters is the best. 1. Professors Mike and Alec bring the most up-to-date BJJ technique to the curriculum. They never hold back instruction and will patiently guide students from the fundamentals through the most up-to-date techniques developed in the ever-evolving sport of BJJ. 2. Prof. Mike is a retired Soldier who understands what it's like to start and stop training due to deployments and PCS. He has a true knack for assessing a person within their journey. 3. Students learn both sport jiu-jitsu, judo, and self-defense. As a student, you have the freedom to develop and focus where your interests lie. I was interested in becoming a coach, and Mike developed a program just for me to make that happen. 4. For those who already practice and are considering DC Fighters, I think it's fair to say we all hate the ambiguity culture of BJJ and not knowing how we are doing and progressing. Not at DC Fighters, Mike and Alec will tell you exactly where they think you are and what you need to work on to get to the next level in your journey. 5. If you have kids, OMG, this is the place to go! Mike and Alec are fantastic with Kids. Classes are fun and well structured. As kids progress, they have opportunities to compete all the way up to world-level tournaments. Mike is a natural-born coach and leader with many championship kids under his wing. He also provides a safe environment for kids to learn about themselves and test themselves physically and mentally. 6. Training at DC Fighters will allow you to be affiliated with DC Fighters Infight Jiu-Jitsu directly out of Rio, Brazil. Mike is an International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) certified 1st degree Black Belt and the first American to earn a Black Belt from DC Fighters in Brazil. Training at DC Fighters provided me the legitimacy of certifying my belts with the IBJJF. 7. DC Fighters is a huge family. I think Mike has like ten of his own kids, and they all train there, lol! Seriously, Mike and his family are good, warm, and welcoming people. They do what they do for their family and the love of the sport. I encourage you to drop in and see for yourself. Regardless of whether you're brand new or have been training for years, I would love to see you on the mat!

Coach Mike and his wife rosella run the best BJJ / mma gym that I have seen. I'm no stranger to the…read morescene either. But my 11 year old has been in their program under a year and after multiple competition wins in jujitsu is graduating to some Muay Thai training directly from coach. They are great with kids but also the adult classes are amazing. My older son went to another gym and didn't last a year. He got lost in the very high numbers and coaches had a hard time remembering his 3 letter name. This isn't the case here. Coaches know my son and love him and are biting their nails when he competes , and are so proud when he does well. That love and caring that I see from coaches , and teammates is gonna keep my son here for good. Located in the chapel hills mall it's a great location you can get some exercise walking the mall if you want or even use the Matt's if you like. Give it a try DC fighters. You won't regret it! Bud.

The RSO Stephanie freaked out at me for shooting from the center of my bay and was extremely rude…read moreto me and my family. While I may be in the wrong and respect the ranges rules, nothing about my position in the bay was at all dangerous or required her demeanor. She could have asked me very politely to take less than a step to be further in the bay but she was horrible. I had shot this way for the duration of two cease fires (with the other RSO passing by me multiple times) before she screamed at me and it left a very bad taste in my mouth. My shoulders struggled to fit into the sides of the bay and hope you guys will from now on specify you don't want people shooting in the middle of the bay. The people in the office were awesome but I wont be coming back for my CCW and I hope Stephanie finds new line of work...

The guys at the Range shop were awesome. I brought 357 for my CHP/CCP qual and was asked to get 38…read morespec instead. They cut me a deal for the inconvenience and were super supportive and good humored about the situation. Practically free ammo at that price plus tax free! Definitely recommend CMSC.

I will keep this simple. West Side Krav Maga is awesome because Dean Petersen, the head instructor,…read moreis awesome. He has more certifications than any other Krav Maga instructor in the Springs, and his classes are the least expensive. He also offers several options for contracts (1 year, 6 month and month-to-month) so that you can pick the best option for yourself. Dean and his wife, Sylvie (also an instructor) are excellent instructors, giving a great blend of class instruction and personal attention. It is an insanely good workout, but I value it just as much (if not more) for the self-defense training I get. I love that I am able to use these skills and defend myself NOW, as opposed to training for years to perfect forms.

I have trained with Dean and Kevin for over 3 years and would not train anywhere else in the…read moresprings. They are certified in multiple styles of Krav, but are the only IKMF school in the Springs. There are beginner and advanced classes as well as month to month, 6 month and yearly contracts. The focus here is on what Krav maga is about, you hope you never have to use it, but if you do, you are very well prepared. The classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday Mornings. Test your body to the limits and get ready for a workout like no other. Krav is not based on stances, forms or acrobats, instead it works with your body on how it reacts naturally to the dangers you face, and then builds on that. Test it out through a trial class to see if this is right for you!!

I really hate to do this, but…read more.. I've been an intermittent member of DCF since it was Whistling Pines, and I'm sorry to say, I've seen a steady decline in service ever since. It appears they have an issue with high turnover. Every time I go in I see a different person behind the counter. Here are my experiences over the past few months. In May, I used their FFL service after making an online purchase. The retailer contacted me a couple of days after the sale and informed me my order was in limbo because nobody at DCF would get back to her. I had to call DCF to prod them to get back to the online merchant so they could complete the transaction. Then, one morning when I got confirmation the order was delivered to DCF, I called about coming in to fill out the background forms. I got attitude and was told they'd "get to it" - which they didn't. I never got a call, so I just went in the next day. By the time all was said and done, it was an extra WEEK of waiting because of DCF. A month ago I called DCF West to place an order from Sig Sauer and was told the (rather expensive) item I wanted was unavailable. Well, I called Sig and learned otherwise. The item was available to order. They told me to call DCF back and let them know, which I did. When I spoke with DCF regarding their mistake, I was tersely informed that if the item didn't come in by August 1, I'd HAVE to buy it and take whatever requisite classes were mandated by the state. I didn't like the employee's tone of voice, so I went to Scheels and spent my money there. This past weekend, I went to DCF's indoor rifle range to zero two rifles. I've spent time on military, police, and private gun ranges for over 50 years. I know the rules. I get it. One screw up is all it takes. I expect rigid adherence to the laws of firearms, constant monitoring of the firing line, and treat whatever the range master says as the word of the Almighty. So, what's the problem? While zero-ing one of the aforementioned rifles, I shifted the bench out of the way to make an offhand (standing) shot. I was quickly TOLD offhand firing is prohibited on the rifle range. Good enough. Thinking I'd somehow made an error in judgement, I went and looked for anything that would have indicated offhand firing was not allowed. Y'know something like A SIGN. There were none. So, in sum. Their range has rules you have to break to learn about. Their sales department doesn't want to sell you guns, and their FFL is slow and their employees indifferent. Yeah, I'm out.

The slow deterioration of what used to be an amazing range is truly saddening. The middle and upper…read moremanagement seem to not realize this which is the worst part. To start off, you can barely get anyone on the phone and when you do you're put on hold. I sat for over 25 minutes without getting anyone. Hire some help! Next, I finally find out that my purchase has came in so I go down to try it out in the range while I wait, this is the only reason I use them. I was informed today that's no longer allowed under policy. Explain to me why I can't use something that I paid for with a non refundable payment! It was shipped in so how does this even remotely affect them? Who the heck knows. Hey management, you just removed the only reason why I would want to use your extremely slow system for a transfer! Nice job!! Lastly, the overall range. Lead sleds that are barely and I mean BARELY functional. Prices on anything in that store that are easily 20-50% higher than any one else in town. Lanes that are down constantly. It sucks to say cause I really love this place but take your business elsewhere.

A real focus on flexibility and customer care. Catherine was very accommodating and kind in…read moreallowing me to reschedule my class twice after having issues with my availability. I will not be taking my business anywhere else but here based on her attentiveness and understanding alone. Nelson was my instructor and he is simply fantastic. The class flew by for me and it was insanely easy to understand and retain all the information given. I can't wait to come back!

Entire class was helpful and the teacher was knowledgeable and made learning and wanting to save…read morelives easy for us /.good job well taught

I've been certified in BLS for most of the last 35 years as a babysitter in my teens, while a medic…read morein the military, and now as a medical assistant for 25+ years. I took the healthcare provider class Monday night with Tia. She. Was. Fantastic. I highly recommend this establishment for CPR certification. If my employer doesn't cover recert in the workplace, I'll definitely come back here.

This course was expertly organized and run. The videos, short lectures, and demonstrations before…read morethe hands-on experience really helped solidify the information for the end of course exam! I'd highly recommend this course!