MICHIGAN CONCEALED PISTOL FEEDBACK
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From the first contact you are treated  special.  We are privileged to have you at our Academy and we want you to experience a satisfying, safe, learning experience.  We strive in every class to treat each attendee like an individual and endeavor to address them like it's the first person we've ever trained.
You can expect a Professional, Safe, Confidence Building environment, with Gun rentals and Gun Sales available. Shown below are some of our Attendees along with their comments:


2024-Liked:  Shooting  Dislikes: No

2024-Liked:  Timothy had a great way of teaching the class that really helped me retain the information.  Dislikes:  None

2024-Liked:  Thorough and explained well

2024-Liked:  Everything   Dislikes:  Not a one

2024-Liked:  Tim was very informative and personable. Dislikes:  None, it was wonderful  

2024-Liked:  Tim was very informative, education was A+.  Lori (assistant) was so king to help as well with lunch, host, direction, they were a wonderful team together.  Dislikes:  -Not one-

2024-Likeed: Being able to learn better shooting and gun skills!

2024-Like:  The indoor range and good people teaching the class. Dislike:  Nothing

2024-Liked:The shooting range exercise. No Like: No

2024-What did you like? Excellent information, fun class and drills.  The instructor was helpful and knowledgeable. Do you have any concerns? NO-very well done

2024-What did you like? Everything! Class time + range time was awesome!

2023-Personal class, great instructor

2023-Everything was awesome, shooting was very fun.

2023-Great class atmosphere, with fantastic Instructor

2023-Able to shoot multiple guns to try them out

2023-(liked) How in depth the information was and how relatable the scenarios were that were given by the instructor

2023-(liked) Shooting in the indoor range.  Lunch was great also!

2023-I enjoyed the comfortable environment and the kindness of the instructor and his wife.  I will recommend Sports Layne to anyone looking for firearms instruction.

2023-Very personal, well paced, thorough, (concerns) none

2023-(like) the rapid fire / shooting. (concerns) nothing

2023-Great learning environment, super great instructor, very helpful, No concerns

2023-other than all the information, I learned. I enjoyed how the class was taught, as well as the instructor(and helper)

2023-*easy to listen to,*patient, (concerns) No

2023-Instructor was very knowledgeable and very informative. (concerns) I Don't, was a awesome experience

2023-(liked) The shooting exercises

2023-(liked)All the help they both (Instructor and helper) gave me. Lots of little pointers to me improve my aim. (concerns) Nope, great class!

2023-Professional Instructor, well detailed and great lunch.

2023-Very comfortable environment. Great food, very informative, learned alot.

2023-Very friendly, smart and helpful. No concerns

2023-I liked that the class was smaller.  If it were much bigger I feel I may have been intimidated.  I have no concerns instructor did a great job! :))

2023-(liked) the range instruction, No Concerns, class is fantastic!

2023-He (instructor) is very professional and did an amazing job!

2023-(liked) informative

2023-accurate info / food was awesome

2023-professional and informative

2023-Very informative and thorough.  It was thought out and it made me far more confident about my rights. (concerns) No not one.

2023-hands on and very informed.  Answered all my questions. (concerns) Nope

2023-Small class kept it personal and a good experience. Informative and questions were answered. (concerns) None

2023-(like) the time he (instructor) took explaining and showing us. (concerns) None

2023-Very Informative

2023-(liked) all of the instruction, food

2023-The instructor was very thorough and made sure everything was explained.

2022-(liked)hands on demonstrations

2022-Great life examples/stories, hands on experience with firearms.  I felt safe in the range.  LUNCH :))

2022-Very thorough 

2022-Lot of info

2022- Enjoyed all of it, very informative

2022-(liked) everything, Great Class

2022-(liked) the shooting, (concerns) Nope, otherwise I don't deserve my CPL

2022-(liked) the shooting

2022-(liked) the range and how involved the class was. (concerns) no, very good class

2022-Tim (instructor) was very thorough and personal.  It was very good. (concerns) more people should take it (CPL training)

2022- The instructor was Awesome, and I got 100% on my written test. (concerns) no I do not.

2022-(liked) Everything!!  It's been a long time since I have been in a class

2022-Instructor was very informational

2022-Explained everything in detail

2022-Instructor was very informational & understandable when telling info.

2022-Instructor was informational and explained things well.

2022-The instructor explained information easily & answered questions respectfully

2022-Knowledge and useful scenarios

2022-Taught where I could understand, kept us interested. Loved how he worked with us.



2022-What I like the most about the class is how everything was explained completely

2022-*(liked) The knowledge overview

2022-The way the instructor explained the law and all the risks for having, carrying a gun/firearm.  No concerns, All Good.

2022-The practical portion was so much fun and the laws were interesting.  Everything was so informative.  On top of that, Tim was a very supportive and enjoyable instructor.  My only concern is now it's over. I had so much fun.  Great Class and instructor Also appreciate the hospitality

2022-Clear, concise, fun, thorough, I will recommend to others

2021-Small class size (Liked Most)

2021-Everything was great!

2021-Shootin training (Liked Most)

2021-Learning about the proper and legal way to use & possess a handgun (Liked Most)

2021-All Informative (Liked most)

2021-Everything was awesome, Thank You!! :)

2021-Hand on, Safety, education, (Liked most)

2021-Very informative, took extra time to make sure every student was proficient and comfortable, would recommend to anyone

2021-Fun, helpful, good food

2021-Very helpful and instructive

2021-Everything is fun, informative, and on point, Safety is key

2021-Clarify and pace of class and info, Tim was excellent (Like most about class)

2021-Learning I was left eye dominant

2021-Learned a lot about legal issues, learned about gun safety, Great Instructor, Kept interesting & educational

2021-Lots of information, very informative, very patient instructor, Very nice lunch

2021-The attention to detail, courtesy

2021-Everything (Liked Most)

2021-Patience during shooting, very personable, Reasonable Price, Small Group

2021-Very informational & professional

2021-very educational

2021-(liked) shooting range

2021-(liked) the friendly atmosphere

2021-(liked the) range

2021-I liked how much material we went over

2021-Tim was a great instructor, He helped and I learned a lot.

2021-Very fun and knowledgeable class. Instructor was fun and very into the training. 

2021-Very informative + (liked) shooting

2021-I learned so much more from this class than I ever thought I would!

2021-Tim was very personable and (I) loved the smaller class setting. Thank You! I hope to be back for more training:)

2021-Very articulate, informative, very much inclusive, beginner to expert

2021-Professional & knowledgeable instructor.  Useful & practical information

2021-(Liked) Building (my) confidence, very informative, professional

2021-Very educational & moved right along

2021- (Liked) Everything! Very Kind

2021-Very nice range setup, Everything explained in depth and any and all questions answered.

2021-How friendly and at home it felt.

2021-The smaller class size was great for learning environment. Very helpful and knowledgeable

2021- Instructor making it fun

2021- Laid back and informative

2021- It was a fun class to take.  The instructor was great!

2021-Instructor make it fun and enjoyable

2021-Heated indoor range!!

2021-Thorough, excellent, clear info

2021-(enjoyed) firing the guns

2021-It was very informative

2021-Learning more about everything and shooting was fun

2021-Solid Instructions and patience

2021-I enjoyed the environment of learning.  The class was taught very well by a kind Christian family. My favorite part of taking this class is being able to get my CPL now!

2021-Tim did a great job, enjoyed the class and his wife made a great lunch. God Bless you both.

2021-Tim was very personable-informed & educated appropriately & ethically.  Thorough and made it fun, but w/level of seriousness with necessary.

2021-Uplifting environment & great instructor

2021-Very well informed, shooting with instruction was great, size of class was nice and small

2021-Liked the knowledge of the instructor

2021-Great Instructor, very patient with me

2021-I would recommend to anyone

2021-Great instructor and Great food.

2021-(enjoyed) the range section of class

2021-Very informative, it went at a good pace.

2021-Moving around, interactive, fun

2021-Very knowledgeable and professional

2021-I enjoyed the shooting range time and rehearsing the shooting skills

2021-I liked how much the instructor truly wanted everyone to both pass & learn to be safe with guns.

2021-The way Tim instructed, excellent! Liked the range activities.

2021-Instructor was a good speaker

2021-The Instruction

2021-Very knowledgeable and nice couple.  Only good.

2021- Tim is very patient and makes sure we understood everything.

2021-Everything!

2021- I learned more in this class than I did 9 years ago.

2021-It was super easy to follow and extremely helpful for myself being very new to shooting.  Love the Christian influence as well. God Bless you!

2021-Wonderful people with a gift for teaching.  Will have 2 more family members attend, Highly Recommended

2021-Hands on instruction

2021-Kind, friendly, love that husband & wife work together. Wonderful lunch. Very knowledgeable.

2021-The instructor was very professional and made sure everyone had a firm understanding.

2021-Instructor explained material in a clear manner.  Instructor also made class interesting and fun.

2021-Great involvement, getting everyone to used to guns.

2021-rapid fire

2021-upbeat and factual, great class.

2021-rapid fire at the range

2021-Meeting new people and learing to use and handle a gun

2021-How Tim keeps going over things so we got it.  Very encouraging.  Lunch was Great!

2021-Shooting, instructor was very informative

2021-Very Well Done

2021-Very laid back, fun

2021-Tim & his wife(Lori) were amazing. Very informative, love the hands on. (change nothing) Absolutely amazing class

2021-Helpful in real-life tips and tricks, clearly explained all instructions and safety tips


2021-(Liked) Instructor, environment

2021-Fun, informative, professional, Delicious lunch!!  Thank You

2020-Very informative

2020-the infor was great, great instructor

2020-Information and the shooting

2020-Very informative

2020- Tim (instructor) was very knowledgeable.  The range was awesome and the lunch was very good! Thanks for your hospitality.

2020-Great instructor, friendly, fun, very smart and wise.

2020-Very good class well taught

2020-I enjoyed the knowledgeability of the instructor and his interaction with the class.

2020-The instructor Tim was great, relatable & knowledgeable, very friendly

2020-Tim (instructor) was the most information you can get

2020-It was interactive and descriptive

2020-Very helpful & thorough

2020-Very helpful. I really enjoyed the class. Very happy.

2020-Instructor (Tim) was very formative.  Great Class

2020-Very informative, small classw/comfortable setting, very patient during range time.

2020-Very relaxed atmosphere and great information.  P.S. Good Food!  Time flew by.

2020-The Shooting activities.  Tim was very patient & helpful teaching me to shoot as it's been a while

2020-Range Time

2020-Quite informative.  Tim is extremely knowlegeable and presented the data in an easy to understand format

2020-the hands on, and the time put into it

2020- Very thorough, down to earth

2020-learning about Michigan Law (most beneficial)

2020-Good instruction (most beneficial)

2020-Firing and the review of materials (most beneficial)

2020-the exercises and shooting practice (most beneficial)

2020-The shooting (most beneficial)

2020-Very informative & entertaining. Thank You! Great Food!!

2020-It was very educational and worth taking (Most beneficial)

2020-learning about the different laws and procedures (Most beneficial)

2020-law info and target practice (most beneficial)

2020-All the professional help I had during the class, very very helpful!

2020-Good content + well done

2020- a lot of good information

2020-class was interesting and not boring at all

2020-Engaging

2020-Food was great! Shooting is always a good time, Instructor was informing and entertaining.

2020-Instructor kept it interesting

2020-Instructor was excellent

2020-Excellent Instructor Great Food

2020-Everything, Tim was Great! It was fun and lunch was delicious! Would Recommend this class *******

2020-Very good class-informative-instructor was excellent

2020-Actual examples & stories of real events

2020-Very informative, very patient instruction

2020-He (Tim) was clear & patient, Very informative.  Encouraging

2020-Encouragement on shooting

2020-Great information.  Tim was professional, patient, helpful and informative, excellent.

2020-Very informative. Helped everyone and very patient

2020-very patient

2020-very instructive

2020-the shooting range

2020-knowledge of the instructor

2020-the rapid fire made me feel more comfortable

2020-instructor was veryy patient with us and gave us the right information needed for this class

2020-Instructor took time to explain all rules and was patient in applications

2020-Lunch and great indoor range for small groups

2020-Shooting and Lunch :))

2020-Very professional & thorough
            Great Lunch
            Great teacher

2020-Instructor was very good

2020-Good and informative

2020-Very informative

2020-Accessibility, price, very clear and to the point

2020-Shooting behind cover and the rapid fire in an emergency situation

2020-he was a great instructor

2020-interesting  & informative

2020-Tim was very knowledgeable & thorough answering questions readily

2020- the professionalism of the the class and lunch

2020-being able to ask questions and be judged.  I felt very comfortable.  Thank You!

2020-Very informative, well presented

2020-Very well presented, thought everything was well explained & helped with a hand out.  No concerns with any part of it.  Very well done.

2020-Presentation Style (was good) and knowledge of instructor.  Casual setting not a classroom feel.

2020-(most beneficial) Information & Shooting

2020-The easy pace & the friendly face:))

2020-Shooting & Education (most beneficial)

2020-(most beneficial) High Speed Shooting

2020-Information explained well.  Instructor is very knowledgeable. Well run facility.

2020-Laid back, non pushy, Very understanding, Very informative

2020-Very well presented

2020-(Most Beneficial) Practicing shooting

2020-Very good class, would recommend

2020-Instructor was very professional and conveyed the information well

2020-(Most Beneificial) Tim and his wife's amazing food

2020-First Class!

2020-Tim (Instructor) was very patient

2020-It was a fun learning experience. I feel much more confident using my firearm.

2020-Excellent Instruction, less nerves when shooting, thanks to clear and thoughtful instructions.

2020-(Like Most) Relaxed environment, made easy to learn, fun time. learned alot Thank You :)

2020-(Like Most) Knowledge, confidence builder, patient

2020-The information and How it was presented, was very good & easy to retain.

2020-Hands on learning to apply principles being taught; active engagement from everyone.

2020-(Like Most) Engaging-Allowed entire class to participate. (Concern) The video from lawyers went a bit fast and we didn't stop to expand on certain topics.

2020-(Like Most) Great for new shooters, very informative, wonderful hospitality.

2020-Very Thorough, very nice.

2020- Very Thorough

2020-(Like Most) Personal attention as needed

2020-Small class size, did not feel rushed on range

2020- like the shooting range

2020-legal aspects and range time

2020-(Tim) explained the basics, was patient with the learning process

2020-Very well taught

2020-Everything was great

2020-(Like Most) Very professional

2020-(Like Most)Tim was extremely knowledgeable and made the class fun. Also liked how there was inventory available for purchase. Food was great-loved the food.

2020-(Like most) Easy comprehension & knowledgable instructor!

2020-(Like most) the instructor

2020-(Like most) Informative, professional & comprehensive.  Great food & encouragement too!

2020-(Like Most) made it easy and was very professional, kind, and calming those with their nerves (me) Would recommend this to others.

2020-(Like Most) The instruction + amount of shooting practice has given me enough confidence to not be afraid of guns. (Concerns (None)

2020-(Like most) Instructor (Tim) was great & very helpful. (Concerns) None.

2020-(Like most) I liked that it was smaller, I felt less pressure around people.  It was layed back, so I felt comfortable. (Concerns) None at all.

2020- (Like most) Very easy to follow and Tim was very good instructor for all skill & knowledge levels. (Concerns) No.

2020-(Liked Most) Tim's (instructor) knowledge of firearms and safety.  He is very confident when speaking about firearm topics. Also one day of class and the price. (Concerns) No.

2020- (Like most) Pace & clear explanations of each section. Having a handout was very helpful for taking notes. Video of lawyer was informative. Lunch very nice+drinks+snacks appreciated. (Concerns) No, I feel confident I am prepared to handle a gun following all safety & legal requirements.

2020-(Like most) sharing stories, ability to ask questions., strict adherence to safety protocols

2020- Valuable information about how to carry yourself when carrying concealed, also guided shooting, excellent teachers.

2020-Learning!

2020- Having experience loading and shooting a gun

2020-Safe atmosphere
Calm and clear instructions

3/2020-Very informative open conversation as needed, adequate time spent for every topic and question.

2020- Very informative, Handled professionally and accommodating to novice users.

2020-Informative and Safety Oriented

2020-Fun & Informative, Safety Oriented

2020-Very Professional, Safety Oriented

2020-Very Informative, Instructor very personable, Really enjoyed venue,  very comfortable setting.

2020-Concentration on personal protection (important)

2020-Tim was personable and knowledgeable

2020-I liked the small class size, (and) the instructor could give good personalized feedback.  I think the legal material covered was very important too, and informative.