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What Michael's Students Say

Every review below was written by a real student and is reproduced word for word. Where a passage has been shortened, an ellipsis marks the omission — nothing has been reworded.

56Reviews published
5.0Average rating
34First-time shooters
14Couples & families

★★★★★
“My wife and I took a lesson from Mike. I cannot speak more highly of how he taught and explained how to safely operate a firearm. His knowledge and calm demeanor made us first timers feel confident and safe. We will definitely be back. Thanks Mike!”
Matt D. · Google review · 1 year ago
★★★★★
“I took my CCW license here with Mike and he was excellent! The class was super informative and very individualized. Highly recommend.”
Ashlyn P. · Google review · 2 weeks ago
★★★★★
“I took a lesson with Mike where he went over how to safely use a gun and how to effectively shoot. He was a great and patient instructor and stayed with me the whole time. He encouraged questions and was very knowledgeable. It was a great experience and I will definitely be attending the other classes he teaches in the future!”
Angelena P. · Google review · 1 year ago
★★★★★
“I Took the beginner gun training with Mike and it was awesome! I went into the one on one class nervous with very little knowledge. I left the class with more confidence and shooting on target. He's super patient, explains everything clearly, and makes you feel comfortable even if you've never handled a gun before. I Learned a ton and had a great time highly recommend!”
Danielle P. · Google review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
“My wife and I had the pleasure to take a class with Mike the instructor. He is very knowledgeable, professional and very passionate about what he does. It was my wife's first time shooting Mike made sure that she was comfortable with the firearm.Highly recommend. Gino and Elise”
Gino & Elise F. · Google review · 11 months ago
★★★★★
“Mike D. was an angel and the biggest help with getting me comfortable. He had full confidence in me and made me feel safe. I can't wait to come back!”
Chaeli S. · Google review · 7 months ago
★★★★★
“Mike Dorety, is very knowledgeable and thorough. I took the CCW class, and a private lesson. He is an excellent Instructor. Highly recommend.”
Marsha S. · Google review · 1 month ago
★★★★★
“I had never shot before and signed up for first-time training. Mike was my instructor, and he made the experience both fun and educational. By the end of the session, I felt comfortable handling the firearm, and those first shots of mine were a big confidence boost. The environment was very welcoming and friendly, which made learning even easier.”
Bruno A. · Google review · 10 months ago
★★★★★
“I came here for 2 lessons and my CCW class and I can confidently say if you're just getting into fire arms this is the place to be. ... Their instructor Mike is absolutely amazing and such a fantastic teacher to work with. I highly recommend and encourage any beginners to come here and check it out.”
Rosabelle B. · Google review · 5 months ago
★★★★★
“Mike D was an excellent instructor for my concealed carry class. Expert knowledge on safety and instruction. I'd recommend him to any of my family and friends.”
Katia S. · Google review · 7 months ago
★★★★★
“Mike Dorety was great! He provided me with an informative and active lesson that left me feeling empowered and safe. I came looking to build healthy habits and techniques for shooting and defense and walked away with much more than anticipated. Im looking to my next lesson!”
Sohni E. · Google review · 6 months ago
★★★★★
“Today was my first time ... shooting a gun and for starters Mike Dorety as our instructor was AMAZING!!! Extremely patient and took his time with the different techniques. If you're looking for an instructor I'd recommend Mike Dorety. From the class room to the shooting range he is an extremely beginner friendly instructor!”
Madesyn J. · Google review · 5 months ago
★★★★★
“Mike was an excellent instructor! He made the class easy to understand, kept it fun with his humor, and was very nice and pleasant the entire time. He really knows how to make everyone feel comfortable while still teaching effectively. Highly recommend him if you're looking for a great class!”
Bianca J. · Google review · 3 weeks ago
★★★★★
“I've had two private classes with Mike, first one to get used to my new gun as it's different than my revolver. Today was my second class with him where we focused on one handed shooting. I highly recommend Mike for private and concealed weapons training. I feel my gun is part of me because of the great training. ...”
Maria S. · Google review · 10 months ago
★★★★★
“I had my first private instruction yesterday with Mike and he was wonderful! He really took the time to explain everything about my new gun and make sure I was safe while shooting it the first time. He was very patient and instilled a lot of confidence. My husband and I both purchased ... memberships I will definitely be going back for more lessons with Mike. Great experience!”
Jenny F. · Google review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
“Awesome experience. My wife, my son and I had a private one-hour shooting lesson with Mike. A thousand thanks to him. He is a great instructor. His explanations are clear and he is very patient and attentive. If you have never shot, I highly recommend this place.”
Massimo I. · Google review · 1 month ago
★★★★★
“My wife and I went shooting with no prior experience. Our instructor, Michael, guided us and taught us everything necessary to shoot safely. We tried a .22 and a 9mm. It's worth trying, especially with an instructor.”
Ander D. · Google review · 1 month ago
★★★★★
“My hubby and I took our first lesson ... this week and it was such a great experience. Mike D taught us and he was so knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything we needed to know about safety before even taking our first shot. I would highly recommend Mike D if you're thinking about a lesson for any level. We had such a great time and will be back soon.”
Marie K. · Google review · 7 months ago
★★★★★
“... it was my first time shooting. Mike is patient, knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable and confident right away. Fair pricing, excellent instruction, and a very welcoming environment. Highly recommend.”
Tina D. · Google review · 6 months ago
★★★★★
“Taking a lesson was my birthday experience gifted to me. It was a complete surprise, but it has been a bucket list item (to learn about gun safety and how to properly shoot a gun). Our instructor was Mike D. He was warm and knowledgeable. He took the fear out of the experience by educating me on the proper use of a firearm. Throughout the lesson Mike provided great support. He truly made the experience safe, fun, and a great learning opportunity. I hope to return in the future for additional lessons.”
Ri W. · Google review · 10 months ago
★★★★★
“Mike is truly top-notch. He's knowledgeable, calm, and an outstanding instructor who explains things clearly and calmly. You can tell he genuinely cares about safety, confidence, and making sure every student walks away better than they arrived. I took the CCW class here and it was excellent. Well structured, informative, and practical, with real-world insight rather than just checking a box.”
Alex R. · Google review · 7 months ago
★★★★★
“I went ... for their CCW class and Mike was exceptional. Not only was he extremely thorough, he added some helpful hints to ensure every student was leaving with the most knowledge possible to safely handle a firearm. I would give him 10 stars if I could! Great class.”
Daneille A. · Google review · 5 months ago
★★★★★
“Took the CCW class today ... Instructor Mike was great! Very knowledgeable and professional. Would highly recommend Mike and his class to anyone interested in firearms training!”
Cj R. · Google review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
“An excellent, informative class with very knowledgeable instruction for earning a CCW by Mike”
Omar M. · Google review · 7 months ago
★★★★★
“Had a great concealed weapons class with Mike Dorety. Very informative. Thank you,”
Warren W. · Google review · 2 days ago
★★★★★
“... CCW class was great! Instructor Mike fixed the class up a big feast of knowledge and we ate all it up! ... A+ service!”
Jordan D. · Google review · 5 months ago
★★★★★
“Had an awesome class here with Mike yesterday. We spent the first 30 mins going over some fundamentals then practiced a drill on how to present, aim and fire. Mike taught so well that by the time I went to shoot my first shot I was blown away by how accurate I was. Mike is an awesome teacher, friendly and very passionate. Super knowledgeable and helped me understand what we're doing here. Would highly recommend taking a class with him for any skill level!! Thanks Mike!”
Kiara K. · Google review · 1 year ago
★★★★★
“big shout out to Mike Dorety a great licensed NRA self defence and hunting instructor ... He is patient and technical never skips a beat! I would recommend him to anyone in the area. 5stars”
Elie Y. · Google review · 10 months ago
★★★★★
“Trainer Mike Dorety provides outstanding expert training in gun safety, shooting, accuracy and many other critical areas. Get training with Mike if you want to stop wasting ammo and immediately improve your accuracy and expand your skills.”
Livia N. · Google review · 1 year ago
★★★★★
“My recertification is coming up and I couldn't figure out what i was doing wrong. So I scheduled a session with an instructor Mike. He pointed out so many easily corrections to make me better. Most of all Mike ... make you feel comfortable and confident.What a great experience once again!!”
robert g. · Google review · 11 months ago
★★★★★
“Mike gave me an excellent lesson and I shot beautifully following it. He made it simple and was encouraging throughout. This will be my home base for all things “gun”.”
Jeff F. · Google review · 7 months ago
★★★★★
“Mike did an excellent job with our private lesson. I'm a beginner and Mike showed me great techniques and safety tips and he was very encouraging. Would recommend!”
Julizette M. · Google review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
“My friend took me for a private lesson with Mike and I could not be happier with the outcome. Mike was an excellent teacher - patient, hilarious, and always putting safety first. It has been on my bucket list to go shooting ...”
Samantha A. · Google review · 8 months ago
★★★★★
“A big shoutout to Mike, the trainer—he's extremely knowledgeable, patient, and explains everything clearly, especially for beginners. He makes sure safety is the top priority while also helping you improve your technique and confidence. ... definitely a place I'd recommend for both new and experienced shooters.”
Sejin S. · Google review · 6 months ago
★★★★★
“Went last week with all the family to start training to the use of guns. The entire experience was great: ... instructor Mike D was professional, prepared, fun, and knowledgable. You do not want to use a gun in life, but if you ever need to better to have learned here how to.”
Carlo G. · Google review · 4 months ago
★★★★★
“Amazing experience , learned to shoot with our teacher Mike , we took a 2 hour class for the family and learned all the safety features , how to aim, shoot and handle different kind of weapons. Will go back again for sure!”
Jonami X. · Google review · 2 days ago
★★★★★
“Gun safety class with Mike Dorety was excellent! We will be taking future classes with him!”
Tom & Gloria W. · Google review · 1 year ago
★★★★★
“Came here with the family to have an instructor take us on the range and practice shooting. We had Michael ... I read other people saying how fantastic he is and can honestly see why - what an amazing guy. He was so patient with our family ... Highly recommend!!!”
Adam J. · Google review · 7 months ago
★★★★★
“I wanted a gun experience for my ... family, so after a brief telephone call we booked a 60min lesson with Mike (firearms instructor) and the team which was excellent. They looked after us and made us feel welcome ... No up selling, just fun and a safe environment. A must if you are in the region.”
Matthew · Google review · 1 year ago
★★★★★
“Neither of us have been shooting before so I booked a lesson. Mike D. was the absolute best instructor. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and incredibly kind. He made such an impression on me that I'm leaving my first Google review. I'll never forget how to safely shoot a gun thanks to him.”
K A. · Google review · 4 months ago
★★★★★
“Michael is as a great teacher. We learned from his long experience. Very easy process to get going. All very safe. Great experience.”
Matias N. · Google review · 7 months ago
★★★★★
“I Was here Yesterday for the first Time Shooting experience, And it was Awesome with Mike as my Trainer.He guides in a proper way with every minute Details of the Gun. Will Definitely come back”
LM M. · Google review · 11 months ago
★★★★★
“Wow, what an amazing first experience shooting a gun! As a French first-timer, I was a bit nervous, but Mickael, the instructor, made everything so clear and easy to understand. I had an absolute blast, and thanks to his guidance, I even got some great results on my very first try. Can't recommend this enough – truly unforgettable!”
Leon S. · Google review · 10 months ago
★★★★★
“We had lessons with Mike Dorety today he was very good at making us first time shooters feel comfortable and confident with 9mm pistols. We had a brilliant time and will certainly be back for more. Jason UK”
Jason · Google review · 5 months ago
★★★★★
“First time here ... Mike was an amazing instructor. They have a big variety of guns and they help you choose your weapon and explain everything thoroughly. Cant wait to come back.”
Victoria M. · Google review · 5 months ago
★★★★★
“Was visiting a friend in Florida and we decided to take a class. Michael made the experience very memorable with his careful and encouraging instruction. Thanks!”
Stephanie L. · Google review · 6 months ago
★★★★★
“Mike is a phenomenal instructor, interesting guy, and made the whole experience fun. He teaches you everything you need to know, gives you the confidence and tools to have a great first shooting experience. Wish I lived in the area so I could keep going back!”
Lauren M. · Google review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
“Mike gave a great class, he runs the glass all the way to the limits to make sure he gets you all the information you will absolutely need. Great guy and he keeps your attention.”
FC · Google review · 8 months ago
★★★★★
“A special shoutout to my instructor Mike who was extremely knowledgeable and patient, and his guidance helped me improve my skills. ... will be back soon.”
BARRY B. · Google review · 6 months ago
★★★★★
“Great time with Mike D, thanks for my first training session. Very knowledgeable trainer. It was a lot of fun. Thanks to Mike D for the shooting range day. He's a great trainer for improving marksmanship.”
johan m. · Google review · 10 months ago
★★★★★
“I want to thank Mike for a great experience. Very informative course. Would definitely recommend.”
Chris H. · Google review · 10 months ago
★★★★★
“Shout-out to Mike for his brilliant advices! He took time to explain us clearly with a little touch of humour. We've got better shooting knowledge now”
Corentin M. · Google review · 3 months ago
★★★★★
“I'm from uk had first lesson with my two sons with mike i can say he was excellent his enthusiasm to teach and his personality was excellent he made the experience fun and he genuinely wanted us to do well ...”
Tesla X. · Google review · 1 year ago
★★★★★
“Our instructor Mike was Amazing!”
Carrie V. · Google review · 5 months ago
★★★★★
“I had Great time. Thank you Mik D. For the Great lesson and shooting”
Roberto I. · Google review · 3 months ago
★★★★★
“Great shooting range, thanks to Mike for the course!”
Alexis A. · Google review · 1 year ago

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