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Francis Foo
For anyone looking to improve your skills, you need not look any further than TPC. Whether you're a newcomer to the sport, or more experienced, TPC will help you improve. I've been shooting competitively for a few years,... read moreFor anyone looking to improve your skills, you need not look any further than TPC. Whether you're a newcomer to the sport, or more experienced, TPC will help you improve. I've been shooting competitively for a few years, and have taken several classes from some very good instructors, but I can say without reservation that the program at TPC is an incredible value. The approach Ron Avery and all of the instructors take is to break down in great detail the mechanics of shooting. The detail, and the sequencing of the exercises give you both the macro and micro view of shooting technique.TPC's approach to the fire control triad (stance/grip/trigger control), very clearly breaks down the mechanics needed to control the pistol. The shooting sports are much easier when the pistol rapidly, and effortlessly returns to the starting point (sights aligned). If you're looking to improve your abilities, look no further than the fine folks at TPC! read less
Greg FischerGreat class, so much useful information and the instructors were patient and knowledgeable. 13 Assistant Instructors to 21 students, hard to beat that ratio. You get expert feedback to what your doing correctly and what you need to... read moreGreat class, so much useful information and the instructors were patient and knowledgeable. 13 Assistant Instructors to 21 students, hard to beat that ratio. You get expert feedback to what your doing correctly and what you need to change or improve. read less
David Hill
Just got back from the 3 day Handgun Mastery class. Words can't say enough!! What an amazing class. I've heard them say each class is tailored to the individuals in the class. It's not a sales pitch! Our class... read moreJust got back from the 3 day Handgun Mastery class. Words can't say enough!! What an amazing class. I've heard them say each class is tailored to the individuals in the class. It's not a sales pitch! Our class had some very new shooters that may not have shot over 100 rounds yet all the way to Competitive Shooters who have been doing it for 7 years. Everyone learned what they needed to get better. Thank You TPC! read less
Matt U. Have take training from Ron and the crew at TPC a few times. Top notch group and you WILL get better no doubt through this training. Highly recommended. Richard IngramKen encouraged me to come to the Handgun Mastery class and Im glad I did! I shoot Master grade when Im on a roll. So I was wondering how much help this class would really be. Well it turns out... read moreKen encouraged me to come to the Handgun Mastery class and Im glad I did! I shoot Master grade when Im on a roll. So I was wondering how much help this class would really be. Well it turns out it was a great help. My occasional Master level shooting was not consistent. Now I believe I have the tools to break down and isolate why its not consistent and focus my attention on making things more consistent to take things to the next level. Highly recommended even for the experienced shooter. read less
Jim Agnes
If you want an in-depth explanation of the mental and bio-mechanic aspects of handgun shooting then Tactical Performance Center's 3 day handgun training class is THE one to take ... and it is exceptionally fun! A short exchange I... read moreIf you want an in-depth explanation of the mental and bio-mechanic aspects of handgun shooting then Tactical Performance Center's 3 day handgun training class is THE one to take ... and it is exceptionally fun! A short exchange I had with Ron Avery concisely illustrates some of his philosophy. Me: I am not considering competition shooting. I just want to feel better about self-defense.Ron Avery: Self-Defense is competition. read less
Dave Hartman
Not only is this range great but the staff is truly amazing as well. Definitely a destination range with the beauty of St. George!
Bobby J. Came out to take a class and have now ended up attending 4 now!! Great place with even better instructors.Mike Derrick
Easily the best training that I have ever recieved. Ron has an amazing way of conveying information scientifically and simply for everyone to understand. By the end of the weekend skill level had defiantly improved, and my want to continue... read moreEasily the best training that I have ever recieved. Ron has an amazing way of conveying information scientifically and simply for everyone to understand. By the end of the weekend skill level had defiantly improved, and my want to continue to work on the skills I was taught was tremendous. Do yourself the favor and take a class from tpc. read less
J Douglas Haycock
Attended ccw training several weeks ago, it was very good. I learned more about grip, stance and mindset in a few hours than I did at some training that lasted a week.
Jim Shanahan
I recently attended the Handgun Combat Master program. With almost 30 years of shooting and training in the firearms industry I have to say hands down the best, most comprehensive training I have ever been a part of. ... read moreI recently attended the Handgun Combat Master program. With almost 30 years of shooting and training in the firearms industry I have to say hands down the best, most comprehensive training I have ever been a part of. Without a doubt I will attend again.Jim ShanahanAdvanced Performance Shooting read less
Pathum KarunaratnePractice Makes Permanent, so do yourself a favor and learn how to practice the right way ASAP. I'm a 3 gunner and I was fortunate be able to make the trip to the Tactical Performance Center recently and I had... read morePractice Makes Permanent, so do yourself a favor and learn how to practice the right way ASAP. I'm a 3 gunner and I was fortunate be able to make the trip to the Tactical Performance Center recently and I had the best time ever. If you compete in 3 Gun, USPSA or something similar and you want to improve your performance, you need to take a class from TPC. One of their students/instructors became the youngest ever female grandmaster in USPSA. That alone should tell you something about the level of quality of their training. If you can’t make the trip to Utah, they do travel to your range. Get some buddies together at your local range to help shoulder the costs. Ken sells the way he wishes he could buy. If you need cancel, you can cancel the day before the class and still get a refund. If you sign up for a class and you're somehow the only person signed up, they'll still hold the class. Everyone who works at TPC are great people.My trip out to TPC was to take Handgun Mastery. It is a 3 day class designed to give you the tools to take your handgun game to another level. I was in a group of 12, and we never had less than 3 instructors at any point during the day. I believe we typically had 4 instructors with us. It sounds like this is the norm for TPC, they want to make sure that you are getting your moneys worth of instruction. Having a good instructor to student ratio is part of this. Many of the instructors are high level competitors in their own rights, some examples include Tim Yackley, Brian Nelson, Max Leograndis, and Jalise & Justine Williams. The instructors are there to help make sure you get the most out of the experience. They were willing to spend extra time with me to answer questions and make sure I fully understood everything. The class goes over everything that you would expect of something called handgun mastery. Stance, grip, recoil management, drawing from the holster, sight picture, accuracy, speed, etc. All the shooting I did was stationary and the drills were designed to help me bring everything together by the end of the class. They will break down each element, explain a little bit about the theory and how it all works, and then help you put it all together so that you can work on it when you get home. To get the full benefits of the class, you’re going to have to take what you’ve learned and practice at home. As I said, practice makes permanent. If you don’t take the tools they give you and drill it into your subconscious, you will revert to your old mistakes under pressure. Of my group of 12, I’d say 10 of them were already pretty decent to high level pistol shooters. I was not one of those 10, which is why I was so excited to take a 3 day pistol class. However, all 12 of us improved greatly over the course of the 3 day class. One of my group members remarked to the instructors something to the effect of “I’m working on reprogramming myself to use what I’m learning but I keep reverting to my old programming”. Everyone in our group had a good time and everyone found a way to elevate their pistol game.You’re going to get a lot of stuff thrown at you over the course of 3 days, so pay attention and take notes so that you can work on things when you get home. Your hands will probably get sore, so you may want bring some athletic tape for your hands. A cooler to store sandwiches for lunch will also be helpful. The course description says 1700 rounds, but I think i shot closer to 2200 rounds. This class is 100% worth it and I recommend it to anyone and everyone. The sooner you can take a class from TPC, the sooner you can reap the benefits and start building off what you learn. Practice makes permanent, and the sooner you can break the bad habits or the less than ideal habits, the better off you will be in the long term for your competitive shooting career. I wish I had been able to take this class sooner. I’m sure many of you have been frustrated after a stage, and I firmly believe that many of those frustrations would not have happened if I had taken this class at the start of my 3 gun career. Like I mentioned, if you can’t go to TPC you can always try to bring TPC to you. 3 takeaways:1: I’m glad I didn’t have my 2011 yet. I feel like using my glock 19 made it harder to hide any potential issues I had. In my opinion, the 2011 weight and trigger would have masked flaws in my skills. All the skills I learned will transfer over to my future 20112: regardless of skill level, you will learn something. The sooner you take a class of this level, the better to speed up your learning curve3: Be ready to practice once you get back, you need to be able to get rid of your old bad habits so you don't revert to them under stress read less
Shoul Singletary
I have taken both their introductory carbine and pistol courses. I recommend that anyone with no or limited experience take these courses. Great instructors and facility. Definitely going back for more advanced classes!
Tony ArmellThe TPC Multgun Mastery class is an essential step towards being successful in the sport of Multigun. Excellent Class!! Highly recommend.
John CallaghanI just finished a basic class today and was very pleased by the level of instruction and their delivery. Lots of 1:1 time and helpful comments. They help you get better. Shout to Joann and the other assistant instructors. I’ll... read moreI just finished a basic class today and was very pleased by the level of instruction and their delivery. Lots of 1:1 time and helpful comments. They help you get better. Shout to Joann and the other assistant instructors. I’ll be back. Thanks again. read less
Scott Garcia
Ken and Joann were great instructors! I look forward to going back.
Triple Kevin
Brian Sam and Adam were awesome. Enjoyed the Multigun Mastery class! Thank you all for your hard work and time.
Cory GoffTook the Competition Handgun Mastery Class. Ron, Ken and the rest of the staff are World Class instructors! Thoroughly enjoyed the class and can't wait to come back to take another class!
Apollos Stanek
Highly professional and motivated staff. Will be taking more classes with them in the future!
Bobby McGeeGreat Instructors! I highly recommend taking a course here.
Art S. My wife and I have taken four classes at TPC. We’ve never been disappointed with the training, staff, facilities, etc. If you want to “really” learn how to shoot - TPC is the place.Mark Hudson
When I took the pistol boot camp it was hard to understand why all we did was drill. I wanted to learn about competitive shooting (uspsa). After being home two weeks and religiously working on my dry fire... read moreWhen I took the pistol boot camp it was hard to understand why all we did was drill. I wanted to learn about competitive shooting (uspsa). After being home two weeks and religiously working on my dry fire drills, and doing the same shooting drills on the range, I now know why.I shot my uspsa match today and had one stage with 35 rounds where I never missed a steel, and had all alpha and 1 c.I have doubled my percentage since February and was 11% higher overall this match than last.I even had the club open champ come up to me and say it was time to speed up.I am 52 and before February I had not shot a gun in 30 years. Their classes are so worth it, and I highly recommend them.I look forward to going back. read less
Keith MillettI have 28 years in Law Enforcement and 19 of those years as a firearms instructor. I went to TCP's basic handgun class and had my eyes opened. Ken Nelson and his staff were excellent instructors and helped... read moreI have 28 years in Law Enforcement and 19 of those years as a firearms instructor. I went to TCP's basic handgun class and had my eyes opened. Ken Nelson and his staff were excellent instructors and helped me break bad habits that I had acquired over the years and made me a much better shooter. Thanks guys you rock! read less
Allie Shooter
The finest instructors and instruction you'll find! Invest in this training and you'll see the rewards of new friendships as well as improved shooting skills.Highly Recommended!-Machine Gun Allie
Jodi PouliotI took the Handgun Mastery Class this last weekend. I am a middle aged woman had very little training with handguns. I have had the gun almost a year, however have not been utilizing it due to safety... read moreI took the Handgun Mastery Class this last weekend. I am a middle aged woman had very little training with handguns. I have had the gun almost a year, however have not been utilizing it due to safety reason and being a little afraid of it. This class was amazing to build my skill level and confidence. It was challenging for me to remember all the steps with grip and trigger control, yet the instructor was there to speak softly through the steps each time. The trainer to student ratio is great. I feel I left the class being confident to use my gun and carry as well. read less
Karen Parker Amazing experience, excellent instructors--can't wait to attend another class. Ken PavlickI attended the Handgun Mastery class in November. After 35 years in the military/law enforcement, I had hoped this class would help improve my skills. I never expected the results I achieved in my skills by attending this class. Rossen... read moreI attended the Handgun Mastery class in November. After 35 years in the military/law enforcement, I had hoped this class would help improve my skills. I never expected the results I achieved in my skills by attending this class. Rossen and Glen were outstanding instructors. The adjunct staff were competent and helpful as well. If you are looking to improve your handgun skills, this is the place to go. I will definitely be back!! read less
Chris H. I just completed the Handgun Mastery course in Richmond, CA and it was amazing. I have been shooting for years, and while I have trained with several nationally known champions and instructors, I have never received training as good... read moreI just completed the Handgun Mastery course in Richmond, CA and it was amazing. I have been shooting for years, and while I have trained with several nationally known champions and instructors, I have never received training as good as what I get from TPC. The instructors are all top notch. The instructor to student ratio is much higher than what you get in a normal class, so you get a lot of individual attention. Moreover, the teaching method and the science behind it is superior to anything that I have ever seen. The students also all seem to be highly motivated, which helps create a great atmosphere for learning. All in all these classes are an outstanding value for the money, and there is no quicker way to improve than training with TPC. I will definitely be back for more. read lessTom Gorman
I have been fortunate to have trained with some of the best firearms instructors on the planet! All have exceeded my expectations and I have learned a great deal from them all!This past weekend I was able to attend the... read moreI have been fortunate to have trained with some of the best firearms instructors on the planet! All have exceeded my expectations and I have learned a great deal from them all!This past weekend I was able to attend the three day Handgun Bootcamp at Tactical Performance Center and was I ever impressed! The facility is easy to get to, I flew in to Las Vegas and made the quick and easy drive to St. George UT, and the quality of instruction was world class!! The instructor team of Ken Nelson, Brian Nelson and Dave Shore was fantastic with a ton of one on one instruction. They all have a keen eye to dissect and make subtle changes to improve your speed and accuracy. I am planning on continuing the learning process by attending two more upcoming classes and look forward to working with these great guys again!!Shooting is fun, even better when you are able to shoot well!! I highly recommend this outstanding training program for everyone from a new and beginning shooter to a seasoned competitive veteran. It will be time and effort well spent!! read less
Alex Stout
Took the handgun mastery class and loved it! Excellent teachers helping with every part of shooting a handgun. Will be taking more classes in the future.
Christine ZadorI had the opportunity to take their 3 day 'Handgun Mastery' course in Richmond, CA. Being the President of the Linden Gun Range and Linden Competitive Shooting Club, I have taken many certified firearms training courses as well as had... read moreI had the opportunity to take their 3 day 'Handgun Mastery' course in Richmond, CA. Being the President of the Linden Gun Range and Linden Competitive Shooting Club, I have taken many certified firearms training courses as well as had the opportunity to be instructed by some very talented shooters in the sport. I must say this was, by far, the most professional and well-designed courses I have participated in.This course will turn you into a better shooter. It will build your confidence, break down each skill necessary to master the handgun, give you a better understanding of kinesthetic awareness and alignment, help you understand the visual focal continuum, integrate the skills you learn into your performances, and so much more.I would highly recommend it to every shooter and will definitely attend another TPC course in the future. Ron Avery, Max Leograndis, Rossen Hristov & Louie Tirona were very professional and attentive and I couldn't be more impressed by my overall experience. It is well worth your investment. read less
Tg GeorgeBest Firearms training I've ever had! TPCs classed WILL Make you a better shooter, and for us armed professionals will greatly increase our ability to win a gun fight or even de-esculate the threat to the point of the... read moreBest Firearms training I've ever had! TPCs classed WILL Make you a better shooter, and for us armed professionals will greatly increase our ability to win a gun fight or even de-esculate the threat to the point of the bad guy choosing to not enter the gun fight. Definitely World Class Training! read less
Ronaldo B. Great people..........................Stephanie Lyon Francom
Our family had a wonderful experience in the beginning class. We had 2 instructors between the four of us (JoAnn Bradley and Dave Barton). They were knowledgeable, skilled, friendly, encouraging, and professional. They took us at whatever level we were,... read moreOur family had a wonderful experience in the beginning class. We had 2 instructors between the four of us (JoAnn Bradley and Dave Barton). They were knowledgeable, skilled, friendly, encouraging, and professional. They took us at whatever level we were, and they prepared us to shoot rapidly by the end of the day. I was shocked by the improvement and the confidence built in such a short period of time. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with them. We loved the whole experience, would recommend them highly, and we will do it again in the future. BONUS: Our car broke down while we were there, and Dave actually escorted us to the part store, and he stayed with us for almost 3 hours while we worked on the car. Wonderful people! read less
Karen Thomsen My husband and I spent 5 days at the Competition Super Camp. Being under a year competitive shooters, it was the best investment we could have made. Learning correctly makes for correct practice. The instructors are fabulous... read moreMy husband and I spent 5 days at the Competition Super Camp. Being under a year competitive shooters, it was the best investment we could have made. Learning correctly makes for correct practice. The instructors are fabulous and consistent. We are looking forward to going back. read less Kent HigginbothamBeyond amazing!As a fairly competent shooter I was almost without words as to the level of knowledge and application they were able to teach me in 3 short days!
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A few things we’re great at
Our student centered approach adapts to each student’s needs.
Industry low student teacher ratios
We generally run 1 instructor to 6 students. No students are left behind. Ever. Even if they require one on one instruction.
Realistic Measurement
We don’t stand close and shoot at big targets. We train to hit a lethal zone at gunfight speed and maximum distance (safer!). Our TPC Rating system lets you know where you stand versus the best in the world. It helps you keep improving (and know you are getting better) as you continue training after the course is over.
A System that Adapts to You
Our doctrine, “Reactive Shooting”, is the science of using the body, mind, and the physics of the gun to maximize the certainty of a hit in the earliest time. You may shoot different from the person next to you in en class – but it will be as fast and as accurate as can be done with your body, mind and weapon.
Positive Teaching
We use positive teaching methos that let you know what to do, versus what not to do. We also never yell, cuss, speak dispagingly of anyone. We are a school you can feel confident to bring your family, spouse, or professional unit and expect all to be treated with courtesy and respect.
We eat our own dogfood
We say what we do and do what we say. We use our own doctrine to improve our shooting. We train our instructors in our doctrine. It works. And when we can improve it, we do. We are not mired in dogmatic theory that is 40 years old. If you can beat us, we look, learn, and adapt what we teach and do. Just say no to stagnant schools!
We hit stuff fast
All our instructors are top 10th of a % in the world shooters. The better news… they are higher than that on teaching and caring about student results.





















