Videos tagged with Student-Instructor Ratio

This video from Tap Rack Bang, LLC explains the economic factors contributing to the perceived high cost of firearms training. It details hard costs like range rental (estimated $500-$1000, or $2000 for a bay), targetry ($50 for 10-15 people), and liability insurance. The explanation also covers operational costs such as gear maintenance, payroll (with a 1.75x multiplier for benefits/taxes), and a necessary profit margin. The speaker emphasizes that while some pricing might be due to greed, a significant portion is driven by inflation and the true cost of providing quality instruction.

This entry synthesizes expert insights from Ken Campbell, CEO of Gunsite Academy, on defensive pistol training. It covers the foundational 250 Pistol class, emphasizing an open mind and the importance of quality instruction with a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Advice is given on selecting reliable equipment and adopting a modern fighting stance, applicable to various pistol platforms like Glock, M&P, and the 1911.