FLORIDA’S PREMIER FIREARMS TRAINING ACADEMY
Selecting the right firearms instructor is one of the most valuable decisions you will make.
It is important to choose someone you feel comfortable with and will learn from.
Tactical Firearms Academy (TFA) began operations in 1999 and has built an instructor team whose background is in military, law enforcement, competitive shooting, and private law enforcement.
“Your Trainer For Life”
All instructors maintain “Active” status in public and private law enforcement. Credentialed by the U.S. Department of State, NRA, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and State of Florida, our instructors are constantly updating the TFA training curriculum in order to bring you the latest in firearms tactics and manipulation training as part of licensing requirements. Tactical Firearms Academy is licensed with the state of Florida and insured through the NRA instructor programs.
Through our relationship with KGB Armament we are able to offer our students competitive prices on ammunition and firearms, including Class III and NFA items.
TFA is dedicated to providing safe, cost effective and comprehensive training courses. We believe when using a firearm to protect your life or the lives of others, you should be committed to getting the necessary training to be effective and safe. Tactical Firearms Academy’s training regimen is firmly rooted in the cutting edge, real-world capabilities and experiences of our instructors. What we teach is not based upon theory, but practical applications that include extensive street experience and international survival skills. We are in a constant state of learning and consider ourselves perpetual students.
- Top Notch instruction! Super impressed with Andy and Shawn's knowledge and expertise. I've learned that you can learn from EVERYONE but WHAT you learn, good or bad, is up to the instructor.
I walked away with a LOT more confidence and skillset after taking Pistol 1, a private lesson and also 2 Steel Shoot's with TFA. I will be the first to tell you that if you are looking for someone to make you warm and fuzzy and pour sunshine and unicorns over you; this won't be your jam. BUT if you are looki... read moreTop Notch instruction! Super impressed with Andy and Shawn's knowledge and expertise. I've learned that you can learn from EVERYONE but WHAT you learn, good or bad, is up to the instructor.
I walked away with a LOT more confidence and skillset after taking Pistol 1, a private lesson and also 2 Steel Shoot's with TFA. I will be the first to tell you that if you are looking for someone to make you warm and fuzzy and pour sunshine and unicorns over you; this won't be your jam. BUT if you are looking for REAL and PRACTICAL training -- you will walk away a MUCH more confidence and be an equipped shooter after working with TFA.
Here is my 100% target from the Pistol 1 course 🙂 read less
Dana Gayer4/30/2022I took the Pistol 1 course with Andy and had a great experience. Solid instruction, with a focus on safety and attention to detail (with a 1:3 instructor to student ratio in the class that I attended). I feel much more comfortable with handling pistols after the course and will be back again! Francisco Dejesus3/07/2022As a newer firearm owner, I have put in lots of work at an indoor range and thought it was time to get a lesson outdoors. I researched several companies and TFA was the one that stood out. Communication setting up the lesson was top notch. I met Andy out at one of his private ranges for a 1 on 1 lesson. Needless to say I gain so much from this lesson that I could have never learned on my own researching on YouTube. You can tell the amount of experience he has teaching because everything, once h... read moreAs a newer firearm owner, I have put in lots of work at an indoor range and thought it was time to get a lesson outdoors. I researched several companies and TFA was the one that stood out. Communication setting up the lesson was top notch. I met Andy out at one of his private ranges for a 1 on 1 lesson. Needless to say I gain so much from this lesson that I could have never learned on my own researching on YouTube. You can tell the amount of experience he has teaching because everything, once he explained it, simply makes sense. Lots of jewels were learned. Great time, invaluable instruction, great guy. Look forward to my next lesson and the practice that I will be putting in between that time. read less Sam C12/11/2021Owning a firearm automatically comes with the responsibility of learning to run the weapon proficiently. I trained for a year with another instructor but felt I wanted to take it to the next level & really hone my gun skills. Thankfully I found Andy at Tactical Firearms Academy! It is said “you don’t know what you don’t know” -honestly after training with Andy for over a month I have realized there were many areas I needed to improve and frankly re-learn because they were not as tight as they ... read moreOwning a firearm automatically comes with the responsibility of learning to run the weapon proficiently. I trained for a year with another instructor but felt I wanted to take it to the next level & really hone my gun skills. Thankfully I found Andy at Tactical Firearms Academy! It is said “you don’t know what you don’t know” -honestly after training with Andy for over a month I have realized there were many areas I needed to improve and frankly re-learn because they were not as tight as they could be. Andy is an excellent instructor. He can actually teach. He will teach you, show you & test you. He will literally test you to be sure you are competent before he moves on to another skill set. He is passionate about working the gun correctly. There is no playing around here. If you want serious instruction- Andy is your guy! He has completely changed me as a student and brought me up to new levels I never knew I could achieve. Moreover- an added bonus is he is fun to be around & Firearms Academy has an extensive catalog of group classes and a monthly “Steel Challenge”. The benefits of training here are numerous. From beginner gunning to competition gunning- you can do it all right here! He offers instruction in Pompano Beach, Homestead and at his private range in Clewiston. I wish I had found him earlier in my “gun career” ! Don’t even look for another instructor- you have found the best here at Tactical Firearms Academy. read less Michele Toomey11/16/2021 - By far the best out there. Goes through all the little detail that no other instructors even train or know about. Highly recommend. Jeff Cogswell11/11/2021You can take a pistol course here and be much more confident and dangerous. Getting your CHL isn't enough. Kudos to these dudes for being savage and training us up to standard. Legend Express Project6/08/2021I attended the Pistol I Class with Andy . Highly recommended, thorough instruction with an emphasis on details from stance to sight alinement. I will definitely be back.Thank you Jose Ferro11/05/2020I attended the Pistol I Class with Andy . Highly recommended, thorough instruction with an emphasis on details from stance to sight alinement. I will definitely be back.
Thank you Jose Ferro10/06/2020 - Took my first structured firearms coarse (Tactical Pistol 1) with TFA. I wasn't sure what to expect but was so pleased with the class I have already recommended it to anyone that will listen. Andy, Dave and Shawn were very thorough, informative and helpful as they are definitely masters of their craft. I like how they make you accountable for your technique and results by not issuing a passing grade just for showing up. I recommend this class to any one that wants to learn how to PROPERLY use a... read moreTook my first structured firearms coarse (Tactical Pistol 1) with TFA. I wasn't sure what to expect but was so pleased with the class I have already recommended it to anyone that will listen. Andy, Dave and Shawn were very thorough, informative and helpful as they are definitely masters of their craft. I like how they make you accountable for your technique and results by not issuing a passing grade just for showing up. I recommend this class to any one that wants to learn how to PROPERLY use and shoot a pistol.
I look forward to taking the Tactical Pistol 2 class in a few months.
NR read less Nick Rivera10/06/2020Great place to take G qualifier recert. Low price. TFA is a Winner?Scored a perfect score on G qualifier.Andy's classes and advice along with lots of practice helped achieve this.Thank you, TFAAndy and Dave Saunders for all 3 Tactical Pistol Classes.Andy will turn you into a marksman if you study with him.Hands down, 5 stars for TFA.Learn the corrrect way, at TFA Dave Williams9/05/2020The instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the whole course. It was great experience. Dylan Crespo8/05/2020TFA is the best hands down! From the very experienced firearm owner to the ones who have never used a firearm YOU NEED to take one of his classes. I’ve been training with Andy for a little over a year. His slogan is “your trainer for life” and once you meet him you quickly realize why. Rosy Rodriguez6/29/2020 - What a great experience! The lessons were high level literal life and death skills being taught by an excellent instructor named Andy. My friend and I had two private sessions, at an outdoor range, which was top notch. I could not be happier with this experience and highly recommend it if you are serious about personal gun safety and defense. RealEstate INsider6/12/2020Outstanding experience, the instructors were very professional and knowledgeable. This class will prepare you if you want to conceal carry or you own a pistol handgun at home for self preservation. dania Gómez5/05/2020I have to say what an AMAZING instructor Andy is. Most ppl would just go through the course, hand over a piece of paper and send us on our way to be armed and unknowingly dangerous to ourselves and others..... This is the best gift/ suggestion that any person could have given me. Thank you for what you do and the dedication you have in doing and teaching your craft. S. Correa5/05/2020The training I received was more than I expected. Andy and Terry are serious but still made it fun. I learned more in the first couple of hours about what I didn't know and how ineffective my gear was that it was already worth the money. I will definitely be attending more classes and would highly recommend school to anyone who wants to learn techniques and practical firearms training. Chad Patrick5/05/2020
- Professional, police academy level full day training ensure you not only get familiar with your firearm, it's safe handling and use but also you will understand risks and responsibilities related to carry firearm. You will be able to learn and practice close range defense skills, understand your motivation and why exactly you want to operate firearm in a first place. The combination of physical skill training with important aspects of mindset around using a gun makes this training rare opportuni... read moreProfessional, police academy level full day training ensure you not only get familiar with your firearm, it's safe handling and use but also you will understand risks and responsibilities related to carry firearm. You will be able to learn and practice close range defense skills, understand your motivation and why exactly you want to operate firearm in a first place. The combination of physical skill training with important aspects of mindset around using a gun makes this training rare opportunity for those of you who seek solid firearm handling learning experience, whether you are beginner or seasoned firearm owner. Special thanks to Andy Blaschik and his crew for above excellent and highly focused presentation and training of best firearm practices. Thank you. read less Steve S.5/05/2020The instructors of this Academy are thoroughly professional. The reality of training with firearms requires them to be serious and sometimes intense, so it’s not for the faint of heart, but I appreciate that intensity. Every course I’ve taken with them has been great and very educational. If I have any gripe it is that the training courses that are relevent to my life are not offered frequently and are only offered on Saturdays. I work weekends so I’ve had to take time off to attend. Aside from ... read moreThe instructors of this Academy are thoroughly professional. The reality of training with firearms requires them to be serious and sometimes intense, so it’s not for the faint of heart, but I appreciate that intensity. Every course I’ve taken with them has been great and very educational. If I have any gripe it is that the training courses that are relevent to my life are not offered frequently and are only offered on Saturdays. I work weekends so I’ve had to take time off to attend. Aside from that, no complaints. Highly recommended. read less sacredmusicguy5/05/2020Saturday June 16, 2019The 3 of us of the ladies group met with Andy at a outside shooting range. Pre work shooting was done in order for Andy to direct this 4 hour training.We worked on target accuracy, moving off the X, shooting accurately from inside ready position, then adding movement by walking and shooting to the left.This four hour class captured details that we needed to improve our practice which will ultimately improve our gun handling and accuracy skills.Anyone interested in improvi... read moreSaturday June 16, 2019The 3 of us of the ladies group met with Andy at a outside shooting range. Pre work shooting was done in order for Andy to direct this 4 hour training.We worked on target accuracy, moving off the X, shooting accurately from inside ready position, then adding movement by walking and shooting to the left.This four hour class captured details that we needed to improve our practice which will ultimately improve our gun handling and accuracy skills.Anyone interested in improving your skill set - take a class, make notes and follow a perfect practice plan.Looking forward to more in the futureprivate outside gun club in our local area and was able to work read less Deb Lamberti5/05/2020Andy at Tactical Firearms Academy is in a league of his own when it comes to his ability to effectively get students up to speed. If you attend his class with an open mind, you will be a better shooter at the end of the day. I will warn you, his courses are no joke. Be prepared for a long day with a lot of shooting. Greyson Pendry5/05/2020
- Absolutely the best firearms training in all of Florida. If you want top notch, individualized instruction where the instructors actually care if you learn and are safe with a firearm, then this is the training school for you. Highly recommend. Caroline B5/05/2020This is by far the best firearms training available. From beginners who want learn to pros who want to hone their skills, there is a training course for everyone. Regular shooting events for students at low prices, fun atmosphere and friendly people. My trainer for life! Carlos Casas5/05/2020Thank you Andy and your team , you guys treated me and the other students like family , I took tactical pistol 1 Saturday February 1,2020. We had a blast but more importantly learned so much in the class and how it was structured made it easy to learn and all basic firearm fundamentals plus a lot more , I feel more comfortable with my firearm after taking this class and will be taking the refresher program very soon! Biker Boom5/05/2020I attended an extremely well organized presentation this month for Tactical Pistol I at Pop's Gun Range, put on by the Tactical Firearms Academy. Andy, and the rest of his staff, put us through our paces over a nine hour period, covering all the essentials in well thought out course. All questions were answered and I came away better prepared to handle a firearm. Highly recommended. Hugh J McLaughlin5/05/2020
- I took the Learning the Shotgun course with my brothers and father and I am planning on retaking this course in a few months as a refresher. For the level of training you will receive, the price is reasonable and the ability to retake the same course at a discounted rate is a great option to have. Andy's knowledge of the tactical application of the shotgun was impressive. I have used a shotgun my whole life for hunting and knew it to be a highly effective tool for home defense. Andy took my know... read moreI took the Learning the Shotgun course with my brothers and father and I am planning on retaking this course in a few months as a refresher. For the level of training you will receive, the price is reasonable and the ability to retake the same course at a discounted rate is a great option to have. Andy's knowledge of the tactical application of the shotgun was impressive. I have used a shotgun my whole life for hunting and knew it to be a highly effective tool for home defense. Andy took my knowledge of this weapon to the next level. The instruction is thorough and then it is applied to live fire drills. The structure of the course is spot-on. I found it enjoyable, informative, hands-on, challenging, and leaves me with a desire to take more classes and become more proficient. Looking forward to applying what I learned when I get out to my home range. read less adam patrick2/04/2020Straightforward with no bull. I just completed the Pistol Tact I course this weekend (3/23) and was blown away by the knowledge and training received. Andy and the other instructors focused on teaching at the student's experience level. It was a wakeup call to see the bad habits come out during the drills. I would highly recommend this course for anyone that's serious about learning the tactical pistol fundamentals. Kudos to TFA! Joe M5/05/2019I recently took tactical pistol one with Andy and could not have been happier. I've been shooting pistol competitively since I was a teenager, and but haven't been shooting regularly. I assumed this level 1 would be a good refresher, but it truly exceeded my expectations. It provided a phenomenally comprehensive review of fundamental handgun skills, ensuring you're where you need to be to develop further as a tactical shooter. I particularly appreciated the methodical approach to learning how to... read moreI recently took tactical pistol one with Andy and could not have been happier. I've been shooting pistol competitively since I was a teenager, and but haven't been shooting regularly. I assumed this level 1 would be a good refresher, but it truly exceeded my expectations. It provided a phenomenally comprehensive review of fundamental handgun skills, ensuring you're where you need to be to develop further as a tactical shooter. I particularly appreciated the methodical approach to learning how to properly navigate malfunctions. Andy and his team adapt to the skill level and needs of every shooter on the line- providing the unique coaching necessary for each shooter's abilities. I felt 100 percent safe the entire time, and was very impressed with the TFA team's safety procedures.I fully intend to complete all of the Tactical courses Andy and TFA offer. If you've been shooting for years, or if you're brand new, this course is equally valuable for all. I've taken a great many tactical courses over the years, and I can genuinely say Andy's is the best from any angle you look at it- quality of training, safety, facility, and environment are all top notch. I'll be finishing this review and signing up for Tactical Pistol II. read less Sean Casey5/05/2019Learned a lot!Going into this course I knew I had much to learn in terms of pistol firing. However, what I learned exceeded my expectations, from dominant eye to clearing malfunctions and lots in between, Andy and his entire crew were great. I will now train and go back to Pistol 2. André Andrade5/05/2019
- Andy is a great instructor, he not only teaches you the techniques but also makes sure you understand the why of each thing that it's taught. Dorian Schramm5/05/2019One of the best firearms training groups in South Florida and they teach just about anything that you could want to learn.The instructor cadre is highly experienced and knowledgeable in their fields of expertise. I first found out about TFA around 7 or 8 years ago and have never had a negative experience with them.They are very professional and safety conscious and are properly trained and experienced in first aid if you turn an ankle or something when performing shooting drills. As with any... read moreOne of the best firearms training groups in South Florida and they teach just about anything that you could want to learn.The instructor cadre is highly experienced and knowledgeable in their fields of expertise. I first found out about TFA around 7 or 8 years ago and have never had a negative experience with them.They are very professional and safety conscious and are properly trained and experienced in first aid if you turn an ankle or something when performing shooting drills. As with any training program safety is the main priority here and they have an excellent safety record.If your looking for high quality firearms training, you will definitely want to talk to TFA about what classes you are interested in. The beginners classes are a great value and teach the skills that are neccessary for the more advanced courses. Firearms training is fun and builds off the basic skill set and muscle memory. But if the basic skills are flawed you will have issues with your skills later on. But if your serious and pay attention to what is being taught in the class you are going to be an effective shooter when you are finished with your class.Even if you have been shooting for years ever instructor is different and have different backgrounds. You will most likely learn something new or some different shooting drills that you might not have done before. Or pick up a few new skills to practice on the range when not taking a class. TFA is definitely one of the better firearms training academies in South Florida and have some very impressive resumes as firearms instructors ranging from military, law enforcement and some are also FDLE instructors and have a lifetime of experience to offer their students.Even if you have taken just about every firearms course offered from your local gun shop you can still learn a ton from their classes. read less A W5/05/2019As an alum of many classes, there is a clear reason I keep returning, even re-taking classes to refresh my skills.. I have trained with many instructors and TFA is on par or surpasses the best of them, even the high priced big name instructors and ranges. I recommend them highly, especially for those looking to acquire initial skills with firearms in a safe completely professional environment. Andy is thorough, a complete professional, and an excellent educator. After taking your first class, yo... read moreAs an alum of many classes, there is a clear reason I keep returning, even re-taking classes to refresh my skills.. I have trained with many instructors and TFA is on par or surpasses the best of them, even the high priced big name instructors and ranges. I recommend them highly, especially for those looking to acquire initial skills with firearms in a safe completely professional environment. Andy is thorough, a complete professional, and an excellent educator. After taking your first class, you will certainly agree there is no better place to spend your time and money in S Florida if you want firearms training. read less Jose Cunha5/05/2019Andy and crew were great and very knowledgeable the training was more then I had anticipated glad I had opportunity to take the carbine fundamentals class can’t wait to take next class. Awesome experience highly recommend tony vivirito5/05/2019
- I attended this class this past Saturday and I can't be any happier. Prior to the class I had only shot a gun once during my conceal carry permit class. I left this class feeling better prepared and more confident when it comes to having to handle or shoot a gun. Terry, Andy and Shawn were the instructors of the class and they were very knowledgeable and patient throughout. I will definitely be taking more classes with them. I highly recommend. Keep up the good work guys..!! Jeannette G5/05/2019Fantastic! I am a married mom with kids and a very busy/stressful career. I also have a serious interest in tactical shooting. I go to my local range to practice, but I decided I needed to get away from the day to day grind in order to truly focus on improving my skills. I researched firearms academies across the US and selected Tactical Firearms Academy as my #1 choice. But as I don’t live in Florida I was nervous about traveling by myself to a new place to train with someone I didn’t know... read moreFantastic! I am a married mom with kids and a very busy/stressful career. I also have a serious interest in tactical shooting. I go to my local range to practice, but I decided I needed to get away from the day to day grind in order to truly focus on improving my skills. I researched firearms academies across the US and selected Tactical Firearms Academy as my #1 choice. But as I don’t live in Florida I was nervous about traveling by myself to a new place to train with someone I didn’t know. I reached out to Andy and we started a dialogue. Andy quickly diffused any apprehension I had and so off to FL I went.I wasn’t disappointed! As soon as I met Andy, I could tell I was about to get into some serious training!! He went through the basics making sure I had the right foundation for safe and effective shooting. He covered all the needed building blocks and we kept building from there. Andy uses the appropriate mix of classroom, training pistols and live fire in his instructions. As serious as he is with his training, he is also aware of the student’s position, and will work with the student’s ability to absorb and apply new skills. Andy makes the entire environment comfortable for the shooter.His skills and situational awareness made it easy for me so that I could focus on just my shooting.Great experience and I highly recommend Andy and Tactical Firearms Academy. read less Paula Joyce5/05/2019I just attended the Tactical Pistol I all-day class with Andy, and I could not be happier with the results. He's a fantastic and very experienced instructor who really stresses the importance of key concepts such as proper weapon education, weapon handling, situational awareness, training, and so much more. Him and his assistant instructors break down concepts for you and analyze what it is that you're doing wrong in the moment so that you can correct these errors and improve. At the end of the ... read moreI just attended the Tactical Pistol I all-day class with Andy, and I could not be happier with the results. He's a fantastic and very experienced instructor who really stresses the importance of key concepts such as proper weapon education, weapon handling, situational awareness, training, and so much more. Him and his assistant instructors break down concepts for you and analyze what it is that you're doing wrong in the moment so that you can correct these errors and improve. At the end of the day, remember that owning a firearm is one of the most responsible things any person can do, and without the proper training (or with bad weapon handling habits and education), you could end up doing more harm than good to yourself and others around you. In short, I highly recommend this course (and there are others available) to anyone in the South Florida area. Andy and his team are known for being solid at what they do. read less SRTLarx5/05/2019On Saturday of Memorial Day weekend I trained again with Tactical Firearms Academy, this time, Tactical Pistol 1. Again a very positive experience. Andy gives you what you pay for. If you want intensive, safety based, hands on training, you will benefit from this course, especially if you are a CWP holder and have never had any training. You will improve your gunhandling/safety skills, and be given the tools and techniques to clear malfunctions, safely load and unload your weapon, draw from a ho... read moreOn Saturday of Memorial Day weekend I trained again with Tactical Firearms Academy, this time, Tactical Pistol 1. Again a very positive experience. Andy gives you what you pay for. If you want intensive, safety based, hands on training, you will benefit from this course, especially if you are a CWP holder and have never had any training. You will improve your gunhandling/safety skills, and be given the tools and techniques to clear malfunctions, safely load and unload your weapon, draw from a holster, and so many other topics you need to learn and master. It's a lot of training for the time and money involved and it just may save someone's life.You will leave the course with a feeling of competence and accomplishment IF you pay attention, learn the techniques, and practice properly at home and on the range. Andy gives you the tools, it's up to YOU to practice them. Since Google only allows one review per user I still give 5 stars for Tactical Firearms Academy and it's instructors. You can read about the carbine class I took in December 2017 below:If you recently acquired an AR15 (or any other carbine), are learning it as a new platform or have prior old school military experience you owe it to yourself to take an introduction to the carbinepatrol rifle course from Tactical Firearms Academy. I had military training but never learned pr I'moper manipulation and operation of this tool until I trained with Andy Blaschik. He will inform you, train you, challenge you and test you under real world 360 degree conditions. If you think you can run a carbine the way it was intended you WILL screw up, I sure did. He will tell you straight up on the range that he is there to train you not think for you. But he will provide you with the tools to help you recoginize the weaknesses in your training, technique and equipment and provide the proper training tools and techniques to become safe and competent with the carbine. You don't know what you don't know until you see things done correctly. I look forward to future training from Tactical Firearms Academy. Just do it! read less Mike Shockley5/05/2019
- Just took Force on Force for the 3rd time. It was great training and a lot of fun. Every time I take the class I learn a ton of new information. I have recommended this class to several friends, infact a few of them took the class with me this weekend. Alex Longsworth5/05/2019I completed Andy Tactical Firearms Pistol 1 course on Dec 29,2018.I've been a full-time freediving instructor since 2005. I am rarely impressed by instructors. When I encounter an instructor my assumption is they will be very good at what they do, but not very good at the actual instruction part.Andy is an excellent instructor. It is obvious that safety is parament. He had nine people shooting firearms without metal dividers between everyone like you would see on a range. This requires an orderl... read moreI completed Andy Tactical Firearms Pistol 1 course on Dec 29,2018.I've been a full-time freediving instructor since 2005. I am rarely impressed by instructors. When I encounter an instructor my assumption is they will be very good at what they do, but not very good at the actual instruction part.Andy is an excellent instructor. It is obvious that safety is parament. He had nine people shooting firearms without metal dividers between everyone like you would see on a range. This requires an orderly and safely process.He delivered a ton of information that could have easily been too much to absorb except for the way it was presented. Most instructors tell people what do and they don't do a good job explaining why they need to do it that way. Andy fully explained why he was having us do everything we did. As a novice, I asked a lot of questions and every one was answered.We went through all the drills and information without even firing the pistol and then once we had a good understanding of what would be asked of us we then proceded to do it again but this time while firing.I can say I fully understand why he had us do everything he asked of us. I can't say I can properly execute everything he taught us today, but I know I will be able to in the future as I know and understand what I need to work on.I am a novice shooter. First-time pistol owner. I went to this course wanting to learn how to shoot more accurately so that my range time could be more productive. Before this course when I went to the range, I had hit a wall. I was shooting the same as I always would, and making the same mistakes. I was tired of trying to self diagnose via youtube videos. Andy quickly and easily explained why I was making the mistakes I was making.When I would do what he asked me I would shoot much better. Now I have to integrate what I learned so that it is automatic which it is not now.Surprisingly my favorite part of the course was a better understanding of the pistol: the types of failures, failure to fire, failure to eject, failure to extract. Andy explained how to handle every kind of failure.I was super excited to see that as a TFA graduate there are monthly members-only shooting events. I can't wait to attend my first steel challenge in coming weeks.This is an intense and challenging course. I appreciate that if Andy ever told us something to do or more often something to not do, he would enforce that throughout the course.I was terrible at operating the slide on my pistol; I often change hands to get the slide to work correctly. Every single time I did this Andy or one of the instructors would tell me, "Ted stop switching hands." They know what you need to do and are not going to say well I'll just let that one slide I don't want to him get upset because I keep correcting him on that issue.If people are not following the instructions, someone could get injured during the course, and I was incredibly impressed how Andy and his two assistants managed nine people shooting firearms without barriers between everyone like at the range.Andy is an excellent instructor. He has 143 5 star reviews. Read them and then book your class with Tactical Fire Arms Academy. read less Ted Harty5/05/2019Having trained with other instructors and in need of a refresher course I found TFA and Andy Blaschnik and his team. Andy is a serious, skilled instructor who is passionate about ensuring you leave his class trained and confident and he holds you accountable to do so. Patient, thorough with excellent communication skills, in the Tactical Pistol 1 class they taught both new and “experienced” shooters a foundation platform of skills that is second to none.Whether you are brand new to firearms, are... read moreHaving trained with other instructors and in need of a refresher course I found TFA and Andy Blaschnik and his team. Andy is a serious, skilled instructor who is passionate about ensuring you leave his class trained and confident and he holds you accountable to do so. Patient, thorough with excellent communication skills, in the Tactical Pistol 1 class they taught both new and “experienced” shooters a foundation platform of skills that is second to none.Whether you are brand new to firearms, are a gun range regular or of seasoned training class experience, all will benefit greatly from Andy’s instruction, I highly recommend TFA and am confident you will not be disappointed. read less John McFadden5/05/2019Amazing experience and excellent staff. Andy and his staff are probably the best instructors at what they do. What they do is get you ready for real world threats and that is life saving instruction. I will definitely take more classes with TFA. Est. 19825/05/2018
TFA strives to be professional above and beyond everything else. We treat you, as we want to be treated. If you have taken a firearms class somewhere else, you may have experienced instructors that intimidate you or do not listen to what you hope to get out of a firearms class. TFA’s focus is on safety, but we also want shooting to be an enjoyable experience for you. We allow ourselves, and you, to have fun, smile and laugh once in a while. The connections Tactical Firearms Academy makes with our students are what gives us the ability to be entrusted to be “Your Trainer For Life.”
