Violet Nihart
January 8, 2025
CCW class covered more than any other CCW course I had ever taken! Psychology, after shooting legality! The staff was the ideal student to instructor ratio! Never felt neglected or ignored! All staff was helpful, knowledgeable, respectful and detailed!
Mark Elliott
October 3, 2024
Absolutely outstanding. I have been TWICE. The training is outstanding, the facilities are remote and they do a great job of making things practical. I am very thankful for the opportunity and training.
Kevin Martin
September 22, 2024
The methodical and professional manner this group conducts themselves is a testament to their profession.
Brent Burchwell
September 8, 2024
TDI definitely lives up to their reputation. I am 48 years old now and have been shooting since I was 10 or 11 years old. A few friends and I took Handgun 1-3. The first hour of the first day of class I was already shooting better due to Tim explaining grip principles and then showing me a better technique. The new grip felt very foreign to me, but I stuck with it and it yielded excellent results.
TDI is excellent across the board, but the way the way they teach impressed me the most. One of the guys in the class was a Marine whom had seen combat in Iraq. Another guy had only fired a gun once before in his life. They both got the attention and instruction the needed to become more proficient.
The bottom line about TDI is- these dudes know what they are doing and are VERY good at transferring some of that knowledge to their students.
Scott Wedemeyer
August 17, 2024
Great instructors. Well planned out and taught.
Isabel Lobb
August 4, 2024
Great class, especially for beginners. All of the instructors are excellent and there is tons of one on one for extra support.
Michael Parrish
August 4, 2024
Outstanding experience for beginner handgun class – inclusive for all different skill levels.
Brandy Welsh
July 14, 2024
Spent 3 days with Tim, Pete and John taking Handgun 1-3. If you are thinking about it, do it. It is such a valuable experience. The trainers have so much knowledge and are so great at what they do. It will change your life for the better.
SM
June 27, 2024
If you own a gun you need to go to a training class. Going to TDI is a great choice! They are patient with new shooters and take the time to instruct and create learning moments. My wife loved it! Was only going to take handgun level 1 but loved it so much she stayed for 2 and 3! Lots of individual instruction. They have 4-5 instructors on the line observing and helping. Go take the classes, great environment and great people!
Matt B.
June 23, 2024
I just completed the 3 day, handgun lvl 1-3 class and it was such rewarding experience. The instructors were great, and each had their own unique way of suggesting improvements to the students without making us feel stupid or uncomfortable. The facility was great, and the content and techniques taught were spot on for beginner level pistol owners. Safety was a priority and I never witnessed any unsafe weapons handling by the instructors and any students performing anything unsafe were quickly corrected by the instructors. I think TDI was only able to achieve this by having such a high number of instructors present, which was great!
I can only come up with two suggestions for improvement:
1) maybe a speaker/audio system so it is easier to hear in the classroom. The background noise of the fans makes it difficult sometimes to hear the speakers talking.
2) air conditioning for the classroom, it was rather warm for our class and at least mentally a cooler location for class time and lunch breaks would have mentally been a fatigue relief.
Scot Rife
June 9, 2024
My first training experience at TDI was intense. Safety was a priority, and the instructors were outstanding. The fellow students were serious about developing skills. Overall, it is an excellent environment for serious shooters.
Shahin Aftabizadeh
May 5, 2024
Incredible training and atmosphere. Instructors are phenomenal.
Ethan Gaston
November 16, 2023
Fantastic school teaching simple, reliable, and current tactics and techniques. Professional instructors that meet you at your skill level and beginner friendly atmosphere.
October 9, 2023 Google Review
The instructions are friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. They improved my accuracy and speed. And teach you drills that will keep you sharp and improving.They shoot rain or shine so bring rain gear, and cold weather gear, Ohio weather is wacky.
Everyone who carries, civilian or law enforcement, should go to TDI. Well worth the price.
Bring $50 cash so you can buy merch while your there. Get yourself a TDI cover garmet, hat, patch, coat, or polo shirt. Show up to your next IDPA match in style.
Handgun I-III, July 9-11, 2021
WOW! As always, my trip to TDIOhio was well worth the 7-hour drive. Over the past 2 years, I’ve attended your Ground Fighting class, twice, and Handgun I-III, IV-V, VI. They all exceeded my expectations.
Thank you,
Billy Bucy, Grand Rapids, Michigan
November, 2020
Thank you again for a great weekend I enjoyed you and the whole team, and felt like part of the family. I am completely amazed at the skills that everyone has and their willingness to share with us. I’m honored to receive it and will be practicing.
Billy B.
November, 2020
I wanted to take any moment and personally thank all of you again for this past weekend’s training and experience (11-20 through 11-22). I truly look forward to taking many mores classes with all of you!
Jonathan P.
November, 2020
Thank you very much for the amazing course this last weekend. My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves and learned so much. All of your staff were truly amazing and I cannot say how much that helps in creating a great learning atmosphere.
Jeremy H.
October, 2020
I want to thank you and your team of instructors for another great experience, TDI never disappoints. Year after year, class after class, I always have a great time and learn more than I expect.
Mike E.
October, 2020
I had an excellent experience at TDI. I highly recommend their handgun class. John Benner is a gentlemen and knowledgeable. His staff of instructors where all excellent as well and paid attention to your progress.
George K.
October, 2020
September, 2020
Thanks again for encouraging me to take the rifle class. It was a HUGE leap out of my comfort zone, but as always, you and your amazing team refused to let me (or anybody else) fail.
Holly S.
September, 2020
September, 2020
Please tell your staff thank you from both myself and Bill Jr. It was a great weekend and we both had a great time. Like last year the thing that stands out the most is the amazing staff you’ve managed to assemble.
Bill Sr.
August, 2020
I took Handgun 1-3. Words cannot describe how excellent my experience at TDI was. All the instructors are absolutely wonderful and very engaging while teaching. They break down everything so that the students are able to understand what is expected of them. If you are on the fence about whether you should go or not, GO! The money and time is well worth it.
Ashleigh
August, 2020
To John and entire staff at TDI:
I just wanted to send a message about how much I have enjoyed and appreciated the training that I have received at TDI. I believe I have been to TDI seven times over the past 5 years. I try to attend at least one or two courses per year somewhere to keep what skills I do have current.
I can’t tell you how many times I have seen TDI instructors pull people aside, including myself, and show them another way to do something and give them a pat on the back or John Motil getting someone’s gun back in the fight. Again, thanks to the entire staff for always going above and beyond what’s expected. This is what sets TDI apart from the rest of the field.
Best Regards,
Rod
August 2020
If you have your CCW and got it through a NRA teacher, may I recommend you take this to further your tactical skills.
Stephanie
October 2019
I’ve been in law enforcement for 18 years and Level 1-3 handgun is the best handgun course I’ve ever taken. Their instructors are top notch, the courses of fire will improve all shooters, and their method of teaching is highly applicable to combat shooting. I highly recommend TDI.
F. Reagan
September 2019
TDI is top notch. I look forward to the next class.
P. West
September 2019
Thank you very much for a great weekend. I was just in your handgun I – III class September 6-9th. Your team is very thorough, patient, and instructive. I hope that I am able to improve on what you and your team has taught me.
Tim K.
September 2019
I wanted to take a minute to thank you and your staff for the amazing experience that my son and I had the pleasure to be a part of this past weekend. We’ve taken a few classes in the past but none were as comprehensive, enjoyable, and more importantly beneficial than HG I-III. I truly couldn’t think of one thing your staff could have done better.
Regards,
B. O’Donnell Sr.
July 2019
I wanted to let you John Benner know that my son, Xander, and I thoroughly enjoyed Tac Rifle I. In addition, I was happy to see that TDI still offers absolutely topnotch training, and that its instructors are the best.
Cheers, Nick
July 2019
I just can’t say enough good things about your instructors. You’ve really put together a super team of great folks!
Thanks again for great instruction and a great time.
Wayne J.
July 2019
The instructors were amazing, they instruct you on a very personal basis. TDI grounds were way above and beyond our expectations. John and his staff are extremely knowledgeable No complaints whatsoever.
Matt S. Corrections Officer
May 2019
Michael and I would like to thank you all for the wonderful learning experience. I can’t express enough how happy we were to be able to take this course and learn from all of you.
Michael and Janie
May 2019
Not long ago I was at Shoot Point Blank practicing the Malfunction Drill Forrest Sonewald taught us at this last Buckeye Blast. All the other shooters around me were blasting away as fast as they could, while I just shot once, went through a malfunction clearance then back on target. I put about 75 rounds down that way and my last 10 I did 2 to the chest one to the head til empty. I finished grabbed my gear turned around and the Range officer was looking at me nodded slightly and with an approving smile on his face that said, “Now that’s training!”
John, Thanks again for your incredible staff.
P. Gawry
May 2019
Words cannot express my gratitude for your hospitality and world class instruction this past weekend. I always learn so much every-time I’m there.
J. Staggs