Testimonials

“Shanan made the class enjoyable and entertaining, and being a female, I sometimes get a bit intimidated when whooting around a bunch of males. However, I didn’t have that feeling when we went out to shoot. Shanan made sure everyone was comfortable and safe. I would highly recommend this CCW class to anyone.”

—Jacqui H.

“Very informative on all points during classroom time and safety first on the range. Looking forward to other classes. Highly recommended.”

—Victor W.

“Very thorough, knows the gun laws very well, very informative on different shooting situations, safety first in class and out on the range. Excellent instructor!”

—Wendy J.

“I recommend TST for anyone, from seasoned marksmen to someone just looking for some information.”

—Keith B.

“Not only was the TST concealed carry course professionally done, informative, and instructional, but situational safety was also discussed, which I appreciated. My favorite part was how humor was brought in respectfully while discussing such an important and serious topic. Not boring whatsoever! Thank you, Shanan and Becky, for a great course...”

—Debbie M.

“I’ve taken several courses with Shanan Kelly at Thunder Stick Tactics, and members of my family have trained with him as well. I’ve also referred friends because I trust the quality of his instruction. Shanan creates a professional learning environment and makes safety a priority throughout every course. Each time I’ve trained with him, I’ve left with stronger skills and greater confidence in my ability to protect myself and my family.”

—Brandon L.

Shanan Kelly puts on a great class to make you as comfortable and confident as possible when carrying. The way he gets everyone to be so interactive and attentive is top-notch. I have taken his class a couple of times and feel like I learned something new every time. He makes the class extremely professional but also makes you feel safe and confident when you learn in his class and go back to the real world.”

—Terran L.

“I have taken both the original CCW class and the renewal class from Shanan at Thunder Stick Tactics, and I have always had a great experience. Shanan is knowledgeable, professional, and an excellent instructor. He makes the classes educational and informative while still keeping them fun and entertaining. I always enjoy his classes and walk away having learned something new. I highly recommend Shanan and Thunder Stick Tactics to anyone looking for quality CCW training!”

—Natalie H.

“I took a class from Thunder Stick Tactics and really enjoyed it. I had a lot of questions revolving around self-defense, and Shanan answered them clearly and concisely. 10/10 class!”

—Blake B.

“In a world filled with high-stress, long, boring, dry classes, Thunder Stick Tactics stands apart for all the right reasons. What you will not get is the same overused, dry training: you must shoot my way and only use the equipment I use. In its place is a fun and engaging experience that is light-hearted, fun, and educational. Add to that the real-world experience that is brought to the table, and this should be your go-to firearms instruction.”

—Brian B.