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Originally Posted by CHAUKA
"Value" is a word used in my industry all the time. What the F.I.R.E. Institute offers in this basic "One Day Handgun Clinic" is mega value.
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The typical training class is $300 to $400 over 2 to 3 days. When you factor in ammo, support gear, lodging (if you have to travel), and a day off work (in the case of 3 day classes), it can add up to $600 - $700.
To invest that much into something you have no idea will benefit you, from an organization you have no idea of their background and qualifications, it's no wonder people are apprehensive about enrolling.
When we organized this class a few years ago, it was designed to give people an opportunity to gain an understanding of the benefits of formal training without a significant investment in time and money.
There was allot of pressure to price this course at 1/3 the cost of our 3 day classes (one day vs. three days) which this year would have meant about $115. I resisted because I did not want cost to have an impact on anyone's decision to attend.
So I would have to agree that this class is a great value. I know coming from the class organizer that may not mean much from the consumer's PoV but I just wanted to expand a bit on Chakua's statement.