FAS v. OFA?

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Does anyone have any suggestions as to the differences between Firearms Academy of Seattle and Oregon Firearms Academy?

http://www.firearmsacademy.com/overview.htm

http://www.oregonfirearmsacademy.com/

Both are about equidistant from us and I was looking at doing a weekend tactical course for both my wife and I. Suggestions or experiences would be great!

-adamsesq

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I would suggest FAS. I've taken 2 courses there so far and will be going back soon. You get top notch instructors! :celebrate

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Like Kraz, I can unconditionally recommend FAS; I've had great experiences there.

What I can't do is compare it to OFA, given that I have no experience there; for all I know they might be every bit as good as FAS.

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This is kind of off topic, but has anyone taken the FAS Defensive Shotgun Class? I'm considering taking that class in the Spring.

Marty: If you're reading this, is there a place online where students can offer up comments about classes they have taken there?

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Ajetpilot wrote:

This is kind of off topic, but has anyone taken the FAS Defensive Shotgun Class? I'm considering taking that class in the Spring.

Marty: If you're reading this, is there a place online where students can offer up comments about classes they have taken there?

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No there isn't. We sometimes get mentioned on forums such as this though. Regarding what you will get in our FAS Defensive Shotgun Class, is 8 hours of manipulation and shooting instruction, with a small dose of classroom work to break up the physical aspect of the class. I would say this class exceeds most police training with that weapon. It is geared for the person choosing a shotgun for home defense. Hope that helps.

Regarding the original post FAS v. OFA, I can say with some degree of certainty, that OFA is a class act, and if you go there, you should not be dissapointed. I haven't trained with them personally, but all the reports I hear are good. A few of their students and instructors have come here, and all have acquitted themselves well.

I suggest you come here to FAS, and your wife go to OFA. When you get back, have a shoot off, and report back who is the winner! (Just kidding).

Marty

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Thanks Marty. I have known about OFS for a while but just learned of FAS here on this site. Have some research today.

The shootout probably won't happen (unless I screw up something/somewhere and tick her off again.) We like to train together and work as a team!

-adamsesq