Testimonials

3/17/2024 – Pistol II Class

If you are serious about getting better at the shooting sports, I highly recommend the GLCSA 2 day, Pistol 2 course.  You will learn things you never even thought of and add to things you thought you knew but really didn’t.  It is comprehensive, and very intuitive once the light bulb goes off in your head.  You can tell a lifetime of shooting lessons are being handed down in an extremely entertaining way.  Of the three professional classes I have attended in my limited shooting experience, this one has had the most lasting impression.

Pete L.

3/17/2024 – Pistol II Class

For anyone thinking of taking a competitive shooting class, this is one not to miss.  The class size is kept small 9 people or less, so you can be assured that you will get personal attention.

All of the lessons are broken down to small parts that really help show you where you can improve.  This is not only the practical part of the game but also the mental part of the game.  Speed, Accuracy, Movement, Setting up for the next move, and so much more.  I will say that should GLC Shooting Academy come back (to CA) I will be taking the training again.

This is a fantastic class with a great group of people.

Chris N.

 

11/8/2023 – Private Lesson

Hello Randi and Gordon,
Thank you very much for the notes and additional documents! I’ve taken away a few “It’s like me to….”, also. The past two days have been the best investment on training to date for me.
Nicole
7/01/2023 – Private Lesson
I just did a private session (a girlfriend and I) with GLCSA (Gordon & Randi). We both have been in competition, two different levels but shooting is about fine tuning the basics on our level so it worked perfectly. We gave them suggestions on what we thought we wanted to work on and the issues we were having. They requested some videos of a major match and they reviewed our most recent match, that they also shot at to determine where we gave up the most time and/or points and created a plan to work on in our training.  We had a great discussion when we arrived and started into the plan. We discovered in working on those and further questions that there were brought up to pivot and work on a few other things.  So, our session was exactly what we needed to work on what we needed in our personal shooting journeys to improve skills, increase speed and accuracy and thus do better in competition. They were more than accommodating, had fans for the Texas heat, took breaks, all the things. We left with very actionable things we could dry fire and work on in live fire as well as what to do in local matches versus sanctioned matches. I highly recommend GLCSA for shooting training to improve whatever you need to get to the next level, whatever that may be.
KristenD
5/25/2023 – Pistol II
I’ve had many instructional classes over the years after possessing three professional licenses and a lifetime of craft and working skills.  I’m not sure I’ve been to a class as professionally organized and comprehensive.
Your class was a professional operation with the highest form of good and clear communication there could be.  Other classes I’ve attended were more about shooting but in the form of a riddle almost and although we all know shooting well, is key, I will never forget you moving your trigger finger and saying, “There is so much more than just this” and I realize that now.
Being exposed to a more organized and intentional way to practice will save me vast amounts of ammo and time.  Thank you both so much for this class!
Keith

 

5/10/2023

Hi again Gordon.

I can’t put into words how incredible your Gun 2 (Pistol II) class was. I was shown a better way to do just about everything (I know, still gotta learn it), and your presentation is very understandable. The handout binder just cements everything together.  During about 125 hours of prior private and class instruction, no one has ever provided handouts. I also sincerely enjoyed meeting you and Randi. You are 2 of the nicest people I have ever shared time with. And I mean that. I felt like I was stuck in a poor performance rut in IDPA, but I am re-energized with all the new information, drills, etc. I can incorporate in the coming months and am confident I will improve.

Ricky

May 8, 2023 – Pistol II

This was by far the most information filled and comprehensive shooting class I
have taken. I am re-energized to continue my competition career and now have the
foundation, tools, and framework to improve and achieve my goals. Incredible
job Gordon and Randi!

Eric

Fifteen (15) GLCSA students took home trophies at the 2013 IDPA Nationals.  Nine (9) of which were top four (4) or better including:

ESP DIVISION CHAMPION – Brandon Wright
HIGH LADY/3RD SSP MASTER – Randi Rogers
2ND SSP MASTER – Christopher Keller
4TH CDP EXPERT – Brian Ehler
4TH CDP SS – Tony Aalund
4TH ESP EXPERT – Terry Burba
1ST ESR SS – Darrell Sells
3RD SSP EXPERT – Oldemar Echandi
2ND SSP MM – Dana West

Are you ready to become a winner? Go to https://www.glcshootingacademy.com/schedule to register for a class.

 Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:37 pm

I just got home from Gordon Carrell’s Pistol II class. Man am I tired!!If anyone ever wondered about attending this class I don’t think you should hesitate the next time it’s available.
All I can say is wow…. wow do I have a lot to work on but, thats just it, I know now how to correct my issues (most of them anyhow) and work on it long after the class. Gordon puts it all together in 2 days, and only about 900 rounds. I knew I had a bunch to learn, heck that’s why I went. Probably the best part of the setup is I learned “how and why”…not just told to do it another way.
-Doug

Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:12 pm

I completely agree with Doug. BTW Doug was the top shot winner, I expect to see nothing less than all zero on the next match ;) .It is a really great course and I highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about this sport. Gordon is a great shooter/teacher with a lot of emphasis on how to analyze and teach yourself to be competitive. I was definitely out of my comfort zone, I am in the process of finding a new one. The course is worth every cent.Looking forward to Pistol III.Henock

Sun Jul 28, 2013 8:48 pm

Excellent class! I can’t believe I waited so long to take it! Gordon has a natural ability to present the “how” and “why” of his techniques in an easy to understand way. He knows how to push a person out of his/her comfort zone and use humor to take the edge off. Now to practice…practice….practiceI want to give a loud ‘shout out’ to Cody for taking his time to schedule the class, assist with mentoring, and take on the task of setting-up/ tearing-down the stages! We are blessed to have a dedicated club President who wants to see others succeed.
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-Roger

 strikerfire » Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:54 pm

This was an incredible experience. The clinic was top notch. Gordon has a knack for teaching. He can not only see what is not quite right, but always has several different suggestion to help you find what works for you to fix the problem. He is very positive and never condescending. He pushed you outside your comfort zone to show you what you can achieve. Then he shows you how to achieve it and then you do!!! The drills we did were then put into real life scenarios so we could apply what we learned.Big thanks to Cody Ray for setting this up and helping. Cody has an incredible eye to help you in your shooting too. I learned so much and have so much more to learn. I am looking forward to the next clinic, it is an opportunity no one should miss. Highly recommend!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

 Larry Harris » Sun Nov 03, 2013 9:14 pm

Gordon Carrell’s Pistol II class was great. Gordon is an excellent teacher, no matter your skill level. He showed us several drills that we can use in our daily training. I highly recommend this class for anyone wanting to improve their shooting skills.Also a big thanks to Cody for setting up the class and assisting Gordon.Larry

terripressley » Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:54 pm

I just want to thank Gordon Carrell and Cody for putting on a fantastic class! If you haven’t taken one of Gordon’s classes yet…WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? Gordon is such an awesome teacher…and a great guy. You will learn…you will laugh…and you will not regret it! Can’t wait for Pistol III:)

 StephenS »Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:13 am

Thank you Gordon and Cody for a tremendous learning experience. This class is Fantastic, you would not believe how much information and hands on practice Gordon provides. 16 hours flew by. It is worth EVERY penny. Gordon is a great teacher. He is instructive and the class is a lot of fun. The techniques and skills and practice information provided is excellent. If you want to become a better shooter, either for defense or for IDPA, you need to take this class….it is that good.

 jlamphere » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:02 pm

I agree with the others. This is the 2nd time I have taken this class and I learned a ton of new things as well as relearned the concepts from the first class. Gordon has the unique combination of shooting ability and teaching ability. He can see what is causing an issue and in many cases have you shooting much better just by making a small adjustment. I will be taking the Pistol 3 class as soon as it is offered.

GLC SHOOTING ACADEMY GRADUATE SHOOTS AND WINS

   A recent GLC Shooting Academy graduate is crediting his training for an impressive finish at the 2013 South Mountain Showdown IDPA Match in Phoenix Arizona November 2, 2013.

   Shooting in his first major match since graduating from Pistol II July 28, Jerry D’Amico captured First Place in the Custom Defensive Pistol Expert Class and a close second overall out of 32 shooters in the CDP Division, a mere 4 points behind the division champion.  D’Amico toppled 5 other Experts and 2 Masters and was the most accurate of all CDP shooters with just 31 points down.

    Shooting for the Tactical Defense Solutions Performance Team and Personal Protection Consultants, D’Amico drove his Stephan Hutton built vintage Springfield GSP 1911 to CDP Division wins in 2 of the 8 stages, finishing a blazing 4th and 6th overall of the 108 competitors in those two stages. His 4th place overall finish on Stage 2 even topped USPSA national champion Nils Jonasson.  D’Amico posted top five CDP division finishes in 5 of the 6 remaining stages and a 7th place finish in the 6th.

   His score proves a CDP shooter can compete against other divisions as he topped 3 of the 5 ESP Masters, 4 of the 9 ESP Experts and all 8 SSP Experts.  “A hit on a non- threat at 25 yards cost me a 5 point penalty and the division title, it was that close,” D’Amico admitted.  “Gordon’s training helped me recover mentally and move to the next stage which was my best of the match,” D’Amico noted.

   “I couldn’t have done it without the training I received from Gordon Carrell in July.” D’Amico insists. “I came out of the class with a completely new perspective on how to improve both my mechanical and mental skills.” D’Amico immediately started practicing, which he had never managed to do before, and practicing with purpose, efficiency and accountability.  “In the weeks following the class I began closing the gap on and in most cases beating shooters in local matches I had never beaten before,” he states.  “This was my first major match class win in 3 years after a disappointing string of second place finishes and I have never finished anywhere near that high in division.” D’Amico admits, “I am convinced it was Gordon’s training that made the difference!”

  He is proud to point out that the shooter who topped him by only 4 points for the CDP Division title is the same shooter who beat him by more than 50 points in a major match just 3 years ago!

   “Gordon’s training and guidance has given me the incentive and confidence to charge forward to even greater accomplishments, it’s a great feeling!” D’Amico states.