We get a number of students that seem to be a little confused on the prerequisite system that we use here at InSights. The reason for our prerequisites is to save everyone’s time. Students that aren’t completely comfortable or efficient at manipulating their gun, or doing reloads in a static environment aren’t going to suddenly get better at it when they now have to do it on the move and/or under time pressure. Progressing too quickly to a more advanced application doesn’t do anyone any favors.

I would make the suggestion that struggling through a higher level class isn’t as valuable as mastering a lower level class. If you are the last one to finish shooting in your firing order and your group size is the largest you would probably get more out of repeating the class you are in rather than moving up a level. I personally took general defensive handgun about 6 times before I felt like I was good at all of the material. I still try to go through GDH once or twice a year as a student to reevaluate my ability to apply the fundamentals. Clearly this is a business that makes it’s money teaching classes, but you as the student/customer, the product you are buying is an increase in your abilities rather than a certification or a diploma.