Dean is a very good, patient, and encouraging instructor. He is friendly, loves the sport, and loves to help others enjoy it too. We had a lot of fun and were shooting way better by the end. Thanks!
Boris C.
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"Unbelievable instruction that both my wife and I really appreciated and enjoyed from minute 1 of meeting Dean. Has actually inspired my wife to get a shotgun and hopefully have more fun like this in the future at the Kiowa shooting range."
Mark S.
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"As experienced shooters we were quite surprised at what we learned from Dean. Dean was great, he listened to our needs as experienced shooters looking to hone our skills. We came away much better shooters than when we arrived and had a great time in the process.We will be back for follow up lessons to hone our skills before this falls hunting season."
Leif A.
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"worth every penny. Purchased for my daughter, went from shooting a 16 out of 100 to hitting 64."
Bill R.
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"Dean got me from not hitting any clays to hitting almost every one in just one lesson. Money well spent."
Jennifer N.
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"My wife & daughter needed some help & encouragement with shotgun skills. Dean did such an amazing job, we went back a second time so we could do both ranges. They had a great time and learned much. Dean apparently has an ability to effectively adjust his teaching methods to suit beginners as well as already accomplished shooters. Spending the afternoon in Kiowa & Bennett was also enjoyable. I'd recommend this to anyone."
Joe N.
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"I learned more about shooting during my lesson with Dean than I have the rest of my life shooting recreationally. He took a very personalized teaching approach with my boyfriend and I, and catered his teaching approach to our different learning styles. Dean could recognize what we did well, what could benefit from a bit of constructive critique, and coached us in a way that made sense and we could see and feel the difference. It was a beautiful range and a great morning spent shooting. I highly recommend taking a class with Dean Blanchard."
Ann D.
"Perceptive and articulate, Dean is a superlative instructor and coach. I don't know of anyone who knows more about the shotgun sports or who can better improve a shooter's skills. My family and I enjoy working with Dean and he has improved our enjoyment of the sport as well as our target count."
Dean i want to thank you for everything that you have done to improve my shotgun shooting, mainly skeet. When i first started shooting with you my average was a 71. Now after our couple times a month lessons since October of last year my average is now in the high 80's. I have shot a 98. This is all cause of your lessons. Thank you some much Dean. You are a awesome coach.
Michael
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This gentleman drove over 3 hours for a lesson for his son.
Dear Mr. Blanchard
I wanted to thank you for taking the time to work with my son.
He enjoyed the lesson, and wants to know when we’re going back. You were able to point out some form issues; a gun fit recommendation and strategic aim points for trap and skeet. It took a couple trips to the range to soak all this in. Shortly after the lessons (my son) shot a twenty (trap: personal best) and hit 25 of the first clays on double trap finished with a score of 40. Not bad for an 11 year old.
Thanks, Joey
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Dear Coach Dean,
Thank you for working with us at the shooting range. It was really fun to watch your demonstrations and get in on the action while shooting trap. We enjoyed using our new shotguns. We also are glad you brought your own shotguns and taught us how to use them. You also showed us the different types of trap, skeet and sporting clays. Although we brought some clays and ammo, you had to pitch in a little.
Thank you,
The Colorado Springs School
​If you're looking for specialized and personalized shooting instruction, Dean is your man. Prices are reasonable and he's pretty friendly to boot!
Sunny