Student Reviews

Reviews from verified students who paid for and attended CCW and firearms classes with Paragraph 2, LLC.

5.0 out of 5 stars — 326 verified student reviews.

Alisha: 5 out of 5 stars. Los Angeles County CCW — 8-Hour Renewal (In Person) · 2026-11-06. Jim is so much more than a firearms instructor! You're not just getting the training required for your CCW. You're getting real world knowledge, practical techniques, gun safety education, and even some unexpected life gems! I've trained with other instructors, and after taking Jim's class, I realized there were things I needed to UNLEARN and RELEARN. There's a BIG difference between knowing how to shoot and knowing how to responsibly protect yourself and your loved ones in a real life situation. Jim understands that difference, and it shows! He's patient, knowledgeable, and makes the entire experience comfortable, from the classroom to the range and qualification. He shares techniques and valuable tips that build your confidence without making you feel intimidated. Jim will be my go-to instructor for future renewals and one-on-one training. If you're getting your CCW, renewing it, or simply looking to sharpen your skills, do yourself a favor and train with Jim.

Wael M.: 5 out of 5 stars. Riverside County CCW — 8-Hour Renewal (In Person) · 2026-11-06. His knowledge and easy going instructor.

Timothy T.: 5 out of 5 stars. NRA Certified Instructor — PPOTH · 2026-10-29. I had a great experience taking the NRA Instructor Personal Protection Outside the Home (PPOTH) course with Paragraph 2, LLC. The class was informative, well-organized, and provided valuable knowledge and practical instruction. The instructor was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping students learn and improve. I appreciated the real-world perspective and the opportunity to build on my existing skills. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to further their firearms training and become a more confident, responsible protector.

Timothy T.: 5 out of 5 stars. NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home · 2026-10-28. I took the Personal Protection Outside the Home class with Jim Balanger and had a great experience. The class was informative, practical, and genuinely focused on personal safety and responsible decision-making. Jim was knowledgeable, professional, and easy to learn from. I highly recommend his class to anyone looking to improve their awareness and personal protection skills.

Miranda: 5 out of 5 stars. NRA Certified Instructor — PPITH · 2026-10-27. Amazing! I can’t wait to take more classes. Jim had me doing drills I’ve never done before and helped me to diagnose areas I can work on!

Edgar A.: 5 out of 5 stars. Riverside County CCW — 8-Hour Renewal (In Person) · 2026-10-18. I liked that everything was straightforward. Honest and to the point. Friendly atmosphere.

Michael W.: 5 out of 5 stars. Los Angeles County CCW — 8-Hour Renewal (In Person) · 2026-10-18. Did great. Understandable and clear.

Viorel G.: 5 out of 5 stars. San Bernardino County CCW — 8-Hour Renewal (In Person) · 2026-10-15. A huge thank you to Jim and Reed for an outstanding CCW renewal class! The entire experience was incredibly informative, educational, and well organized. Both are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and passionate about what they teach. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to renew their CCW permit. In fact, I was so impressed that I’m seriously considering taking additional firearm safety and training classes with them. Great instructors, great experience, and a wealth of knowledge. Thank you again, gentlemen!

Jesus M.: 5 out of 5 stars. AZ/UT Multi-State Permit Class (CCW Add-On) · 2026-10-11. Awesome class and instructors. Will come back during renewal period.

Kenneth W.: 5 out of 5 stars. AZ/UT Multi-State Permit Class (CCW Add-On) · 2026-10-11. Great instructors great range

Kenneth W.: 5 out of 5 stars. Riverside County CCW — 16-Hour Initial (In Person) · 2026-10-10. Very knowledgeable

Charles G.: 5 out of 5 stars. AZ/UT Multi-State Permit Class (CCW Add-On) · 2026-10-11. Great class! Thank you and I’ll be in touch for more training. Instructor training once I’m more proficient

Francis M.: 5 out of 5 stars. Orange County CCW — 8-Hour Renewal (In Person) · 2026-10-04. Sustain: Interaction on range and during class was very good. Range protocol- safe and efficient. Improve: Identify meeting place more specifically so students start out in right place.

Aurellano F.: 5 out of 5 stars. Riverside County CCW — 16-Hour Initial (In Person) · 2026-10-03. They covered everything well for us to understand what is rights or wrongs especially about safety and how to protect my self and my family. They did an outstanding job as a class instructors. Now, if I pass the interview. I will make sure that I will apply all what I have learned from them and to come a good CCW holder. Thank you and job well done!

Vincenzo R.: 5 out of 5 stars. NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home · 2026-09-21. The entire class is great! Nothing needs to be changed.

Kevin S.: 5 out of 5 stars. Los Angeles County CCW — 16-Hour Initial (In Person) · 2026-09-19. Awesome class, Jim was great! Highly recommended

Nicholas A.: 5 out of 5 stars. NRA Pistol Instructor Workshop (with BIT) · 2026-09-10. Jim is an amazing instructor. His teaching method isn’t like anything I’ve ever seen. Very cool and interactive. He also exposed holes in my training, and what I need to work on. He wasn’t just spitting out what ever other instructor does in other courses. Truly a great experience and I can’t wait to take another class in a week or so.

Miranda A.: 5 out of 5 stars. NRA Basic Pistol Course · 2026-09-09. Jim is such an excellent instructor. He sets you up for success. He also doesn’t mess around which is important when it comes to safety. I’m very happy!

Dylan M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-08-12. Great experience went home with more knowledge and safety!

Ivan B.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-07-19.

Mark A.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-07-21. This was an amazing experince , I have ben trained by other instructors but never lilke this our classroom was trained effectivly in our firearms course but also a chomprehensive lesson on the buissness side of the industry and most importantly how to train and show each student the personal attention that is important in one and one learning .This class was far more than I ever expected

Timothy G.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-07-09. Great instructor and vrry knowlegable

Lee R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-07-09. Can't wait for the next one

Vincenzo R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-07-09. Jim Bellanger is a phenomenal teacher. He is patient and engaging in his class. He is very resourceful and knowledgeable. He has great qualities. I promise you will never find a better firearms instructor than Jim Bellanger. He is a great man and anyone who completes his class I promise you will learn more than you bargain for, you will have a great time. Thank you Vincenzo rizzo

Joel R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-06-28. An overview of confined restrictions which are mandated by the State of California

Robert D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-06-18.

Gregory S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-06-15. Awesome class! I learned alot.

Charles H.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-06-11. Excellent instructor and class, Jim really showed us some new things we hadn't seen before. Lots of training information to learn from the materials and instructor.

Alec R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-06-11. Some of the best training and instruction I’ve had outside of the military. Not only understanding the “what”, but also the “why” and the “how”

Thomas S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-06-06. Awesome teacher highly recommend

Javier A.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-06-05. Good instructor, good class!

Matthew S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-06-05. Great class. Jim was awesome.

Randy W.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-06-07.

Christopher S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-05-13. Instructors Jim Balinger and Rick Heard are great they covered all policies and procedures for safe and justified use of your firearm in a life or death situation. I would like to continue with more training with these two amazing teachers. Thank you so much !

Juan P.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-05-07.

Gabriel G.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-05-06. He’s an awesome instructor. I love the way he takes his time to teach step-by-step line by line and most of all the safety part of us teaching. My shooting has improved by taking his class I had learned a lot more about assume that I have passed by. I should’ve took a CCW with him.

Nicholas G.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-05-03. Great experience Jim is a great instructor. Did my initial CCW class and my renewal with him. Thank you I appreciate the pointers and help. Highly recommend Jim aging much appreciated

Vincenzo R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-05-06. Jim is the best instructor he is patient, detailed he answers questions. I can't wait for my next class with Jim.

Dexter L.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-05-06.

Charles H.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-05-06. Excellent teacher, showed me things to better help my shooting.

Leslie L.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-05-01. Thank you.

Eduardo P.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-04-18. Best class I ever took I would recommend to everyone! Thank you for what you guys are doing !

David T.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-04-15. Jim and his retired police really provide life experiences that us regular individuals haven’t thought about. Very educational. I going back for other training Jim has available.

Kismet J.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-04-09. It simply doesn’t get in better than this! Jim is an amazing instructor and there’s no doubt in my mind that he wants nothing less than tremendous success for EVERY student who is blessed enough to take ANY of his classes. Thank you USCCA and thank you Jim!

Artur S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-03-22.

George H.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-03-22. Great instructors

Brian A.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-03-17. My son and I just had our first handgun class with Jim. He came highly recommended and we got more than our moneys worth. Jim is an excellent instructor, we were very pleased with our experience.

John G.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-03-14.

Jesus C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-03-07. Jim is the best trainer!!!! He is the best!! Amazing Class and experience!!

Daniel L.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-03-08. Great class, great people, Jim and his instructors are top-notch, very friendly and knowledgeable people, I would definitely come back again, and Jim even barbecued burgers for the class, definitely a great experience and a lot of great information and training. Thanks again Jim and your team.

Patrick J.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-02-12. Jim is fantastic!! I drove out from Las Vegas to attend his class! Time very well spent! Thank you Jim! And thank you USCCA for providing such a fine instructor!

Daniel U.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-02-07. Great instructor.

David S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-02-06.

Christopher H.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-02-07.

Malcolm W.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-02-01.

Ronnie A.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-01-30. Jim is an excellent instructor and I feel very privileged to of been able to be instructed by him.

Kristen D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-01-17. Class was great very informative and would recommend anybody looking to protect their family and self to take this course thank you Jim will be back for more classes and education

Scott M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-01-15.

Michael A.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-01-11. I have used Jim before and will continue to use him in the future . Great class very educational and all questions always answered .

Christopher A.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-01-07.

Michael L.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-01-08. Great Instructor. Knows how to teach effectively and in a fun and engaging way.

Christopher A.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-01-08. Going to sound over exaggerated but life changing. Jim cares about his students success and shares so much more information that I was expecting to get out of his courses.

Terry T.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-01-08. I am deeply grateful for the experience Jim created. His thoughtful and appropriately challenging instruction strengthened my marksmanship, but even more profoundly enhanced my development as an instructor. He helped me understand how to connect with students in ways that ignite their own intrinsic motivation to grow. I look forward to returning to his training facility for all of my future in‑person training needs.

Daniel J.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-01-02.

Michael W.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2026-01-02. As always, Jim, you're the best. Informative, entertaining and engaging. Thank you, Mike W

Jordan W.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-11-18. Excellent instruction!!

DuBois S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-12-13. Very comprehensive class. I took a class from someone else in 2019 and this was so much better. Would highly recommend.

Julian C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-12-13. Jim and Don are top notch! I highly recommend taking this CCW class. Thank you.

Stephen F.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-12-11. Great instructor, made the class entertaining and enjoyable while learning a ton from the subjects covered.

Jeremiah H.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-11-05. Jim got to the point, was well spoken. Taught the business aspect. Spoke about the seriousness of pistol training. Great stuff.

Cesar O.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-11-13. Very informative and keeps you interested the entire class, even after lunch! All the speakers were real and expressive of their real feelings and experiences, which was a good for me to hear some things that hit really close to home. Thanks to Jim and all the team, and Rauhaugees!

Gilbert V.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-11-20. Jim is the best

Rosalva C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-11-15. Outstanding Instruction. Great staff. I would definately recommend it to anyone.

Narciso A.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-11-10. Jim is a great instructor and I look forward to working with him in the future.

Mary A.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-10-12. Jim is a great instructor incorporating humor into the subject.

Erik F.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-10-25. Took my CCW class with Jim Belanger and Lawrence, and it was an awesome experience. Jim was honest, straightforward, and made the class both informative and fun. He doesn’t sugarcoat things he tells you what you need to know and why it matters, which I really appreciated. Lawrence also did a great job keeping the class engaging and helping out during range time. Both of them made sure everyone felt comfortable and confident handling their firearms. Overall, a great class learned a lot and actually enjoyed the whole process. Definitely recommend taking your CCW class with them!

Donald S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-10-25. Great training. Jim and Lawrence are Great at training very knowledgeable.

Dean R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-10-18. It was the best class I’ve taken well ran, covered all the bases. Very safe on the range if you’re looking to get a ccw this is the place and instructor

Keith A.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-10-18.

Nathan (.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-10-12. good speaker, held our Interest, time went by fast.

RON G.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-10-12. Good class! Learned several things I did not know.

Nathan S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-10-12.

Bill W.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-10-12. Good info, well prepared, interesting presentation.

Miriam W.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-09-17. My instructors were patient, extremely knowledgeable and kind! I learned so much in such a short period of time!

Lawrence W.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-09-17.

ALEJANDRA D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-09-14. Jim and his team were absolutely amazing! They kept the class fun!

Timothy L.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-08-31. Jim is a wealth of knowledge and an excellent teacher. The real life examples he uses to make the learning objective pertinent to everyone in the class room are on point.

Michael F.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-09-06.

Jess W.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-08-31. Jim is absolutely wonderful. I’m so thankful for him.

Aman P.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-08-30. Jim is the best

Saul N.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-08-16. Most excellent instructors and excellent instructors. Will recommend it to all

Ashley G.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-08-13. Excellent class with highly experienced and knowledgeable instructors. Highly recommend 10/10.

Leanne S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-08-10.

Sean C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-07-24. Another great class, thank you for your patience and wisdom. Truly a pleasure.

Jacqueline C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-07-27. Great guy and great instruct. The hands-on training was engaging and helped build real confidence. You can tell Jim truly cares about making sure every student walks away informed, prepared, and safe. Highly recommend to anyone looking to get their CCW – you won’t find a better instructor!

Chan M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-07-26. Jim Belanger Is a good man, also a great instructor.

Brenda V.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-07-24. Jim is not just a great instructor, he is an instructor who wants his students to do great in their firearms journey.

Sean C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-07-21. Awesome Class and Experience.....Definitely recommend Jim to any and all. A+++

Sean C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-07-23. Another successful and well taught class received from Jim.

Dino B.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-07-16. This class opened my eyes and I learned so much. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

Michael M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-07-10.

Chris C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-06-29. Jim is great. Learned a lot in the course.

Ruben V.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-06-24. The class was informative and Jim engages all the students in conversations that further help the class progress as a whole.

Ruben V.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-06-23. Jim is an amazing instructor. He is knowledgeable, professional and very good at articulating the training objectives and desires learning outcomes.

Ronald M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-06-12. Jim was very detailed and committed. I was able to grasp on to the knowledge with ease. My overall experience with this class was truly exemplary. I would always refer everyone to Jim.

Brenda V.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-05-20. Great class! Jim is an awesome teacher, and very patient.

Ricardo B.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-05-17. Jim is a professional at his craft, expert instructor that keeps you engaged in the content. Highly recommend taking his course

Kevin M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-05-08. I've taken more than a handful of handgun shooting classes over the last decade, and while I've been privileged enough to have trained with some of the best instructors in the country and learned how to fight well with one, Jim taught me best how to be more accurate...simply. I couldn't recommend anyone more highly.

Gevorg G.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-05-03. Jim did great and helped a lot during the class. Really enjoyed the entire course. Great instructor. One of the best hands down!!!

Peter S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-05-03. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this course, but It’s truly refreshing when you fall into the right group of guys and an instructor that you can truly relate to. Thank you to all my classmates and to Mr. Jim Belanger for that fantastic experience! I will be signing up for more training in the near future.

Joe D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-26. Jim is an excellent instructor, and NRA should be proud to have such an instructor.

Joe D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-24. You should be proud to have such an instructor.

Joe D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-25. Jim has a great connection with his class. I hope NRA has equal instructors as Jim is. His classroom and firing range are the best I had ever seen I'm a retired LA Deputy and wish he would have been one of the LA Sheriffs firearms Instructors.

Joe D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-27. The instructor Jim Was wonderful and very knowledgeable I had other courses from private people but Jim was really great.

Derrick G.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-11. Class was well structured and detailed. Best instructor led class I've been in. Great instructor.

Thomas C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-16. Excellent, professional group of trainers and presenter.

Sergio F.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-15. Jim is extremely knowledgeable. He makes the class interactive and definitely entertained. Don was very informative with his many years of law enforcement and definitely gave first hand knowledge. I will definitely be recommending this class

Toni R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-09.

Chris I.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-09.

Gary C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-09. Forgot to pick up my certificate. Great group of teachers and informational.

Leonard P.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-09.

Frank P.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-09. Excellent workshop. Jim Belanger is a very dynamic speaker. Thank you.

ELIOT K.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-09. Jim is a very engaging, energetic and experienced instructor. Worthwhile class for anyone who is interested in home defense, personal protection or concealed carry lifestyle.

Gregory T.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-08. Good class and helpful info. Most of my info about the topic is from youtube, so this class helped fill in some of the holes in that. Raahauges shooting range also looks interesting. Raahauges is about 3 miles from my house, so that's making more sense as a place to get in better practice time.

Lorenda M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-09.

Mitchell J.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-08. This course was very insightful, on all aspects of HOME and Personal Defense. The lessons learned will certainly help me better prepare for any challenges I may encounter. I'm very happy that I invested the time to participate in this class.

Alvaro J.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-08.

Marc S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-08. Very informative class. I plan on coming to more of Jim’s classes.

charley P.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-05. Very informative! I enjoyed the class

Fawzy M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-01. Jim and Tony are the best, very knowledgeable, friendly, and positive definitely recommended!!!!

Pam S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-03-02. Great class. Great trainer. Gained a lot more knowledge.

Jason B.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-02-19. I can honestly say I walked away from this training with new knowledge. Jim is tough but fair and truly cares.

Dale A.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-02-19. Jim is beyond excellent in his teaching method and shooting skills.

Terrance M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-02-20. Very professional

Terrance M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-02-17. Excellent home defense

Terrance M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-02-19. Fantastic ccw advice

Diana D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-02-15. Very Informative, fun and interactive.

Toni S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-02-16. Jim is an excellent instructor. Highly recommend!!

Victor N.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-02-08. Jim is a great instructor, I did my initial with him and came back for my renewal.

James R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-02-01. I’m a NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer & Certified CCW/CCL Instructor in Hawaii, came special to California for this GREAT class taught by Jim Belanger with his personal assistance and endless information whenever required.

Matthew H.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-02-01. Jim actually cares about those he instructs and it shows!

Kevin R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-01-18. Tony Bauer is a great instructor.

Jermaine O.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-01-18.

Jason B.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-01-08. Jim was deliberate and passionate about safety, the process (shooting), and defense. I was amazed at how much I learned in just a few days with him. He has his own organic, no frills style that is just easy to follow. I would highly recommend him.

Edmundo D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-01-11. Good class learned alot

Larry M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2025-01-04. I had the pleasure of attending the USCCA Certified Instructor Course led by Jim Belanger, and I can confidently say it was an outstanding experience. Jim is exceptionally well-versed and knowledgeable in his field, demonstrating not only a deep understanding of the material but also a passion for teaching effectively. If you're considering becoming a USCCA Certified Instructor, I highly recommend Jim Belanger.

Aaron K.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-12-05. Outstanding experiance!

Martin N.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-12-11.

Paul D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-12-07. Jim Belanger is a fantastic instructor with an endless amount of knowledge. Very professional and is able to articulate the lesson plan to all types of shooters. Highly recommend taking a class with him.

Brian C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-11-08. Jim is an excellent instructor and mentor! I highly recommend him and will continue to come back for all of my training needs.

Anthony B.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-12-07. Fantastic! Worth every penny, thank you for a great class!!!

Tony M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-12-04. Great class. Thanks Jim

Frank Y.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-11-19. Awesome training!!! Instructor Jim was great with providing the training information and his knowledge in the area of becoming a exceptional instructor both in the classroom and on the range!

Jeffrey T.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-11-17.

Daniel R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-11-16. Knowledgeable instructors

Richard C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-11-13. It was very intense. They definitely know the laws of carrying your weapon. I thought I knew, I was wrong. I definitely would like to sit in on more classes as it is highly recommended.

Jesus L.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-11-13.

James G.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-11-07. Thank you Jim for your comprehensive rifle safety course. I especially appreciate the hybrid classroom/range format and your patience answering my many questions throughout both. It was the first (of many) times that I felt educated and in the right frame of mind to be completely relaxed, stress free, and safe operating a rifle.

Keith A.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-27.

Roberta C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-27.

Andrew R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-27.

USCCA S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-27. Very eye opening. Scary how unprepared I was, but with this course it opened my eyes and opportunities. Jim is a dynamic speaker and all the guest speakers were top notch.

Jonathan B.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-27.

Brad L.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-27. Absolutely amazing amount of info. This will definitely help our future classes.

Calixto D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-27. Very informative and entertaining.

Milton J.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-27. Thank you Jim, great job

Edward M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-27. Good information all the way around, extremely thought provoking

Dana R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-27. Great info and Class

Liem V.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-27.

Derek L.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-27. Thank you Jim & all the other instructors that were in attendance! Can't wait for the next course.

Jessica F.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-16. Great class, learned a lot and they fed me well :)

Julian D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-05. Best Class ! Highly recommend this course !!

Jocelyn P.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-09-28. Jim has wealth of experience and wisdom and provided practical, detailed, and informative CCW training that covered the requirements and more. He should always train!

Jesus D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-05. Jim is the best instructor!

Bradley A.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-10-05. Wonderful instructor. Very knowledgeable, personable, and professional. I highly recommend any course Jim is available to teach.

Fabian V.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-09-28. jimbo is the man that's all I can say !

Alisha N.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-09-28.

USCCA S.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-08-02. Jim was a very excellent instructor, equal or better than any instructor I have ever trained with. My friend and I took a semi-private class with him. Classroom content was clear and interactive. Out on the range, he did a great pre-range safety briefing and walked us through both dry fire and live fire exercises, stationary and moving. We will definitely be coming back for a lot more training. Thank you Jim!

Jason H.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-08-02. Jim Belanger is one of the greatest mentors to our 2A community, and life in general. It's an honor to call him a friend and teacher. His teachings go beyond the classroom and firearms.

JOSH H.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-07-11. Jim Belanger is the GOAT! Take one of his classes if you can. You will not regret it. I have taken several classes and I ALWAYS learn something new.

Stephen M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-07-27. Great class would highly recommend. Jim is the best instructor out there. He teaches you in ways that you understand and will retain. Go with this program, you won’t regret it.

Mona L.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-06-23. My husband and I trained with Jim this past weekend. Jim's knowledge is above and beyond other trainers we have used. He is patient, attentive to all in the class and also thorough with his teachings. I highly recommend him to all, including my own family.

Steve C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-06-17. Extremely supportive

Ray H.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-06-12.

Tamer M.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-06-15. The best

Neil K.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-06-03. Jim is not only the best trainer I have ever had, his compassion for teaching others to carry on firearm safety and training is like no other. Thank you for all you do Jim!!

Joel R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-05-25. Excellent detailed and up to date information for anyone looking into CCW training.

Caleb C.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-05-19.

Quincy H.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-05-13. It was an absolute pleasure to be taught by Jim Belanger. His teaching techniques are superior. He is very passionate, caring, and patient. What I love the most is that he always says he wants his students to be better than him. I will definitely be taking more courses with Jim.

Darrell H.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-04-20. Excellent!!! The instructors were great!!! Even though the classes last all day, it did not lose my interest nor was it boring at all. I learned a lot. Thank you so much!!!

Michael R.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-04-04. Jim Belanger is a terrific firearms instructor! He has the patience of Job, and so many experiences that illustrate his points. Anyone can benefit from his classes. Paragraph 2 is a great company and I strongly encourage you to take a class with them anytime you have a chance.

Kyle G.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-03-13. Let me say this, Mr Belanger is a true professional, and is very patient and kind hearted. Anything that we did not understand he explained in such a simplistic way. He is truly an exceptional instructor, by far the best of the best. Thanks again Jim

Michael H.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-03-02.

Jose B.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-02-24. Instructor was really great explaining all the details we need to know.

Brian W.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-02-24. Excellent instructor! Would recommend his class to everyone.

Preston K.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-02-25. Jim was amazing. I have had a few firearm instructors and Jim by far is the best. My wife and kids will only be going to him for training. Jim, I cannot thank you enough for your knowledge, professionalism and your passion for educating gun owners.

Kyle G.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-02-17. The class was beyond phenomenal and the instructor was very professional and very patient. They went back over all the basic fundamentals again and I really learned a lot. The very best investment I ever made.

Benjamin B.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-02-05. Learned a lot more than I thought I would. Jim is a phenomenal instructor. I recommend him for any of the classes he is available for! Thanks again Jim!!!

Paul D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-02-02. Jim's an awesome instructor! I highly recommend this BIT class. Jim's real world experience makes this class interesting, informative and relatable. Every instructor needs this class!

“Sage” D.: 5 out of 5 stars. null · 2024-01-27. Personally, I do not like sitting in classrooms and I was certainly not looking forward to 16 hours of classroom training. To my surprise, I actually enjoyed it. The teacher of the class makes the class. Jim's unorthodox way of teaching was a welcome surprise: interesting, fun, and funny, and his level of expertise and knowledge is right on point. He seemed to care about each one of his students, not just as a number but as a person. I highly recommend his class over and over, to anyone and everyone I speak to.