I walked into Home Front Freedom North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun training course (1) having absolutely NO previous experience with firearms (I am a 41-year old wife/mom) and (2) with quite a bit of fear of even holding a handgun. I was literally beginning firearms training clean slate.
From the moment you meet Erik and Lexen, you feel as if you’ve known them forever. They were warm and welcoming and quick to assure me that my lack of experience and the natural fear I had coming into the class, would actually work to my benefit! They were engaging and lively instructors, and I tried my best to take good notes and absorb every bit of knowledge they were throwing at me (like a sponge)! We spent 8 intense hours learning all the required material, and never did they act fatigued or teach with any less enthusiasm than they did when the class began at 8:00am. A husband and wife team, the manner in which they bounce off of each other while teaching appears effortless. It’s clear from the get-go that they are passionate about what they do; and they are truly exceptional their craft. They are definitely a dynamic duo!
I was the only female in a class of 16 (which could have been slightly intimidating), but I was assured that I would be fine, and that they would be beside me every step of the way. They were 100% true to their word! When it was time to head to the range, Lexen firmly had my back. When it came time to fire my weapon for the first time, I was still a bit nervous, but I did it. . .and then I did it again. . . and 38 times after that, my rounds landed right within my silhouette target. ME – the person who had never fired a firearm! I was over the moon and I attribute my achievement 100% to listening exactly to the instruction that was provided to me by Erik and Lexen and trying my best to put it into practice.
It was an amazing day! I cannot say enough about these two; their kindness, professionalism, vast knowledge base, their commitment to safety over all else and their commitment to their students’ success. I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone looking to obtain their concealed carry handgun permit, or even for anyone looking to learn more about firearms, firearm safety, laws pertaining to the safe and proper use of firearms and the importance of protecting and preserving our 2nd amendment. On a scale of 1 to 10, this course was an 11! BRAVO, Erik and Lexen! And thank you – for being a true inspiration to so many!