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Ian Shipman
Thank you for a great day, loved the insight into your career and sharing story's with us. The experience on the shooting range was fantastic , this down to you teaching us in a calm, & patience way , and still injecting humour into the experience. Thank you again
Special Forces Firearms Experience 24th March 2024
James Rodley
We had a great time with Nobby on this course. Hearing about his career and achievements is gripping, a tiny insight into the secretive world of Special Forces operations. We were all beginners shooting, so learning the basic principles for gun handling and marksmanship was a great experience. Would highly recommend and hopefully we will be back for further courses.
Bespoke Firearms Course 24th March 2024
Alex Mackay
The course was a great day for our small group. We learned loads on the safe handling and operation of rifles which went far beyond a typical shooting experience, whilst still being in a fun and relaxed environment. I would highly recommend. We all finished the day smiling.
Special Forces Firearms Experience 23rd March 2024
David Wyatt
Thanks Nobby for a great day, myself and Max throughly enjoyed ourselves, it was very interesting to hear the experience you have had. It was also informative to learn the dismantling and reassembling of the guns too. Great competition at the end, I was relieved it was a draw otherwise I would never of heard the end of it!
Bespoke Firearms Course 16th March 2024
oliver hemsley
great fun and instructive as well. I would like to join the SBS but i’m too old! competitive element to shooting was an added bonus. I would recommend the course and Nobby who gave it.
Special Forces Firearms Experience 24th February 2024
Sophie Herrmann
Thanks so much for a really fun day!
Special Forces Firearms Experience 24th February 2024
Simon Parkinson
Thank you to Mark Nobby Knowles for a unique experience. Felt very privileged and humbled by the day. Very professional setup and I felt totally safe in the environment. If you get chance to do one of Marks courses please do not hesitate. Simon Parkinson
Special Forces Firearms Experience 23rd February 2024
Graham Moffitt
This event was in support of one of Marks charities. An excellent day from start to finish. Having only had limited exposure to firearms it was very informative with lots of hands on experience and tailored to our needs. Mark was thoroughly professional and made the experience a pleasure. I would not hesitate in recommending Mark and his services. The classroom’s & firing range are great facilities. Thank you Mark Nobby Knowles for a top day Graham Moffitt
Special Forces Firearms Experience 23rd February 2024
Dean Harris
Mark (KNobby) brings a wealth of personal experience and expertise to his training courses providing a bespoke days input for our small group. He was engaging and keen to understand our levels of firearm experience, plus what we wanted to get from the day. His methods of teaching cater for all sorts and he was able to improve everyone's technique with one to one coaching. On top of all that, Mark provided an insight into his personal background and the role of the UK Special Forces. Overall, a great day, both enjoyable and insightful.
Bespoke Firearms Course 23rd February 2024
Peter Allport
What a great course and instructor. I had not handled any weapons for many years but under Mark's instruction I soon became at ease. The safety side of thing's could not be done any better as every tiny detail has been taken into consideration. Mark's amazing career and knowledge are truly breath taking. Purely talking from a corporate background I found the whole day really motivating and aim to take some of Mark's enthusiasm and professionalism back into the business world with me. I would recommend this course to anyone who has a interest in firearms or the military plus team building in the business world.
Bespoke Firearms Course 23rd February 2024
Pete Davies
This was a difficult course for me as it takes me a long time to process information however once something is in my head it stays there. Nobby was a very engaging man whose life almost existed in a parallel world. His wealth of experience and knowledge is probably unsurpassed and I only scraped the surface. He's a good instructor and a man you'd want on your side when the going gets tough.
Bespoke Firearms Course 18th February 2024
Tim South
I thought I was attending a simple point and shoot social event, how wrong I was. Nobby has stories to tell that defy belief, a captivating narrative of decades in the service: Funny, sobering and absolutely extraordinary! After blowing my mind with his experiences he then gave a comprehensive day shooting training. I feel like I learnt a huge amount in a relatively short space of time, experienced a wide variety of rifles and improved my technique and weapons handling no end. Thanks Nobby and STS. Can't wait to come back.
Bespoke Firearms Course 10th February 2024
John Withers
A truly memorable day. This course gave a wonderful insight into special forces. There was incredible instruction into weapons safety and weapons handling and marksmanship to such a high standard. Anyone who undertakes this course will carry lifelong memories of how incredible our Special forces are. A brilliant day.
Special Forces Firearms Experience 10th February 2024
Matthew Barnes
I came into this course as a complete novice with firearms and thoroughly enjoyed it. Nobby was very patient and informative and was always willing to answer any of my questions. I felt very safe throughout the course and certainly came away with some extremely valuable lessons and insight. I would highly recommend Shooting Training Solutions to anybody who is unsure how to take their first steps into firearms training. Excellent quality of instruction!
Bespoke Firearms Course 8th February 2024
Karolina
As a complete novice, I recently took 2 days bespoke shooting course with Mark and I absolutely loved every second of it! Mark is very experienced and passionate about his work, yet he is very humble and does not need the spotlights. His knowledge, work ethos and patience are outstanding. I felt very safe and well looked after and will recommend him and his business to everyone,who's looking to give it a go!
Bespoke Firearms Course 27th January 2024
Jon Halton
Very good, informative and enjoyable day. The course delivered everything expected taking a relatively inexperienced gun user through all safety exercises required followed by live firing with a range of weapons. I left the course feeling comfortable that I am able to operate the weapons safely with a degree of competence and comfort Nobby delivered the course really well emphasising the safety elements throughout- and made it fun to boot. Cheers Nobby!!
Firearms Competency Certification Course 25th January 2024
Remo amoabing
I thought that after a brief introduction to the weapons we would go and shoot, but that wasn't the case. we learned every part of the weapon, every function and how important safety was. and only after the teacher understood that we knew the basic rules did he feel confident in sending us to shoot. The teacher is extremely competent, I was constantly asking questions and he always answered very thoroughly and with clear examples and scenarios. he never had any problems explaining things multiple times and demonstrating multiple times. I was happy with the experiences and I'm sure I will take other courses to deepen what I learned.
Bespoke Firearms Course 6th January 2024
Romolo Amoabing
The course was excellent. The instructor was very professional, friendly and welcoming. The course was delivered in a way that prioritised safety, understanding of the weapons and procedures, while also being interesting and enjoyable. I would highly recommend it. Thank you.
Bespoke Firearms Course 6th January 2024
Sajjan
Nobby was very professional and kept us very engaged with his life story. Would definitely recommend especially if you have no firearms experience at all like I was prior to the course.
Bespoke Firearms Course 14th December 2023
Freya
I cannot recommend Shooting Training Solutions enough. I had a fantastic day learning about Nobby's experience in the Royal Marines and what it takes to do such a difficult and demanding job. Nobby is a highly skilled instructor and made me feel safe the entirety of the day, he was very straight forward and to the point, which is just what you need when handling firearms, helping me to understand the mechanisms of the weapons and how best to operate them safely. As someone who had zero firearms handling experience beforehand I can say I learnt a lot and I am very grateful for such an enriching day and hope to come back some day in the future to gain more experience.
Corporate Team Building Firearms Day 14th December 2023
Taylor Mitchell
The course was great, it gave me an insight into weapon handling and safety that was definitely helpful. I know I’ll go away with being comfortable holding and dealing with weapons in a safe manner which is crucial. Mark was incredibly kind and made me welcome, his backstory is incredible and was extremely interesting to hear. He is probably the most knowledgeable you can be in this field so you know everything he’s telling you to do he would’ve done himself. If or when I want or need more training I’d definitely come back here.
Bespoke Firearms Course 11th December 2023
James ottewill
What an amazing day. I have lived near Sherborne most of my adult life and never realised this was in our doorstep. Today I attended the course with my 14 year old son. The day was very well structured learning gun safety and basics of shooting firearms before going onto the firing range. Nobby was professional, very friendly and made us feel welcome. The insight into his career was very Inteteresting. We are both really looking forward to the second day of training. The only frustrating part is having to wait untill March for our next day. However we fully appreciate why the course is so busy after attending. Thankyou for a great day. Jayden & James
Bespoke Firearms Course 9th December 2023
Adel
I had a fantastic 2 days training at shooting training solutions, an excellent firearm course with the a legend "Mark " who really understands and has the experience of what he's teaching . Brilliant course ,instructor and facilities! Thanks Mark 👍
Bespoke Firearms Course 30th November 2023
Jaijin Poulose
My wife and I embarked on a two-day bespoke firearms course as complete novices, driven by a longstanding interest in mastering the safe and responsible use of firearms. Our experience with Mark as our instructor was nothing short of exceptional. With decades of military expertise and a proven track record in training civilians, Mark is undoubtedly one of the finest instructors in the field. What truly sets this training program apart is its unwavering commitment to promoting responsible gun ownership and usage. Mark's dedication to instilling these principles in his students left us with a profound understanding of how to handle firearms safely and responsibly. Learning this skill is not something that happens overnight; it requires time and practice to master. Mark skillfully imparts as much knowledge as you can absorb during those two days, making the most of your learning experience. His emphasis on continuous practice and ongoing education to maintain safe and effective firearm use was a valuable lesson we took away from the course. In light of the invaluable insights we gained, my wife and I are eagerly looking forward to our next course with Mark. This experience has not only equipped us with the essential skills for responsible firearm use but has also sparked our enthusiasm to further our learning in this important field.
Bespoke Firearms Course 9th November 2023
Us Agha
Mark / Nobby is a distinguished professional instructor. He was able to quickly understand my goals and existing abilities and design a bespoke course that enabled rapid learning, skill development and confidence. He is extremely thorough and meticulous in his course delivery and organization. I look forward to continuing my learnings with him.
Bespoke Firearms Course 5th November 2023
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