Great way to start your firearm handling and training. Houston is very knowledgeable and also patient and helpful for the novice.

Never touched a gun before but decided I didn't want to be a victim, so I took several classes at T.A.C. Excellent and very thorough training. Houston is extremely knowledgeable with major emphasis on safety. I would recommend anyone carrying a weapon to go through this training. It's not your "average conceal carry class", much more information and in-depth training. All levels of training available.

Did a basic pistol with Houston , been shooting pistol about 5 yrs now. ,not getting the accuracy I want. Houston was very easy to work with, very in-depth with me on dry fire & applying pistol fundamentals . Used a laser cartridge with my pistol & now I had to have one ! Makes dry fire practice more fun . Plan to take another class with him ! Very professional , good personality & knows his stuff!

Great instruction and very well knowledges in all laws and gun handling

Took a beginners class. Excellent teacher!

You won’t find a better instructor around. Houston is a top-notch instructor that uses his personal experiences in everything he teaches. From basic handgun safety to advanced tactical training and from learning in a classroom to stationary shooting to all levels of moving while shooting, this is the place to get trained. Be prepared to learn a lot and depending on the class you’re in, be prepared to be tired when the class is over. Not only will you leave much more aware of how to operate your particular firearm, you’ll also feel more comfortable with your firearm - and that’s one of the most important things to learn.
I highly recommend him. Train with Houston and train often.
Brett Cook

I recently took the defensive course. I learned more in 6 hours than the other 3 courses I took. Houston is very patient, knowledgeable , professional and friendly. I will be back in August to train again. Highly recommend this gentleman if you want to learn and improve your skills.

I had no idea how much I didn’t know about guns until I took the Basic Safety Class. Houston is an amazing instructor and was very patient, informative and his knowledge is beyond impressive. He made sure that i was comfortable and confident every step of the way. No matter what your skill level, you will walk away from his class having learned something new. Prices are great and his schedule is flexible. I’m eager to bring my skills to a higher level and will be continuing my education here. Take a class, you will be so glad you did .

Amazing! I was extremely nervous going to my first class but I quickly felt at ease. I learned so much and left feeling super comfortable with my pistol. The instructor is very serious about teaching you but also makes you have fun learning. Can’t wait for my next course now.

This is a review for the first Tactical Pistol course. For the first 4 hours we went over safety, nomenclature, basic mindset and clearing of malfunctions. (With snap caps) After noon at the range we shot several targets while working on accuracy and magazine management. The course was well laid out and a good thorough introduction to tactical shooting. I am satisfied that this was a good investment.

Great Handgun Training
Just completed the Women's Basic Handgun class. I learned a lot! Houston is very patient and explains things really well. I shot 50 rounds at the end of the day and felt confident and safe doing it. I recommend this class to any woman who owns a pistol.

Just completed the Women's Basic Handgun class. I learned a lot! Houston is very patient and explains things really well. I shot 50 rounds at the end of the day and felt confident and safe doing it. I recommend this class to any woman who owns a pistol.

I knew nothing about guns. I have taken 3 classes now and will be taking more. Houston is a great teacher and safety comes first. He will work with you until you understand and are doing it the correct way. I enjoyed going to the range and seeing my improvement each time. A lot of people think it costs to much but how much is your life or a loved ones worth? It's worth every penny. I pay attention now to what's going on around me when before I was clueless. You will learn more than just shooting. It's the real deal.

Amazing training
Never touched a gun before but decided I didnt want to end up a victim, so I took several classes at T.A.C. Excellent and very thorough training. Houston is extremely knowledgeable with major emphasis on safety. I would recommend anyone carrying a weapon go through his training. Its not your "average conceal carry class", much more information and in-depth training. All levels of training available.

TAC Training
I knew nothing about guns. I have taken 3 classes now and will be taking more. Houston is a great teacher and safety comes first. He will work with you until you understand and are doing it the correct way. I enjoyed going to the range and seeing my improvement each time. A lot of people thinks it costs to much but how much is your life or a loved ones worth? It's worth every penny. I pay attention now to what's going on around me when before I was clueless. You will learn more than just shooting. It's the real deal.

Never touched a gun before but decided I didn’t want to end up a victim, so I took several classes at T.A.C. Excellent and very thorough training. Houston is extremely knowledgeable with major emphasis on safety. I would recommend anyone carrying a weapon go through his training. It’s not your "average conceal carry class", much more information and in-depth training.

I took the SDA class. I learn so much from Houston and he has the patience of a Saint. Kimberly Hyde

I’ve known Houston for 40 years. A disciplined individual with decades of experience in military training and weapons.
A well experienced instructor!....Mark Reister

Very laid back and easy class. Houston is very patient with the class members. He has a very impressive knowledge of all firearms (safety and use). Did I mention he has the patience of a saint? Will definitely return to him in the future. * Courtney Pierson Edwards

Great instructor. He will teach you to survive and prevail in a gunfight. / Jimmy McRoy

I took Pistol 1 on Sept 8 and must say What a Terrific Class!! Very impressive. I have been shooting since 2012, but I was only plinking targets and going to public gun ranges. Instructor Denham brought all his years of experience and taught us solid fundamentals in the classroom and on the laser range before we ever set foot on the live fire range. By the end of this 1-day course, I was comfortable reloading multiple times and shooting while standing, kneeling, prone and moving forward, sideways and backwards. Talk about being much more prepared for self defense and situational awareness! This class teaches you important skills that you can use in life and in preparation for pistol matches. Houston also worked with me one-on-one until I understood my problem and showed improvement. He is a patient and honest instructor. Safety is key. I fully intend to continue training at TAC. *I very strongly recommend TAC and Houston Denham for anyone interested in improving their firearm fundamentals, shooting skills and mental strength for dire situations. / Jennifer M.

Just completed the Women's Basic Handgun class. I learned a lot! Houston is very patient and explains things really well. I shot 50 rounds at the end of the day and felt confident and safe doing it. I recommend this class to any woman who owns a pistol. - Dedra Dahl

Houston made sure that everyone was comfortable with the material he was teaching before moving on to the next level. He was very patient and with a couple of new gun owners, and made sure we were trained in every aspect of gun ownership and safety. after the first class, I was way more confident in handling my weapon. The second class was even more informative and fun! I left feeling like I can be a responsible gun owner. Linda Alger

i had the opportunity to take TAC pistol 1. first 4 hours are in the classroom and you'll learn basics from trigger finger placement to cleaning and assembly of your firearm. After a short time on the laser range the real fun begins.
Off to a private range for the real fun. We brought 200 rounds but you'd be better with 250.
You go through several live fire drills that have you shooting from several positions, several distances with magazines changes against the clock. it's about the most fun you can have with your clothes on. It's stressful but the practice will make you ready should you ever need to use your firearm. In 3 hours on the range i doubled my accuracy.
It doesn't matter how good you think you are, you will benefit from this course. I can't wait to go back and carry on through the courses.
-- John May

I would recommend TAC to anyone who wants to learn more about anything to do with firearms, I recently purchased my first pistol and wanted to get some training to familiarize myself with it and learn about some basics, after taking the basic handgun course I feel much more comfortable handling and shooting. Looking forward to getting my wife involved as well. Houston is very knowledgeable and he is very patient as well as helpful. I will definitely be going back. The laser range is a great way to get some practice in with your own gun and not have to worry about cleaning.
-- Doug Johnson

I took the Advanced Carry class today (11/26) and highly recommend this class to any and all levels of shooters. You will learn more in a few hours in the classroom than you ever will in any conceal class around - except for probably his own conceal class.

The shooting drills were challenging, but not hard. You’ll learn more things here that indoor ranges won’t allow you to do. It was way more realistic than lane shooting.

Houston is a great instructor and spends quality 1 on 1 time with each person.

Again, I recommend this class to everyone no matter your experience.

Improve your skill set and knowledge by calling Houston at TAC.
-- Brett Cook

Excellent and very thorough training. Houston is extremely knowledgable with major emphasis on safety. I would recommend anyone carrying a weapon go through his training. Its not your "average conceal carry class", much more information and in depth training.
-- Jan Reynolds

I finally had a chance to take TAC pistol 1/basic all the way through. Unbelievable training!

We spent 4 hours in the classroom and practicing at the facility, before we went out and did live fire training for 3 hours or so and shooting several hundreds of rounds.

The classroom covered marksmanship including the fundamentals. That included stance, presentation, grip, site alignment, site picture, breathing, trigger control, and follow through. Part of that included standing, kneeling, and the prone position on the ground while shooting.

If that wasn't enough we went over safety, cover and concealment, cleaning weapons, weapon status, range commands, and what to do when your weapon doesn't fire, by doing immediate and remedial actions and letting those near you know.

At gun ranges you can't draw from your holster, practice reloading while stationary or on the move, shooting targets to the left, or to the right, or while on the move. There is no practicing concealment or moving while shooting and reloading. There is no practice standing, kneeling, or in the prone position. How about under stress? Out at the range doing live fire I had a chance to do all these things and more! My legs still hurt three days later.

Houston will move at your pace. Until you get what he is training you to do, you will repeat. What also becomes clear by the time you finish, and you will be worn out, is that there are plenty of things when it comes to shooting that you will need to practice and work on. Some can be done at home without bullets. For example try walking across your yard holding a bottle half filled with water while keeping your breathing in sync and your firearm on a target, and in such a way that the water in the bottle is not sloshing all over.

All I can say is you will be amazed at what you will learn. And you will realize shooting paper targets at the gun range may be fun, but it is not knowing how to shoot! If you want to know how to shoot and be able to protect yourself and others, I highly highly highly recommend taking a course or two or more from Houston.

Houston has 31 years experience training professionals at all levels. He has trained military including navy seals, green berets, rangers, and police and military from around the globe, as well as others in the department of state and department of defense. In the last 8 years in Afghanistan he spent over 12,000 hours training others. He is an amazing instructor and he will take the time with every student to make sure you learn before you leave. Whether you are a beginner or have experience he will teach you skills to become confident and proficient with whatever firearm platform you choose. Highly recommend him.
-- Gregory Palumbo