A Great Start Shooting School

I love Brooke she is an amazing instructor! Highly recommend going here. She works one on one with at the range and help you understand proper safety.

Highly recommended , Brook is a very experienced shooter and instructor .

Brooke is an exceptional gun handling and shooting instructor. Her mantra is "Safety First" and her lessons continuously focus on that before anything else. Brooke brings you along the journey at a pace that suits you. I learned so much from Brooke. I highly recommend Brooke for anyone considering taking lessons on hand guns.

An exceptional firearms instructor, an extraordinary team, and an experience I will always be grateful for. Your knowledge, dedication, and charisma made every lesson unforgettable👌🏻💖

Brooke was so inspiring! Look up to her, the information and confidence that I took from her class left a impression! I will be returning for more classes. And Max (her son) was so helpful. Thank you

I started training with Brooke at A Great Start Shooting School because I wanted to feel more comfortable handling my new firearm. Brooke was extremely patient, knowledgeable, and made me feel completely at ease from the very beginning. Fast forward a year and a half, and I’m still taking lessons — and even purchased another firearm — because there is always something new to learn. Brooke continues to challenge me while keeping every session safe, professional, and enjoyable. I highly recommend A Great Start Shooting School for anyone at any experience level. The atmosphere is welcoming, safe, and truly supportive of learning. Stacy

The class we took was on August 15, 2026. We were not sure what to expect with this class but we were very impressed with how the class was run and the information provided. Brooke was very knowledgeable and made class very enjoyable as she was very engaging and personable. The way she taught was not just straight facts and information as she put personal anecdotes within the lessons which added the human factor to the course. She added the human touch to the class but made sure everyone understood the safety aspect of firing and owning a firearm and the consequences of not following ALL safety measures we are being taught. One student I'll call "M" was having some difficulty she took extra time to figure out the issue and made her feel comfortable during the live fire portion of class. Absolute class on Brooke's part. Bill and Maxwell were also very personable and the same as Brooke were very focused on the safety aspect of the lesson and helped everyone. Bill and Maxwell were also very knowledgeable as well. I would highly recommend taking this class. You will not regret it. Keep up the great work Brooke, Bill & Maxwell, we appreciate it very much!

Brooke is a kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable instructor and coach. After getting my pistol permit with a different instructor, I was looking to improve my skills and explore competitive shooting but had no idea where to start. She is very focused on safety, but also ensures you have a plan that is tailored to your goals. She's been instrumental in helping me dial in my fundamentals, including helping me build a dryfire training plan. Brooke is great at breaking the complexities of shooting into simple drills and movements that help you build muscle memory, from grip and stance to trigger control. She adapts her coaching to meet you where you are. She has a beautiful private outdoor range, which makes for a relaxed training environment; no other guns going off around you like you'd deal with at a public range. Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced shooter looking to get into competition, I'd highly recommend her.

I had such a great experience learning about how to safely use guns. I’m already signed up for my next classes with Brooke!

I went to A Great Start Shooting School because it was on my bucket list. I always wanted to know about a firearm and how to shoot. Brooke was Fantastic! She not only showed me the how but more importantly taught me the safety involved. Her classes are so informative. I received my pistol permit and am so excited! Knowing how to shoot and the safety gave me as a woman a sense of empowerment. I loved it! I would recommend her to everyone and do. Now I would like to give each of my grandchildren lessons. Thank you, Brooke! - Pam Root