You Suck! It's Not the Gun!®

This class is one of the best classes out there for an introduction to shooting a handgun well. This company is one of the most focused groups on responsible gun handling I have ever met. I have never been more confident that I was in good hands.

The class is tough. It is physically and mentally rigorous. Though the topic and concepts are simple, they are not easy. The cadre are excellent at giving one-on-one instruction and group instruction. They make the learning environment fun, safe, and educational. The cadre don't just show you how they like to do things. They show you a bunch of different methods and explain why each one works or doesn't work. They encourage you to try different things (as long as they are safe) to figure out what works best for you. These aspects are all so valuable.

There are drills and workshops built into the training material that get rid of ego and show where you really struggle and need work.

You leave the class knowing exactly what to do to improve, and exactly how to do that. If the teaching is applied, you will be a better shot than most people who carry a handgun.

Like every MDFI course I’ve taken, You Suck! It’s Not the Gun! was exceptionally well-instructed and thoughtfully structured from start to finish. The class begins with a strong focus on the foundations of precision shooting—pinpointing and correcting shooter-induced errors—and gradually layers in more complexity with each drill.

The instruction was top-notch, with the cadre delivering clear, constructive feedback throughout the day. What stood out most was the progression of the course: each exercise built directly on the last, reinforcing key skills and preparing us for the final, all-inclusive shooting evolution. That culminating drill really brought everything together and showcased how much each shooter had improved.

This course isn’t just about shooting—it’s about accountability, consistency, and discipline behind the gun. If you want to tighten your shot placement and gain a deeper understanding of what’s helping—or hurting—your performance, this class is a must. Another outstanding experience with MDFI, and I’ll absolutely be back for more.

I knew this class would be good, but I had no idea how much my confidence would increase just after 1 day of training with MDFI.

I feel confident about my accuracy, but also what I can work on independently (both dry fire and the range), so I can get better.

Throughout the day, we "built" our shooting technique, ensuring that we were competent in every aspect of accurately shooting a pistol.

This is the class everyone should take, regardless of skill level.

I'm planning to take higher-level classes from MDFI, but I'm already making plans with a buddy for next year so I can retake YSINTG!

The class name itself is honestly a great filter. There weren't many egos on the line that day. Everyone was there to get better, from beginners to the more skilled participants.

The cadre kept that line safe all day long and gave us a great learning and training experience.

Take this class!

This class is worth way more than they charge. The cadre is tremendous, and so is the training. I struggled during class (that was a me issue), and the instructors never gave up and were always positive and encouraging the entire class. They kept working with me and helped till the very end. I learned a ton and plan to work on what they taught us and come back to this class in the future. The whole group was positive and safe. I saw everyone grow a ton in the accuracy and handling of their pistols. So if you ever worry, "What if I suck and don't want to look stupid" don't and come take this course. I had my worst day of shooting and still came away with a lot and feel comfortable going back. Plus I got to see the other teammates have their best days of shooting.

I had long wanted to take this class, and I'm so glad I finally did. I will be taking it again at some point, as well as the You Still Suck It's Not the Gun class. I had taken a few MDFI classes before this, and this one definitely improved my pistol shooting and fundamentals. I think everyone who owns or carries a pistol should take this class. It really is that good, even for experienced shooters. There were people who had taken this 3 times and are still improving. There's a reason so many people repeat this class. News flash: we all suck; it's not the gun!