USCCA Reviews

All of the reviews below are copied directly from our instructor profiles on the USCCA website. We currently have all five-star reviews and you can view our full star rating and reviews on the USCCA website.

"Barbie and Matthew are so down to earth and keep it real! They truly do this as a calling and a passion. I was so encouraged by their class as a woman and mother out and about in the community. I feel much more equipped and knowledgeable about how to defend myself and what my rights are in self defense. Truly an amazing course I would recommend to anyone, but especially women who may feel intimidated and helpless in self defense! They really remind women that we are more than capable against overcoming evil in this world. Their main motive is "do good, fight evil." A wonderful company and family!"

"My daughter and I took the CPL course together at Dinsmore Defense, and we learned so much from Matthew and Barbie! We went in knowing nothing about guns or how to use them and after taking the class, we left with confidence I never dreamed of having. The classroom environment and the outdoor shooting range were both very comfortable, with the instructors explaining everything in detail, sharing personal and impactful stories, and working with us on the basics of holding/shooting a gun. Taking the course with other women was also fantastic and added a whole additional level of comfort. I’m excited to keep learning and practicing!"

"Barbara & Matthew are clearly very passionate about helping people & importantly, women become comfortable with hand guns. I appreciated the time, space and expertise they offered for this class. 10/10 recommend for others."

"I had an outstanding experience with Matt Dinsmore’s CPL class. Matt is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and presents the material in a way that’s easy to understand and engaging. You can tell he’s very well-versed in the law, and he takes the time to make sure everyone truly understands—not just the “what,” but the “why.” Beyond that, he’s just a genuinely down-to-earth, approachable guy who makes the entire class enjoyable. The location was comfortable and well set up, which made for a great learning environment. The outdoor range time was absolutely spectacular. You can clearly see that Matt isn’t just teaching the material—he lives it. He’s an exceptional marksman, and that really shows in the way he instructs and coaches. Whether you’re new or experienced, he’s the kind of instructor who can help you sharpen your skills and build real confidence. Overall, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. I highly recommend Matt Dinsmore to anyone looking for a top-notch instructor, especially if you want to truly improve your marksmanship."

"Matthew is an excellent instructor. His passion for his work showed through and elevated the experience. He’s friendly, generous, and considerate of others. I also enjoyed the more personalized experience which came with the smaller class size. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a CPL course."

"Great instructors! Very down to earth and extremely knowledgeable. Classroom and shooting range was clean & well organized, making it easy to learn. Both Mathew and Barbie make you feel very comfortable. I left feeling confident and definitely recommend no matter your experience! I look forward to working with them again."

"Excellent experience for my wife and I. We had a couples training/CPL class. We Will be referring anyone to Dinsmore Defense! Classroom was very informative, hands-on training was excellent, answered every question we had, couldn’t have asked for a better experience for couples CPL class! Thank you so much Matthew and Barbie."

"I recently attended Barbie’s women’s-only CPL class, and it was fantastic. The class was incredibly informative, clearly covering everything I needed to know while still being easy to understand. Barbie created a comfortable, supportive environment that made learning enjoyable, and her teaching style really helped boost my confidence with handling and shooting a firearm. I left the class feeling empowered, knowledgeable, and prepared. Highly recommend!"

"The classroom, although located in an old barn, was amazing. Heated, well insulated, and very cheerful. The instructor was very knowledgeable about the subject and has an excellent way of presenting the material. It was nice getting out in the country for a little target practice. I was blown away. On a scale of 1 to 10, I give it a 15."

"Great experience all around! Matthew and Barbie are phenomenal instructors both in the classroom and on range."

"Matthew has a great facility and is an excellent instructor that takes the time to personalize the experience to each individual's needs!"

"Great class! Clean, comfortable classroom environment! Matthew is an awesome instructor! Highly recommend!"

"The instructor Matt was super knowledgeable and very helpful during range time! If you’re looking for a CPL course go here, or private lessons. Highly recommend 5 stars."

"The instructor is down to earth, makes it enjoyable and focused on the student."

"If you want to get your CPL take it with Matt! He was super informative, honest, a great teacher. I'll give 6 stars if possible, if you are a new shooter or a target shooter he will be able to help you out!"

"What I was looking for was a class that didn't have 15+ people; I wanted a more one-on-one experience, and got that. This class went above and beyond, and for someone like me, who is a 22-year-old college student, $65 is amazing and so worth the money."

"Matthew was an excellent instructor! He was very thorough with the content while still integrating fun and parts of himself into the training. It helped the 8 hours go by quickly while still feeling prepared to complete my CPL process. If you need an informational but still fun and personable course I cannot recommend Dinsmore Defense enough!"

"This was an exceptional class with an experienced instructor! The affordable prices may have you thinking that this class won’t be as helpful as some of the more expensive ones but Dinsmore defense has made it very clear that they are not in it for the money - they are in it to teach you how to protect yourself and yourself safely. As a beginner, I had several questions and Matt was extremely patient and was able to answer all of them. With a smaller class size, it felt much more personable and I had more 1:1 time with the instructor to help me with anything and everything. Their outdoor range was incredible. It was a simple setup for the testing portion but the steel targets were pretty fun to shoot at as well. I prefer outdoor ranges over indoor any day! Since my goal is to compete, Matt was able to give me a few pointers as a competitor himself. The only con is that there isn’t much to eat around the area aside from a McDonalds near by but I guarantee you that what this course lacks in food options, it makes up 10 fold in knowledge and experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone. I will surely have my wife come back to take a class as well."

"Very knowledgeable instructor, he’s short, sweet and gets to the point but also makes sure you’re safe and comfortable! Definitely recommend."

"Fantastic course. Felt very comfortable and educated in the classroom and on the range. I would definitely recommend to all."

"Great experience; Matthew was an awesome instructor. Highly recommend!"

"Outstanding teacher, very knowledgeable, showed me a better grip that help with accuracy. I would recommend him highly. Great class room environment."

"Matt was a great instructor. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional. We had a great time taking this class and highly recommend."

"A passionate and knowledgeable instructor. I've learned a ton and the time went by quickly! After a few short instructions on the range, my accuracy improved dramatically. Definitely recommend!"

"Matthew was an excellent instructor and presenter. I would recommend to anyone who is hesitant due to the long hours or being skeptical about the instructor to come here and give Matt a try!"

"Good instructor, very personable. Was very generous with range time and with helping anyone who wanted some pointers, with no pressure. Price is great, and 8 hrs went by in no time."

"A lot of knowledge about hand guns and overall Matthew and his wife Barbie were exceptional they made it super comfortable for me being 8 months pregnant very nice and cool people I would definitely will recommend a lot more people as I come across wanting to know more about training and CPL classes hands down amazing experience."

"Extremely informative class with useful discussion & information, Laid back environment , Awsome real life stories and experiences that can’t be made up. Highly recommend class ! Thanks for the opportunity and epic experience!

"Great class, knowledgeable and willing to work with your schedule."

"Would highly recommend this class to anyone even if you’re a beginner with guns. He really takes time to explain and make sure everyone is understanding and great tips on how to be a better shot."

"Great class. So glad we found Matt what a great teacher."

"Matt was a wonderful instructor! I learned so much and he was kind and patient with all the questions! I would highly recommend Matt and Barbie to anyone looking for instructors who are knowledgeable and have a passion for what they do!"

"Awesome class. Matthew is incredible and I won’t hesitate to let everyone know!"

"Great class. Very knowledgeable instructor. Had a great time and I learned a lot! Would highly recommend Matthew and his class."

"Very well orientated and constructed from an experience competitive shooter."

”Matthew is a great instructor. He personalized the lesson with his own experience. He knows the material and cares about your understanding of it. I would recommend Matthew's class to anyone. Thank you.”

“I can tell that Matt does this because he loves doing CPL training.“

"Very informative and educational"

"Excellent trainer. Extremely knowledgeable."

"Very knowledgeable and was ready to answer all questions"