Pistol Classes

I took a class through Hyperion Strategies with Rob as the instructor. I am current Law Enforcement and this was one of the best in depth pistol instructions I’ve received. Rob is great at explaining everything in detail and does not use wordy terminology that’s confusing like other instructors I’ve encountered. Rob’s ability to instruct and shoot impressed me enough that I began working with him with private training sessions as a result of this class. My shooting has progressed substantially and working with Rob regularly made it possible for me to meet shooting standards through SWAT tryouts and school. I can’t recommend a training with Hyperion Strategies or Rob enough. If you are serious in wanting to become a better shooter then invest your money on quality training like this and you won’t regret it.

Bottom Line Up Front: You need to attend this class to be a better shooter. Here is why. Hyperion's two day Performance Pistol class followed a successful formula of establishing baseline shooting performance for students, explaining key indicators of better performance and then instructors worked with each student to achieve noticeable improvements that were observed within the first day and from the first to the second day of training. Everyone in the class I attended shot considerably better by the end of the class. The drills set up for students build on everything covered in the class. Sign up, show up, pay attention, and you will see an improvement in your confidence level and your skillset with shooting that will stay with you after you leave class. You will also have fun! No spoilers from me, but definitely save some energy, focus and intensity for the end of the class. Thanks much to Hyperion for the rifle class first and now the pistol class. I was able to identify some key changes I needed to make in my shooting technique and am much more confident about making shots when it counts most. I will be practicing and taking what I learned from the class with me from here on out to get even better.

I just finished the two-day Performance Pistol class with Hyperion Strategies, and it completely changed how I approach my own training. I’ve been shooting for a couple of years and thought I had a solid foundation, but this class helped me find gaps in my own skills to improve upon. Rob broke everything down to the essentials: grip, stance, transitions, and structured drills. His instruction was clear, patient, and focused on real progress. If you didn’t get something right, he’d take the time to show you and walk you through it until it clicked. Rob is a knowledgeable instructor who truly walks the walk. He and Mike create a welcoming, structured learning environment where safety, confidence, and growth are the focus. I left the class with practical, applicable drills that I know will significantly improve my marksmanship. Now I have the education on how to train at home with intention, not just repetition. This class gave me the tools, structure, and confidence to take my shooting to the next level. I look forward to continuing to train with Rob in the future.

This was my very first pistol class, and I’ve been shooting for only about 8 months. The only real fundamentals I had were safety—keeping my finger off the trigger, always pointing in a safe direction, and treating every firearm as if it were loaded. I’ve been practicing those principles diligently. I thought I was making good progress by going to the range every two weeks and shooting at a piece of paper, but I now realize I was missing the core fundamentals. This class truly opened my eyes and taught me the essential building blocks of shooting: having a structured plan, proper grip, stance, drills, and much more. Rob is an instructor who not only talks the talk but walks the walk. It’s clear he genuinely enjoys teaching his classes. If you don’t get something right the first time, he will stop, show you the proper way, and then let you try again—patiently and thoroughly. He pushes you to reach your maximum potential and truly cares about your progress. One important thing I’ve learned is that you should be very familiar with your firearm—know how to operate it, reload it confidently, and be comfortable handling it. It’s crucial not to be scared or hesitant when using your firearm. Confidence and familiarity are key to safe and effective self-defense. If you’re reading this and feeling hesitant to take a class like this, I encourage you— don’t be! But please remember that safety should always come first. Ensuring a solid understanding of safety fundamentals is essential before diving into more advanced training. Rob and his team will welcome you with open arms and guide you every step of the way on your shooting journey. Since taking this class, I feel more confident, more structured, and better prepared when I go to the range. I now practice with purpose and confidence, knowing I’m making real progress. Additionally, I believe this training will significantly enhance my self-defense capabilities, giving me the tools and confidence I need to protect myself and my loved ones if the situation arises. Thank you, Rob, for an incredible experience that has truly transformed my approach to shooting and self-defense.

Just finished two day performance pistol. Rob was a Fantastic instructor! The way he focuses on actually breaking things down to their most fundamental level, then builds everything together to help you not only reach your performance threshold, but blow past it and achieve what you didn’t even know you could do was just amazing. Every single student in the class made major improvements in not only skill, but confidence as well. You need to train with Hyperion, Rob and Mike are Two stand up guys that actually have a genuine mission to make people better.

Hyperion Strategies provided a very practical training for law enforcement officers and any hobbyist shooter. The shooting drills he conducted were based off real life scenarios that we have seen on BWC footage. He will push your limits and you will notice a significant improvement throughout the training. I will definitely be signing up for another one of his classes!

One of the best, if not the best pistol course I've been through. Very informative with great down to earth instructors with years of experience. Mike is a talented instructor and just a genuinely good person. By the 2nd day everybody's shooting had increased extensively. excited to work with Hyperion Strategies again.

Mike did an awesome job as an instructor and definitely helped me move my performance baseline skill as a shooter. This class is beneficial at making you faster and more accurate whether you are using iron sights or red dots on your pistol. This class is not just for the average shooter but also the more advanced shooters and instructors, everyone will take away multiple learning points from this class. I have been a police officer for 9 years and a firearms instructor for six years.

Mike was a phenomenal instructor and the two day course was exceptional. I look forwarding to taking classes with Mike in the future. All students in the class improved immensely over the two days and Mike tracked everything so that we could see the improvements for ourselves. I highly recommend taking a class with Mike.