Theodore Hampton II

Class taken on Sat, Jan. 11, 2025
|Taught by Theodore Hampton II

"I learned a great deal with him"

Submitted on Mon, Jan. 13, 2025 by Bill Y.

Class taken on Sat, Dec. 28, 2024
|Taught by Theodore Hampton II

"I am relatively new to the world of firearms and shooting. Following the purchase of my first firearm, I decided to take a Basic Pistol Introduction class taught by Mr. Theo Hampton II, of Sure Grip Arms. The first problem I encountered was the manipulation of my Compact 9mm, in getting the slide lock to set when pulling the slide. Mr. Hampton demonstrated a technique that insures I can lock the slide without a magazine every time. What I had been struggling with for months, he solved the problem in mere minutes. While I had taken the NRA (National Rifle Association) on-line course, Mr. Hampton’s Basic Pistol Introduction course connected several of the dots for me, where the NRA nomenclature in the self-study class was a bit vague or not within the scope of an extreme beginner that has little to no familiarization. Following the NRA In-Person course in September, I have been practicing (Dry-Fire, using the Mantis System) and going to the range about 3 to 4 times a month, discharging 50 to 100 rounds each session. So, this late December I scheduled a 2 hour 1 on 1 training session to see where I have progressed and what needs some work. Following about 20 rounds of ammunition, Mr. Hampton indicated that my issue at present is sight alignment and trigger control. He stated that I am slapping the trigger as opposed to searching for “The Wall” and squeezing from that position. Another minor adjustment is anticipating the shot and dipping the barrel or prematurely raising the muzzle before shooting. You may not think that 2 hours is enough time to identify issues yet rest assured Mr. Hampton can identify and correct issues instantaneously with very little time lapsed. To state that he is an expert in his field is an understatement. He made me feel comfortable on the range and afforded critiques on little details that will reduce range fatigue and make my independent training sessions more fruitful. In late February I plan on scheduling another 1 on 1 for myself and my daughter, who is going into Armed Security. I cannot speak highly enough of Mr. Hampton’s ability and Sure Grip Arms as an organization. They are very professional, and they definitely deliver on what is indicated in any of the courses you take."

Submitted on Tues, Dec. 31, 2024 by Diahann M.

Class taken on Sat, Dec. 7, 2024
|Taught by Theodore Hampton II

Submitted on Sun, Dec. 8, 2024 by Sammy F.