From: Ashley
Profession: Healthcare
"Having some experience with firearms, I didn’t think I needed to take a formal firearms training class… I knew everything I needed to. Right? Boy was I wrong. I have now taken three classes with Majority Arms and have loved every one of them! My excitement rubbed off on my family and most of them have taken a class or two also. What you gain from taking a class with Majority Arms is invaluable. It is so worth every penny you spend on the class and some! The more people on the Peninsula properly trained with a firearm, the safer we make our little community."
From: Bill
Profession: Retired
Just completed the conceal carry course. Even with years of military training I learned things. Very professionally done course.Just completed the conceal carry course. Even with years of military training I learned things. Very professionally done course.
From: Nikki
Profession: Mother
"So glad that I took the Ladies Only Handgun course! I have gained so much knowledge and feel such a level of confidence that I never had before. PLEASE everyone needs to take these courses. This was just one of many for me! See you at the alumni shoots!!"
From: John
Profession: Gun Enthusiast & North Slop Worker
"I have been shooting all my life, this class taught me alot of cool things, it is a must to be better prepared!!"
From: Kevin
Profession: North Slope Worker
"TWO DAY TATCTICAL CARBINE CLASS!! Wish it was a 3 day-er! Thank you Joe and Brenda you guys do a great job at building confidence and skill in your students and it’s much appreciated! And thank you to everyone in class, We had a great group and MAJORITY ARMS made us better!"
From: Jamie
Profession: Unknown
"What a great class for all ladies in Alaska! Brenda has an invaluable skill and ability to open your mind to different scenarios, possibilities, and an effort to ready you for any situation!!! Highly recommend this company! And I look forward to taking more classes and advancing my skills!"
From: Karina
Profession: Health Care
"For years I hunted and am comfortable with shotguns and rifles, but have been terrified of handguns.  Taking the ladies only class at Majority Arms helped me get over my fear of handguns. I learned the basics on how to load and unload, safely handle and accurately shoot my firearm, which gave me confidence while handling it. I found that I enjoy target shooting, and look forward to developing my newly acquired skills."
From: Colleen
Profession: Health Care
"I took the 2 day “Ladies Only” handgun training and it was fun and educational! I had never fired a handgun before and this course helped me feel safe and proficient handling my weapon. Against a bear or an intruder, I will not hesitate to defend myself and my family now. I really didn’t expect the course to be so much fun, but there were a lot of laughs! It really means a lot to me to feel safe when I am home alone while my husband is offshore. Joe and Brenda are very knowledgable instructors and I would not hesitate to take another class with them! I highly recommend this course!"
From: Terry
Profession: Retired School  Secretary & Gradmother of 9
"The training at Majority Arms was very valuable to me.  My husband had shown me how to use the guns in our home, but I did not feel comfortable with them.  After I completed the training for women, I came home very confident with the guns we already owned, and comfortable now to carry a gun.  It is fun to now enjoy going shooting with my husband.  I’m even going deer hunting for the first time in my life in just a few days!  I highly recommend this very excellent class!"
From: Thomas
Profession: Mariner With Alaska Marine Highway
"After attaining my ccw permit, I attended a Defensive Tactical Handgun class with Majority Arms in Sterling Alaska.
I was excited to learn my instructor Brenda Trefren was the only woman in 15years to achieve Excellent marksmanship from Gunsight Academy.
Brenda and her husband Joe both have extensive marksmanship experience.
The class and the quality of training was far greater than I imagined. I will continue training at Majority Arms with Brenda and Joe as much as possible.
I just signed up for a two hour refresher course in Nov/2013. I highly recommend Majority Arms Fire Arms training to anyone wanting to gain comfort and skill at arms.
Brenda and Joe are very personable and effective trainers. If they let me, I would build a small cabin in their training sight and become a watch keeper."
From: Jason
Profession: Web Design
"I just finished the Tactical Handgun Class this weekend. I learned that there is more than point and shoot in handling firearms. A big thanks to Joe and Brenda for your excellent training!! I highly recommend it!!"
From: Anna
Profession: Stay At Home Mom
"The Ladies Only course at Majority Arms was fantastic! I could not have hoped for better training – not only in firearm handling but also in having the right mindset about using a firearm. Though I felt pretty nervous coming in (having never shot before), Brenda (and Joe and team) did a wonderful job teaching and coaching with lots of practice and a slow, comfortable pace for beginners. I highly recommended this course! You won’t be disappointed."
From: Katy
Profession: Health Care
"I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Majority Arms. My husband bought me a 9mm semi auto pistol over four years ago. I had not used it once, simply because I was unfamiliar with handguns and insecure in my abilities to handle one properly. Brenda provided excellent instruction in both hands on and hands off skills and knowledge.
At the beginning of the two day course I was nervous to take my unloaded hand gun out of its case. At the end of the two days,I felt completely confident and proficient in my handling, safety, knowledge and use of my pistol. I highly, highly, highly recommend this course. Even if you hope never to have to use a gun, it is important to know how and be confident in your abilities. I am so grateful to have this training course and excellent instruction available in our community."
From: Don
Profession: Unknown
" Majority Arms has an excellent training program for CCWclasses. It ranks in the top two that I have attended. Brenda is an excellent instructor and you will enjoy her training classes. It is extremely important that you do get your concealed
carry training for liability and safety reasons. I have attended eight CCW training classes in various states and Majority Arms training is as good as it gets."
From: Laurene
Profession: Retired
"I found the class (Ladies Only) a wonderful experience.  I thought I would be so nervous I wouldn’t be able to shoot, it wasn’t that way at all.  It is a class all women of all ages can take coming away knowing if you need to you could shoot a gun.  I highly recommend the class."
From: John
Profession: Unknown
"I am a semi-retired snow bird living in Soldotna during the summer and warmer climates in the winter.  I have hunted most of my life, but felt the need for some formal training in the use of a hand gun for self-defense while traveling.  I took your concealed weapons course and was very pleased.  Both you and your husband take handgun safety very seriously and practice what you preach.  It was very evident in your class that you believe strongly in the need to know how to use your weapon of choice.  I very much enjoyed the course and the material that was presented.  Thank you for the valuable lessons."
From: Susan
Profession: Retired
​"I am retired.  I had no formal training when I took your course.  You love the work that you do and it was very evident when you were instructing.  I greatly appreciated the safety lessons that you taught to all of us.  The course was intense, but manageable.  I came away from the class with the confidence that I will be able to use my handgun in any situation that arises.  I acquired the concealed weapons license, which will come in handy when we are traveling.  My thanks to you and your husband for the efforts that you are making to bring hand gun familiarization and safety for all especially us women.  I’m glad that you had the class just for women."
From: Brett
Profession: Computer Technology
"Thank you Joe and Brenda, I had a great time taking the CCW course. It was a challenging, safe environment; I would recommend your class to any newcomer or veteran shooter I know. The reason I would do this, is because the teaching style you follow meets the individual where there experience levels are and helps them build up in a constructive way yet fun way. I wish Majority Arms all the best in the future"
From: George
Profession: LTC Alaska State Defense Force, Lead Academy Instructor ASDF
"After letting my CCW permit expire, I had to go through a complete class to restore it. First, let me say this, I am a retired Police Officer with extensive Law Enforcement experience. I am a graduate of the FBI National Academy and have been officially training with firearms for 59 years. I have been training by some of the best (IMO) instructors and in fact have training numerous police officers and ASDF troops. I am a trained US Army RSO 4 times. So, I know what I am talking about.  This is just an introduction to my experience with firearms training. Now, to the important part. In October, 2013, I signed up for and completed the Majority Arms CCW class and certification. Though I am getting old my mind is still pretty sound. I was very impressed with Brenda’s management of the CCW class. IMO she is highly qualified and one of the best instructors I have ever shot under. Her knowledge of the subject matter and her ability to articulate the training is very professional. This lady knows what she is doing. For anyone who wants to be properly trained in the mechanics of handling firearms and in the laws currently on the books, she and Joe are the ones to see. My first CCW class in Alaska was in 1995 (not with Majority Arms). We went through the standard procedures of the classroom, lawyer briefing and then went to Snowshoe for the shooting part. We fired about 25 rounds, qualified, and that was it. Fast forward to 2013. We had the classroom training the evening before the shooting. We were trained about the law and the required classroom information. It was interesting even though I have heard the presentation hundreds of times before. In the military and the ASDF we call it PMI (Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction). The next day, early in the morning, we formed at their range. It was an “All day” event where we fired over 250 rounds and were trained as if we were at Gunsite. Brenda was the lead instructor and walked back and forth like a mother hen, making sure that everyone got personal attention. Joe was also helping, training and encouraging the participants. Then, to my surprise, Joe and some of the younger guys set up targets that turned. That was something I hadn’t seen since I moved to Alaska from New Jersey. It was a pleasant and challenging experience to shoot at these targets. And of course, I qualified. The bottom line is this, and I apologize for running on so much. Brenda, Joe and Majority Arms is the place to go if you want to get the full skinny on firearms training. They are wonderful people and really care about their customers. I am glad to know that they are both nurses."
From: Becky
Profession: North Slope Worker
"I took the Ladies Handgun Course and the Conceal Carry Course….Ladies if you even remotely think you want to do this. Sign up!! It is a great class!! I am WAY more confident with my gun. And I’m looking forward to the Alumni shoots now!! Thanks Brenda and gang!!!"
From: Merry
Profession: Unknown
"I just completed this AMAZING course. I am a complete fraidy cat, and I was shaking and jumping in my skin every time a gun went off. At least the first day! The instructors did an excellent job building confidence in each of us, and playing up our strengths, while keeping a HIGH level of safety standards among us. I highly recommend this class for women. My goal was to come out of it ready to defend my home and protect my children and myself, if need be, and with the help of Majority Arms I have reached that goal."
From: Julie
Profession: KPB Employee
"Thanks for an awesome class today! Great instructors, beautiful day, good company. Learned a lot and had fun. See you next time."
From: Tara
Profession: School Teacher
"Super class! thank you to all the instructors and Brenda and Joe for developing such an awesome class and creating a very educational experience for me. Highly recommended course to women of all experience levels."
From: Brent
Profession: School Teacher
"Thank you Brenda, Joe and team. It is awesome to have this kind of training on the Peninsula. It was such an educational and fun weekend. You definitely sold our family “Peace of mind!”
From: Bent
Profession: Technology
"Thank you Joe and Brenda, I had a great time taking the CCW course. It was a challenging safe environment; I would recommend your class to any new comer or veteran shooter I know. The reason I would do this, is because the teaching style you follow meets the individual where there experience levels are and helps them build up in a constructive way yet fun way. I wish Majority Arms all the best in the future."
From: Janice
Profession: Health Care
"Very informative. Highly professional.
Went in completely green, and scared of fire arms, came out with a sense of peace and understanding of the make up, power, and use of my weapon. Thank you."
From: Alden
Profession: Veteran
"The range itself is excellent and Brenda and Joe are constantly making improvements which demonstrates their commitment to their profession as well as their students. Brenda was the primary instructor and demonstrated professionalism in every area of training while maintaining class enthusiasm and simultaneously addressing the many different levels of student knowledge in handling the AR-15 carbine (not an easy task).
I’ve handled weapons for years and this course taught me some subtle things I didn’t know about myself which I am extremely grateful for. In this regard I can recommend this course to anyone who already has experience operating the AR-15 carbine but wants to learn more about their abilities as well as beginners who know absolutely nothing about this wonderful platform and has the secret desire to become an AR-15 operator. I truly hope more women will take advantage of this course in the future because we had only one lady in this class, who was a beginner when she started and was quite proficient at the end of the class.
Everyone in the class was at different skill levels and everyone worked together very well and I believe everyone was happy with what they learned in the class; I was certainly happy with what I learned. We had a great group and there is not one person I wouldn’t go out shooting with tomorrow. People who like guns and take gun classes are almost always friendly, helpful, respectful, and kind, just as most gun people are. I hope to see Majority Arms offer an intermediate Tactical Carbine course in the near future."