This class is the result of 50+ YEARS of combined operational experience in law enforcement, national security, and high-risk security operations.

 
 
 
 
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 Will Fang 
 
2024-09-28
 
 
  
 
I just completed the Pistol-Self Defense Fundamentals course with Herfel, and it exceeded all of my expectations! From start to finish, Herfel’s expertise and teaching style made the learning process accessible and enjoyable. This course is designed to teach anyone a solid foundation in self-defense with a focus on safety, accuracy, mechanics, and confidence.

Herfel’s approach is hands-on, with clear, and easy-to-follow instructions that allow you to build confidence in every step. He won’t ask you to do something that he won’t do himself. The training included a perfect balance of psychology, theory, and range practice. Herfel’s attention to detail when it comes to stance, grip, elbow and shoulder positioning, and shooting mechanics really helped me understand the ‘why’ behind the fundamentals and improved how I manage muzzle rise and recoil.

One of the best aspects of the course was Herfel’s emphasis on real-world scenarios. He covered situational awareness, and strategies to de-escalate situations before needing to use a firearm. The lessons are practical, insightful, and very valuable for anyone that’s serious about self-defense.

I highly recommend this course to anyone that’s looking to build confidence in their self-defense abilities while also improving their firearm safety knowledge and skills. Thanks again, Herfel, and I’m looking forward to other classes with you!
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Francis Rodriguez 
 
2024-09-25
 
 
  
 
Had the opportunity to attend the Night Fire / Low Visibility Pistol class with Herfel Torres. Excellent experience and was able to take a way many great lessons regarding low light pistol handling.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 David 
 
2024-09-24
 
 
  
 
Content packed class delivered by a skilled marksman. My girlfriend and I came away from this training with lots of information we will surly use to hone our skills. Since shooting is a perishable skill it is imperative to keep practicing. We will be looking forward to more classes in the future. Thank you Valortec and a special thank you to Herfel for sharing your wisdom.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Daniella Hernandez 
 
2024-09-23
 
 
  
 
I cannot recommend Valortec enough to anyone looking to become a better Shot whether you are a seasoned or novice shooter! As a female who often feels intimidated even going into a gun store I felt comfortable and confident in the nighttime training! Herfel and his team give a great deal of information as well as individual instruction to each and every person in the class. Going to the range has its benefits but nothing compares to the real world expertise of the vets at Valortec. I cannot wait to attend another training soon!
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Jay Derrick 
 
2024-09-04
 
 
  
 
I recently had the pleasure of taking the Class G training course, and I can't speak highly enough about the experience. From start to finish, Herfel demonstrated a remarkable level of expertise, professionalism, and patience. He offered personalized feedback, helping me to improve my accuracy and confidence significantly. I left the course feeling empowered and much more proficient with my pistol.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Anthony Derrick 
 
2024-09-03
 
 
  
 
Very professional, informative and very well organized.  I would recommend Herfel Torres to anyone who wants to learn serious gun safety, use and defense.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Javier Godreau 
 
2024-09-03
 
 
  
 
Just took the Pistol Defense Fundamentals Class with Valortec; what an experience!  If you've never held a gun in your life, don't worry, they start with all the basics.  So, don't shy away from enrolling. Herfel will teach everything you need to know in order to be able to defend yourself and your family. Herfel, William, and Jackie make a great team. At the end of the day every student gets to put into practice all the skills/techniques learned during the class, including a dynamic run with multiple targets at various distances. Looking forward to going back for the Advance and Night classes.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Paxton Hoogland 
 
2024-09-01
 
 
  
 
The course I took with Valortec was great! There was a ton of info provided and a lot of drills for practical application. The instructor’s were super helpful and keep the mood very light to make sure everyone enjoyed it. I’ll definitely be doing another with them.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Mike D 
 
2024-08-13
 
 
  
 
Completed multiple training sessions with Valortec. Each session had the right cadence from the safety briefing through the final qualifications. The insight and instructions from the Cadre was top notch, for the beginner taking their first class to the more experienced shooter honing skills or refining techniques. Looking forward to my next classes with them.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Tex 
 
2024-08-06
 
 
  
 
The "Advance Pistol Techniques" class taught by Herfel is by far one of the better trainings I have been a part of. As an armed security guard this class has widen my training by providing me with new training techniques. Herfel takes you from the basics to the more advanced tactical techniques of proper stance, breathing, aiming, shooting from the holster and reloading to finalize by applying all these techniques in an active/timed shooting scenario. He is simply the best.