Valortec

I had an incredible experience training with Valortec. From start to finish, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and truly invested in our growth. Herfel Torres, the head trainer, along with PJ and Carlos, the assistant trainers, brought an amazing combination of military and law enforcement expertise to the course.

What really stood out was the small group setting, which lowed for personalized, one-on-one instruction. They took the time to break everything down, from stance, grip, and eye acquisition to integrating all the pistol mechanics into a smooth, confident foundation. You can tell they are passionate about teaching and committed to helping every student succeed.

Herfel’s sense of humor also kept the class fun and engaging, making it an even better learning environment. It’s rare to find instructors who can be so knowledgeable yet still make you laugh and stay relaxed under pressure.

If you’re serious about improving your skills and want top-tier training from instructors with real-world experience, I can’t recommend Valortec enough. Looking forward to continuing my training journey with them!

This was my first class with Herfel and it was an excellent experience. I’ve taken a few other private classes before with other instructors. Herfel has the benefit of instructing from not only a competitive perspective and the techniques that benefit that type of training but also he’s got an extensive background in the legal, law enforcement side of things as well. He offered lots of information that I hadn’t received in other classes. The information ranged from home defense situations, conceal carrying tips and legalities as well as the traditional training on stance, form and target acquisition. Herfel’s professionalism shines through not only with the effectiveness of his feedback but also maintaining a personable relationship with his students. I never felt like I was messing up because his constructive criticism enhanced and built upon the skills that I had through understanding. Where other instructors could easily make you feel less competent, Herfel reassures and recommends solutions that improve performance throughout the class and afterward. I can’t wait to take another class with him to learn more from such an accomplished and brilliant instructor.

This weekend we attended the basic defensive pistol course and I can confidently say that this was hands down the best firearms instruction I have ever received! Herfel and his team present the material in a real life relatable manner. Not only does he tell you what to do/change/improve, but he tells you why which is important in understanding the connection of the firearm to your body. Herfel is extremely knowledgeable on the biomechanics related to shooting and presents them in a practical manner that makes things click. My fiancee and I both saw marked improvements in one day of instruction.

These guys make it a fun class, and share their real life experiences to help even the beginner shooter progress into a tactical defensive shooter.

They provide a low instructor to student ratio. In my class it was 1:1. Every student is given individualized feedback to allow them to improve. When my partners gun was obviously not a good fit for her these guys let her try some other options to figure out what size pistol she needed.

If you’re looking to sit in a classroom all day, this isn’t the course for you. If you’re looking to spend the day on the range running drills, clearing the shoot house, and gaining knowledge through demonstrated skills then this is the place to do it.

We’re already looking forward to and planning to come back for the advanced class after spending some time practicing what we learned this weekend.

If you’ve read this far, ask Herfel for restaurant recommendations and you won’t be disappointed!

Herfel, Carlos and JP are amazing, very detail orientated, cares about safety, very knowledgeable and great sense of humor. I will be returning to do more classes!! Thank you