I have contacted BSR, in Summit Point WV, about a possible civilian carbine course this spring. The class size would be 10-12 people. I’m waiting for more details as the emerge. Currently BSR only has courses for the Federal Gov. and Military. They are sorting out the details for the civilian course ( including price ).
I’d like to get a list together to show them that there is demand for such a course in the region (NOVA, MD and WV. )
I’m interested. Got anymore information on the BSR group? I’ve got a lot of sites blocked at worm barely any reception on my iPhone. Does bsr have a website? Are we looking at a 1 day 2 day 3 day 5 day course here?
Good luck. Their prices for the range have been crazy since 9/11…understandably so.
So far all the details are up in the air right now. I was told it would probably be a 1-2 day course though.
I’m always interested in new training opportunities.
I think this is the company (linky). Also,
http://www.manta.com/c/mmdv90g/bsr-inc?btv=tstA
Been around 5 years; staff of 4, according to Manta.com
One thing that would increase interest, I think, is to ask if they can accomodate low light/night shooting. That is almost impossible to find in the NoVa area due to noise restrictions. I’d be all over that.
I usually just turn the lights off.
Definitely interested.
Interested.
Sure would be nice to see the instructor’s profiles, an AAR or two, anything more than their shitty Flash website.
For sure. Haven’t heard a word about them on any of the forums.
Based on the gold-plated facilities they advertise on their (really-weak) web site, it looks like they are focused on dept/agency/.mil clients, ala Silver Eagle Group; so I’ll bet there won’t be a good civilian course at a reasonable price forthcoming.
Will keep hoping anyways, tho.
From what I do know about BSR is they were a "driving school " first. Teaching motorcade, Leo type driving, and high performance track driving. I’ve been to 2 of their track days , 1 driving school, and been there a few other times for just seat time on the road courses. Other driving instruction companies also use their tracks ( Summit Point Raceway). They have also been around alot longer than 5 years. I started racing with them back in 98 and they were there before that.
Not sure about MANTA and there info on BSR, but they have a much larger staff than 4. I’d guess atleast a dozen with support staff as well, not counting the motorpool guys.
Even though the website is a bit blah, they aren’t a high society place. It is more like a grass roots establishment grown up with some success. Now I have no idea about the “tactical” side of BSR as I’m not a LEO or in the military, it could be a great program or it could be a over priced mistake. They have gotten alot of repeat business from the federal gov on past performance and they do have a great driving program. Oh and they are close 
as I get more info I’ll keep it posted
Grimlock, thanks for the update/correction on BSR - - 1st hand experience always trumps what you read on the error-net.
Will be standing by for info on possible training opportunities with them.
Thanks for your effort with this.
No problem Gary. I’ll keep pestering them about time frames and more details ( including instructor profiles). I’m just glad there is civilian interest in the NOVA area for such a course.
NOVA probably has one of the highest concentrations of AR owners east of the Mississippi 
Whether they’re civilians or GS-_ of various elements of the Army of Northern Virginia, there are a lot here.
Wasn’t there a thread on here somewhere about BSR’s driving course? I’ve tried a couple of searches but haven’t turned it up yet. I’ve got a soon to be 17 year old I’d like to take to the accident avoidance course.