Dear Mr. Brophy:

I work at (confidential) and attended the self defense/violence prevention class that you offered. I was in New Orleans recently with a friend at 10 am on Saturday morning on a busy street. Suddenly, a stranger came out from the side of the building, held a knife to my throat and told me to give him my purse. A million things went through my head. I remembered from the class that you said to scream and make as much noise as possible - so I started screaming my head off!

About 20 people were standing there watching, and I just held on to my purse for dear life. The attacker must not have liked all the attention, so he shoved me on the sidewalk, and I managed to keep my purse.

I just wanted to say "thank you" for coming to my workplace that day, because parts of the class came back to me and saved my life. You were right - every situation is different. Mine could have had a much worse outcome and I feel very fortunate that I got away with only minor cuts and bruises. Thanks for taking the time to educate us, we all appreciated it very much!

(Name withheld on request)

Dear Sirs,

I want to thank you for everything you have done for me. You have given me back my life and freedom. I cannot begin to tell you how much your services have helped me. As you know, when I first contacted your company I was in utter fear for my life.

With your help and support, I have gained back the control in my life. As an abuse victim I can tell you it seems impossible at times to think that I could make it on my own and be safe and free from fear. Your staff was far and away the most professional and compassionate people I have ever been with.

Thank you again, and please know that your service is not unnoticed by others.

Jane (confidential)

Mr. Brophy,

Thank you for your presentation you gave to our staff/management on Prevention of Violence in the workplace. The information given was very beneficial and answered a lot of questions we all had concerning this topic.

I've had very positive feedback from fellow employees on the good ideas and knowledge presented during the class, and I know the management was pleased as well. Anything a company can do to make the workplace safer is a win-win situation for everyone!

Thank you again for your time and knowledge.

Human Resource Director
Deering Health Clinic, Billings, MT

Dear Steve,

Thank you and your assistants for volunteering to help at our lunch program for kids. We know that the kids had a great time and hope that you did, too.

I think it is great that you and your company take time to do this type of thing for kids. The students enjoyed this fun way to spend their lunch and to learn about karate and self-defense as a way to keep themselves mentally strong and physically safe without having to act out in violence.

Thank you again for helping.

The ACT program
Kathy Grewell

Mr. Brophy,

Thank you for your time. I enjoyed the recent Firearms Training class very much! You can bet I will be in touch to enroll in more lessons. I really appreciated the way you spent so much one-on-one time with each student. It helped me a great deal and boosted my self-confidence.

Audie Nye

Steve,

Thank you for offering APS's Firearms Training class. It really helped me with in a variety of ways - including improving my shooting accuracy, realizing the thought processes involved in self-defense, and becoming more comfortable with a handgun.

I really enjoyed the class. I learned many things regarding handguns, safety and defense. I feel more comfortable and confident after the class. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and very adept at what he does.

Michelle Weiland