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I’ve been a firearms instructor for a long time. My background includes military service, law enforcement, NRA and USCCA certification. Through all of that, I’ve always tried to keep one mindset above all else: be a student first.
I signed up for Tactical Hyve’s Cheat Codes of Shooting workshop because I knew I needed something more—not just for my students, but for myself. If I don’t continue to improve, neither will the people I teach.
Like many experienced instructors, I’d spent years training to established standards. What this course helped me realize is that many of those standards are simply “good enough.” They produce competent shooters, but they don’t necessarily produce the most efficient, fastest, or most consistent shooters.
Over the years, I’ve invested thousands of dollars in training with well-known instructors. Some courses were good, many were interesting, but very few fundamentally changed how I approached shooting or gave me practical tools that significantly moved the needle. This workshop was different. For the first time in a long time, I genuinely felt challenged.
Whenever I attend training, I intentionally try to check my ego at the door and approach it as though I were a complete novice. Even then, it wasn’t easy. Years of ingrained muscle memory don’t disappear overnight. Myles’ ground-up methodology systematically exposed deficiencies I didn’t fully realize I had because I’d been living in that “good enough” rut for so long. Instead of simply telling students what to do, he breaks down why it works, allowing you to identify exactly where your own performance is breaking down.
Despite his internet popularity, I found Myles Vives to be exactly the opposite of what some people might expect. He’s humble, approachable, and genuinely invested in every student’s progress. He, along with instructor candidates Deb and Eddie, created an environment where students were constantly coached, encouraged, and challenged. It never felt like a performance for social media—it felt like professional instruction from someone who truly cares whether you improve.
In my own profession, becoming a trusted advisor quickly is essential. Technical expertise matters, but so do communication, coaching, and the ability to adapt your message to different people. I saw those same qualities throughout this workshop.
Some people will point out that Myles doesn’t have the military, law enforcement, or competitive shooting résumé of many of Tactical Hyve’s subject matter experts. To me, that’s missing the point. He’s never asking students to do something he can’t demonstrate himself. More importantly, he’s done what the best instructors do—he has surrounded himself with exceptional experts, absorbed their knowledge like a sponge, validated it through his own practice, and distilled it into an instructional system that is practical, repeatable, and accessible.
That’s what the “Cheat Codes” really are. They’re not shortcuts that eliminate the work. They’re shortcuts that eliminate wasted time. They can save students thousands of rounds, countless hours of frustration, and years of trial and error by helping them focus on what actually matters.
Don’t expect to leave this workshop having mastered everything. In many ways, you’ll leave realizing just how much there is still to learn—or perhaps more accurately, how much you need to unlearn and relearn. That’s one of the greatest strengths of the course. It provides an outstanding foundation while giving you a clear roadmap for continued improvement.
Is the course expensive? Maybe at first glance. But after attending, I’d argue the value is easily 10x the cost if you’re willing to put in the work afterward.
If you’re looking for a magic trick that instantly makes you a better shooter without practice, this isn’t your course.
If you think your shooting is already “good enough,” save your money. You’ll probably continue doing what 95% of gun owners do—meeting a minimum standard and never realizing what you’re actually capable of.
But if you’re willing to challenge your assumptions, rebuild parts of your fundamentals, and commit to deliberate practice, I believe this course is one of the best investments you can make in your development as a shooter and as an instructor.
I came looking for something that would genuinely improve my abilities.
I found it.
I have carried a gun personally and professionally for nearly 60yrs and administered, attended, and instructed defensive handgun use from a wide range of institutions: local, state and federal law enforcement, military, corporate, and private entities. I can declare without equivocation that TH offers some of the very best instruction I’ve ever had the opportunity to participate in. Their skills curriculum and its presentation, drills, standards and individual attention to students are excellent.
I’ve done 20 years in the military and 8 years with law enforcement as well as taken firearms training with several big name, YouTube famous, firearms instructors. This three day class was by far the best training I’ve had. It was very well structured, comprehensive and tailered to the skill level of the class. It seemed like they compacted a week of training into three days. It was alot of information but I didn’t feel overwhelmed. There was alot of shooting which is idea, Myles explains thing very well then shoots a demo then it’s burning reps putting rounds into targets getting it down. The class was structured very well, there were 16 students and 4 instructors, so 4 students per instructor was the perfec t ratio.
My bottom line on things is, knowing what I know now, having taken the class. Would I pay to take it again? Absolutely, and I plan on it. When they release the 2027 training dates I will sign up for it again. I feel I’ll get even more out of it a second time through then I did the first time.
Such an amazing weekend! Didn’t know what to expect and the level it may have been, and I realized it didn’t matter because Miles and the coaches were able to keep an eye on all of us and give us just the feedback we needed. I can’t believe how much I learned in three days!
Being in a big class, I got worried there would be so many students that there would be little feedback, and it was awesome with about a 1 to 3-4 ratio. Every time I turned around, somebody was watching me and giving feedback.
All of the coaches were experienced and knowledgeable and so friendly, but most importantly, with 16 people in the class, I never felt unsafe. The instructions were slow and easy to understand, and Miles did an amazing job with explanations of drills and also demonstrating.
I can’t say enough about it and how it was worth every penny. I cannot wait to take it again. The best part was the amount of shooting to breaks. I’ve been in some where there is more talking than shooting- but this was the opposite! The perfect balance.
I feel more confident now with my competitions and can’t wait to show them what I can do now that I know what to practice and how.
Thank you to everyone! Special shout out to Daniel for keeping my hands dry…. lol… and Steve with the extra tidbits for improving my speed for competition. You were all amazing! Love it…. If you can’t tell! Now I gotta go clean my gun!
I really can’t say enough positive things about the Rifle Mechanics class. I had high expectations for this class and was still blown away by how good it was. The drills were fun, challenging and designed to push shooters to safely work outside of their comfort zones. The overall vibe of the class was super supportive and friendly. The quality of instruction for this class was EXCEPTIONAL! If you’re looking for a high quality class with a first class instructor….this is the one you want to take.
The Tactical Hyve team is highly professional, knowledgeable and down to earth. They are confident in what they teach and are able to pair down to your skill level and build you up from there. The class was great, a lot of likeminded students, and instructors who truly know their craft and how to teach. I highly recommend attending one of their classes and seeing for yourself. It’s not a surprise why their classes fill so quickly.
I recently completed the 3-Day Cheat Code Workshop with Tactical Hyve, and it was hands-down the best shooting training I have ever attended.
The amount of information provided was excellent and extremely practical. Every concept was reinforced through a wide variety of well-designed drills that really drove home the core principles. One of the most valuable parts for me was learning how to self-identify my own shooting bad habits and, more importantly, how to correct them effectively.
Instructors Miles, Noel, and Dan did an outstanding job creating a safe, supportive, and pressure free learning environment. They taught at a perfect level that kept the class engaging for shooters of all experience levels, never talking over anyone’s head or making beginners feel lost. The instruction was clear, adaptable, and genuinely focused on helping every student improve.
If you’re serious about improving your shooting skills, this workshop is worth every penny and every minute. Highly recommended!
This was my first experience with TacticalHyve - and I keep wondering why haven’t I reached out to them earlier.
Cheat codes workshop should be mandatory to any gun owner. Amount of information is immense - yet it neatly packed into digestable pieces, and supplemented with abundance of practice. Instructors on the range are very knowledgeable, respectful and ready to help and correct mistakes.
Myles himself is humble, extremely professional and his way of teaching is very structured. Same goes to everyone on his team.
Students on the workshop had different levels of expertise and different gear - yet all of them had something to learn, mistakes to correct and with the help of TacticalHyve team all of us stepped up our game.
All in all, this workshop has extreme value. I became more collected, smooth and precise with my gun.
Will absolutely recommend to my friends and family.
Thank you!
Great Class with a ton of information. Learned a lot and hope to have a refresher next year! Thank you for providing the course!
Tyler was great! Went from being a total beginner, to somewhat less of one. My rifle was having issues with the trigger, which I now know was due to some primers falling in there, but Tyler was kind enough to swap lowers with me to get me back into the training. Great information and guidance all around.
Jon and Dorr ran an excellent class. This was the first force-on-force class for me; it was eye-opening. Outstanding!
The two-day Rifle Mechanics course delivered exactly what I was hoping for. I came in with a little rifle experience and left with a solid foundation for continued training, along with a better understanding of how to control the rifle, track the sight, and call my shots.
Tyler was a knowledgeable, thorough, and incredibly approachable instructor. His laid-back style created an awesome learning environment where we could openly ask questions, learn from mistakes, and really challenge ourselves. He emphasized being intentional with every rep, and I really appreciated his individual attention and encouragement.
Great class! Knowledgable instructors. Learned a lot. Can’t wait for the next one.
This is the second time that I’ve taken this course. Like many Tactical Hyve classes, there’s too much to learn to get it all on one try. The content like a battlefield is dynamic and constantly changing. Dorr gave me new insights into the mindset of gunfighting. He was assisted by Jon Bautista, a Grand Master competitive shooter, who helped me unlock some insights I had been struggling with some time. The value of the learning and skill improvement that I’ve gotten from this class, I might well do the class again.
Steve did an excellent job, wish i could have taken the class 30 years ago.
Sony was a great instructor, he was really on his detail on pistol shooting.
Great course! Tyler was great at explaining and demonstrating all the courses of fire. He had no ego, down to earth and really connected with us. Super helpful and easy to understand. I learned a lot from this course! I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking to learn more about the AR platform and to improve their shooting skills.
I learned why fundamentals matter and how to employ them in future training.
the skills were taught in a way that truly explains the why and why not and sets repeatable exercises that seems to want to imbed in my D.N.A.
Staff were easy to understand and work with, very professional.
thank you!
this class is as an incredible experience to go force on force with extremely experienced trainers who were able to give real world solutions for me was extraordinary the end result of everything was not only worth it but should be required in my opinion. thanks again to my trainers for helping me learn what it takes to survive these world world force on force situations.
Highly recommended. Amazing instruction and the ability to run close to real world scenarios was invaluable.
Sunny was a great instructor!!
I’m looking forward to another session with him!!
I took a class with Tyler as my instructor this weekend and had a great experience. He’s knowledgeable, patient, and excellent at explaining things in a way that makes sense and puts them into perspective. He took the time to coach me and the other students, helping us fine-tune our technique with clear, useful feedback.
The drills were well thought out and helped turn things that initially felt uncomfortable into things I felt confident doing. Tyler created a great learning environment, that was fun and engaging. At the end off the weekend I walked away feeling more capable and confident. Highly recommend—10/10!
Really helpful- Stephen really broke things down in a simple and easy to consume manner. I learned some new things and reaffirmed and clarified some of the things I need work on.
At no time did we have any concern with safety- which can always be a gamble taking any group class. Stephen kept the class relaxed, entertaining, and treated us like adults.
I’m happy with the decision I made to take the course and would be more than willing to take another course if it were made available through Tactical Hyve or independently through Stephen.
Real professional and passionate about teaching the craft.
Please consider coming back to Oklahoma!
-Charles (P226 guy)
Excellent instructors and high quality course through and through. Tyler and Johnny made sure to tailor feedback and next steps to each shooter, and I felt that I was able to progress in each subsequent drill even when the class had varied levels of ability.
This is my first time taking a rifle course, I know I am not the best shooter but this time really made me feel like I was doing the right thing.
Tyler and Jhony helped me go through the whole process that day given me the right tools, giving me a lot of advice and techniques.
Those mechanical moves and tricks were really helpful to what I have learned so far.
I know there is a lot to learn, but this was the right beginning for me.
The drills were very useful, the tactical moves we did really made a difference.
I know I am coming back for more.
Was a great shooting weekend at the range with tactical hive.
Hope to see Tyler and Jhony again in my next course to learn more from this guys.
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It has been my pleasure to train with Tactical Hyve instructors over the last couple of years. Two new instructors to me, ran drills, evaluated rifle mechnanics and gave personal attention to enrollees to better their shooting. There is consistent quality instruction every time I take a class. Thanks to Tyler and Johnny for the tips, attention to shooter needs and pointing out improvement areas as needed throughout the day. My shooting definitely improved by end of this weekend. Tyler provided helpful advice that will help with shooting skills improvement on my own as well. Our instructors love shooting and pass on their passion and wealth of knowledge in class. Thank you!
Great class. Thanks to Johnny for pushing me. Wish it was cooler
Great class! Loved the energy from Tyler and Johnny even in the triple digit heat. Learned where I need to improve, and was given some great next steps. Once again Tac Hyve delivered an excellent class and experience! Thank you.
Tyler and Johnny were excellent instructors. In addition to being genuinely nice guys, they were consistently engaged and provided high-quality feedback that led to immediate improvements.
Tyler’s years of experience instructing for the Army were evident throughout the training. He delivered clear, detailed explanations that were easy to understand, and his drills were straightforward and effective. I left with practical exercises I can continue using on my own to further develop and refine my skills.
I would absolutely sign up to train with them again.