How can an Instructor do that?

My shooting career began with the NRA basic pistol course, which is a fantastic foundation, but left me feeling, well, empty. I aced the written exam, was only given the opportunity to shoot six rounds and was sent on my way

6 rounds? That is not enough, not nearly enough, that is just enough to know what it is like to fire a pistol, not enough to learn to shoot a pistol.