I lost my cousin due to gun violence, so at very young age Guns had left a very negative impression on me. In my adulthood, I respected them; but wasn't quite sure I ever wanted to touch one. Sadly, the reality is the world we live in now is a dog eat dog world. - I want to be able to protect myself sufficiently and confidently. Showing up to Gun class in the middle of no where with no prior gun experience with no cell service and alone, sounds like the perfect Saturday! Hahaha - And it was. Thankfully Darren and his two guys, were fabulous instructors! Good energy and lots of knowledge, not to mention super helpful and will lend a helping hand gladly to help build your confidence holding a gun... loading your gun or magazine. These guys give good instruction, than it's up to you to practice them right, inevitably; because Perfect practice makes for PERFECT. Thanks so much gentlemen, I will be returning to sharpen the skills I was shown today and break in my SIG P220 and Smith & Wesson Shield. read more

I took my first firearm training class with Darren at 5 Arrows.. ....prior to this I've had zero experience with firearms....I am so pleased with the way Darren taught me everything from the safe handling and cleaning to actually firing a pistol accurately. I highly endorse 5 Arrows Tactical for your firearm training needs. read more

I took the Beginning Pistol and Shotgun Class. What a great experience, and I highly recommend this class. Mr. Harlow and his team very patient and very inform on the training on Fire Arms. If you're a first time gun owner, you should definitely take this class. read more

5 Arrows Tactical Training - Training on shot gun - Firearm Training Near Me - San Dimas, California

Dear Darren & staff: We would like to acknowledge you and your business for your outstanding integrity and dedication to customer service. It is nice to know that the staff at 5 Arrows Tactical, with dedicated professionalism to their customers, is available and ready to serve with unquestionable devotion and quality in service/education/training....We will gladly and enthusiastically refer others! Once again, thank you and great job. The Reyes Clan read more

I had the pleasure of taking a private lesson with Darren Harlow. I had some prior experience firing handguns before my lesson and Darren was able to quickly identify several of my bad habits and teach me the proper way to grip the pistol, insert a magazine, rack the slide, and focus on the front sight. I had never drawn my gun from a holster before and by the end of the lesson I felt much more confident and I took away several things to practice to continue improving my skill. Darren had me practice changing magazines and I was able to hit steel targets from up to 35 yards when I previously only shot targets that were 10 yards out. The steel target were much smaller than the paper targets I am used to shooting so I felt like this was amazing progress for one lesson. Darren was very knowledgeable, patient and personable. Darren exhibits a level of strictness during the lesson that is necessary to respect the power of the pistol and to assure safety at all times. I never felt intimidated or embarrassed for asking questions. I plan on taking my daughter for lessons as well. I think that anyone from a complete beginner who has never handled a gun before all the way through an experienced shooter could learn something valuable from Darren and have a good time doing it. If you are shooting at the Lytle Creek Range, make sure to bring plenty of water. It is at a mild altitude and the air was dry so I felt a little dehydrated and got tired by the end of the three hour lesson. read more

I've never had a firearm until recently and never went to an outdoor range but did go an indoor range once. I have googled and to get more understanding of having a firearm but wanted an actual training. Had set up a private lesson and was kind of nervous on the day of the lesson. Darren had made me feel comfortable and he definitely explain things in ways I can understand with some laughters and easy to remember. He also helped me with all my questions. He had also taught me how to clean my pistol. I felt confident and more understanding at the end of lesson. Darren is such an awesome fun guy. The communication over the email before the lesson, he had reminded what to bring and how to get there because when you're on the way to the range you might not get reception at one point which Navi won't be working. He was so prepared which I appreciated so much! He even brought insect repellent spray which he offered and I needed it. For newbies like me and you're looking for training, definitely recommend 5 Arrows Tactical. A good teacher/instructor/mentor makes a big difference how well you do in what you're achieving. read more

Went today for a handgun course. We all had an excellent time, the instructors were informative and hands on. They gave us a great foundation to build on, and put us through numerous creative drills that were challenging and rewarding. El Presidente was king, and I would have loved to drill that for 3 hours straight. But the other drills and instruction allowed us to build to a point where we could perform the higher level drills without feeling uncomfortable. HIt these guys up and get shooting! read more

If you have never fired a gun in your life, or have a lot of experience, 5 Arrows Tactical is the group that can teach you. They are located in Sam Dimas and our Intro to Pistol and Shotgun class was held at the Lytle Creek Range (exist I-15 at Summit and go west 10 miles). Scenic drive from the 15 to the range. The range is very well maintained, folks are friendly, and people are very, very safety conscious. I took the class with my wife and daughter and both out-shot me with the pistols (.22, .38, 9 mm. .45) revolvers and semi-auto. Finished up by taking turns shooting pump action shotguns. Lots of fun and learned a lot about safety and fundamentals. read more

Darren is the man! Great information offered throughout the UT/AZ/FL/OR/VA CCW class. Darren involves the students in every part of the discussion. This leads to great dialogue from all participants and leads to questions being asked that you may not have thought of. Darren offers multiple real world scenarios and examples for all the material covered. This allows the information to sink in and really gets you thinking and reevaluating your everyday life. I'm looking forward to more training with Darren and 5 Arrows Tactical! read more

Darren and his fellow instructors (and his daughter) were great. They all were very knowledgeable, were not intimidating, and made us feel comfortable. My wife and I took the Beginning class this past weekend and we had a blast! (Sorry). We were able to shoot firearms of various calibers, which put us at ease. Darren had great communication as we had to reschedule our class several times. I would highly recommend the Beginning class as an intro for those wanting to start out. We hope to take future classes with Darren and 5 Arrows. read more

Took the defensive tactical pistol one class, best shooting experience I ever had. Everyone I know who shoots, I recommend taking this class! You will learn what you need to know and what you never thought you needed to know. Darren and Marc are knowledgeable of the subject matter, easy to work with and genuinely wanted all of us to become better and think differently about shooting! read more

well I took another class with 5 arrows tactical this time it was a carbine, and pistol class. being that I have military background I know some stuff but training along side Darren has been excellent it's almost 1 on 1 training with your buddy you don't feel intimidated and you not training with 20 other people classes are small for that 1 on 1 feel I left wanting more had lots of fun with down to earth people. thx again read more

I attended Darrin's CCW class, there were 3 of us in an informal class setting. During this class I had many ah ha moments. Darrin invites you to participate and when you do you find out how little you really know about pretty much every area regarding guns at least for me. He makes the application process a breeze and is more than willing to help any way he can, in the past he helped me on the phone free of charge for a very legitimate problem I was having with the DOJ that has since been resolved in my favor I'm happy to report. Anyway this class is money well spent and I don't know when but I am going to be taking his tactical classes in the future, he breaks everything way down with excellent attention to detail. I'm thinking there's very little he doesn't know about firearms, he has all the credentials to be an great information resource for ever changing laws, new guns etc... read more

I took the beginning pistol & shotgun class today. I went from never having shot a gun, to shooting several different guns and shotguns. I learned how to safely handle & shoot a gun. I recommend this class to anyone looking to start using guns. I can't wait for my next class with them! read more

As a women I was prepared for the instructor to not give me direct eye contact as I usually get...not here!!! Absolutely wonderful class. Instructors were knowledgable and dedicated to you the client. If you don't have the ability to shoot outside of a "range" atmosphere, this class is a must. This experience was the best yet!!! If you haven't done anything like this before because you were afraid of being intimidated...DO IT...with these guys. This is not an intimidating group, their experience is outstanding and it shows in their training. Thank you 5Arrows read more

Darren is an excellent instructor. Very low-key, very high level of information, no nonsense, no hyper-masculine BS, highly engaging and educational. We'll be back for his other classes. If he can make a state-mandated class seem this useful, his real classes must be fantastic! read more

Having owned firearms for a long time, I took my family to the 5 Arrow's Tactical Training beginning shooting course because my family members kept telling me they wanted to learn to shoot. I believe because I keep handguns in the house, the family should be knowledgeable about them. I chose 5 Arrow's Tactical because I knew it was a reputable company and I trusted that my family would learn in a safe environment with knowledgeable instructors. The course, which lasted about 5 hours, turned out to be a win-win as my family, including preteen/teenagers learned a great deal and I enjoyed watching (and even learned some things myself.) The day started out with a 45 minute drive from the San Gabriel Valley to Lytle Creek in the San Bernardino Mountains - an area that is both beautiful and remote. No distractions (other than people shooting at other ranges in the distance.) I felt the area was conducive to relaxing and learning. After about an hour lecture on gun safety, nomenclature, ammunition and other introductory topics, the fun really began. Right out the gate, my teens were given a chance to fire several firearms with knowledgeable instructors assisting them in loading, positioning and firing. All of the instructors were friendly and NRA certified. All guns and ammunition were supplied and included in the original cost. After each section of shooting, the kids examined their targets with the instructors who explained why their rounds landed where they did. They were then given an opportunity to shoot the selected weapon a second time and improve! This was an excellent learning tool and great for their confidence! This was repeated five times with various types of handguns including a 22, 9 MM, Glock, 45 and revolver. This allowed each individual to compare which type of handgun they were both comfortable and proficient with. Afterward, the class was given an unlimited opportunity to shoot 3 different types of shotguns. Again, the variety was great and my family shot until they were exhausted! The strength of the class was learning to shoot "hands on" with knowledgeable instructors standing by. Also, the diversity of weapons was a big plus. Shooting several different types of weapons during a block of time really allowed for comparison and assisted individuals in finding the feel that was right for them. For my 12 year old is was a revolver and for my 14 year old is was a 12 gauge shotgun. The class was an amazing experience. There was nothing negative about the day, however, the pre lecture, although interesting, necessary and right on, was a bit long for teens/ pre-teens, especially the part on types of rounds/ammunition. The part of the lecture on firearm safety was great, necessary and completely understandable to all. As a parent, I especially liked the part of the lecture about safety, knowing your surroundings, family responsibility etc. The beginning firearms course at 5 Arrows Tactical was a great experience and I cannot wait to take my family back for the defensive shooting class. Anyone interested in shooting firearms should check out 5 Arrows Tactical. We will definitely return. read more

Highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to improve their pistol skills . Great instructors, and they make safety their number one priority. At the end of the class all students were hitting 10 inch targets at 100 yards!! Amazing ! read more

These guys are good. Very safe and informative. I took a private pistol class and was very pleased with results!

Just took a CCW class in Las Vegas this last Sunday with Eric Kelley. It was great! Eric made it interesting and funny while addressing the very serious side of owning and using firearms. Class was held at the Clark County Shooting Park which is a great facility. I highly recomment both. Check it out! Thanks Eric and Samantha. Christy B read more

Darren (5 Arrows owner) is an excellent teacher with many years of experience, certifications galore and a wonderful, friendly rapport with his students. My grown-up son and I (novices both) had a great Saturday with Darren learning the fundamentals of shooting and shooting many rounds through two pistols, a shotgun and a hunting rifle. With a strong emphasis on safety, Darren had us hitting the black with all of the firearms. We will go back for more and we highly recommend 5 Arrows training at any level of skill and any type of focus (target, tactical, police, military, etc.). read more

I took the 5 arrows ccw class over the weekend. Darren is a great teacher and very passionate about our 2nd amendment rights. The class was extremely informative and was set up more like a round table discussion versus an actual class. I would recommend the class to anyone who is looking to exercise their rights as a gun owner. read more