I've done a few classes with Dave now. And although I am not, and probably never will be, a "gun…read moreperson," I can say I do now feel more comfortable around them. I used to hate it when my husband would get his gun out to practice with his fake bullets or clean it or something, but now I'll do a couple of practices with him. The last class we had, the shooting workshop, was probably the best. It was a private range, and I shot an orange, which was so cool. I highly recommend this workshop. So now, while I wouldn't say I'd be "excited" about a day at the range, I'll at least go in somewhat knowing what I'm doing and have some fun, which is a huge difference from a few months ago, when I wouldn't even go at all. As an instructor and human, Dave is patient, kind, and funny. This kind of class can be intense- a firearms instructor needs to walk a fine line between being supportive and encouraging, but also making sure people know what they're doing so they don't hurt themselves. Dave is able to balance that well. He knows when to explain, when to show, and when to let the student try it out. He also seems to know when he can encourage a student a bit more to reach the next level of skill and when to back off. He definitely knows guns, but he knows people, too! Good combination in a firearms instructor.

Can't say enough good things about this. I took the pistol 101 class and David made the entire…read moreexperience easy, comfortable, and incredibly informative. No unnecessary ego or shaming people for not getting something immediately. It's a big deal and an important responsibly to know what you're doing, and David did a great job imparting that in a friendly way. In addition, some of us took an optional NRA online certification course ahead of it - David knew those of us who did and even catered some extra learning our way. To round things out, the one-on-one live fire training was great. Whether you're just curious to learn the skills or looking to buy a firearm, David has made himself available to help at every turn.

I had a great experience at Tactical Firearms Institute. I took a firearm class with OJ, and it…read morecompletely changed my perspective. Simply going to the range and practicing is not enough--proper training like this is essential, and honestly, I believe it should be mandatory for anyone who owns a firearm. OJ was extremely thorough, clear, and detail-oriented in his instruction. He made sure everyone understood not just how to handle a firearm, but how to do so safely and responsibly. I highly recommend this class to anyone serious about firearm ownership.

I really can't say enough good things about Tactical Firearms Institute…read more For starters, I wasn't exactly brought up in a gun culture, but I picked up my skills along the way through family, friends, and videos. And I was also going to the range enough to get frustrated at how I was stuck at my skill level and knew I needed training. With that, it's difficult to explain how much better, more confident, and comfortable I am with a firearm since I started training with Edmond (OJ). His expertise in the field is apparent immediately, and he has a resume that is hard to beat. But that's half of it. He's a great teacher who has the master-level talent of identifying your skill level, correcting mistakes, and patiently pushing you to a higher level than you thought was possible in yourself. And you can double everything I said about CCW training. If you have a CCW license, but you're uneasy about the concept of carrying it in public, I cannot express how important good training will be to you and how much OJ has helped me.

Great experience training with Dave. They have multiple different options for self-defense and put…read morethe time and effort with each individual even in group settings, using proper tools and safety equipment throughout. Highly recommended.

Great experience, easy to learn and follow along. Dave keeps it simple and valuable. Range session…read morewas fun and highly effective. recommend

It's over a year later and I am now a regular. Taking the classes has been a significant part of my…read morepost-fire healing journey. Being outdoors in the mountains, with a great group of people, learning such an interesting and unique skill always turns my frown upside down. After every single class I feel grateful. I've made friends, we laugh all day long, I absolutely adore the instructors and my shooting pals. The classes have brought some joy back into my life. Love you, gun fam! Huge thanks to Dutch and his amazing team for their knowledge, patience, and all around fun energy! Highly recommend! 1000/10!

This was a really great, fun, educational and safe day! My family were all beginners to gun…read morehandling and gun firing. My whole family really got so much out of the class experience. Dutch led the class with professional demeanor and even some humor. His understanding of everything gun related was quite impressive. I am so happy I chose to bring my family to experience this class. I know we will be back at some point to refresh and/ or improve upon our new skills. Great, friendly helpers are there to assist as well. Their professionalism was off the charts. I thank Eric, Eloy and Hannah for all of their assistance with their knowledge too. I highly recommend this course to anyone hoping to be more comfortable handling guns. Thank you Live Fire Learning!

This was my first class but enjoyed it enough that I also signed up for the woman's league I'm…read moreexciting for the next classes to come. Definitely recommend taking a class!

Wow, what a fantastic experience I had with the Sheepdog training team. I felt like I was already…read morecomfortable about firearms, but wow, I left with a huge amount more of confidence and knowledge. All of the staff were friendly, welcoming and supportive. I will be attending more of their trainings in the future.

My husband and I worked with Mike solo and he was incredible. Patient, instructive and kind. He…read morewas so encouraging, especially since I had not shot in forever, and my husband had never shot a real firearm (only simulators) Not only are we encouraged to continue to shoot on our own, we are going to bring our son for training. We know that Mike will be the perfect person to help him learn gun safety. Thank you so much for making sure we learned proper safety, and hey, we were much better shots than we thought we'd be. I'll credit that to Mike, too.

This class was Amazing!! The teachers (Mike and Craig), are Great!! They took their time to explain…read morethe basics and were very patient. They answered all our questions and felt very SAFE and comfortable. They provide all the Safety equipment (Safety glass, hearing protection), and have an array of guns to choose from and test.This class definitely made me feel more confident and careful. I believe everyone needs to take a Basic Gun Safety course and these are the guys to help.

I just finished my required 16 hours of training to obtain my CCW permit, and I can't say enough…read moregood things about Simon and the entire Double Tap team. Simon was an outstanding instructor -- not only did he connect with everyone in the class, but he also shared his personal life experiences and adventures in a way that tied perfectly into the lessons and information he was teaching. He went above and beyond explaining laws and regulations, incorporating role-playing scenarios that helped us better understand how to handle real-world situations. After the 8 hours in the classroom, we moved on to the firearms course, and that's where Simon's team really shined. The entire experience felt structured, professional, and focused on safety above all else. His team made everyone feel comfortable, offering encouragement and tips to correct small issues Simon pointed out along the way. I could go on, but I think you get the idea -- this was an incredible experience. Five stars for Simon and the Double Tap team!

I've attended several CCW qualification classes, and this was by far the worst experience I've had…read more Instead of focusing on CCW laws and proper instruction, a large portion of the class was spent listening to the instructor talk about his personal life--his first wife passing away in a ski accident, meeting his current wife on a dating site, her proposing to him, his mother's cancer, not being able to share a bathroom with his wife, her job at Cedars, becoming a police officer at 18 but not being able to buy his own firearm, being a Taekwondo champion who lost to an Olympic medalist, owning over 30 Glocks, and on and on. Roughly half the class time was spent listening to stories about how great he believes he is, rather than learning the laws surrounding concealed carry. We didn't even get a proper lunch break because so much time was wasted waiting for him to take cigarette breaks. The remaining time was spent being told there is only one correct way to hold a firearm--his way. If you didn't comply exactly, you risked being disqualified. He openly bragged about how many students he disqualifies each session. In my opinion, if a student is disqualified, it reflects a failure in instruction--especially when the issue isn't safety, but not conforming to the instructor's personal preference. He also went off on tangents about not feeling comfortable shopping or spending time in his own neighborhood in Sylmar, saying he prefers to shop in Santa Clarita because he believes his area isn't safe. On top of that, he aggressively pushed Glock firearms, claiming they are the only worthwhile option--conveniently mentioning that he also sells a Glock cleaning course. Overall, this class was a waste of time and money. If you want to actually learn CCW laws and receive professional instruction, save your money and find a real instructor--not someone more interested in talking about himself than teaching. STAY WAY - FAR, FAR AWAY - SAVE YOUR MONEY AND LEARN FROM A REAL CCW QUAIFICATION INSTRUCTOR

Looking for firearms instruction in Los Angeles? Look no further Larry is an absolute expert and a…read moregreat teacher. We met up with him at Angeles shooting range and he gave my family a very generous 2 hour private lesson. All levels of gun experience were represented so he went through basics, got us all speaking the same language regarding gun safety and then taught us to shoot our guns his way. Wow! It was like magic. In one lesson we were hitting the center consistently. It was really impressive the way he broke it down to the simplest mechanics and was able to get such great results with each of us regardless of our experience level. Aside from being a consummate professional regarding guns and training he also was a helluva nice guy. Plus he had a perfect voice for firearms instruction. I know it's weird but on a gun range it's loud and people are wearing earplugs. A clear authoritative voice that cuts through the clamor to keep me focused is an asset I appreciated. I will definitely be taking some of his group classes in the future and recommend On The Level Firearms Instruction enthusiastically to you :)

I actually took Rifle Instruction from the Owner/Operator/Instructor LARRY back in the begining…read moreJune for a hunting trip I took at the end of June. He does his instruction out of Angeles Shooting Range which is amazing. Larry taught me how to use a new hunting rifle and scope that I have never used that I impulsed bought in the excitement of my first hunting trip. Although I have experience in sidearms and shotguns I have never fired or operated a nice hunting rifle and scope. As I was on a timeline I asked Larry if I could get some private instruction. He offers it and boy was I glad. He not only taught me how to use my hunting rifle but also how to properly zero in my scope and also checked its mounting. the rifle I bought was a .308 caliber so he brought his .22LR rifle so he could properly instruct me on how to operate my new firearm. I will never forget what he said, "If I learn to shoot properly and with the basics using the .22LR I can apply this to the larger caliber rifles and it will work!" Oh Boy was he right. He took the time and patience to teach me how to breathe, properly pull the trigger, check meld EVERYTHING! Even some things like websites regarding ammunition velocity etc that were way over my head for a beginner. Needless to say I was very happy with his instruction and I went on my hunting trip. I employed everything Larry taught me and I was able to hunt my first Deer. I will never forget the experience as it was perfect and it was made perfect because of Larry's instruction. I took one shot and it was a perfect kill shot. The shot was so good the Hunting guide was so impressed that a city slicker did so well at such a distance. I thought he was kidding but when other more experienced hunters came back and they had missed their shots with their fancy guns I knew my guide was not kidding! And I also knew that what Larry had taught me in two hours of private instruction will stay with me for the rest of my life. If fact much of what he taught me I pass on to my friends which Larry told me is what makes this instruction invaluable. I even went out and purchased my own Remington .22LR takedown to practice as much as I can the things he taught me I cannot wait to take his other classes and have more private instruction from him. My instruction and hunting trip was back in June and I am just writing this now because I find it very important to let him know and everyone that wants to know how good this guy and his firm is. now that I have written it I can sleep better at night!! THANK YOU LARRY!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! Larry is the Man and On the Level Firearms Training is LEGIT!!!