The firearms instructors are very knowledgeable and professional. Learning from a Master firearms…read moreinstructor with extensive training experience makes all the difference. If you are looking for a certified instructor to obtain a CCW look no further. I am looking forward to additional training.

Best place for self defense and also a great workout ! The instructors are so nice and are willing…read moreto go the extra mile for you to understand the techniques . The owner is great as well and also instructs too , it's a very team orientated place which I love and everyone is on a first name basis !

Awesome training! John is very Knowledgeable,highly recommend it!! We did two types of practice in…read morethe computer and range, he answers all questions, and he is super nice!

John instills great confidence and is thorough with providing curated information to help you deal…read morewith unsafe situations. I fully recommend this course.

I contacted Vinny because I needed help qualifying with a handgun, to keep my G license and my job…read more I had hand surgery years ago and I have a very hard time shooting the weapon that we "used" to use at work, in order to qualify. I'm a Glock girl and do not have any issues with that. Except, we can't bring our own weapons to work to qualify. With my hand and the fear of losing my job, I sought out Vinny to help with the basic fundamentals and learning new skills. And to get my confidence back. As soon as I contacted him and spoke with him, I could tell that he was very calm, understanding and I knew, (even over the phone) he could help. He had a great program, taught me things that I had forgotten from my law enforcement days and taught me some new skills. I totally recommend him if you are just starting with firearms, trying to keep up on training or just need someone to help with your confidence. I will be going at least once a month, until I feel confident like I used to be. He really helped and I totally appreciate it! The gun range is Continental Shooting. They were also very helpful. Definitely recommend!!!

Vinny is amazing. My husband and I have taken several classes from Vinny Onorato up and through…read moreadvanced training. We also took his concealed class. I would recommend anyone who needs firearms instruction to call Vinny. I have had several other instructors, but I learned so much more by taking his classes. As a former cop, he brings more knowledge than my other instructors. I can understand when someone new is a little nervous about handling a gun for the first time, but Vinny is very professional and makes shooting fun.

Amazing Team ! Dalton and James teach an in depth firearm fundamentals course. They helped me…read moreunderstand more about shooting and how to fine tune my trigger pulls for more accuracy. Wether you are new to shooting or have been shooting for years they will help make you even better! I highly recommend tactical edge training group !

I have taken both level one AND level two with Dalton and I thoroughly recommend his program to…read moreanyone who is serious about getting proficient shooting. The locations are great and class sizes are kept small. Usually no more than 6 people so you get the attention you want to improve your skill set. I will continue to use him for future training.

Excellent help from the range staff when checking in, on the range and in the shop!…read more Range is perfect and does the job with no issues. Got some well needed shooting in on 4 pistols & 3 long guns, included using their stool & shooting support bag for the scoped rifles. * * * Note: Super low prices on gun accessories! (At least for me... I needed a 2nd Ruger LCP Max 12 round magazine and it's 34% more at bass pro. It's only $31.99 on line here, ($11 less :) so I just ordered one, that I'll pick up when it arrives in 5-10 days). Unfortunately I already bought my first one at bass pro for $42.99 last week. ‍ Now I just need to see if bass pro will match the great price here and give me a credit or return since it's only been a week.

Didn't even need to shoot to know this place is trash, guy at the front counter is a prick. Don't…read morewaste ur time and drive out a but further to better ranges

Vinny sold me my gun! I bought a 380 Smith & Wesson! He is very experienced & knowledgeable on all…read morethe guns and it didnt take long to figure out what I wanted and needed!

Both the service and selection at this store are great! Not to mention the knowledgeable staff.read more

An amazing place to check out. The trainers are serious about safety and working in technical…read moresituations and strategy. If you want to learn how to properly move and shoot, learn better habits and how to stop the bad habits, this is the place to go to. Not a place to play around, guns are a serious instrument, and safety is key. Learn proper technique, tips and tricks through classes to better understand motion and fluidity of reload during pursuit / obtaining cover.

What started off as a good experience ended up badly due to really poor service. I certainly would…read morenot recommend this company! Took my concealed carry class and was really happy with the instructor and the overall experience. Applied for my license with the state the very next day and waited a month and a half only to receive a letter from them that the certificate I submitted was not adequate. I figured since this is what sort of thing this company does all the time they would know what certificate is needed. Apparently not! I called and requested the correct one be sent to me and Megan acted very put out. I asked if the new certificate could be emailed to me since I only needed a copy for the state and she said no it would have to be sent via post office. Sooo I got the new one and my name was spelled wrong. Of course the state will not accept this as it did not match my ID and application form. So I called again and left a voicemail for Megan asking for a new certificate. She left me a message back that she would send it but that she filled out the last certificate based on what I told her. As if I somehow don't know how to spell my own name and didn't provide her the correct spelling. And of course no apology for the second error either. Hopefully the third times the charm and the new certificate will actually be correct. But what awful service!

Excellent gun shop! Family owned! Met with Rich and his wife, and he counseled me on some…read morequestions I had, and set me up with what I needed. Super nice people and very easy to talk to! Prices are also on par with most online retailers'. Let's support this shop and keep them in business hopefully forever!

This is a family owned shop on the northeast side of Malabar Road just east of I95 and west of…read moreBabcock Street. Excellent service and patient! Richie was patient kind and understanding in assisting me for my choices as this process is a bit intimidating for me. His Dad owns the shop and Mr. Mark rang me up! They run the shop like a well oiled machine and provide excellent customer service!! I highly recommend them!!

I highly recommend Sovereign Self Defense Warrior workshop. If you are looking to be able to…read morerecognize and deal with threats for you and your family this is the place. If you want to learn how to properly use a firearm and get your concealed weapons permit this is the best program in south Florida. You will leave feeling totally prepared and can set up follow up one on one with the instructors to keep your skills on point. I also brought my wife who thoroughly enjoyed this course, which also helped quell fears surrounding a firearm while empowering us to protect ourselves and our family.

Mike Papadatos was a great instructor. He really took the time to explain all aspects of owning a…read moregun. From the classroom to the gun range it was a great experience. I highly recommend Papadatos Defense to anyone interested in getting a carry and conceal permit.

From the owner: Papadatos Defense is a safe way to learn gun safety. People have enough to worry about these days…read morethan to be hesitant about choosing a firearms instructor to teach them gun safety. We take the pressure off of learning how to handle a firearm. We know your sense of comfort and convenience are the keys to successfully learning gun safety, so we follow three simple guidelines. First, we come to your home. This allows you to start training where you learn best and where you need it most. Second, we start with the basics and no experience is necessary. Third, we don't want to change who you are and we are not trying to push gun ownership. Though we love gun ownership, we really just want you to feel safe and secure, and to know gun safety. You don't need to own a gun to know how to safely handle one. We can teach you gun safety skills without ever firing a shot.