Gary and his wife Konnie are excellent instructors. The knowledge they possesses on gun laws are…read moremind blowing,when you leave their class, there was no confusion. They answered all the questions that you have it didn't matter if you thought it was a dumb question. when we arrive to the gun range. I was so nervous because I had never shot a pistol. There knowledge and understanding that. everyone there were novice.. they understood exactly what we needed to be shoot someone while you were getting your training at the shooting range. I would recommend their classes to anyone that wants to understand the gun laws and to be in a safe environment at a shooting range wire how to shoot and preparing for qualified cases with any pistol I will be registering for some of their other classes because. of the knowledge and their background, you couldn't find a better shooting class to attend.. I trusted them because Gary has a military background from Marine Corps and he understands weapons and safety. It is probably not necessary, but I'm leaving my name My name willie McCallie Former Marine

Gary was amazing! He was very informative and gave a great class. Made us all feel comfortable even…read morebefore stepping foot on the range. The range was great. He and the team made sure safety was #1. I would greatly recommend this class!

Took the Renewal CCW course here and had a great experience from start to finish. The instructor is…read moreknowledgeable, patient, and very thorough. The course was well paced, safety was clearly a top priority, and the information provided was practical and easy to understand. This isn't rushed or cookie cutter training, it's legit. Highly recommend for anyone looking for professional firearms and self-defense education.

I had an outstanding experience with Defense Tactics and Firearms. The training by Shane and his…read moreteam is top-tier, professional, and incredibly well-structured. The instructors are not only highly experienced, but they also take the time to make sure every student feels confident, safe, and supported, and the training will increase skill level. What stood out most was their focus on safety and real-world preparedness. The instruction is clear, hands-on, and practical, and they explain each technique and firearm protocol in a way that's easy to understand. I left feeling more capable and informed after attending his training. The entire team is knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about empowering their students. I was a shooter or looking to sharpen and advanced my skills, this is exactly the kind of training I wanted! Highly recommend Defense Tactics and Firearms, excellent training, excellent environment, excellent people.

Must take this CCW class! I am a beginner with handling firearms. After this class I walked away…read moreknowing my gun and it's capability. Most importantly I learned the law and liability surrounding carrying and or using my firearm. Mike and Jesse were thorough, patient and extremely professional. I had so much fun and highly recommend this class. I not only give it a 5 star but a 2 thumbs up. Thanks guys !!

I took an 8 Hr pistol course (NRA). Emil was a great instructor. I took the course as a refresher…read moreand learned more than I originally learned. I highly recommend this program.

I'm glad I found PPA because they have tons of classes from first aid to concealed carry. Their…read morewebsite is very easy to navigate, the classes are affordable, and the instructors are very patient. I've taken classes with Erin and a class with Mike. The class I took with Mike was the red dot 101 and I was thinking it would be a whole lot of shooting. It was more lecture than shooting in my opinion but the lecture is definitely what you need. Mike was on it, he was patient, a little funny but professional at the same time. He made sure everyone was understanding the process. I can't wait to take another class with PPA because I had a great time and a I learned a lot. Mike you're a genius!

Loved working with Erin, Mike, and Zack!…read more Erin's Basic Firearms Class was exceptional! She's very thorough, realistic, and straightforward with her training. I noticed she is repetitive to allow us to build muscle memory when she observes a bit of a struggle when there is a lot to remember! And she is great at it and for our own good. She is very knowledgeable about her firearms and she allowed us to get familiar with each of them. Mike, Zack, and Erin's Initial CCW course was 2-days on the range and in the class. We had a mix of renewals, initials, and edits (adding or amending firearms) and a large class amongst the three instructors was impressive! They worked in sync moving large groups in waves and in order of their respective courses. Safety was always first and foremost, range logistics and emergency action plan was discussed and designated/shared roles amongst the class. Mandatory ears and eye protection are a must when the range opens at 0900 sharp! No exceptions. Mike and Zack covered a lot of classroom instruction and are very knowledgeable about gun laws and state policies. They talked a lot about de-escalating situations and disengaging with bad company ALWAYS! The goal is always to get home safe to your family. Zack said it best, something to the sort of "I hope that I die past 80 years of age and never having to defend myself in a gun fight" I highly recommend Personal Protection Academy for all your self defense training and firearms training needs! I would definitely enroll in other classes !

Absolutely amazing staff. Not one ounce of intimidation or cockiness. I will definitely be…read morecontinuing my training here!

My husband and I had the pleasure of joining a Force DFT CCW course--as our first time going…read morethrough this we were slightly nervous. From the START Peter was amazing--he answered so many questions via phone before we even arrived at the class. The day 1 in classroom training was educational and truly helpful. Day 2 on range with Peter and Brenda was amazing as well. They truly teach with kindness but firmness, making sure everyone is safe. I can't recommend them enough for ANYONE beginning their CCW journey!

First time there and was treated very well. Had all my…read morequestions answered and I'll be back again.

I went in to get a background check for a job . The service…read morewas fast and courteous . I will continue to do my background checks here .

Just completed the 16 hour course needed for CCW for San Diego and Doug Goff is an amazing…read moreinstructor with many years of experience and knowledgeable. The information was a lot to digest but he made it fun. He also applied real life scenarios that make the information more valuable. Highly recommend Protector CCW

Doug is extremely professional. I learned a lot and had fun too. The whole experience has been…read moreamazing Thank you

My dad, brother, and I just completed the Basic Handgun class. Ryan did an outstanding job…read morefacilitating the class. His vast knowledge of firearms safety and course management was very apparent. Ryan did a great job explaining concepts and coaching us though the drills. I would recommend this course to people who want to take their firearms skills to the next level; total game changer! The thank you Ryan for helping to increase my confidence on the range and for instilling a strong sense of firearms responsibly.

I'm a fairly new shooter. I've had my gun about six months and had fired about 700 rounds through…read moreit at the indoor range. I had done dry fire exercises and tried to do some drills I had read about, but there's only so much you can do at the indoor range. So I signed up for the Basic Defensive Handgun Class with Crisis Response Group. I went to my first class and WOW! It's a LOT of fun and they pack a lot of skills into one class. Ryan started us off with the basics of gun safety and operation. We practiced stance and grip and trigger control and did some basic shooting so that everybody had a foundation no matter what level of skills they came in with (CRG's approach to this class is crawl, walk, run, so they start with the basics and then build skills on top of skills as the day goes on). Once we were done crawling, we got going with shooting controlled pairs, reloading drills and malfunction drills. Compared to indoor shooting where everything is on a table in front of you, it's fun to present from the holster, shoot your gun dry, drop the mag, let it fall on the ground, pop in another one and keep shooting. Next we started doing the move-and-shoot exercises and target discrimination exercises and it was straight up fun! I left the class really pumped and feeling way more confident about my shooting. Ryan and his crew run an organized but relaxed class where you are encouraged to shoot at your own pace. As Ryan says, "Speed is fine but accuracy is final." I signed up for the next month's class and got my dad and sister to join in. We had a smaller class so Ryan put us through even more drills, shooting while walking a slalom course and shooting around and through barriers. If you shoot but all you've done is shoot at the indoor range or done some random plinking out in the desert I strongly recommend this class. Even if you've never shot before (and a few members of the class seemed to be absolutely new to shooting), Ryan and crew will teach you the basics and then some in a safe, fun, and un-intimidating environment. I want to get some friends together to go again and I'm looking forward to taking more advanced classes in the future. I recommend investing in a holster and a two-magazine holder so you can get the most out of the course. I debated buying them because it didn't seem like a practical thing and if all I ever did was use it once for this class it would have been a waste of money, but after the class I went out and bought a better holster and a dedicated duty belt Once you get the feel of having an extra magazine or two on your belt you WANT to have an extra magazine or two on your belt. I now keep my belt in my closet where I can grab it and put it on if something goes bump in the night and I feel like I can afford to take a few extra seconds to snap on my belt. I also want to do a bit of full disclosure. I know Ryan "distantly". He's my sister's husband's sister's husband. So I know him but it's not like we hang out regularly. I hadn't seen him for a couple years at least before I took the class. When I was looking for a class to take, it helped to go with somebody I knew at least a little bit but Ryan and I aren't so close that I'd feel obligated to write a flowery review if I hadn't had a GREAT time shooting at his course. Ryan's an ex-Army Ranger, EMT, competitive shooter, and a very cool guy. He is NOT a cigar-chomping drill sergeant wannabe using his gun to compensate. If you feel intimidated taking a class like this (I did) you don't have to worry. Ryan is very comfortable (and GOOD) with his shooting and he has an easygoing confidence with zero abrasive macho swagger. He's very good about treating the beginners like beginners and the more advanced people like more advanced people and the whole thing feels pretty informal and if I haven't said it already a few times it is a whole lot of fun. Also, if you're coming from the Orange County area, the drive out to the Rainbow Range and back are not bad. The class starts and ends early enough that you're traveling each way before the 91/15 traffic gets ugly. It took me less than an hour to get there from Fullerton, and about an hour to get back.

Best gun store ever! I've dealt with several people over the past few days trying to sort out my AR…read moreneeds and everyone is friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. Highly recommended for everything firearms related!

Very knowledgeable has a lot of inventory. Great service nice place to talk to well helpful on…read moreoccasions