Fully recommend! Really great experience. Tim, was patient…read moreand was really insightful with the whole CCW procedure.

Great instructor. Tim is very thorough and informative. He does an excellent job on making sure…read moreyou are safe. He has extensive knowledge of firearm laws and safety. I recommend him highly for anyone who wants to learn how to use a firearm or need training for a CCW. Joe Falabrino

It had been over a decade since my husband and I shot a firearm so we were interested in a safety…read moreclass to curb any anxiety or fear about guns. We also wanted a class that was inclusive and recognizing of the needs of the Black community when it comes to the right to bear arms. Rick and his brother were amazing and went above and beyond our expectations. The class was pretty full with people of all ages, genders, backgrounds etc and that felt relaxing. They also promoted a gun club NAAGA which offers additional training so we are considering that too but no notes! Highly encourage anyone to take this class!

I took Rick's Basic Pistol Course and really enjoyed it. I was a little skeptical about a 5-hour…read moreclass and thought it might drag, but Rick kept it interesting and engaging the entire time. He's down-to-earth, extremely knowledgeable, and has a great way of explaining things so they're easy to understand. The personal stories, slides, and real-world videos were a great addition. I learned a lot, had a lot of fun, and would highly recommend Rick's class to anyone looking to improve their firearm knowledge and safety.

Tom is great. My partner and I were nervous about going. I'm trans and not exactly passing, and we…read moreboth have anxiety about guns. I admit that I went in "in stealth", not appearing trans because you never know what you're walking into but it was a good group and afterwards, I felt like I could have come as my authentic self and not had any problems. The training was good and easy to follow. The videos ahead of time were really helpful and they explained everything thoroughly.

I have taken two classes with Tom and his team…read more Whatever your reasons to pursue firearm training, their thoroughness should be applauded. Their patience with new shooters is much appreciated. Frank discussions of safety, breakdowns of weapons, ample firing opportunities with a wide variety of pistol choices, direct hands-on training and improvement. Even in group settings individual attention is generous. Yes it's a hike to get out to Azusa, but there is solid safety reasoning for that choice. Deal with it! I can see moving up to their more advanced training sessions soon.

I successfully completed the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Level 1 course with Tola Defensive…read moreSolutions' instructor Todd Larato. It was a pretty intense experience. My fellow classmates were an ex-sniper for SWAT and a gun enthusiast who takes 3 classes per month and has groupings that would fit within a silver dollar. I was overwhelmingly "outgunned," pun intended. I have no idea why these guys are taking a basic class, but I'm always up for a challenge! The upside is during the course of the day my confidence and skills markedly improved, in my mind in any case. For context, I've never shot using a pistol holster before, and my hallmark of marksmanship thus far was a Rifle Shooting Merit Badge from the Boy Scouts of America. Hot Shot Eagle Scout, swallow your pride once you completely miss the paper target! There was a steep learning curve with a myriad of skills including holstering, multiple targets, changing magazines to time, situational awareness, moving and shooting, I could go on and on. It was a packed day and a lesson in stamina too. I had issues with mashing the trigger, supposedly common with beginners. Todd was patient throughout, despite me holding the class back (repeat: ex-SWAT sniper!) Todd's instruction was thorough, precise and firm, which produced results. You don't want a laid back surfer dude "whatevering" you through life-and-death self-defense scenarios! Todd gave me insightful pointers and homework to review as I've taken my first step of a thousand mile journey. The course made me realize how little I knew about properly handling a pistol, in addition to the majority of civilians who own pistols. The class was priced reasonably to the point that it should be affordable for most people. All new gun owners should be required to undergo this course. Proper training is crucial for your own safety and the safety of others. Lasly, make sure to bring plenty of water, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, proper boots, and electronic earmuffs. You'll need approximately 300-350 rounds of ammo, which I purchased at Walmart.

Todd was a very knowledgeabale coach and was an awesome instructor. Had an awesome basic pistol…read morecourse this past weekend. I highly recommend him.

I had the pleasure of attending a women's basic firearms class here. Torre, Ethan, and Andrew are…read moreabsolutely wonderful. They answered all of our questions broke everything down so simply. We worked on safety and technique. They went above and beyond. They even stayed late to have a small competition and show us some rifle shooting. Will be back again thanks guys

After one, two hour class, I feel so much more confident in my own handling skills and overall…read moresafety. When one of the instructors tried to take my firearm out of my hands and I held it tight without freaking out- EVERYTHING clicked- my thought was "This is why I'm standing like that, this is why I'm holding it like that..."

If I could rate this course 10 stars I would. Andy is very knowledgeable about the topic, and the…read moreattention & adherence to safety above all else is exceptional! As an absolute first time gun holder & shooter, I felt safe with him from the beginning. He is patient and guides you at your level of comfort. He explains all of the drills and gradually increases the level of difficulty throughout the training session. I cannot recommend Trigger Press Training enough. You won me over & I will most definitely be back for more!

I cannot speak highly enough of Andy and his courses. His approach is organized, personalized, and…read morethorough. His attention to the safety aspects of firearms is amazing. He explains things in detail, demonstrates the skills, and assists everyone to success.

Stan is a great instructor, and I would whole heartedly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn…read morehow to use firearms in a more dynamic manner, whether for sport (e.g. ISPC / IDPA) or for defense. I took 4 days of private training (1-on-1) with Stan, and it was easily the most enjoyable course (of any type) that I've taken in recent years! Before this course, I had done a fair bit of target shooting both with pistols and rifles, but was getting bored of the repetitive nature of that static type of shooting. Since I was passing through LA and had a couple of days of downtime on my hands, I looked around for a tactical shooting course to learn how to use firearms in a more dynamic manner. I explored a fair few different options, but found many either too "commercial" (with large classes, and low instructor to student ratios), or too elite (i.e. too expensive, and also inflexible). Stan has been a pleasure to work with, both in terms of setting up and arranging the training, and also throughout the 4 days of training itself. Stan is able to clearly distill down the core fundamentals of tactical shooting, and communicated them in an easy to understand manner. Throughout the practical aspects of the course, Stan gave clear demonstrations of each of the drills, and then ran the drills with me until he was satisfied that I had fully absorbed the lesson before moving onto the next drill. Where I struggled with certain drills, he was also able to give me me timely and effective tips and tricks that resolved the challenges. Within 4 days (about 5-6 hours training per day), Stan helped me move from someone who could only really do slow fire target style shooting to being comfortable with manipulating both pistols and rifles in rapid (for me) fashion. On top of the excellent instruction, Stan is also a very friendly and patient instructor. I'll certainly be back - I can't wait!

Preface to my review, I am a liberal and I voted for Obama. Not just that, I actually donated quite…read morea bit to Obama and Feinstein (also Stephen Colbert but that was more for sh*ts and giggles). So when a lot of my more conservative friends found out I owned a gun, they become confused? Why do you need a gun? The answer I always give is that gun's serve a very specific tool, and only fools would go into this world not using every tool and leverage that was offered upon them. It would in my mind equate to going to a steak house and attempting to eat steak without a knife. That was a horrible analogy. I apologize. Regardless, a few years back someone broke through my front door into my home while I was in bed, in my boxers. Took the cops 15 minutes to arrive, and that day I realized I was without the correct tools. So I bought a gun. A gun is useless unless you practice with it so you know how to use it safely and accurately. Going to the gun range, I learned how to use my tools safely and accurately, or so I thought. I decided I need to take some real training, and that is when I found Stan, and The Academy of Saint Crispian. Stan is a certified NRA instructor, ex-cop, and ex-Marine. He is well qualified to teach, and his prices are good. At $75 dollars a class (discounts if you take more) it actually is quite affordable. The classes I have taken: - Pistol 101 - Rifle 101/202 - Shotgun 101/202 - Surefire Night Course I'm not going to give you a blow by blow on what he teaches, you can dig online and find plenty of postings on what occurs during these courses. What I will write are some observations and tips. Tips: 1. The 202 series are honestly over kill if you just want familiarity with your weapons and home defense. The 202 series covers a lot of more advanced techniques that really benefit if you have a partner, and a lot of the concepts are more on how to use the skills you learned in 101, rather than gaining the skills. While amazingly fun, if you don't plan on assaulting a force and laying down covering fire correctly, these classes may not be for you. 2. On the other hand if you really want to experience how to properly engage a target with a fire team (movement without fire is BAD) and want to have a BLAST then take 202. 3. 101 is suppose to be for beginners, but if you aren't 100% comfortable with your gun and gear then you may find the pace much too fast. My girlfriend was honestly floored by the pace of the classes. This was Pistol 101. 4. On the other hand, what I have begun to notice is not all of Stan's classes are always full. In fact if you call him sometimes you might be able to attend a class with just 1 or 2 people. That is basically one on one training. Killer deal. If you really want to improve this is the way to go (Sorry Stan if you read this). 5. If you don't have the correct gun or gear, that is fine. Stan has tons of guns and boy are they nice. He rents the equipment cheap. 6. Not all guns are the same. One of the most important thing I've learned taking Stan's classes are how important your gear really is. While you may PIMP your gun out, after firing 500 rounds through it will really show you what works, and what doesn't. How stupid (and dead) will you feel if you actually need to use your firearm and it doesn't work... 7. Want to learn target shooting? Want to be able to hit a bulls eye at 100 meters with your rifle! Wrong class! Try Appleseed. You won't be target shooting at any of these classes. While hitting your target is important, emphasis is more being effective on shot placement than accuracy. 8. Don't have a red dot? Shotgun isn't super fancy? Doesn't matter. Getting training from Stan will make you 100% better than all your friends that only go shoot at the range or on BLM land. After taking the course you will have literally done hundreds of mag changes, cleared untold amount of jams, and learn the in's and out's of your weapon to the point where you do feel comfortable and fluid. 9. Wear the right gear. Some gear is appropriate, not everything is necessary. I would say for the 101 series go light as possible. Whatever you feel comfortable going from standing to kneeling, and moving. You don't need a crazy vest to hold a billion magazines, and just realize that all that gear you wear will start to get heavier and heavier and heavier as the day goes by. 10. The night class is probably the one that really opened my eyes the most (funny cuz it was at night and I couldn't see crap). The skills I learned that night regarding light and how God forsaken scary when things go bump at the night really reinforced in my mind a lot of things.. I could keep writing these, but I know I probably lost 99% of the readers awhile back... so with that being said here is my take away: Before I took 101 I wasn't 100% sure about training, but after 101 my eyes have been opened, and I've gone back to take more.

Love this company! They're incredibly helpful with any firearm questions or security needs. I…read morepurchased a Holosun optic at a great price, and Tony went above and beyond by installing it for free and zeroing it perfectly. Excellent service and genuine expertise--I'll definitely be taking his class again.

OC Protection Services is extremely professional and reliable. Their team is knowledgeable,…read morewell-trained, and truly cares about safety. Whether it's security services or firearms training, they take the time to make sure everyone feels comfortable and confident. You can tell they take pride in what they do. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for dependable security services!!!!!!!!