I had an amazing experience getting my CCW renewal for Ventura County with Dennis…read more They had the initial online training that you can complete at your leisure. The content was very informative and I was very grateful to be able to pause and return at my convenience. The day of test, you were given a location to meet in Moorpark. They would then come pick you and your peers up and take you to a private outdoor range. They insured we had shade, water, and bathroom access. The entire thing was very organized, and I learned more in this class than I have ever in any previous classes. This is a family owned company and my online training and in person training was probably the most thorough course I have ever gone through. Dennis was very professional and was a phenomenal instructor. I will definitely be back for my next renewals.

Fantastic experience. I will always go here for my qualifications and high-level training. They are…read morethe best of the best!

I'm a first time shooter (other than a BB gun as a kid). I had a two hour lesson with Coach Don and…read moreI'm really pleased with the amount of education and hands-on instruction I received in such a short amount of time. We spent the first hour of the lesson on classroom instruction. I learned the history of the most common hand guns used, why someone would prefer one type over another, the differences between single and double action, and how different handguns suit different individuals. Don made sure I felt confident handling the different types. By the time we entered the firing range, I had learned proper stance, range etiquette, how to load a magazine, and the importance of proper technique when racking the slide. But the most unexpected thing I learned was that my nervous system (as a first time shooter) would be taxed. He explained that my first shot would likely be my best shot because once I knew what to expect I would begin to anticipate and I would have a bit of a "fight or flight" response. I never would've expected that and so when it happened, I was well prepared. Even though most people know to expect the sound and the kickback of a weapon, you're not really prepared for it if you've never done it before. Sure enough, my hands got shaky, my breathing got shallow my heart rate raised, but he coached me on how to relax and breathe through it. I was pretty proud of how well I did and I really look forward to my next lesson!

I was really nervous about shooting a gun. It was suggested that I take a class at Smokin' Barrel…read moreand I am so glad I did! The instructor was knowledgeable and helpful and taught me how to handle a gun from start to finish. I was able to hit the target afterwards and the nervousness was gone! I can't say enough about the whole experience! Plus, the staff are amazing and the place is clean and welcoming! Way to go Smokin' Barrel! You have made a life long customer!

He is very knowledgeable about guns, rules and regulations pertaining to CCW…read more He is an excellent source of information about this subject matter

This place is horrible. They're not dependable, they don't return calls and then they don't show up…read moreto teach the classe. They make commitments and never come through. Don't waste your time.

Brian's class is a must for anyone who needs training or certification for CCW. He is simply on of…read morethe best around and well worth it. Quite frankly the best class I have taken.

I did the CCW training course with Brian Fitzpatrick. I'm not sure exactly what I was expecting but…read moreholy shit this was an amazing experience. Brian doesn't only teach you about the legality of carrying/shooting and actually shooting. He teaches you how to think, what to expect from a real situation, and a lot about how to keep yourself and your family safe in a life threatening situation. He has all of the credentials and life experience to teach this class. Brian was an unlimited glossary of information, he had the answer to every single question. The training was phenomenal and I plan to work with Brian again. Thank you MV Tactical for providing quality service.

This has by far been my favorite outdoor range in the SoCal area. Everyone was so nice and helpful,…read moreand the RSO Tom even helped me zero in my red dot at 100 yards. There is a lot of wildlife here, so be very cautious of the deer and cows.

Finally made it out to this range which was formerly Wes Thompson's Rifle Range. The workers here…read morecould not be more friendly and accommodating. I explained it was our first time at this particular range and they explained everything and showed me the map before taking us all to the private range we had reserved. Make sure you go over the driving directions when you leave, as we had no mobile phone service once we got deep onto the dirt road. Follow the signs and you'll get there eventually. I wouldn't drive there with a lowered vehicle or fancy sports car as there is about 1.5 miles of dirt road you have to drive on that's a bit bumpy. Just drive slowly. I didn't check the selection of rentals they had on offer as I have my own toys, but I have heard it is better than most. We got a private range on a Wednesday and it was incredibly cheap ($100 for 2 people all day, $40 each additional person). They bring out steel targets for you to use and then leave you alone to have fun. You can draw from holsters, rapid fire, do drills, etc. No 1-shot per second nonsense, Their public rifle range has steel targets out to 1000 yards so you can see how good your skills really are. Lots of fun steel targets to shoot. You can finally stretch out your rifle and those high dollar optics. For the first time I wished my 6-24x scope had more magnification. I wish this range were closer but it was only about 1 hour from the Pasadena area which isn't too bad at all for 1000 yard steel. I believe it may be the only range in the los Angeles area that has steel out to 1000, as Angeles Shooting Range is maximum 600. I am definitely going to return to this place again soon!

CW Security is a great company that gets the job done. Professional, reliable and resilient when it…read morecomes keeping things safe and secure. Their team is very supportive and detail oriented.

Great company! Very organized and professional with plenty of experience. This is your go to…read morecompany for your security needs!

Outstanding service, knowledge, and products! Many thanks to Mike, Stuart, Alex, Dave, Floyd,…read moreChris, and all of the other guys.

I regularly carry a Glock 43X MOS. I had previously swapped the factory polymer magazine release…read morefor a steel one so I could use Shield Arms 15-round magazines. Later I picked up Glock's OEM 15-round steel magazines, not realizing the steel magazine release doesn't play well with them. One of the OEM magazines got completely stuck in the mag well. I tried everything I could think of and still couldn't get it out. I contacted several local gunsmiths, but none could take care of it in a reasonable timeframe or seemed confident they could free the magazine without damaging the gun. An employee at a gun store I frequent recommended Greta's. I had never even heard of the place before. I called, and Dave told me to come in and they would take care of me. When I arrived I found a great store with an impressive inventory. Dave and Danny not only extracted the stuck magazine, they also swapped the steel magazine release back to the polymer one I brought with me. They refused any payment even though I was more than happy to pay. They did me a huge favor -- I have to qualify with this pistol in just a few days. I'm extremely grateful. I also discovered an excellent shop I didn't know existed. You've got a customer for life. Thanks again, Dave and Danny.

If you are seriously interested in appropriate and thorough instruction and testing for a CCW…read morepermit, then Marc is your man. I chose him for my renewal, and during the process it became clear that the process and training for my initial permit was just a bare minimum. Carrying is a serious commitment, and your training should reflect that. Don't go for bare minimum, go with Marc. His methods are thorough, personal, thoughtful and he really cares. He knows his stuff and is passionate to share.

I dont have the words express how Great Marc is. There is no one like him. The best instructor in…read morethe world. Most knowledgeable and experienced ccw instructor i have met. I strongly and highly recommend his services. 5 star rating. Thank you.

Great Experience. The expertise knowledge, and enthusiasm of the staff was impressive. My 8 hour…read morecourse felt like it went way quicker. I will use them again for my recertification and would highly recommend them to others.

Got my CCW renewed here. Very professional great course. Large training center out in Moorpark for…read moreself-defense and security besides CCW's they even have their own shooting range out in Simi valley

Husband & Wife Beginner Class: Hezi has the skill/knowledge/passion to guide both young & old,…read moreskilled & unskilled, man & woman, large hands & small hands, good vision and bad to being a better steward for guns. We were both amazed at how our skill set at the outset was infinitely better by the end! Highly recommend! Now I'm talking to the people out there who have a gun but its been months or years since they had training... YOU ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM! Stop making excuses and sign up for a Israeli Tactical Academy class NOW!

Hesi is an amazing and knowledgeable instructor. He has all the experience that is needed.read more