The training was precisely what I needed because of the experience of Shawn! I have taken several…read morecourses both here in Oregon and in another state and this was the very best!

NW precision training is by far the best firearms training in this great nation! You will not find…read morea more humble, kind, knowledgeable group of instructors who are willing to share 2023 police level tactics to civilians! You will not be sorry that you invested in your firearms training with this fine company!

Great folks to work with, only wish I had signed up sooner. Tactical hand gun 1 class was a blast,…read moreyet very educational. Patrick M, our instructor, has the rare ability of instilling a confidence of yes you can do this as we went through the drills. I highly recommend DFI. JOHN E

Getting ready to send my baby girl off to live in the dorms at university, away from home for the…read morefirst time. Lately, she has felt a bit uneasy (as have her parents). Her father and I thoroughly researched the whole pepper spray scene. We all know of people who have their canisters and have simply taken an online or youtube class. That was not thorough enough for us. A 4-hour class was only $100, very well worth it. I got to watch, and my daughter was able to practice and hear of real-life scenarios from an expert who has been in numerous situations. She walked out of there today feeling very empowered. Like me, she may never have to use the spray in her entire life. But she feels that she has been well informed and prepared for so much more than she'd imagined. (She has watched some of the videos and say they don't prepare her as thoroughly as the class did.) We are going back to take the self-defense class together.

This couple may have a great class however their website is and payment system is corrupt. I signed…read moreup for a class listed online, they took my payment, sent me a confirmation, then told me the class was private and I could not attend it. They offered another class on another date that I could not attend. I explained why I could not make that and asked for a refund. The owner stated we cannot refund anyone and can only offer a credit. I entered a dispute with Mastercard only to be told they could not reverse the funds. So this company is rather dishonest and deceived folks when you purchase from them Buyer beware.

I started going to firearms training classes a few years ago, hoping to refresh and sharpen my…read moreskills. What I found was an amazing group where everyone, every skill level and knowledge level hare welcomed and embraced. I've been going to these classes for 2 years now and I have learned so much, my skills and confidence have grown exponentially all because I took that first step to become solely responsible for my personal protection. I highly recommend Lethal Lovebirds and will likely meet you at a class.

My experience here was Awesome! The service was quick and knowledgeable. They help guide me being a…read morefirst time gun shooter. Great selection of guns and affordable prices too. The value here is tremendous I just picked up a new habit . 10/10

My son and I used the Northwest Arsenal facility back in late March 2025. We stopped by…read moremid-afternoon on a weekday so it was empty when we arrived, but got pretty busy by the time we left. The range was clean and well maintained. Staff members were nice and helpful. I did find the range fees were a bit high for the two of us using just one lane, but "it is what it is".

For an outdoor state, with lots of hunting, I've found a rather large dearth of good, outdoor…read moreranges. Plenty of indoor ones which, I suppose, makes sense due to the wet weather. But honestly, I want rough terrain, the ability to move about and shoot at different elevations, and the flexibility to set up tactical scenarios. The Albany Rifle and Pistol Club achieves all this and more. I was able to spend a day shooting here with some co-workers and, although I had toured previously, this was the first chance I got to actually use the facilities. The set-up is definitely intended for police, military, and experienced shooters. Not to say that they wouldn't welcome new and learning shooters, but I strongly, STRONGLY suggest that if you are new to the sport/defense, you have someone experienced with you if you come here. I didn't shoot on any of the indoor benches or the skeet shoot or rifle ranges, but instead headed up with the guys to the North tactical ranges. Twelve different shooting bays are stationed around a small hill, and it's first come/first served. We were able to snag a range all the way at the end, load up some barrels, and set up our targets. We spent a good day shooting, without any distractions from other shooters and without having to wait for the firing line to clear so that we could reset targets. There are a number of range rules, but rangemasters are not present on each range, so it's up to you to be safe. I prefer this, myself. The price is a little high, especially upon initial enrollment, but the price goes down from there. There are also incentives for members of law enforcement and there are a number of classes and events that are hosted here. An excellent place to go shoot in the Willamette Valley, definitely.

Excellence is what I think of when I think of The Albany Rifle and Pistol Club. I haven't been a…read moremember here, but my father has for the last 19 years, and would continue being a member indefinitely, except he will no longer be a resident of this area (very soon). He loves both the long range area and the many short range areas (I would say he has used them all with me, so alone he is familiar, and happy with, everything there). I would recommend this place to anyone in the area.

I would highly recommend Carol at The Cognitive Defender! She is a very knowledgeable, exceedingly…read morepatient and thoughtful instructor. I not only learned a lot but had a great time. The small class size made it not feel like being in a class so much as learning with friends. I thought I would get bored with the classroom material but it was actually very informative and engaging. The range time was invaluable and fun!

From the owner: The Cognitive Defender offers a variety of classes that will increase your confidence and…read morecompetency with firearms. This instruction will enable you to become informed, armed, and ready self-protectors. Classes include: Women's Basic and Intermediate Pistol, Concealed Carry and Home Defense, Intro to Handgun, and Legal Self-Defense. The Cognitive Defender offers handgun classes in both women's only and co-ed formats, and each class is tailored for smaller groups so everyone can get the individual attention they need. Each class will help you gain the skills you need to become a self-protector. Intro to Handgun, Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals, Legal Elements of Self-Defense, and Countering the Mass Shooter Threat are all co-ed. If you are interested in a handgun class, please email us and we will contact you within 48 hours. If a class doesn't fit into your schedule, private instruction is another option.

Highly recommend this class! David is an awesome instructor he was professional, respectful, and…read moreknowledgeable. I was able to get into a class quickly and was taught everything that was needed to qualify for a concealed permit.

From the owner: Oregon and Utah (nonresidential) concealed carry training program. Engaging face-to-face training…read moreprogram with highly qualified instructor.