I took the renewal class today with Don Sloan. He was an excellent instructor. I wish I could give him 10 stars! Very knowledgeable, helpful and patient. I highly recommend having him as your teacher. Thanks Don! read more

Armed & Safe Yelp review I called about taking a training class and reached Kelly right away. I got the most professional advice I could have hoped for from her, plus a follow up a few minutes later with added information. I like that I got detailed knowledge of laws and timeframes affecting my questions -- especially right in the middle of the COVID crisis. I was provided with options I found useful and I've acted on them. Unfortunately, the "pandammit" has stuck Armed & Safe -- along with so many others -- with barriers and hassles, but they are still cheerful and professional. Based on my experience, I'd recommend Armed & Safe for any training, technique and anything else they provide. I'm certain their products and services will be top-notch. read more

I have been an NRA certified Instructor since 1993. In that time I have taken or audited no less than 100 different State CCW courses in Florida, Texas, California, Utah and Nevada. I can say with certainty that Armed and Safe ranks in the top three and may be the best of its type. We took the renewal course for our NV CCW and the class certificate is also good for the neighboring states of Utah and Oregon as well and Florida, giving the student the ability to lawfully carry concealed in up to 36 states. Allan and Kelly are knowledgeable, professional and eager to answer questions. There were 30 to 40 students in the class, but not one suffered from lack of attention and the time went by quickly as Kelly and Allan teach a very engaging class that holds the students' interest with solid information, the right doses of humor when appropriate and a solid focus on the fundamentals of safety and shooting. I honestly am looking forward to renewing with them again in another 5 years. read more

Took my 1st class from Armed and Safe 5 years ago and just took my second class. They have this class all planned out to maximize your time. You'll be at the police station the same day as the class in most cases. I wish the class was all shooting and no classroom, but unfortunately most of your time will be in the class. We shot at 7 yards(21 feet). One guy was using a .22!!! I guess it doesn't matter what you show proficiently with(as of now). Could all change anytime. Worth my money and time! read more

Armed & Safe Firearms Training - Firearm Training Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

What a painful experience. I felt like I was listening to Rush Limbaugh give a CCW lesson for five hours. These people are more concerned about spewing their political and Second Amendment jargon than giving helpful gun safety advice. Unfortunately, given their demographic, they'll probably never get this honest feedback elsewhere. Their version of a "test" was laughable and speaks to the enablement and fetish with guns that so many people have. I can't imagine the governing agencies recommend the tester essentially provide the answers to the class. All I could think was, their version of a test speaks to the systemic problems with guns in our society. Update: Owner contacted me and said if I wasn't happy, I could return my cert, spend another day in a class, take the same test and she would refund me - what a class act. read more

The wife and I went to Armed and Safe in order to obtain our CCW for the State of Nevada. Classroom time was a bit long. They did cover a lot of information. Instructors were knowledgeable, pleasant and fun. The shooting time was short but they made suggestions to get you shooting with confidence and accuracy. This is a basic course, very basic. But for the money it's worth the time if your in need of training for a ccw in Nevada. read more

I just got my CCW Certification done with these folks. If you live in this region, THIS is who you want to train with. This is a really great company, with knowledgeable and friendly firearms instructors! Also, they're not nearly as expensive as anyone else I found in the area. I couldn't help but notice the poor review someone left below. Her review absolutely does NOT reflect what I experienced in this class. I have got to assume that her review was more of a politically motivated hit-piece rather than a true account of what occurred in class. The staff who conducted this training were welcoming of everyone present. They kept the course very interesting and fun. I have had extensive firearms training in the military prior to taking this course, and I still learned a lot of valuable information! I truly had a blast taking this class! One of the range volunteers who works with the company even let me fire his Springfield XD-S! Armed & Safe is a fantastic company! If you're reading this, thank you all very much for the experience!!! You guys will be who I refer to anyone I find looking for training. Keep up the great work :-) read more

Let's face it, 8 hours of mostly classroom training is not how any of us want to spend a weekend, but Allan and Kelly make this necessity as enjoyable as possible. They cover all the information you need to know for your CCW exam and patiently answer any questions without letting the class run too far afield with "what ifs" and "I had a friend who told me..." stories. If you need your NV, UT, OR, or FL concealed permit, this is your best bet in Reno. read more

I am very pleased with Kelly and Allan's class . I learned so much information in a short period. Kelly made the class fun and enjoyable with jokes and class participants. A good sense of humor in a teaching way. It was rather nice. Out at the range a few tips about the Springfield I never knew about. The class was a great experience and I highly recommend seeing these two if you need a CCW Class . read more

All I can say is AWESOME! this has to be one of the best classes I have ever taken in my life, Kelley and Allan were fun, personable, and interactive. During the entire 8 hour course I never got bored once. I took along my best friends mom who is older and retired, she loved it just as much as I did. If you plan on taking a CCW course this has to be the one, not only because what I mentioned above but also the price, $60, and they provide coffee and protein bars in the morning and Port of Subs for lunch, you can't beat that period! Great class great people! A++++++++++++++++++ read more

Fantastic instructors. Very thorough. Excellent for both new permits and renewals! I plan to take future classes for skill development too.

Excellent training. Lots of good anecdotes. These two know their way around guns and the Nevada law. The pistol qualification at the range is not a gimme. You better come well practiced. They mix up the requirements, two hand, strong hand, slow, fast. You'll pass, but you better not come here hoping they'll teach you how to shoot. You have to already know that before you get here, so you can pass the qualification accuracy requirements. I did both first time permit and permit renewal with them. If you want to get NV CCW, go with these two. You can't go wrong here. read more

I just completed my NV CCW basic training with Armed and Safe. I would highly recommend them. The classroom training was good. Some of the material (like the legal definitions and codes) can be dry, but our instructor did a good job of keeping the material clear and engaging (good explanations, examples, etc.), with a few bad jokes thrown in to keep us awake. There were no firearm novices in my class so the basic safety classroom session moved quickly. That said, they did an excellent job during to Q&A, and anytime a question came up they would slow down and make sure questions were fully resolved. So I think even if you had little or no prior experience you could benefit from the course. Armed and Safe also has good quality training materials to take home, so you can learn more and review after the course, for example if you want to apply for a Utah CCW permit. The range session was simple but excellent and I thought they managed the students perfectly. Safety was maintained at the firing line, and they did an especially good job of figuring out who needed help, and providing attentive and detailed feedback. I don't know how easy a 7 yard qualification would be for a someone with no prior experience firing a handgun, but the instructors were so patient and helpful that I think most people could do the course, even if they were new to firearms. The instructors brought a variety of gear and did a great job of introducing the class to different CC options. The course also comes with a nice set of materials for review after, the trainers make themselves available via the web for additional Q&A, and they even allow you to schedule follow up range time with them (essentially just the cost of the range time) if you want to practice skills. So, overall, great class and I recommend it to anyone considering concealed carry or who just wants to learn more about laws and basic firearm safety. One final comment: When deciding which CCW class to take I read the yelp reviews and I saw one negative review for Armed and Safe where the reviewer criticized instructors for sharing their political opinions in class. Having been through the class now I'll offer my opinion: Yes, you are going to learn about some important gun ownership, handling, transportation, and use laws in class, and you will hear some commentary on the politics behind them, and how that affects your rights and options. If you haven't taken such a course before, it may help to go in with the expectation that in pretty much all firearms training (e.g. hunter's safety, NRA basics) the trainers are passionate about 2nd amendment rights and safe and responsible use of firearms. Many will share their opinions about the laws and how they are changing and how those changes affect your rights. I didn't see or hear anything unusual from the instructors during this course, so if you are worried by the previous review there are crazy people teaching the course, don't be. The instructors always did a great job with the core material and always separated their opinions from the training materials, usually with light humor. read more

This was a very informative class lots of information. I would highly recommend taking their course. Thank you very much David Martin

Very professional and thorough. Third time attending and I learn something new everything. Cost is very reasonable and the advice is invaluable. Highly Recommended. read more

If you're looking for a NV CCW permit, Kelly and Allan from Armed and Safe is the place to go!!! Just took their class and very happy! Very informational and both had lots of experience! Don't forget...the price is AWESOME! Only $60 for the whole day. Thanks for your service! Don't forget to tip the volunteer instructors after you finish qualifying on the live range! They were great also!!! read more

Very good training and best prices I've found. Price on Saturday is $60 for the full CCW class (8 hrs) or $50 for renewal. Classes are taught right in Sheels in Sparks, NV upstairs by the firearm sales area. Nice clean air conditioned classroom. For women who are thinking about getting a CCW, the class is very well taught by a woman named Kelly who gives perspectives on firearm holsters, carry and retention for women in addition to men. Very female friendly course. read more

I loved the class so much the first time, I went and sat in when my husband went to renew. Kelly is on top of it and her husband has lots of good advice for handling weapons on the range. The legal portion of this class is amazing and taught by former law enforcement. If you are interested in taking a CCW class- TAKE THIS CLASS!!! Kelly is funny and makes even the boring parts entertaining. read more

Just completed the NV CCW renewal class to renew the required every 5 year NV CCW renewal. Excellent comprehensive instruction covering NV firearms law and relevant concealed carry law and best practices with current updates. Kelly and Alan run a user friendly class and shoot qualification at the Washoe Regional Shooting Facility which is rather long drive but the traffic is light. read more

Completed the class just last Saturday and I have to give it a 5-star. The instructors were very concise and thorough. They reviewed all of the necessary and current NRSs. Knowledgable and relevant real life education from respected NRA instructors. Convenient range location for qualification and step-by-step post class instruction to completing your paperwork at the SO. read more

My CCW permit was set to expire so I looked around for a convenient school for my renewal. I work weekends but had a rare free Saturday so on short notice (Thurs) I found out they had a class this past weekend. It started at the Washoe Gun Range, a nice facility but about 30 min north of Sparks. There I found Allan and his team all set up and ready for us. I had forgotten my hearing protection, but they had extras. After a safety briefing they had us shoot the required 30 rounds, with an instructor for every 3-4 students. Very nice ratio! I picked up some valuable tips and shot well under their supervision. A lady beside me had definite issues hitting the middle of the target. The instructors patiently worked with her getting her familiarized with her weapon and showing her correct stances and grips, and really basic shooting tips. I don't know how she originally qualified but they taught her more there than any instructor she'd ever had before, and as I was packing up she was starting to hit the target with regularity and her confidence level went way up. I kept thinking of my original CCW class and the apathetic instructor we had- one guy for 11-12 of us. Such a difference in attitude and professionalism in Alan and his crew! When I arrived at Scheels for the classroom part, Kelly was already halfway through the new CCW class. We renewals joined up and I was impressed with her teaching skills and the information she imparted. You can tell she is not only a gun enthusiast but also a great teacher because she not only kept everyone interested but had some great stories and tactical information to impart. I was so happy that I stumbled upon their website and chose them to requalify with. Plus their fee is more than reasonable: $50 plus they gave you a $10 Scheels gift card. What a deal! Choose Armed & Safe for your CCW training or renewal- you won't regret it and you'll be using their tips and tidbits whenever you carry. read more

I made a reservation on website for 3 of my family members on 28th. I also called and left a message on their landline.Unfortunately the internet is not fool proof and sometimes automatic reply systems to business related e mails get fouled up. I have taken this class from Kelly and Allan twice in 4-5 years and it was stellar. Kelly and Allan are definately pro CCW and they feel our second amendment right is sacred. When and if there is a problem, Kelly and Allan handled it and made it right. I can only have respect for that as I am a business owner. Thank you Kelly and Allan. Its all good!!!! read more

I am a security professional. My life is on the line every time I do body guard work, fugitive recovery, housing authority , investigations, ect ect. I depend on only the best. Kelly is GREAT! They had me test for my Nevada CCW permit & helped me with other states as well. They are sharp, to the point, well educated & cost savers. Everyone who needs to be safe needs to see them. read more

Wow, what a great investment in myself! I invested in a one day firearms training course and have been shooting for most of my life. I was amazed at how much I learned, in addition to qualifying for my CCW permit, which I got from the Sheriff several weeks later. Kelly an Allan are more then just experts in firearms safety and training, they are passionate about conveying this critical knowledge to a growing group of Armed and Safe citizens. I did the Wednesday class at their residence and enjoyed the home grown comfort they provide. I couldn't recommend them more and for women, Kelly bridges this gender gap with ease. Kevin B read more

I took my initial certification class 5 years ago and completed my re-certification class this past weekend. This a very knowledgeable group of individuals. They appear to be experts in what they do, are very proficient and highly personable. Their goal is for you to be 100% comfortable with what you have learned. This is not a group that just takes your money in exchange for a training certification. I would recommend taking the initial class even if you are not interested in obtaining a CCW. The safety training is well worth it. My main take home point from the last class is that I am not as good as I think I am. I will be contact ting them for addition instruction. read more

Love this course through these guys. Second time taking it through them. They make it informational and fun throughout the whole time frame. The do also have the 1 on 1 option for those that need more help with the shooting; which is good for those that haven't handled a gun in forever, like me. Also a lot of information on case law involving shootings they are familiar with, locally and across the country as well. This tine I intend ti keep it up and renew on time...lol read more

A all around good training class. Kelly and Allan make sure not to leave out any steps, answer all and any questions with patience and knowledge read more

Just completed CCW training. These folks are great! Kelly did the classroom training, Alan led the qualification session. They were helpful, fun, alert to (my way-to-often finger on trigger) safety issues, made sure we understood not just the rules - but why they were there. At te end of the day, they continued with close quarter training - and that was just plain eye-opening to someone like me who has been around firearms for over 55 years. I loved my Grandpa, but he just didn't know what these two know! Plenty of equipment for those who didn't quite follow the instructions. They made it (almost) impossible not to have fun and to learn. Want to go back with my wife. Anyone who is not afraid of the noise of guns would love this class. If nothing else, my wife will love the CCW purses that Kelly showed us! read more

Beyond what I expected when I first signed up for this class!!! Kelly and Allan ran a great class that was very informative and covered many situations and questions that I had both prior to and during the class. They brought a light heartedness to the class that made the learning environment relaxing and enjoyable. Being what I would consider an intermediate shooter I was apprehensive about taking this class but Kelly and Allan made things comfortable to be open and learn. I know that this class is open to all but it would have been nice to skip over some of the hypothetical scenarios and questions that were discussed and dedicated time to what we were all there for which was to learn. Overall this was a great class that I would recommend to anyone wanting to take the CCW course as Kelly and Allan run a first class operation!!! read more

My husband and I took our Renewal class from Kelly and Allan. They are very professional and patient. The pricing was very reasonable. We will definitely be back. read more

One of the best experiences they say it's going to be eight hours but don't let it fool you it's eight hours of enjoyment. The trainers are very personal knowledgeable and hands-on they covered everything I could've expected and more. I would recommend them to any of my friends looking for self-defense course and or CCW. read more

Kelly, Allen, and Jim at Armed & Safe make an all day class go by quick with an organized agenda, demonstrations, interactive conversation, and federal and state laws. If you are looking for a one stop shop with a lot of added extras that you have access to after the class then this is the place. Thank you for a great class and all of your help understanding the complexities and responsibilities of becoming a CCW carrier. read more

One day course with a highly knowledgable and experienced instructor, Kelley. Great practical anecdotes in real life scenarios. Good for all ages and experience levels. Spread the word, the more guns in the hands of good guys the better. Thanks for the great training! read more

As a resident of a California county adjacent to Nevada, I travel often to and through Nevada. Being accustomed to edc in California means it is easy to forget you are in another state. Anyhow, I ran into Kelly at the Reno gun show and arranged to get qualified for non resident Nevada ccw. I can't really express here just how many helpful tips I got and how considerate and knowledgeable they are. Fast, accurate, fun and informative. I completed the course and application at Carson City by 4pm the second day. Call them now and carry safe. read more

Great class. Excellent training and knowledge of the industry, past present and future. I will be coming back for the other training courses they have available. Thanks Kelli and Allan! read more

Outstanding! Fast paced, very organized! My wife and I attended the Sportsman Warehouse session along with about 20 other students. Both Kelly and Allen were very helpful in the classroom and on the range. They were both very patient and answered all questions thoroughly and provided excellent shooting instructions while on the range. read more

These are great instructors with a great ethic. They really care about affording access to CCW instruction for all income levels with their low prices their fun and educational course. They are patient and knowledgeable and take time to answer questions students may have even with a full class. It is important to remember that we law-abiding citizens have a right to keep AND BEAR arms! Hopefully in the future we can work towards making Nevada a constitutional carry state again, as it was in 1958 and like Arizona, Alaska, Vermont, Wyoming, and Oklahoma are today. Write your representatives. read more

Great course! I particularly appreciated the expert volunteers on the range helping everyone from beginners to regular shooters to improve their accuracy and practice addition shots such as strong hand and week hand. read more

My husband and son joined me in this class last weekend for our CCW's. Great Information that was easy to understand and the care and instruction on the firing line was exceptional. As I was somewhat nervous, I was able to get 1 on 1 instruction and not talked down to, but given good advice and help. All instructors were friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended. read more

Really good class. Lots of information presented in an entertaining manner. Definitely not death by PowerPoint.