A few weeks ago my girlfriend said she wanted to receive hadn't gun training. She had shot many…read moreyears prior with a hand gun really, too big for her, that was difficult to control. For me, it had been close to 30 years the last time I shot a had gun, but in 2005 I did purchase a hand gun and shotgun. To date, I have shot neither. As for my girlfriend's son, he loves shooting in video games, so it was time to see if he could hit the mark on a real range. I communicated with Jonathan after finding his academy on Yelp, I filled out the email on his site and we discussed what I was after for the three of us over the phone. We met him in the parking lot at Range Master in SLO on a Saturday. After signing a release form, we got our safety glasses and ear protection, both plugs and noise canceling headphones, in which Jonathan could talk to us once in the range. Making our way inside, Jonathan took the led, picking out ammo and targets, as we filled out more paperwork, providing our CADL to the guy behind the counter. Once completed it was time to make our way inside the range. We staged in a "ready room," putting on our glasses and ear protection, which receiving our targets and ammo through a small pass way. After goin g through their two-day system, we were inside the range, not crowded but a lot of other shooters, as we made our way down to lane eight. Jonathan discussed hand gun safety and the parts of a hand gun, showing us how to pick up and hold the weapon confidently. He showed us how to load magazines, with and without a loader. It was then time to shoot. My girlfriend started on a .22 ,a hand gun with virtually no recoil, easy to use and friendlier than the larger caliber she tried to use years ago. Wouldn't you know it, her first shot, a bullseye, right through the 'X' on the target. Pretty impressive! What was more impressive was the knowledge and instruction we received but the patience Jonathan had with our son. He's on the Autism scale, but high functioning and I had let Jonathan know this prior to coming to the range. He took the extra time to explain and demonstrate what he wanted done. His shooting? Pretty good, much better with the .22 than the 9mm, but he still had a good time and it was something new to experience. As for me, it was a good refresher on the safety and use of hand guns, which have come a long way since I bought mine 20+ years ago! Jonathan did inquire about our shooting goals and the CCW permit came up. It was something I considered years ago, but the politics being what they were years ago, made this process very difficult. Those have changed since that time, and it's not as difficult if you can make it through the class and demonstrate accuracy and speed on the range. I appreciate the time Jonathan spent with us and the knowledge we gained from his instruction. We are looking at furthering our skills on the range and will coming calling the next time we want to shoot. Thanks to Jonathan and Steel Bear Academy, would highly recommend him and his services.

It was my first time handling a fire arm and my confidence was not that high but wanted to learn…read morefor self defense purposes. He takes the time to walk you step by step without feeling like he's testing you. He really cares about you and everyone's safety. My favorite part were the exercises to practice what he had showed us. He broke it down by basics first so it made it easier to apply the further down in the lesson. I highly recommend!

Laurine was just the person I needed to find when I started my spiritual journey several years ago…read more She has guided me and provided me with wisdom, insight, and tools that continue to evolve in wonderfully magical ways. She is an earth angel with a true gift. I can't recommend booking a session with her enough

I have worked with Laurine in this life and others. Her soul & her spirit resonates to vibrations…read moreof divinity! A true angle living amongst us. A true master of both intrapersonal & interpersonal discoveries. She was born with natural talents, as well as blessed with gifts from this and other worlds. Her intuition and knowledge base consists of experiences beyond belief. She has the ability to guide... if and when one is ready. Most of all, feel safe in her presence, be free to explore- as she may open new doors.

Hedy and Ross are so nice and they love what they do. My baby loved the experience. A wonderful…read moreexperience

Great little gallery in town with a number of mediums. Had to kill some time and popped in here…read more The girls were all painting in the back which was awesome. Just some girlfriend time she said. There's clay, paintings, wood sculptures and more. Small but cute and colorful art.

These keepsakes are gorgeous! I highly recommend these for new parents, or as a baby shower gift!read more

I am very pleased with the pawprints that i just picked up of my 3 boys. My youngest is now 3…read moremonths and when i first called to make my appointment Hedy encouraged me to come as soon as i could so that i could capture my sons tiniest handprint. I went that day (he was 2 weeks old) and I am so happy that I did. It is just adorable! I would put this on my top 5 list of ways to capture a beautiful memory of my boys :) Thanks Hedy and Ross!!! -Melissa (the Sears Boys mom)

James provided me surf lessons in Pismo Beach after Thanksgiving. I looked through multiple…read morebusinesses listed here on Yelp, contacted a few, and booked multiple lessons with James via the phone easily. I did Monday-Wednesday sessions for 90 mins. each day. We stayed around Pismo Beach and each day had a different vibe and experience. And, each was great in its own way. My first day with James was only my second day surfing ever--surfing once a couple months earlier in Santa Cruz. Learning with James has only increased my appetite and excitement for surfing. James is a very kind person and I couldn't have had a better instructor. He was patient, knowledgeable, professional, upbeat, passionate, and--maybe his best trait for me--flexible. He really zeroed in on making sure I was having the best experience and was happily offering me options to keep my progression going. He's a very genuine person that roots for you and has you rooting for him as well. I hope to return to the area in the spring and will be reaching out to James again. But for now, I'll be at a gym pool in Denver swimming, paddling, and practicing the pop up James has passed down to me.

We booked a lesson for our teen son and he LOVED it! James is a fantastic teacher and our son is…read moresuper excited and learned so much! If you're thinking about getting a lesson, don't hesitate!!

Bottom line: Go here. I've been surfing for quite a while…read more In general, I'm a "water-person" surfer, diver, boater, blah blah blah....GCF is a good shop if you're already on the beach. Good people, good advice, great help. Can you buy the same stuff online for better prices? Sure! But......you're on the beach today. Go here and they'll set you up. They are very considerate and loyal to their customers. Enjoy

Great deal in Cayucos if you're looking for a full wetsuit. After 12:30pm, you can rent a wetsuit…read morefor the kids or yourself for $12 until 5pm. The suits are new and nice! Friendly service and this store also has an awesome selection of Olukai sandals & flip flops! They are located right by the pier!

Amy did a great job teaching my kids. She was thorough, patient and kind and both my kids passed…read morethe behind the wheel test with flying colors. I have many friends who have used her as well and had a great experience, one in particular whose kid was completely discouraged by a different school and was too anxious to get behind the wheel again. Amy did some classes with this kid and voila! A new driver!

i used the services available at american driving challenge in 2020 because i was wanting to get my…read morelicense and she was affordable and available at the time during COVID. Amy at american driving challenge is nothing short of a nut job. she made me cry every lesson that i did with her and told me i would never pass the test (i passed with only two points off). additionally, she encouraged reckless driving and did not make me feel safe or confident behind the wheel. she took person calls during the lesson, one being to a social worker who she was arguing with to get food stamps. i implore anyone seeking drivers ed lessons to steer clear of american driving challenge.

Colin diagnosed a problem with my wife's PC and fixed it. Seeing how much faster a machine is with…read morea soldi state drive, I asked him to work on my PC. He did this and gave me great advice. His knowledge and experience are formidable. He will also haul away e-waste.

My printer would not print files from my computer. Colin fixed the problem in no time. The he…read moreasked if there was anything else I needed done as long as he was there - so he added some security to the computer for me. I've had Colin take care of my computer/printer issues for a few years now, and he is always knowledgable and efficient. I highly recommend Mustang Computers. Colin not only does a great job, but his prices are fair and reasonable as well.