Tim and Stuart are top notch instructors, the 16 hour class breezed by as they are engaging with up to date information. They explain everything with clarity and detail both in the classroom and at the range. They are excellent at helping those that might have difficulties with either equipment, and showing proper methods of improving skills. If you are in search of either class or private lessons COCO Firearm Training is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

Tim worked with my 14 year old with Shot Gun Shooting and Rifle Shooting for Scouting America. He was so helpful, willing to spend some extra time with my son, helped him engage, and he walked away saying, "that was really fun!" Thank you, Tim, for giving my son an incredible shooting sports experience. read more

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Timothy Trickel was my instructor. This was my very first shooting lesson and the first time I had ever handled a gun. I was honestly pretty nervous, but Tim made the entire experience smooth and approachable. He was incredibly patient, clearly explained the basics, and helped me feel safe and confident. Once I got more comfortable, he even let me try some fast rounds. Even when I made mistakes, Tim stayed calm, friendly, and firm in a way that helped me learn without feeling overwhelmed. I'm definitely planning to continue training with him and seeing how much I can improve. I highly recommend Tim to anyone--especially beginners like me! read more

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This class was GREAT! Well thought out to keep you interested, dividing classroom time and range time throughout each day. Tim was not just cut and dry as a teacher, he is the real deal. You can tell he does this because he's passionate about it and doesn't bring ego into the equation. Whether you've been shooting for years or have never shot before, he treats everyone with the same respect and meets you where you're at. He makes the entire training completely unintimidating. Like any new experience, coming into the class we didn't know what to expect and were a little intimidated by all our "expectations", but within minutes all those fears were gone. Thank you Tim for such a wonderful experience. We will definetely be back for our renewal training and also plan on signing up for some one-on-one training, as well as having our kids take your class. read more

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Timothy and his crew are very good at what they do best. Teach safe firearms handling. From basic beginners to advanced tactical shooting Timothy and his crew are best. Took my class and was happy with them. Highly recommend. read more

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I was really grateful to find an instructor that could help me add a Utah non resident permit to my California CCW. Timothy did a great job in a relaxed learning environment, allowing me to ask questions as he covered the material in a clear concise way. read more

Tim is amazing. I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, the class was exceptionally organized and engaging. Tim is knowledgeable, patient and made safety a priority, which put my mind at ease. My son had an incredible time learning the fundamentals of shotgun shooting, the hands-on and personalized attention he received helped him build confidence and improve his skills. He especially enjoyed the practical shooting, which was both fun and challenging. Overall the class exceeded my expectations, my son is looking forward to more shooting in the future. read more

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I just completed an 8-hour renewal class for CCW at CoCo Firearm. I thought it was going to be a boring class but to my surprise it was very informative an interesting . Nobody in class fell asleep, especially myself. Tim is very professional and knowledgeable on the CCW / firearms subject. His assistance and staff was also very helpful. I will definitely use coco firearm for my next renewal and firearms training. read more

If you need any kind of firearm training ccw , hand gun basics, rifle basica this is the best place to go to not only does he offer the best prices he's also is certified though Police departments, contra costa county and the information and hands on training that get taught guaranteed you will not find that with these other companies ! read more

Took a private lesson with Tim on a rainy afternoon. Very informative, motivating, clear instructions. Overall great experience. I'll be back. read more

I took his 16 hours initial CCW class and he made it as painless as possible. He is very knowledgeable, answer all your questions, and most importantly: safety. If he see anything unsafe, he will call you out. On the range, he will give you tips on how to improve your drawing and shooting. Tim and his RSO will catch your bad habits right away and tell you. I am a beginner but I feel welcomed and relax in his class. Highly recommend taking his classes. read more

Tim is an excellent instructor! He was very patient, extremely knowledgeable and made the training fun, learned a lot, highly recommend.

Excellent training, this is my second full course CCW training session, first time in this county. Very involved, thorough, and Tim makes it fun while keeping the necessary serious part of firearm handling of utmost importance. Hands on cleaning of firearms, plenty of live ammunition firing down range, and continuous safety training. I really enjoyed this class. Thank you Tim! Shout out to Stewart and Jason for helping as well! read more

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Great training company! Very informative, keeps students engaged in the topics, entertaining, and professional. Highly recommend! read more

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I had a great experience and would recommend to my friends and family. The instructor took time to explain firearm safety, handling and law in his ccw class and had one on one timed shooting. read more

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This was my 3rd CCW renewal, first with Coco Firearm Training, and I couldn't have asked from a better experience. Tim was amazing to work with! Knowledgeable, no ego, and makes the class fun. Overall it was an amazing experience! If you're looking for a CCW class I highly recommend. read more

Very thorough yet easy to follow instruction, patient and very comfortable to ask simple questions with easy to understand explanations. Made everything interesting from active military attendees to someone interested in self defense. read more

CoCo Firearms is the training you should use, hands down. Outstanding experience and training while having fun. Tim makes the class enjoyable while simultaneously being very organized and structured as well as comedic. I signed up for the lower price point only to learn of the high quality training I was to experience. I have already recommended him to multiple friends and associates. I am 100% confident I will pass my qualification but more importantly be much more confident and safer CCW permit carrier due to Tim valuable training at CoCo Firearms. Look no further this is the training you want! read more

Coco Firearm Training - Tim is one of the best instructors I had the pleasure of learning from. I'm going to be a repeat client. - Firearm Training Near Me

I used coco firearm training for my CCW 16hr corse. Tim is great and it was a better price than competitors. I highly recommend.

Tim Trickle is an excellent instructor! I was scared to use my new gun. Met Tim at the United Sports Range in Concord off Willow pass and signed up for his class. He is very knowledgeable and teaches you in a non- threatening manor like some drill sergeant types. He answered all my questions explained the fundamentals of gun safety, proper handling and maintenance. We practiced breaking the firearm down and cleaning it then reassembling. After four hours of instruction the real fun began!! We went out to the practice range and put our training to the test shooting live rounds. Four hours flew by along with 300 rounds!! So much fun!! Tim had me shooting like US Marshall Raylan Givens by the end of the class! Can't wait to take more advanced classes with Tim!! Thank you Tim Trickle read more

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I love my classes with Tim at Coco Firearm Training. Tim teaches with a very fact-based approach to the current CA laws, information and has excellent resources for any questions that may be asked. The shooting range activities follows strict guidleines for firearm safety. Stuart also assists Tim with classes on the range to help with in the class size. If Tim is helping one student, Stuart is also there to help you. Overall, I find the classes very informative, FUN and SAFE for all appropriate ages for gun training. read more

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Great class. Tim is an excellent instructor. I had a great time. Lots of live practice to get you ready to qualify for your CCW. I'll be back for some of his other classes and of course to do my renewal class with him as well read more

I am so happy I found Coco firearm! I recently took a private training class with Tim. He's an awesome instructor and very detail oriented! I felt comfortable and confident during the entire session. If you want a very informative hands on training that's safe come check him out! I highly recommend! read more

Completed the CCW 16hr course last weekend and Coco was phenomenal. There were different levels of experience in the class from 1 guy shooting for the first time to others renewing a CCW and carrying daily and Tim and Stuart managed the class so no one was ever behind, nor was anyone waiting for others to catch up. The material and training went what was required for permitting purposes, including real life situations such as a misfire, reloading a magazine while firing, and drawing and firing with a target an arm's length away. Tim and Stuart are amazing and I will be back to continue my firearm training, including bringing my kids to learn to shoot. Can't recommend highly enough read more

I took the CCW Course and was very happy with the materials and agenda. Tim is a honest and professional instructor. Loved how he got straight to the point with no bs and was upfront about certain sections that would be dry/boring but was a necessary mandate to go over in the course. Before we got out on the range, he made sure it was a safe environment by providing a lot of practice and dry runs with step by step tutorials. Besides doing the mock range qualification, we ran through some other drills (clearing jams/failing to chamber) and also cleaning and maintenance of our firearms which I felt was above and beyond my expectations. I definitely will be returning when I have to do my renewal in the future and if anyone needs 1 on 1 time, his rates are very reasonable! Thanks Tim for all your help and guidance! read more

Tim is nice and humble. He definitely knows everything about guns and shooting stuff. His class covers multiple topics ensuring you become a responsible and honorable gun owner. Unlike other trainers, Tim is flexible in meeting student's needs. As a healthcare worker, I can hardly find a free time to practice shooting skills. Tim is my first trainer making the shooting experience happened after my gun was sleeping in the closet for over eight years. He also showed me how to clean the gun step by step, and where to buy ammo and supplies for cheap and for quality. I recommend you to set up the personal training with Tim if you want to save time and be more productive. read more

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My son and I just took a fantastic NRA Basic Rifle Class with Coco Firearm Training! Although there are a few similarities, rifles are a completely different experience from pistols. There were 5 people in our class and it was great that we each had different levels of experience and but all wanted to get back into the rifle scene. There were different calibers and actions to choose from and everything feels so SAFE. I never felt awkward to ask a question and the atmosphere is relaxed and so encouraging! The absolute best time was at the range! Safety first and after every 15min shoot we all went down to our targets and discussed what we did, how we could adjust and then walked back to the benches to try things and measure the improvement. All under Tim's watchful eye so we move appropriately on the rifle side of the range. I felt so happy to do this class with my son! He loved it! I am so looking forward to taking the shotgun class next! read more

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Havent shot in a long time. Tim showed me and my brother how to safely operate firearms. Recommend to anyone learning. Havent had that much in long time! read more

Tim was fantastic!!! I did a 2 hour 1x1 pistol training session with him. He was very professional, patient, personable, and really helped me improve in several areas. I was so impressed with myself and was shooting better than some of the men out there by the end lol. Also I want to say, as a young women, I felt a little nervous going on my own for a session surrounded by men... but Tim made me feel very comfortable and confident. We had a blast out there! I will definitely be reaching out to him again, and probably sign up for one of his classes in the future too. read more

Had a great time and learned a lot from Tim. Had only been to the range 5 or 6 times before taking the 16 hour course. I feel confident about my CCW qualification after training with him. Tim taught safety and responsibility first & addressed it frequently. read more

Awesome class! Improved my shooting by a wide margin! Tim took the time to analyze my grouping, give me feedback and tips and positive reinforcement. I'll be taking more classes as soon as I can! read more

Tim is a fabulous instructor! The level of detail he teaches keeps you both safe and provides you with the confidence and knowledge to work with firearms. He is great with youth and would be a wonderful instructor for those interested in beginning their learning. read more

I took a class with Coco Firearm training. It was easy to book and pay for the course. Tim was very organized and there was just the right amount of classroom vs range time. Thomas teaching style was paintent and answered all of everyone's questions. I had a great time learning Gun safety, laws and basic skills for a beginner. read more

- Very knowledgeable instructor. Answers all your questions in a friendly manner without felling judged or intimidated by his answers. -Goods selection of guns and rifles so you get familiarized with all the different types. Especially if you are looking to buy a gun and having a hard time deciding which one to get. -Highly recommended this place to anyone that is looking to get a gun permit and wants to learn how to handle one. read more

Today (2-21-2025), I tested and range qualified for my Contra Costa CCW permit with a 90% qualification grade. To prepare for this event, I contacted Tim to teach me the fundamentals of drawing from a holster, acquiring the target, and discharging my weapon (Sig Sauer P226). He patiently showed me how to stand, how to grip my weapon, where to point my weapon and pulling the trigger my pistol. He drilled me over and over again until the procedure became "muscle memory!" To people who are familiar with pistols, this seems sort of ridiculous, but I haven't touched a pistol since I deployed to Iraq with the U.S. Army in 2004! My first shots at the 5 yard line were 4 bullets into the 10 position and 2 shots into the 9 position. Anyone looking for a personal shooting coach should seriously consider contacting COCO FIREARMS TRAINING; you won't regret it!!!! read more

Just completed the CoCoCounty CCW initial 16 hr course requirement with Tim. He went above and beyond to not only ensure there was fun where appropriate but he also covered subjects not addressed much by competitors such as proper gun cleaning, with in-class time to clean for whoever wanted to. read more

I highly recommend Tims firearm training course. He is very knowledgeable with his craft. He taught me the basics of Gun Safety and handling. Tims course is very organized and professional. I will be referring my friends and family to take this course. Thank you for all your help. read more

Had a great experience taking this course with Tim as our instructor. I will continue to train with Tim in the future! Educational and Practical. I highly recommend this course! It was a rainy day but Tim kept us all positive and we pushed right through it read more

I met with Tim for a 1:1 and the CCW class. I did not know how rusty I was. Tim focused on safety and then slowly brought me into the shooting portion of the program. 1 step at a time worked out well, ensuring nothing was missed. Tim worked well with both the advanced and the not so advanced. read more

I recently had the pleasure of taking the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting class from Tim Trickel of Coco Firearms Training. Tim was extremely professional, knowledgeable and made learning easy and enjoyable! The cost for his class was extremely reasonable. I highly recommend Tim for any kind of shooting related teaching or training. I will be meeting with Tim again soon for some private one-on-one lessons, as I'm certain he can further help me to improve my shooting skills! read more