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    Cody S & Associates

    2.4 (11 reviews)

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    Monarch Defense

    Monarch Defense

    4.4(100 reviews)
    4.5 miDowntown

    I took Fighting Rifle 1 + 2 over the weekend and had a great time and learned a ton. I went from…read morenot knowing how to rack the rifle, to knowing how to zero a rifle, confident with manipulations, and knowing what my limits are in terms of shooting, stress, and movement. It was also a lot of fun Brian really donates all of his energy into this, and goes above and beyond. He's not here to give you a simple low effort easy experience that you can feel good about later. He wants to challenge you. He really wants you to grow as a shooter and share with you his passion for this activity and skill. I saw a few people here post about the drive up so I want to help inform others with this aspect-- I will say that its a very doable drive if you can drive twisties. I have performance driving experience and it took 50 minutes from the base of San Jose. I will say if you are less experienced, budget 1.5 hours. And if you lack confidence driving, budget 2 hours. Its not a difficult drive as in there is no risk, as long as you drive within your limits in terms of speed. Feeling not confident? Just slow down. Some people were driving 15-20mph which is totally fine for these roads. But if you are the type of person that cannot confidently put their car where they want it to go, I would skip this trainer and find a closer place to town. His range itself is off road. I would say its in the beginner off road level of driving. Meaning treat it like driving on road. There isn't really anything that can damage your car. But you will be driving on dirt, and if you are not used to that it might concern you. But don't worry off road is only tricky with hills, ruts, or rocks, which there are none. With a standard sedan, drive up to the bathrooms. Any further and you will get bigger hills. With fwd, if you are a confident driver you can make it down to the classroom building. However I would not suggest driving down to the range unless you have AWD as you may not have enough traction to go back up. I will say that if you do not consider yourself a skilled driver, do not drive back at night. Plan to pack up at 5 and leave at 6 minimum (assuming 7 is sunset). I drove back at night, and had to manage deer (saw two packs), fog, rocks on the road. It was raining that day so maybe my drive back was trickier than normal. These things are not an issue during the day, however at night you do need to be attentive.

    I don't write many 2-star reviews, but I think this experience warrants it. I took the firearm…read moresafety class with Brian, and unfortunately I can't recommend it. Brian was unprofessional, rude, and had a habit of belittling students. He made the learning environment uncomfortable by embarrassing people rather than constructively correcting them. While I understand that it's not an instructor's job to be friendly or to "hold our hands," there's a difference between being direct and being outright disrespectful--and Brian crossed that line. In terms of content, the class was heavily skewed toward theoretical discussions, such as legal frameworks for self-defense and broad topics on conflict and society. While some of this information was interesting and well-explained, it dominated the day, leaving little time for actual hands-on firearm training. The balance between theory and practical instruction was way off. Additionally, while Brian welcomed questions, he often responded by making students feel stupid instead of providing clear, direct answers. This approach, combined with his condescending attitude, discouraged people from asking questions at all. A firearms class should foster confidence and competence--not intimidation. I gave it 1 extra star because instructor Spencer was amazing. Overall, I did not gain much practical, in-depth knowledge about firearms or safety. If you're looking for a class that prioritizes hands-on training and a professional learning environment, I'd suggest looking elsewhere.

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    Monarch Defense - Brian and Peter are your safety "shadows" while shooting.

    Brian and Peter are your safety "shadows" while shooting.

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    This is what I came across going to training day.

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    This what I came across after training day.

    Legacy Firearms Academy

    Legacy Firearms Academy

    5.0(1 review)
    5.9 mi

    You should 100% take the Fundamental Rifle course if you want to learn about and shoot different…read moretypes of rifles (bolt action, semi-auto, PCC, hunting/precision shooting) from a licensed firearms instructor.  This is more convenient than renting a gun (BTW, in California if you don't already own a gun and you want to rent a gun, you need to bring someone with you.  No exceptions.)   I took the rifle course since I'm in the market for a rifle.  Chao, our instructor, gave us a great introduction to different types of rifles and we also learned a little bit about the different types of firearm competitions you can try.  He also gave us some insight on some of the training and testing he does with the military. I will be taking other courses in the future. Tip:  If you have something specific you want to shoot or learn about let them know ahead of time to see if they can accommodate your request. We had a chance to try a pump action shot gun from a special request from one of the participants.

    From the owner: At Legacy Firearms Academy, we are passionate about providing safe and effective firearms training…read moreto law-abiding citizens like you. For over 15 years, we have been helping individuals of all skill levels, from complete beginners who have never even held a gun before to experienced home defense enthusiasts, learn and improve their shooting skills.

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    Legacy Firearms Academy - Hands on training with pistol class

    Hands on training with pistol class

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    McGrew & Associates - Cramped room! Make sure you show up early!

    McGrew & Associates

    4.8(41 reviews)
    4.5 miWest San Jose

    As a first-timer that only got the level one guard card class for now, my experience was pretty…read morestraightforward and neutral since I arrived early and on a Saturday. When I was scheduling, it said that there was like 25 spots open so I jumped in on it. When you actually get there though on a Saturday, there's actually a decent amount of students. There will be a line to get checked in. There is a lot of parking and a 7-Eleven across the street if you get hungry during one of the couple of breaks that they give you during the class. Everything was extremely efficient from my point of view. They were able to condense 8 hours of material into around four to five. I mean, level 1 is extremely common sense as some say, but I did learn some things about the do's and don'ts about being a security guard. Not a lot of people had questions so it went by pretty quick. The test itself is pretty easy so as long as you're taking notes on important things and pay attention to the practice questions. I'm looking forward to my level two and three guard card classes and will update my review accordingly

    I am out of San Mateo County and during my application process was given a list of 10+ CCW renewal…read morecoarsest to choose from which to chose. This is about my 6th time renewing and it pretty much sucks each time due to the current California restrictions. "These guys", however made it pretty pretty, pretty, good. The Sports Field in San Jose is a great spot for the gun enthusiast. Properley run range in a world class setting. Just don't shoot the Swainsons Hawks. The class to take for a CCW Renewel was a little awkward ( due to coordination with Exposed Carry security guard qualifications." Attitude of staff made it flow a little easier, as this class was scheduled 1200 to 2000 hrs. The mood was dark. The class began with aa bit of waiting and then some basic gun training. Hard to hang in due to hearing issues ( skeet next door, live fire to the right ) Any way : excellent tips,pointers, reminders, lessons. Live Fire: This section of the class was handled safely and professionally. Each county had to qualify for their particular range scenario. I was taught a good lesson during this qualification process. I have to say that this was the first Renewel I had been to that didn't kick someone out due to just being dumb and unsafe At the end: pick up brass, go to front dude, computer bs, done. Good to go. If this is a convenient local to get to. go with McGrew and Associates Good Experience Highly Recommend.

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    McGrew & Associates - Line out the door at 7am. Be early and ready with all your identification documents for easy processing!

    Line out the door at 7am. Be early and ready with all your identification documents for easy processing!

    McGrew & Associates - Remember Look observe and report

    Remember Look observe and report

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    Sportsmen's Supply

    Sportsmen's Supply

    3.5(260 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Stopped in for the first time earlier today on the recommendation of another well-respected local…read moregun shop for where to sell used firearms. They do cash trade-ins day-of-sale unlike most gun shops in the area that only do consignment. They take the time to properly appraise what you bring in, make sure it's legal for sale in California and make sure all the required paperwork is filled out properly. Their prices are generally fair market value from what I've seen considering it's a cash-day-of trade-in. You'll be waiting for maybe an hour at most here to get paid for selling your stuff instead of the weeks that you would with a consignment sale or what passes for a private-party transaction in CA. Could you potentially get more selling privately or putting your stuff on consignment and waiting for it to move instead? Maybe, but their way of doing things avoids a lot of the multiple trips and waiting time that comes with doing either of those other two options instead in California. I would definitely recommend coming here if you have guns you need to sell urgently or if you would just rather not deal with selling on consignment or arranging a private-party sale yourself.

    Surprised by the lower ratings. My experience was top-notch. Chris the manager was great. I left…read moreinformed and confident, thanks to him. He patiently answered all my questions and spent a long time with me to make sure I was taken care of. Kudos to him!

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