My last time I stepped into this facility was decades ago pre-remodel. I walked in and turned…read morearound and walked out. I never felt as unsafe as I did in a shooting range. Fast forward to today, 12 August 2026. I was invited to a "class" ultimately I was handed a loaded firearm to shot. Regardless of it being a "controlled environment" nonetheless I was handed a loaded firearm. Once again I did not feel safe in this facility. It seems that safety gets tossed out the window. Sad real sad.

What a conveniently located shooting range with membership opportunities at reasonable rates…read more Friendly staff. Sales, rentals and training courses. I plan to get an annual membership as this range has a great setup, lighting and features. Highly recommended

Had my private lesson with ADS for rifle fundamentals training and advanced pistol manipulation and…read moreit was a great 2 hour training experience! It is not easy to ease into a firearms training class especially when it's one on one, but ADS made me feel confident very early on and made the learning process more productive and fun at the same time. Starting off with the basics and easing into training was smooth, and as a visual and imaginative learner he helped to make me understand scenarios and situations easier. Something that I enjoyed about the session was, even though it was structured, he went at my pace and made sure I understood what I was doing and made sure I did it correctly. I never felt rushed or that the questions I asked were "dumb". I highly recommend ADS to all who want to learn or who have a firearm(s) and want to learn new techniques because you will learn something new and have a good experience at the same time!!

Had a great time at my class, with in the first 10 rounds Brendon was able to point out issues that…read moreI had. He broke down the problem into steps and helped me work through each part to correct my issue! Even though it was my first private session with ADS, the class felt specifically tailored to my needs. If you are a beginner looking to get more comfortable, or an experienced shooter looking to brush up on your skills I highly recommend taking a private session with ADS.

I recently took a training and qualification course with Firearms Academy and had a great…read moreexperience overall. The instructor was solid, knowledgeable, patient, and did a really good job breaking everything down without overcomplicating it. The class itself was well run, and I felt like I actually learned something useful rather than just checking a box. They also sell guns, accessories, ammo and offer additional classes and trainings, plus they provide FFL services. I'd definitely recommend them! -Michael

I went in to get a background check for a job . The service…read morewas fast and courteous . I will continue to do my background checks here .

Been coming here for a while and really enjoy something so close to home that is a true outdoor…read morerange. You will need someone who is allowed on base to get in though. Staff are extremely nice and knowledgable.

Camp Pendleton is pretty cool. Most people don't realize how big it is. I lived on base many moons…read moreago and still stop by Range 216 for target practice. In addition to being filling with some of the best soldiers in the world, there are a lot of fun things to do here as well. They are rental horses to ride through the trails, boat rentals, Range 216 for long range and close quarter shooting practice, and so much more. Not to mention that they ALWAYS have the lowest gas prices in the entire state and everything in the stores (Commissary, Marine Corps Exchange, etc) is tax free.

Just wrapped up the 8 Hours Initial class with Dan. He breaks the information down into easily…read moredigestible segments and ends each section by opening up for questions to anyone who may need further clarification. Dan leans on real-world experiences and scenarios that have played for a much more practical approach, rather than endless "what-if scenarios". The class I attended was small in participants, so it gave a more personal feel rather than a large class that could feel generic. I foresee using Dan more often in the future for adding other pews to my license, and would not hesitate recommending him to anyone, from novice to seasoned.

I've always had interest in obtaining my CCW license but with two little ones at home and hardly…read moreanytime to myself I put it off. That is until I saw a free seminar Dan put together to inform people on how to obtain one. So I attended the meeting and later signed up for his CCW course after feeling very informed about the process. Dan I found out is a 20 year veteran who instructs Marines in live fire training, if that doesn't instill trust I don't know what does. Our original date for the written and the firearm qualification was put on hold until quarantine orders were eased, so Dan came up with a solution to do virtual online classes and then when the range opened again he set up a date to go to Camp Pendleton to take our written test and the shooting qualification. We wore masks and practiced social distancing which put us at ease during this strange time. I was so nervous about both tests and Dan assured all of us that we had nothing to worry about. After all was said and done he was right, there was nothing to be nervous about at all. Dan made the entire process very easy to understand, he went over all the topics for the written test, explained the shooting drills and answered any questions we had. Overall I would recommend highly recommend South County Firearms Training! Thank you again for all your help.

Jesse is amazing. Prices are great, turn around time is basically immediate AND he came to me! I…read morewas doing a trigger swap only to find out I bought the wrong one. He ordered the parts for me cuz he's got a FFL too so if you ever need anything he's got you covered. Didn't charge me a penny more than the part cost and once he got the part it was done overnight. I was quoted 5 weeks at rifle gear and just as long or longer everywhere else and was pretty bummed about having to wait that long and pay more than double but I found Lunar Arms and that was that. I found my smith. Don't sleep on Jesse at Lunar Arms!!

Amazing service and response time. Did great work on short notice. Price was way more affordable…read morecompared to many other gunsmith in the area. Will definitely be back for other services.

I was visiting from out of town (Oakland, CA) and stopped in to shoot. It was a weekend afternoon,…read moreso there was a bit of a wait. All in all, it was worth the wait. The staff were welcoming and friendly. It sounded like they made special accommodations for myself and some other shooters, by opening up the "tactical" range, since there were no members shooting at that time. That was awesome, because it got me on the range sooner. I also brought with me a new firearm - Canik Mete MC9LS with a new optic. I forgot my regular range bag with my tools; however, the range staff allowed me to use one of their tools to adjust my new optic. I don't know how the targets move on the regular range, but on the tactical range, you can push buttons to automatically set the targets at a specified distance, move the targets manually back and forth, and automatically have the target return. Best of all, the prices were very reasonable. $20 per lane and $0.50 targets - WAAAAAY better than prices in the Bay Area. If I were a resident of the area, I'd definitely become a member. (I overheard one of the staff members informing another customer of the benefits and price.). Top Notch outfit in my opinion.

I was interested in learning proper firearms etiquette, and had an opportunity to do so at Evan's…read moreGun World. I attended their intro to handguns class, covering the basics of safety and proper form, and getting in some introductory shooting experience. John, our instructor, was very engaging and great at commanding attention when needed and building up the class's confidence. Afterward, I took them up on their 'newbie' offer of free range time and rental after class. Kevin signed me up for a lane, let me rent a couple of handgun models I researched previously, and critiqued my targets, giving some general feedback and advice. He also pointed me toward a couple other models that are known to be more friendly to left-handed shooters that I can test out in the future. Great place; a little on the older and smaller sides, but staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and attentive. I get the feeling that as I 'shop around' for my go-to range there's a strong chance I will gravitate back here, since these guys are passionate about what they do, and seem to want to inspire that passion in others. Definitely will make it a point to stop by again.

We hired Overwatch Defense for a corporate event and the communication start to finish was…read moreimpeccable. They walked us through the plan, how many people would be on site and their capabilities. Nick was really communicative and made the whole process easy! We will 100% use Overwatch again!

Veteran run with exceptional service. Top of the tier security services for HOAs. If you're…read morestruggling with your current security provider for your homes, there really is no other alternative than these guys. They also provide exceptional training and education for all folks interested. Plus, when it comes to HOA security, they have very reasonable pricing. Can't beat that!