Took the 16 hour ccw course . Also an extra shooting session …read more Stephanie Miller is a true proffesional . I am 63 been shooting since I was 8 form .22 -shotgun - and hunting elk . deer . Simply put she helped correct a few bad habbits ! And she is very STRICT on gun safety ! Over all a GREAT instructer ! KNOWS and understands the current laws ! ABSOLUTLY recomend !

Stephanie makes her course fun and entertaining yet gets the key laws that we need to know as CCW…read morecarriers how to be trained in the law. We learn how to be safe yet face aggression with force if needed. We also learn how to de escalate when the threat of force recedes and armed force is not needed. We learn all of the new laws and how to deal with situations and when it is appropriate to use deadly force.

Look no further, Vince and the team are just simply phenomenal…read more Top-notch instruction, great experience, and a wealth of industry knowledge. I've taken a few courses from VDC these last few years and they stand out from the rest of the firearm instructors/schools that I've seen in the area. With that said, I'm looking forward to taking more classes on a regular basis to fine tune my skills. Thank you Vince and team!

If you would like a quality professional firearms training school then this is your school. Vince…read moreand his staff pride themselves on safety and quality courses..I have attended a few of his classes and have never been disappointed. His classroom and training facility are located on the Ceres Police Range so classroom and practical are in one location. 5 stars plus 5 stars

Update review, reply to Mr.Fidel:…read more What does my reviews of other businesses have to do with yours? As for your satisfaction, I am attaching the receipts of courses I took from you or your associates. Multi-State CCW : Feb 23, 2020 Precision Rifle: May 14, 2022 Red Dot: May 21, 2022 CCW Renewal: Jan 21, 2023 Out of 4 classes I took, Red Dot and Precision Rifle were not even worth 1 star. And for both courses, I came with friend/s and all of them agreed to my statement. If you want I can ask them to leave a review too. As for your statement on refund, please feel free to do it. Venmo @desijedi or Zelle desijedi08@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Initial Review: Have taken 4 classes in last 5 years and quality has declined exponentially. What used to be awesome is now just a money making business with no emphasis on education or proper training. Will avoid going to Spartan/Fidel and I will suggest others to do the same. Don't be fooled by bunch of various course offerings, not worth the price at all.

Took my 16 hr ccw compliance class there for San Joaquin County. The instructor, Fidel, is very…read morethorough, knowledgeable and passionate about his work. Highly recommend!

I was fortunate enough to have found the right trainer, the first time! Quality instruction with a…read moreknowledgeable and skilled professional. Highly recommend for anyone acquiring their CCW permit!

Great instructor and very informational training and super fun. Thanks for driving all the way to…read moreeast bay for our class too!

I had the pleasure of enrolling in the Basic Firearms Training course with Mark of Maverick…read moreAdvanced Tactical. This course was just what I needed to educate me on my new purchase. With all the uncertainty in the world these days, I now feel more confident that I will be able to protect my family and myself if a situation calls. Mark has a class setting and one-on-one sessions available. I highly recommend him to my friends and family who choose to exercise their 2nd Amendment. A great gift idea as well!! Thanks again Mark.

I had an upcoming ccw renewal class coming up and I messaged 24 hours prior to the class notifying…read morethe instructor/owner that I wasn't going to be able to made it because a death in the family came up so I messaged about a refund because I was unable to attend the class and not a single reply notice nothing I have been totally ghosted by the instructor and owner. It's really sad because I was just trying to get my deposit refunded which I paid in full for and they made notice that they would refund if the financial difficulty became and issue being they had to raise the price as of 2024 rules but because of a death and I wasn't able to attend I've been blacklisted. Totally unprofessional and I don't recommend anyone to this program if this is how they will conduct business. Not even a reply with reasoning or anything completely ghosted me

Always safe and informative. The two gentlemen that teach the class and run the range are…read moreprofessionals and very knowledgeable. If you catch them during a break they will amaze you with their insights.

Such a beautiful location, landscaping and building. I could literally spend all day here and…read moreeverybody seemed really nice and welcoming. Great experience for my son's first time shooting.

Loved the place and clean and extremely nice owners and people at the front desk, but unfortunate…read moreincident with other members and miscommunication with those at the front desk caused those incidents. Long drive from Fresno to be this frustrated. If you live close by I recommend the place but I am letting go of my membership Since it was responded to by the owner I feel the entire story can be shared; when the other members are encouraged to inform the owners, If the owners encouraged the other members to tell other members the owner is going to kick our asses in front of children? I guess that part of the taking safety seriously is different than some

Just had my Bachelor weekend and this was one of the top highlights of my entire trip!…read more As someone who has never shot a gun before, I learned so much from Ira of BASE firearms. He was not only a great instructor, but was incredibly knowledgable when it came to safety, history, and personal experience with all the firearms. Dude was cool as hell too! The selection of firearms were plenty and our group found all the packages to be fairly priced. We all opted for the Full Auto Tahoe and all were very happy with our choice. Definitely coming back when I'm back in town, and highly recommend this experience to folks of all background and experience.

Ira is awesome. Super passionate about the Industry. I took a couple classes before I took the CCW…read morecourse. A wealth of knowledge, and resources to further assist you in your journey.

Second time attending this ccw training and renewal class. Both instructors and range guys did a…read morefantastic job. I recommend this place for everyone. Will be attending this place in the future.

Our experience the first time brought us back two years later for another renewal. I went over my…read moreprevious review and all still holds true. Easy online instructions, all documents were completed prior to arriving for class on our scheduled day. Full instructions are explained in the email. The qualifications for shooting on the range also listed on the informational email. Full class this past weekend. Started on time and Sal again was our instuctor. There were 3 more instructors on the range when it came time to qualify. Overall, Defend To Survive gives us current laws, saftey tips and instruction. I felt safe on the range, they pay attention to detail, able to give tips/techniques for safe and accurate shooting. We will continue to use and recommend DTS!

A friend and I just completed Gordon's Fundamental & Intermediate Carbine Class this past weekend…read more As a firearms enthusiasts and weekly range geek, I can truly say that taking this class really opened my eyes on what my rifle and me are capable of doing. Main thing Gordon teaches is "safety first!" We all left with the same amount of holes we arrived in. As this is somewhat a beginners course, on the first day Gordon is extremely informative, knowledgeable, and patient in showing and teaching us the ins & outs of our AR15 platform rifles. He taught us how to zero our rifles from 10yds to 100yds, understanding of height over bore, proper stance, grip, and shooting technique. I've been shooting for many years and always thought they way I shoot was correct until Gordon gave me some pointers which elevated my accuracy by correcting my stance. All though day one was somewhat a refresher course for me, I couldn't wait for day two. I was addicted. On day two, it got more intense. We zero'd our carbines to a 50yd zero and started to learn various shooting positions. We went prone, side prone (left&right), on our backs, kneeling, etc. This is beyond what one can do at a shooting range. We even learned to transition from shoulder to shoulder and to shoot from concealment. I wasn't expecting this level of training for an beginner/intermediate carbine course. it doesn't matter if you have a noveske, POF, LaRue, rifle that is a safe queen or a PSA or Frankenstein rifle, taking it out and putting this tool to work is what these rifles are made for. Gordon has taught me the the fundamentals of my rifle and how to become a safe and respectable operator. As this is my first firearms training class I've taken, I can truly say that I had more fun in 2 days than I did by going to the range every weekend for the past few years. I'm already signing up for his handgun course in September and his carbine skill builder course in October. Anyone who wants to learn more and build a solid foundation on firearms safety should take this class. For the price, you will not go wrong. Hands down to the training LEO and Military personnel has gone through. It is tough and exhilarating.

Training: #SAFETYFIRST#GRAYOPS…read moreEach class starts with speaking the 4 rules of handgun safety and explanation of each. Training is always a little intimidating even more so when the words handgun or firearm is in front of Training. Gray Ops Instructors walk you through those uneasy feelings of intimidation. Each exercise is explained thoroughly and made sure you understand each step without the drill Sargent mentality.#SafetyFirst They are also Safety Instructors in my mind. The outcome in their classes beg to question..."Do I have the same holes God gave me, Am I more confident in handling a firearm, Have I become a more competent firearm handler??? The answer is a BIG YES! I give 5 plus stars.