Just finished a whole day of training with Greg Block and his team, and it was absolutely worth it…read more Greg is knowledgeable, experienced, and clearly knows how to teach. He breaks down fundamentals in a way that's easy to understand without ever talking down to you. You can tell right away you're learning from someone who takes safety and skill seriously. Assisting Instructors Emilio and Julie were both excellent -- attentive, professional, and supportive throughout the drills. The whole class felt structured and well run, but still relaxed enough to enjoy. It never felt overwhelming. By the end of the day, I was noticeably more comfortable handling and operating my firearm -- from basic fundamentals to controlled drills and clearing malfunctions. Everything just felt smoother. Great instruction, great team, money well spent. I'll definitely be back.

Had a great experience with Greg and his team, the instructor assigned to me gave great advise that…read moreallowed me to improve my accuracy immediately. I gained confidence and knowledge, definitely will sign up for the follow up courses

As unaccustomed as I am to leaving anyone a review, much less a five-star review, I felt this…read moreentire experience merited taking the time to do so. So, so if your looking for highly professional staff, a clean and safe environment, and very affordable prices this is the best place. Getting my first and today my second CCW renewal didn't just keep me compliant it made me a far more proficient shooter, and it was a blast. No pun intended.  Oh yah, the staff love what they do, they take their jobs seriously. It's not easy to find employees as highly motivated. Dee

Today was my 4th CCW renewal course. Of the previous three,…read moretwo were at a range in Huntington Beach and one was at an outdoor range in Corona. The class at Elite CCW was VASTLY superior to my previous experiences. Elite is truly in a league of its own. The facilities- Elite is truly concerned with the comfort of its students, and it shows. The classroom is large and air conditioned and the swiveled chairs were large and comfortable. We were greeted by dozens of azzorted donuts, refrigerators with a wide assortment of beverages, and friendly, efficient staff. Lockers were provided for our range gear, large enough to accommodate almost any size of bag. The shooting range is small (only four lanes at present, but they are moving to a larger location), but it was well lit and temperature controlled. They scheduled CCW range time efficiently, and I was easily able to qualify my firearm during the lunch break. (Pizza was provided!) As for the actual course content, it too was far superior to the other courses I've attended. Real-world cases were used often, which made the lessons more effective. Mike wisely and appropriately was training us in how to protect ourselves and our families, repeatedly reminding us to avoid conflict when possible and to not think being a CCW holder obligates us to "save the world." There were so many unique percs to the Elite CCW experience that I go on for several more paragraphs describing Mike's knowledge and experience, assistance with the CCW application process for CA, UT, & AZ, and more, but I think I've made my point. Elite CCW will be my resource for my firearms training and certification for as long as I can pull a trigger!

This is the best CCW training I have had. I like the flexibility of taking course modules according…read moreto my schedule. Roger Harvey, the instructor, is excellent. I learned things I never even thought about or considered. Roger is very patient and he answered all questions intelligently and was very professional in his responses. I initially chose Basic Gun Safety because Roger explained that I didn't have to wait for LASD to Give me permission to take this course, that if for some reason, my CCW renewal was he denied, I would get a full refund. I highly recommend Roger Harvey at Basic Gun Safety for CCW training. I'll come back when it's time to once again renew myCCW.

I recently completed the 16 hour initial CCW course with Roger and it was an excellent experience…read more His course is accepted by LA County and he does a great job making sure you truly understand both the legal and personal responsibility that comes with carrying. What really sets Roger apart is his depth of experience. His background in the military and as a shooting coach is obvious in the way he teaches. He explains things clearly, gives real world context, and focuses on building safe habits and confidence. You can tell he has spent years training others and knows exactly how to communicate effectively. The simulator training was one of the most valuable parts. It puts you in realistic situations and forces you to think through decisions, not just focus on shooting. It made the class much more engaging and practical. Roger also made the environment welcoming and comfortable and even provided snacks and refreshments during the class. Overall he is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about his students. I highly recommend Roger and Basic Gun Safety to anyone pursuing their CCW. I left feeling much more confident, informed, and prepared.

Oh wow this place is amazing me and my son were invited by a manager to come hang out for drinks…read moreand food and its unlike any place ive ever been. Its a huge building or buildings with different restaurants and a shooting range and its very classy and high end. The furniture is super nice and I specifically like the numerous rocking chairs upstairs by the bar. Lots of TVs and plenty of seating. I font think this place is for the casual diner its like a giant man cave with no punches pulled. You will need to see it to believe it. I had some mahi mahi and some giant butterflied shrimp that were easily the best I've ever had. They do NOT skimp on quantity or quality. You need to buy a pass to get in and they give you a wristband to enter. Total hidden gem and a total must visit for everyone. They got pool tables, bars seafood, Mexican food all top notch and meals seem to be around $25.00-55-00 and well worth it. Thank you Shane L.

Entering Hot Rods and Handguns is like walking into a dream shared by Steve McQueen, Dirty Harry &…read moreVin Diesel. It's 40,000 square feet of "Man Chit." Basically a temple of burning dinosaur juice, polished chrome, and enough gunpowder to make you forget what a Prius looks like. This isn't a range; it's a sanctuary where the lobby has more horsepower than a NASCAR starting grid. Between the vintage hot rods and museum-grade firearm displays, your "Man-Points" skyrockets the moment you step inside. The only bummer: Service: For a place that looks like it moves at 200 mph, the service operates on a "vintage" frequency. Specifically, the "millennial-stare" from the staff is abundant. It's like a pretentious LA hot spot that your not worthy of...EVEN THOUGH YOU PAY FOR A MEMBERSHIP! Verdict: Go to feel like an action hero--just don't expect a "Thank You"...For people that prefer the roar of a V8 over a meditation app and are accustomed to millennials that DGAF

I have trusted Ben for years. I referred multiple people to him for their CCW. Ben is very…read moreresponsive. Highly recommended.

Ben is a great guy with knowledge and great attitude I…read moredefinitely recommend this outfit

Had a great experience at the CCW firearms training with Christine and Jason. husband-and-wife was…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and made the class feel comfortable and welcoming. All the stories they told made it feel like we knew each other for years lol. They explained everything clearly, were very patient with questions, and made sure everyone understood firearm safety and legal. You can tell they truly care about helping people feel confident and prepared. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-quality CCW training. 5-star experience! ILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!!!!

I was not looking forward to spending a gorgeous Sat renewing my license. Three people in my…read morefamily have been here and had great things to say. Show up, Chrstine and Jason are SUPER organized and welcoming. Parking is easy. This is one of my fav ranges around. They are both really funny and have lots of data/facts/experience in this field. They are good people teaching good things those of us who care to listen. I learned a LOT (always be a student). This was an easy day, the beach and sun came out on Sunday. Not a bad place to be on a weekend. Will be coming to them on the next renewal. Content was not dry at all plus the puppy is super cute. Lunch is provided or you can BYOL.

My brother wanted to join a tactical training facility & he invited me to go along. We did the…read morefirst free trail class & it was actually fun. We had a small tour & spoke about memberships. Owning a firearm has been on my to-do list, however self training isnt always practical. I have been to a shooting range, but was never really taught proper form. I have also been very interested in classes such as combat training & close encounter defense tactics. Here, they teach it all. Form, rules, regulations, expectations, practice, self defense, familiarity, mental awareness, & practical experiences. Both my brother & I have been here about 2 months now & its been a great experience all around. Booking is pretty easy. & I love the fact that we can go at our own pace. Lastly, I firmly believe everyone should have some form of training in any type of self defense. Here, you'll find it & more. I highly recommend this facility & all its staff.

Updating my Review .. as per the Business owners reply…read more. The business owner responded with flat out lies about the nature of the issue. I have never threatened bad reviews.. In fact I almost never give a bad review.. this is the very first review I have ever done on Yelp. The business has NOT extended my credits over and over.. The issue of credit extension was raised only when my original contract ended, and they told me that $49/mo alumni would preserve my unused credits. . The issue has arisen presently to this review on yelp because when I went to use the credits I and to my shock I find they are not there. I asked them to restore them and they thus have refused.. only agreeing to give me 60 days to use six months back alumni credits.. The alumni program gives a credit every month.. This is not restoring my credits from the prior program that I was promised the alumni would preserve. Nor is 60 days a reasonable time to use the few credits they are granting.. given the difficulties with scheduling oversold classes. I understand the business owner saying a credits can't be extended indefinitely IF there wasn't some form of consideration, which is what I was led to believe the alumni subscription was providing at $49/mo. Since I started that alumni program they have collected over an additional $1000 without extending the credits as promised. Why this is so hard for them to simply extend the credits I paid for is beyond me.. Perhaps they have scammed so many people that if they begin to accommodate, the dam will break. The scheduling is a REAL problem.. I presume it's because they have OVERSOLD the program and that makes getting into classes very difficult and perhaps that may have been by design.. knowing they would expire out those credits and just keep the customers money without providing service. All I want from this business is to honor what they promised.. It's really not that big of accommodation being requested.. go figure.

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.