The ASP firearm training was excellent. The instructors were knowledgeable, professional, and…read morecreated a welcoming learning environment. As a female participant, I especially appreciated the respect, encouragement, and professionalism shown throughout the course. I felt comfortable asking questions and was treated with the same level of support and respect as everyone else. The hands on training was valuable, and I left feeling more confident in my knowledge and skills. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking for high-quality firearm instruction.

I had such a great experience with ASP Firearm Training. My instructor was extremely patient,…read moreprofessional, and knowledgeable--I learned so much in just a short period of time. The CCW training was especially valuable. It was very informative, with clear explanations and practical tips on how to be a responsible and confident concealed carry permit holder. I'm really glad I had the opportunity to train with this company. If you want to get quality firearm and CCW training in San Jose, I highly recommend ASP Firearm Training!

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.

Robert and Matt are some of the best shooting instructors that I've had the pleasure of training…read morewith. They were professional, patient, and their attention to detail is second to none. If you're looking for a premiere firearms instruction company then Silicon valley Tactical is the choice.

Rob always provides a safe place to learn and practice all firearm skills. His courses are dynamic…read moreand interactive. He is knowledgeable on anything related to firearms. Highly recommended.

I took the BPS class with my three daughters. Bertrand was extremely knowledgeable and very patient…read morewith us. The course was all about safety, which made me feel much better since I had no prior experience with guns. We all enjoyed our class. Thank you Bertrand!

I took the BPS (Basic Pistol Shooting) course with Bertrand, who was recommended to me by friends…read morethat had taken courses with him before. Bertrand is extremely knowledgeable and meticulous in his lessons, with safety always at the forefront of everything he teaches. You'll likely walk out with newfound confidence and competency about using firearms, I certainly did. The BPS course was broken up into 4 parts - a self-paced online course, an in-person classroom session, 2 hour private range practice time, and 1 hour gun cleaning session (sometimes the gun cleaning is done at the range, though that'll depending on timing). Detailed information about each section will be provided once you sign up for the course. The classroom session was a group session, and it went almost 6 hours for our class (you basically go over everything that was taught in the online course, and then do some dry-firing exercises). The range time was great because it was a private coaching session, and usually done at non-public hours at the range, so there are no other distractions. One caveat - Bertrand is a bit of a drill sergeant, and while this approach may work for some people, others might prefer a softer touch. That being said, he does make sure you walk out with a wealth of knowledge and is extremely passionate about teaching. I had previously tried shooting once before, and I was taught next to nothing compared to what I learned through this course. An excellent surprise bonus to this course was how well I was able to shoot in our range session, and I definitely give kudos to Bertrand for his excellent course and training. He offers a wide variety of courses and is super responsive. If you're looking to safely learn how to use a firearm, SFE is the way to go.

I am not rating Dave Matthews. He appears to be a good trainer and owner based on the other…read morereviews. I am rating one of the other trainers who I randomly got for my ccw course. The good: He provided good information, was knowledgeable, and got the training done. The bad: No way would I use him again. I'm all for safety, but he was constantly threatening the class to throw us out for a mild infraction of safety protocols. Not all protocols are the same level. Yes, I would agree with him if someone pointed a l.g. at someone due to negligence. But he was maniacal with well intentioned people. Another insanity after every firing drill, looking over both shoulders. Someone is going to get a neck kink this way. It's fine to teach it, but after every firing round, this is just dumb. He just used threats to drive behavior which drove us crazy. Update: 2 star to 5 star...spoke with Dave the owner. He graciously called me to find out what happened, a sign of someone who cares. I think this particular instructor cares too and maybe was just new and a little rigid, which isn't always a bad thing when it comes to safety. I will definitely after this interaction consider FTI for my future training needs.

Not clear info about the class (CCW), tell you just sign up then ask the instructor. That is not…read morebeing clear and helpful. Go somewhere else!

Manzano Tactical: The Efficiency Course That Gets You HOOKED!…read more I initially joined Manzano Tactical just to enjoy my range days, but their Rifle Efficiency Course on September 27th completely changed the game--I'm now hooked on competition and eagerly look forward to participating in the member pistol matches and 2-Gun matches they host with the club! This course is a must-do if you are serious about improving. The course description holds true: they immediately incorporate fundamentals with serious movement and variable challenges. We spent the day pushing our limits with demanding standards, striving for those "Demigod gold standards" while shooting both handguns and rifles. The training gave me a clear, honest assessment of my current abilities and showed me exactly where my weaknesses lie. What truly set this apart was the personalized instruction from the lead instructor, Kyle. He is a master at identifying specific struggles, even managing to see and correct my flaws while I was on the move. Kyle carved out time to help solidify those exact skill sets. I walked away learning to shoot efficiently, mastering reloads and weapon manipulation on the move, fixing frustrating ammo misfeeds under pressure, and achieving seriously fast target acquisition with my optics. They even provided insightful feedback on flaws in my equipment setup! The course was fun, incredibly safe, and, by the end of the day, I had gained massive confidence in my skills. If you want to move past casual shooting and get a clear, detailed path to mastery, book this course. Highly recommended!

Kyle and the guys at Manzano legit brought 2A to the bay…read more Gun shops have always seemed intimidating, but all the staff over at Manzano are extremly knowledgeable and happy to answer all sorts of questions. They aren't salesman, they are shooters trying to help, regardless of our skill levels. I was luckily enough to take their Pistol Match Efficiency class, Jake put together a solid class with an abundant amount of information and drills to get introduced to shooting at a pace that was productive in learning. Being a member has its perks too where we can really try to better our skills in a variety of ways. Rapid fire, holster work, and even comp days. With more than competitive pricing, the ability to source things that aren't available in the shop to get products we want, Safety is also a top priority. Kyle and the team educate and demonstrate how to be efficient with firearms.

I had the time of my life today. I spent the day with Ruben learning all about my new gun; learning…read morehow to load, pose, and shoot. He was very patient with me, let me ask as many questions as I wanted, let me know when I was doing something wrong and corrected me, and let me go at my own pace. By the end of the lesson I was hitting the target more than I was missing. I plan on getting more practice and going back to Kuma Tactical for more lessons.

Ruben was super knowledgeable and patient. It was my first class and he took his time and explained…read moreall the fundamentals to me. I never felt rushed and he always guided me and made sure I was comfortable. I definitely will continue to take classes with him- he's super candid and genuine

Great, welcoming club. Well organized, active. The members range from novice through intermediate…read more(CC) through experienced (DTM).

The Toastmasters club is well organized and meets regularly. I visited them, as a guest. I was…read morewelcomed and assigned a meeting role. Their security process went smoothly, so I had no difficulty getting into the meeting room. The club is open to non-employees with some restrictions. It is a good place to work on leadership and public speaking skills within the Toastmasters environment.