Lance and Chris are the real deal. I just took their 16 hour CCW certificate course and I was very happy with the quality of instruction. They aren't an irresponsible certificate factory like some of the other less scrupulous training facilities out there. They really want to train responsible CCW holders to be prepared for all the possible challenging situations you might find yourself in. During the live fire portion of the course, I felt my skills pushed to their limits, but in a very safe manner. I feel like I've joined a community of responsibly-minded shooters with FAST OC. 5/5 would recommend! read more

Trent was a phenomenal trainer. The value of knowledge he shared from his life experiences. You can feel his passion with ensuring that you are prepared for any situation. I have been shooting weapons all my life and Trent was able to enhance my accuracy. I cant wait to get back at the range. I highly recommend his class.. Leo read more

I took a course here to have better control and understanding of firearms. The instructor, Trent, was absolutely amazing. In any of the classes I've ever taken, academic, business, or anything. He's definitely a stand out. He makes the experience fun, educational, and absolutely has a clear understanding of what he's teaching with real life experience to back it up. After leaving, I definitely know a lot more than I did before I started and I'm excited to continue my process of learning fire arms more. I would recommend this location and absolutely this trainer to anybody looking to become more proficient with fire arms read more

My girlfriend and I were complete newbies when it comes to firearms so we decided to get some formal training from FAST OC this past Saturday (4/10/2021). What an incredible experience! Lance is extremely engaging and knowledgeable. The class covered all the basics and more. Do you know what a "squib load" or "hang fire" is? Some gun owners still don't and could easily injure themselves or others with this ignorance. If you're hung up on price, don't be. You get access to the knowledge and insights of a championship-caliber shooter for eight hours by taking the introductory course. It's not just economical, it's a steal! Thank you, Lance. My girlfriend and I will continue shooting, keeping everything you taught us in mind. read more

Lance has a unique method of teaching with realism for which I highly recommend his organization in firearms education. He seasoned background and depth of statistical knowledge teaches you true realities of self defense. Lance brings to life what you should do and what to expect will happen to you when defending yourself in a life threatening situation. Most excellent firearms instructor and first aid educator of bodily injuries. read more

What an incredible experience. I have been wanting to learn how to handle a gun to make sure if I ever come across one or own one, I won't cause any accidents. Lance showed us patience, answered all our questions, and taught us firearms could be intimidating if you are ignorant about them, but furthermore explained and provided examples and showed us how to handle them correctly and safely. I'm much more confident now, but it's only my first step to acquiring more knowledge; I'll be signing up for intermediate classes. The whole 8 hours flew by, and I can honestly say it was worth every penny. read more

I highly recommend this class! I took the beginner handgun course and loved every minute of it. My boyfriend actually signed me up for this class so that I could familiarize myself with firearms and be more comfortable handling them. I wasn't sure what to expect at first, but I was very pleased with the outcome. Trent, our instructor, covered all the basics of handgun safety. He went over everything step by step and was incredibly patient with everyone asking questions. Every aspect of the handgun was broken down for us. We learned the functions of every part of the gun, we learned about different calibers, how to load a magazine, how to properly and safely handle a firearm and so much more. Whether you have shot guns before or have never been around one before, this class is a must! More people need to build this understanding for firearms so that we're all safely handling these. I'll definitely be back for more classes. Btw, Madison and Daniel also assisted with the class and they were both awesome, knowledgeable, and very patient. read more

I already have my CCW and took this class because the first one I took was horrible. These guys are outstanding. They are very professional, friendly and know their stuff. I learned much more than in the other companies class and wish I had known about F.A.S.T. O.C. earlier. They give you full value and much more. The instructors work with you one on one to correct any mistakes you are making and give suggestions. I will be taking additional classes with them in the future. Do yourself a favor, take your training here. read more

If you are planning to buy a firearm, currently own a firearm, or you just don't feel comfortable being around firearms, take this class. I must admit when I first signed up for this class, I wasn't expecting much. I thought it was just going to be a couple of gunshop meat-heads that are trying to sell you on a bunch of their products and go over the the basic shooting methods that you can watch on YouTube. I was wrong. Trent, Madison, and Daniel went above and beyond. They teach you step by step everything you could possibly imagine to get you comfortable with handling a firearm. The instructors were extremely patient with answering all of our questions and they even stayed after the class to go over some additional questions we had. They spent some one on one time with us at the range and I must say, they can certainly backup what they are teaching in the classroom. We will be back for more of their courses in the coming months. read more

I completed the basic handgun course and I cannot recommend my experience enough. The facility had everything needed and the information taught was very comprehensive and I feel I now have a great starting point to safely enjoy shooting hand guns. What really elevated the experience beyond my expectations was my trainer Hans. He made me very welcome, was a wealth of knowledge and is a very good teacher. I believe I have found a mentor who can guide me from the most basic knowledge to however far I want to take it. read more

I took the Basic Handgun course and it was so well done I went back and took the CCW. Lance thought both classes. He was very knowledgeable and answers all of our questions. The class was small and intriguing. Lance and his assistants were also very helpful and helped each of us at our personal level. I definitely walked away a transformed person. How I walk into a room has changed. Not only am I more confident but more aware and accertative in all aspects of life from business to personal. I highly recommend this and especially for women! read more

(Handgun Basics Class) This class was excellent. Very informative content with engaging instructors. They run a small class so you will get plenty of 1 on 1 instruction. Everyone left this class a safer shooter with a good foundation (shooting fundamentals) to build on. read more

I went to FASTOC after a long time away from firearms. I grew up around guns as a child, but they were mostly hunting rifles. The only handgun was a western style single action revolver. I took the class to familiarize myself with more modern semiautomatic handguns. After instructions from FASTOC I was able to place my shots on target, and even felt comfortable enough to even go to their handgun challenge. Professional precise patient FASTOC is truly the place to go for all training read more

I attended their CCW course. The skills and information I took away from my experience were far superior to all other training courses offered that I am familiar with. Their military service and extensive background in training law enforcement are factors in their ability to provide realistic training and experiences that mirror those of LEO's and military personnel. The minds behind FAST OC are determined to educate and train responsibly armed citizens so that we as citizens can fight the evil out there. Their concern is our safety, and they do all they can to make sure we are able to maintain it. I will be returning for the additional training that they offer. The price of the CCW course is generous compared to the prices of other courses that focus more on you "feeling" like you're training rather than actually training you. read more

I highly recommend the metallic cartridge reloading course. Lance sent us a follow up email a couple days later with links too all the machines and tools we used. Super helpful! read more

I took the CCW class with lance and it was a fantastic class. Above all, I appreciate lance's patience with his students. We had one student who was breaking in and using his firearm for the first time and lance had a lot of patience and never said anything a typical " gun guy" would say to a beginner such as "come on guy how don't you know X Y Z". The class structure is that of a seminar where the classroom portion lance will provide the technical legal descriptions and then provide scenarios for reference and then he opens the chapter to discussion and questions. It's not boring at all, lance does a great job at keeping his students engaged, he uses humor from time to time and is charismatic. For the range portion we went over drills on drawing, shooting technique, drills and qualification; this portion went by really quick. Depending on skill level will determine how the class as a whole covers more advance drills and techniques. Lance at all times treated his students with respect and professionalism. I really enjoyed his class and strongly recommend him, he isn't a certificate mill, lance will need you to show him that you understand the concepts explained through class discourse and implementing techniques in the range. Will return for future classes, oh his new facility is great, very clean and has gender neutral bathrooms. At all times I felt comfortable. read more

Chief master instructor Lance is a top notch instructor who truly cares about educating his students he's very knowledgeable and humble about his qualifications and expertise. I will definitely be back for other classes as he is expanding to meet the needs of those who need more training or mentoring. He's very Easy to like. Give him a call and see what he can offer you. you won't regret it. Oh, by the way their rest rooms are clean too. read more

Trent is first class. He presents his class and training in an incredibly articulate and well explained manner. I learned stuff I didn't even know I needed to know. Trent is able to communicate clearly and effectively to all experience levels. The range training was incredible and absolutely essential to begin the process of preparation to safely and effectively handle a fire arm. I highly recommend Fast OC! read more

Lance, master instructor, was extremely welcoming, friendly and his demeanor allows you to relax/ kick the anxiety that comes as a beginner. Lance provides a thorough informational course backed with classroom time, simulation and also, range time. Anyone looking to take the safety course will not be disappointed! I would give 10 stars if I could. Can't wait to try the other courses he offers. read more

Lance could teach calculus to a chimp. Fantastic teacher, world class shooter, and will teach you every little detail of how to be safe with a firearm. After he prepared our group, we went to the range and I felt a lot more confident than I thought I would. He keeps his classes very small so he can give everyone more than enough attention. Loved the class and will probably come back and get more certs with Lance at Fast OC. read more

Took a course with Trent recently and it was fantastic! He brought a lot of great information, experiences and real life examples to the class. He's a great instructor as well! Highly recommended! read more

Great experience here. Prices are great and they don't lack in service and expertise. I took the basic handgun course with Lance and Kylie. This was my first time ever shooting gun and as a young inexperienced women I was very intimidated. However, Lance's approach to teaching is easy going, yet knowledge and assertive when needed and he throws in some jokes and stories to make things interesting. I was extremely nervous during the range portion, but to my surprise I took off and really enjoyed myself. Having Kylie around to throw in her female perspectives was great as well and seeing these two shoot was impressive. Made me confident I came the right place for my training. Highly recommend for everyone! read more

Took the NRA Basic Rifle Course with instructor Hans Paul. I recommend this course for beginners or you need to refresh your skills. Class was about 4 hours long but went by fast. Learned about the components of an AR and how to properly clean my rifle. Got to shoot live rounds for about 30 minutes at a location near by with one of Hans guns. Can't wait to receive my packet! Over all a fun class to take and learn something new. read more

I took a CCW refresher course with Trent last night, and the guy is the most informative instructor I have ever met In the firearms field, let alone in any teaching discipline or field.... He had a lot to cram into a small amount of time in the particular course I attended, but he was extremely efficient and ridiculously good at delivering the facts, all while being patient and personable. Money extremely well spent. I will most definitely be back for more. read more

By far the best training I have found. Lance is extremely helpful and knowledgeable in what he does and his instructors are real world people with experience, not some Instagram wannabe instructors. These guys have a wide range of classes from beginner to advanced and everything in between and make sure you leave every training session with something new. Highly highly recommended. These guys are the real deal! read more

Hands down, this was some of the finest training i have done to date! Trent was a very good instructor and conveyed tons of information and real world scenarios. His prior military and professional experience shines, very detailed, top quality training that i would recommend to anyone looking. Very satisfied, worth every penny. read more

Don't go anywhere else. Trent, the senior instructor, is AMAZING. He takes his job seriously, AS HE SHOULD. I have known and seen so many "instructors" that just want to do the bare minimum and take your money. Some people want that, but not me. I don't understand why anyone would want that. I had a guy who was a competition shooter in the class and he still takes classes all the time. This is not a game people, remember that. You can always be better at something. This guy has tons of experience and is very informative. He is the type of instructor that all gun owners should have. I'd say, don't listen to the negative reviews as I have a feeling those people are jabronis that are just already full of themselves and believe that they have all the experience in the world when in reality they have none. This is for people who can humble themselves and accept the fact that you can ALWAYS LEARN MORE. I read that one person complained about his vape LOL. So first of all, he does not "blow it on the students", after he blows the smoke up in the air it pretty much vanishes. I don't smoke but I didn't think it was a big deal. I'm a gun owner, not a bitch. Secondly, I saw things about the building being "ghetto" and blah blah... but nothing about the actual instructing. People are such whiny babies these days. Maybe... focus on reviewing what you were actually supposed to learn and not the minuscule crap that your prissy ass can't handle. I'm also not boujie so even if I did think the building was "ghetto" (it's fn Orange CA dude, how ghetto can it get), I don't think where you learn great information really matters... AND we're gun owners, I dare you to do something to us when we walk out of that class. LETS BE REAL PEOPLE. So in short, if you're a whiny baby or delicate little snowflake who cares about everything other than the reason why you are actually there,... don't take this course. You can't hang, kid, thanks for trying but find another course. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Instructor: Trent Butler Course: 16 hour CCW Trent is a fantastic instructor who can absolutely help you improve your skills, teach you new ones and help you become a better gun owner. Highly experienced ( military and law enforcement ), Trent will teach you tactics and techniques through many different drills ( you get A LOT of range time ). Just as important, he provides you with thought provoking exercises that consider the moral, ethical and legal implications of using a firearm. I'm an attorney with 28 years experience in the criminal justice system. I was thoroughly impressed by Trent. He is always professional and responsive. He's also friendly, modest, approachable and has a terrific sense of humor. Be clear: There are no posers or "wanna-be operators" here. You will receive honest, relevant, responsible, professional instruction that is well organized, informative and EXTREMELY enjoyable. An added bonus is the limited class size. It promotes personal, effective instruction. If you need help with the CCW application process, advice regarding gear, questions about peace officers . . . Trent has the background to answer your questions. Everything about this course is designed to make you a better gun owner. It's designed to raise your awareness and skills, not boost your ego. Even without the CCW certificate, it was well worth it. If you need any type of firearm instruction . . . call Trent. You won't regret it. read more

Took an intro to CCW here last weekend and it was amazing! Lance had a really great attitude which promoted safety, learning and a lot of fun. Being put in real world situations and hearing his insight was great. Will definitely be taking more classes at FAST. read more

Took the class and had a great experience. Lance is very knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable asking questions. Learned a lot. Practice was great and I enjoyed being able to experience the different guns and getting good practice time in. Lance makes sure you are handling your gun safely and with proper grip. Both Lance and Kylie are there to watch and help you in areas that can improve your handling or shooting. I would definitely recommend his class. read more

Lance is a quality instructor. He explained concepts in a clear and thorough manner, giving lots of time to each student, answering everyone's questions especially for beginners. I'm signing up for another class in a few weeks, and I highly recommend F.A.S.T. read more

I came to Trent at FAST OC due to a poor experience with an instructor from another company. Trent went WAY above and beyond what I had anticipated. I will be taking more classes with FAST OC in the future. Trent seems more knowledgable and willing to work with you to make sure you are doing everything correct vs. taking your money and sending you on your way thinking you are doing it right. read more

I took Trent's basic AR 15 course this month. As a beginner to rifles, I am sure glad I did. It was a very thorough, interesting course. I didn't know how much I didn't know about the AR platform and this course was critical in getting me started. I recommend FAST OC and I'm sure I will take another class or two with them. read more

After taking a class with Trent - Fast OC is highly recommended. Classes emphasis safety first built on a foundation of smart training. I enjoyed my classes and plan on furthering my gun knowledge with training from Fast OC ! read more

Took a NRA basic pistol course recently at FAST OC. REALLY well done. Got plenty of info, lots of range time with multiple firearms. Super encouraging, welcoming instructors. These guys do it right. If you want a comfortable,knowledge-filled introduction to firearms with lots of best-practices and every question answered, you can't do better. I think this is especially good for ladies looking to find out about how to be more comfortable around firearms. I took this course with my wife, and she now wants to get into shooting! read more

I signed up on line to take the CCW renewal class and was set to go last Friday night. However, I had some medical issues which would have made the class very difficult for me. Most folks in the service industry now have all kinds of rules and make you jump through a bunch of hoops to reschedule and then usually charge a cancellation fee. I was dreading the call to FASTOC on Friday afternoon because I just could not make it. I spoke with Lance who could not have been more kind and understating. I explained the situation and he said that he wanted satisfied customers and understood that life continues each day and sometime with a curve ball. I was so pleased that I wanted to leave this review about what great human beings these people are. I am looking forward to my class with Trent and from what I have read and heard, it will be the some of the most beneficial time reviewing gun safety and range time. Houston Watson read more

I took the CCW course and was extremely satisfied with the knowledge I left with. Trent was my instructor and I have also since then done a qualification with a new firearm through him. It feels like he will be a life-long teacher for any questions or training I might need in the future. After speaking to other friends about what their CCW courses had them do I feel VERY fortunate to have gone through FAST OC. Their classroom portion is informative and Trent was very candid about the pros and cons to carrying. The legal discussion was truly insightful and left me with a clear idea of what I need to know before leaving my house with my CCW. The range portion was my personal favorite. Trent took us through some real-world, active-shooter, scenarios and as someone who has been shooting their whole life, I can honestly say I learned more in that 4-5 hours then in 10 years of shooting. They cover everything from your physical reactions to adrenaline to your mental health afterwards. You will not be making a mistake with FAST OC. These guys are great! read more

Wow. What a great class this is. I learned way more than I thought I was going to in just a weekend class. I took the CCW class with Trent as the instructor. It was amazing, very informative, interesting and also funny at times. Very organized. Six hours or range time, I was really impressed with that. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone looking for their concealed carry permit. I took the class on November 4th and 5th, walked out of Orange County Sheriff Department on November 21st with permit in hand. Yahoo. read more

I've gone from not being able to shoot a gun and the fear of even holding it on my first attempt to go to a range. I decided to try the new Women Made Empowered class taught by Madison. I love the classes! They teach you so much more than just how to handle and shoot a firearm safely and accurately. I've also taken private shooting lessons with Madison. She has a way of teaching and supporting you, that you know you are in a safe place. Now... I love it! I know what gun I want to purchase for myself and I can't wait to build on my skills. Date night will now be spent at the shooting range. Highly recommend this place of business and especially the women's courses. read more

I've always wanted to take my NRA Range Safety Officer course. Last weekend just happened to be the perfect weekend for it. I found FAST OC on the NRA site and was contacted by Lance with a small list to bring. When I showed up, I realized I was one of only two students for the day, this could be really good or really bad I thought. Lance introduced himself to us both and we got started. Keep in mind that the RSO course is a classroom only course so we were graciously reminded to bring coffee although donuts and coffee were also provided on the spot in the front office. Lance was light, cheery, and told the occasional joke while still keeping to the agenda, and staying on course. He really included some top tier TCCC medical training to us during lunch break that was important safety information that any Range Safety Officer should versed in. I was also very impressed with FAST OC's restrooms, as crazy as it sounds, because in the firearm industry most owners/instructors don't focus this much on the details but judging by the sweet patchouli, and readily available feminine products you could tell Lance and his team have some respectable Lady Sharpshooters that frequent his halls. Overall great class Lance I had a blast, thanks for an incredible day learning gun safety and also offering top notch medical training. -XP100 read more

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