Absolute awesome experience! I am looking to buy a firearm, but I wanted to learn how to properly…read moreand safely handle it first. I went to my local gun shop, Black Dog Armory(Also great people!), and after a great conversation with Gene and Chuck, I was referred to Mark at M.A.T. After speaking to Mark about what I was looking for, I was able to get a spot in his 8hr. Basic Pistol class two weeks later. When I showed up for the class, it was a VERY diverse group, with little to no experience handling firearms. Men, women, young, and older, Mark was a great instructor, covering all of our questions and making it fun in the process. We learned a tremendous amount about the different types of pistols, how they work, the different parts and most of all, how to safely and properly handle them. Over the course of the day, Mark took us from being a group that was nervous and clueless around guns, to a confident, comfortable group that had a new respect for handling firearms. By the time we got to the really neat simulator, Mark was pretty much just fine tuning each of us. It was a really great experience, and I recommend Mark at Maverick Advanced Tactical to anyone who is serious about becoming a gun owner for the first time! Thank you so much for your time and patience Mark!

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

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.

Cj's World is an awesome course and great instructor and staff. I will be returning for my renewal…read morecourse when the time comes and will be having my children be taught by chick. I want to say thank you.

Anthony giving this review (wife's account) I completed CJs…read more16 hour CCW course sometime in February. CJ was down to earth, professional, and very knowledgeable. You can tell he has many years of experience both tactical and medical. He has a good sense of humor just don't lie to him, or you're in for some roasting lol. After taking the course, I feel much more confident in carrying a firearm. Overall, I had a great experience taking the course and would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning more about firearms, medical, or obtaining their CCW. Hint he likes pizza!

I recently renewed my CCW with Silvercreek Security Academy. Conrad came recommended by a staff…read moremember at Elite Armory in Tracy, which is the range he uses for training. Elite Armory is one of three of my favorite local ranges, so I trust their advice. They've never led me wrong. I'm still amazed at how much my accuracy improved after just one session with Silvercreek. Conrad's observations are keen and insightful. He imparts wisdom in a way where you can actually use it to improve your form and mechanics. What's even better is that the improvements stick with you if you continue to practice and keep them front of mind. Since my main instructor is now retired, there is no one I trust more than Conrad. I've trained with several local firearms instructors and he is the best I've come across. I like that his classes aren't jam packed so you get good one-on-one attention. He comes off as a skilled and caring instructor who sincerely wants to help people rather than turn a quick buck or prove his superior masculinity. My CCW qualification always happens right in the middle of summer. As a lady who is accustomed comfort, Elite Armory is the best local range to qualify in. I'm not a fan of training for CCW qualification outdoors in the dirt and dust, roasting in the summer heat and sun for hours and hours. Peeing in Porta Potties. Nowhere to wash your hands. No thank you. But I digress... Anything involving life or death situations, you want to be sure to train with the best. I have no doubt Conrad will help me undo any subtle bad habits that creep in and weaken my form over time. Ideally, I'd like to train with him every six months. It helps that his pricing is fair. I like that he doesn't gouge. He's not the cheapest, but he's also not the most expensive--he's right in the QPR 10 ring.

Shoutout to my guy Conrad! He's a great instructor as he shows a lot of care for our knowledge,…read moredevelopment and training. He provides a lot value by giving us feedback and insight with our skills and ensures that we look to improve. The class was great, engaging, and we had some great laughs. Thank you Conrad!

Amazing store and gun range. First time me and my friend have ever shot and they made it a great…read moreexperience. The prices are good and they have great rentals. Amazing staff and shout out to the older gentleman (sorry didn't get his name); he helped us a lot and was very nice

Had an amazing time today with shooting with friends. Safety first!! At all times. I was concerned…read morethat I wouldn't pass the test, but I was assisted by staff and passed with flying colors. Talk about fun!!

The owner and staff at Outdoor Sportsman are beyond awesome. They're super knowledgeable and take…read morethe time to educate you and assist you if that's what your looking for. If I had the choice to run here or over to bass pro shop, the experience is night and day different... I would choose Outdoor Sportsman's every time. They maintain a solid inventory and have regular ad sales and specials. If you're looking for anything fishing or hunting related it's worth stopping in and chatting with them.

Store associates were friendly & asked if I needed help while looking at some fishing reels. Large…read moreselection of every kind of lure you could want from soft plastics to hard baits. Fair pricing as well.

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

I took Spartan Defense's "defensive/tactical handgun" class this weekend. It was the first class…read moreI've taken with Spartan, and I enjoyed it so much I decided to share my experience here. I found both of the instructors to be very engaging and approachable. They presented the curriculum in a very accessible way, and were also very receptive to feedback and alternative methods presented by the students. The instructors also provided relevant anecdotal examples from their military and law enforcement backgrounds to give additional context to the real world applications of the drills they were putting us through. Class enrollment was capped at 12 students max, ensuring a teacher to student ratio that allowed everyone in the class to receive plenty of direct one on one instruction. We started with relatively simple drills that gradually ramped up in challenge throughout the day, culminating in scenarios where we would move, shoot, reload, and engage multiple targets, all while being timed. The course incorporated the use of a shot timer throughout, which added both a stress element as well as a trackable performance metric. Our times were recorded throughout the day, and then compared at the end of the class against the baseline times we had established during drills at the beginning of class. Pretty much everyone made solid improvement on their times by the end of the day. The only negative point I could make about the class was that the lunch break ran a bit long, so we ran out of time towards the end of the day and had to skip over a couple points the instructors had planned to cover. The instructors said that going forward they'd set a timer to prevent the break from running longer than intended. But we covered so much other worthwhile material that I didn't feel this was worth deducting a star off the review. I absolutely got my money's worth from the class, at a price point at or below most other comparable classes being offered here in the greater Bay Area. I'm already checking their class schedule to see what other upcoming classes I might be interested in.

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.

Keith Brown is an exceptional instructor and trainer. I have attended multiple training sessions…read morewith Keith and have the utmost respect for his knowledge, professionalism, and teaching ability. He is thorough, detail-oriented, and highly knowledgeable, with a talent for presenting complex topics clearly and effectively. I highly recommend Keith as an instructor and trainer in the firearms industry. His expertise, professionalism, and commitment to quality training make him an outstanding instructor.

Very knowledgeable and professional. Made the class actually interesting. Xi would recommend for…read moresure!

I've live 5 minutes from the range. I should have become a member years ago! Love this range and…read morethe staff have been great! I can't wait to see what's to come. Hopefully growth and new range options, Pro Shop etc

My husband is a member at this location but I have had the pleasure to use this facility…read more The staff are all so friendly and helpful. Watched the safety video and signed the waiver prior to speed up the check in process. Great options for target posters and yard ranges. Minimal shade but lots of seating and tables for your personal belongings. Bathrooms are usually clean and there is lots of parking. Don't forget your headphones.