I just completed my CCW course with John Lewis at NFI, and I can honestly say he was one of the…read morebest instructors I've ever had. John breaks everything down in a way that's clear, practical, and easy to understand--whether you're brand new or already experienced. He doesn't just teach the material, he makes sure you actually get it, especially when it comes to safety, responsibility, and real-world application. What stood out the most was his professionalism and the way he kept the class engaged the entire time. No fluff, no wasted time--just solid, valuable instruction that prepares you for both the test and real-life situations. If you're considering getting your CCW, I highly recommend taking the course with John and NFI. You'll walk away confident, informed, and better prepared. 5 stars all the way.

I've been a certified CCW carrier for many years and I've used NFI the entire time. I've recently…read morebeen confined to a wheelchair and wouldn't you know, it was during the time for me to renew my CCW. NFI has the classroom portion of the training available on ZOOM and I was able to utilize that program. The ZOOM call process was simple and the teaching right on par with the in person classes I've taken in previous years. The next day was the live fire range day and I was concerned about traversing the grounds at the gun club where this training was held. My concerns were for nought as staff was very helpful in ensuring that I could access my shooting lane and helped by making a couple of trips back to my vehicle to ensure I had all of my necessary equipment. I specifically had Emily as the range instructor and her techniques and directions were exceptional, not to mention her one-to-one assistance was greatly appreciated. As mentioned earlier, I've used NFI for many years and I expect that to continue. If you have CCW certification needs, I can highly recommend NFI.

Fantastic instructors! Extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. Excellent training for any skill…read morelevel. I highly recommend Echo Whiskey Tactical Training.

From the owner: Echo Whiskey Tactical Training provides high quality firearms instruction for all levels of…read moreexperience, from the novice to the seasoned expert. We provide CCW classes which are taught by State of California and NRA certified instructors. We also provide Workplace Safety & Active Shooter Response course to both businesses and schools as we are authorized to teach both the "Run-Hide-Fight" and A.L.I.C.E models of response to critical incidents.

I love renewing my CCW through Seth Stoke. He really knows how to help yo understand why it is so…read moreimportant to know where you are at all times and know your surroundings. He really takes the time to explain the importance of carrying. I won't go anywhere else. Thanks Seth

I have had the pleasure of working with Seth for about a year now and he's absolutely amazing. The…read moreeducation and guidance you will receive by them is outstanding. You will not regret using this company. A+

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I went on a Saturday and since it was my first time I had about…read more100 questions before we started shooting. Anthony or Andrew...his name started with an A. He was super patient in showing and helping us pick out guns. I inquired about lessons and what paper work would be needed to purchase my first firearm so he let us know and also gave us two sheets of information. I shot with a Glock 17. Total for 2 people and 100 bullets was around $80. It's a $25 fee to rent a lane and we shared. I liked that he was honest and informative about when and where to purchase a gun and after I finished shooting he mentioned that I probably wouldn't need lessons --my accuracy wasn't bad for my first time! Planning on going today! Only complaint would be that it was hot and stuffy inside while shooting but still worth the 5 starts because of the customer service.

A group of uniformed deputies and I walked in to look at the guns and asked for range prices.He…read morewalked away from us and said a sarcastic remark. When we asked to see a gun he then laughed and refused to help us. He was unprofessional and has terrible customer service.

Great teaching skills, received my concealed weapons permit first time out. Worth the time and the…read moremoney, and I will be going back for other classes. Cheapest in town.

From the owner: Ca CCW permit-initial and renewal. You must reside in Shasta, Trinity, Tehema, Siskiyou or Modoc…read moreCounty. Range Safety Officer Training. Firearms and personal protection classes offered. Refuse To Be A Victim Seminars offered.

I recently purchased a firearm and did the private party transfer through Jones' Fort. I live seven…read morehours away so this purchased required two trips up north to the store as well as multiple calls with questions that I had. Each phone was answered by friendly staff. They were patient and answered any questions that I had. In store I got to deal with both Jaime and Jacob. Both of these guys were very friendly, helpful, and professional! Had great conversations both times in was in the shop. I didn't experience anything like previous negative reviews indicated. I think they may have gotten a bad rap! All in all a great place for all your firearm needs!

I should have read the reviews before walking into this place…read more I walked in and immediately was asked to show ID. Didn't think much of it since I thought this was the store policy or something. I was greeted by a younger gentleman, he was very helpful and seemed eager to answer my questions about a firearm while the older man was very condescending and nudging him to stop talking to me. I felt like I was not welcome in their store. Every question I asked the older man was answered with an excuse on why they couldn't help me. None of the other customers that walked in while I was there were asked to show ID. Then after reading all the other reviews I realized it wasn't because they couldn't, but because they didn't want to help me. Also their prices are way to high. Redding guns, the gun cave, Bastiani arms and sportsman's have always been very friendly and helpful. I'll be going to them for any future purchases.

Drove all the way out to check it out. There is nothing there but a dead end road. For a $600 a…read moreyear membership I figured it would be an actual club. Im thinking this place is a scam.

From the owner: Promoting equitable access to educational programs relating to firearms safety as well as providing…read morerecreational shooting sports facilities for the community. Clear Creek Gun Club is committed to providing free range access to youth athletics groups for both educational and training purposes. Along with our emphasis on safety and marksmanship, we are dedicated to promoting sustainable/environmentally friendly hunting practices and educating new hunters of all ages about how to safely utilize firearms in the sport of hunting.

Worse school ever!! Don't trust anything they say as it's never the full truth! They just want your…read moremoney and a number on their enrollment sheet!!

New "If I could give zero stars I would" This place is a…read moremoney grab, it's not worth it and you're better off going to the community college, even if it means that it will take a bit longer plus the cost is way lower than this place. I went in for the LVN program for the first two semesters and it was terrible. The first semester they try to cram in biology, anatomy and physiology all one, within 8 weeks. I passed that semester with high grade but it was truly done on my own. The instructors just read off of a PowerPoint presentation for 3 hours, there really isn't much teaching. Also they like to test their students with NCLEX style questions which seems like it would be a nice way to get experience for the real thing, except they don't show you how to take these type of testing or what to expect. I believe at one point the instructor said they expect us to fail these tests the first few times, as if that's some sort of way to teach? I was hoping that after that first semester was over and once we got into the actual LVN courses it would get better but it didn't. Same thing, it's a lot of teaching yourself as you go, and using a lot of outside resources to learn. For the amount of money they charge, you would think that you would receive a better education, but it seems like the instructors are only there to babysit you while you teach yourself. I will say there was one instructor that actually taught some classes, Allan, he was the only one that seemed like he was there to help students. I unfortunately had a family emergency that caused me to miss a day and since I was not able to make the hours up I decided to drop out of the program, which in hindsight was a blessing in disguise. Now I'm going to Shasta Community College to finish my degree and I'm actually leaning more and getting the tools I need to make a great nurse once I'm out in the real world. Another thing to take into account is their attendance policy, you cannot miss any days, making up the hours is impossible if you have a job. They don't care what the reason is, the only thing they'll "excuse" is a family death, which you will have to provide a death certificate to prove it. The place I work at has lots of graduates from this place and they never have anything positive to say about it, which should have been my warning. Overall I would definitely recommend not going here, the lure of having part time evenings classes available sounds great especially for those that have to work full time but I promise you it's not worth it.