What a fun side quest ya know? -- stepping into something completely out of the ordinary and…read morefinding it unexpectedly enjoyable. The staff set the tone immediately: polite, patient, and genuinely warm in a way that put any nerves at ease. They were also incredibly educational, walking through everything with clarity and zero judgment, which made the experience feel accessible rather than intimidating. There's a quiet confidence in how the place is run, and you feel it in every interaction. Everything was organized to a tee, with safety clearly at the center of the entire experience. It never felt chaotic or overwhelming and just structured, controlled, and respectful of the environment. All in all, not a bad way to try something new and step outside your usual routine.

I've been coming here since I was sixteen. My dad took me twenty years ago. That's wild. It's still…read moreconsistently a good place to learn gun safety and practice without going far out. The people who work here are always so kind and clear. There are people all over who can help you and answer questions knowledgeably.

Top notch training! The entire staff is professional and helpful. Marty leads the way with his…read moreexpertise and knowledge, guiding you on whatever security-related path you are on. I highly recommend this academy and will utilize them again in the future.

1 star is even to high. This place has gone down in quality!!!! I would pass this place and look…read moresomewhere else. Every time I have come into this place, it is always a head ache! most staff do not know what they are doing. They offer classes, then do not let you park in their parking lot!!! street parking is 2 hours and they said park there anyway. A security training center that tells me to break the law. What kind of quality are they putting out in officer.

I've done a few classes with Dave now. And although I am not, and probably never will be, a "gun…read moreperson," I can say I do now feel more comfortable around them. I used to hate it when my husband would get his gun out to practice with his fake bullets or clean it or something, but now I'll do a couple of practices with him. The last class we had, the shooting workshop, was probably the best. It was a private range, and I shot an orange, which was so cool. I highly recommend this workshop. So now, while I wouldn't say I'd be "excited" about a day at the range, I'll at least go in somewhat knowing what I'm doing and have some fun, which is a huge difference from a few months ago, when I wouldn't even go at all. As an instructor and human, Dave is patient, kind, and funny. This kind of class can be intense- a firearms instructor needs to walk a fine line between being supportive and encouraging, but also making sure people know what they're doing so they don't hurt themselves. Dave is able to balance that well. He knows when to explain, when to show, and when to let the student try it out. He also seems to know when he can encourage a student a bit more to reach the next level of skill and when to back off. He definitely knows guns, but he knows people, too! Good combination in a firearms instructor.

Can't say enough good things about this. I took the pistol 101 class and David made the entire…read moreexperience easy, comfortable, and incredibly informative. No unnecessary ego or shaming people for not getting something immediately. It's a big deal and an important responsibly to know what you're doing, and David did a great job imparting that in a friendly way. In addition, some of us took an optional NRA online certification course ahead of it - David knew those of us who did and even catered some extra learning our way. To round things out, the one-on-one live fire training was great. Whether you're just curious to learn the skills or looking to buy a firearm, David has made himself available to help at every turn.

I took my guard card and exposed fire arm classes, with these guys and as well as my refreshers and…read moretil this day I do my requals with them they're great instructors very helpful and very friendly. They will guide you through the paperwork as well as instructing you how to handle your weapon and dealing with certain situations while on duty and if you don't have the money to pay upfront, they do payments as well, so don't miss out. Working as a security guard there is lots of hours and great benefits, depending who you get hired by, but there's always work.

The entire class was very thorough in the introduction to this profession. I will probably get…read moremore training there..

This was my first class but enjoyed it enough that I also signed up for the woman's league I'm…read moreexciting for the next classes to come. Definitely recommend taking a class!

Wow, what a fantastic experience I had with the Sheepdog training team. I felt like I was already…read morecomfortable about firearms, but wow, I left with a huge amount more of confidence and knowledge. All of the staff were friendly, welcoming and supportive. I will be attending more of their trainings in the future.

After researching and reviewing a lot of the classes on the LAPD list, I am so glad I selected them…read morefor my completion of the CCW application. Based on the reviews from the other schools, I was hesitant, and a little apprehensive hoping the instructors here were different then the other schools I read. Natalie was super informative, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly in the classroom training. She went over every module clearly and using current every day examples to make the lesson extremely relatable and easy to understand. The range day was also excellent. The instructors, Richard and Natalie were very helpful always prioritizing safety first. I really appreciated that. They took their time showing everything you would need, from safety, to practicing drawing from your EDC items, to tips for better marksmanship. I can't say enough on how happy I was to have went with them. Now that I was approved for my CCW license, I will be enrolling with them in the future for my renewals. Thank you so much Natalie and Richard for your training and expertise. Your tutelage is truly saving lives.

Richard Moreno and his family are very dedicated into protective business, including private…read moresecurity and investigation services. The Academy also provides for you take classes and pass the exams to be a gun instructor. I am very happy to train with Richard, because he is very reliable and experienced person and cares about the safety in details. Very professional and fun personality. I trained with him for a movie and got the best techniques and knowledge. Highly recommended.

If you just want to pass, go anywhere. If you really want to improve your ability to safely handle…read moreand use your firearm, I couldn't recommend another place for CCW training. My instructor, Eloy, is both funny and a hardass. Safety first! And after the past two full days, in the process of getting my CCW permit, I absolutely know more and improved more, in terms of confidently handling my weapon both safely and effectively. This is the place I'd recommend to my family and friends if they decided they also needed this training.

Best CCW training in LA county. The instructors are very knowledgeable and are truly committed to…read moreensuring you are capable and the correct candidate for obtaining the permit. Safety is the ultimate goal followed by ensuring capacity to deliver good judgment and skill. Instruction, experience, and credibility are what Seven 4 Para is all about. If you are looking for what the standard should be... look no further. Local to the bay cities and close enough for all willing to drive to east Torrance. Well worth the extra minutes of driving. The range they use is in Artesia near the 91 and the 605. The cost is also very good and competitive.

Rarely will you go to a business that has true integrity. Arli Arms is one of these businesses…read more Sean and Ken greeted me at the door. Nice, chill, totally down to help out their customers. I was schedule for a cleaning. Got there and Sean looked at my weapons and said these don't really need cleaning. They're just dry. He oiled them up, fixed a pin on my safety and sent me on my way. They wouldn't accept even the smallest gratuity. They could have charged me hundreds of dollars for cleanings but instead provided a free service and a smile. Truly great Americans. This is how business is done. I'll only go to Sean or Ken for my gun smithing, cleaning, and mod needs. God bless yall.

They were amazing. Took me for my appointment with no waiting. My gun was firing when the safety…read morewas switched on or off. They fixed the gun in less than 2 minutes. They were very friendly. I would definitely recommend them.

I recently took a training and qualification course with Firearms Academy and had a great…read moreexperience overall. The instructor was solid, knowledgeable, patient, and did a really good job breaking everything down without overcomplicating it. The class itself was well run, and I felt like I actually learned something useful rather than just checking a box. They also sell guns, accessories, ammo and offer additional classes and trainings, plus they provide FFL services. I'd definitely recommend them! -Michael

I went in to get a background check for a job . The service…read morewas fast and courteous . I will continue to do my background checks here .

I obtained my certification for nurses assistant at this school. The administration office is…read moreeffective and efficient and always ready to assist you. I am very happy to be a part of this great school. The school is open to the public and they have a parking lot.

School is very supportive and will guide through the whole process. Very clean and well maintained…read more I would definitely recommend this school to anyone seeking assistance