One of my teens is just about to head off to college and expressed that she wish she knew a little…read moresomething about guns before going out in an open world. Bill provided a fabulous two hour training showing us features/components of a variety of hand guns, mechanics of how they work, key elements to safety and gave us all a shooting experience (with consistent repetition interspersed about safe handling) that helped demystify a gun while still retaining appropriate respect for its power. Both my kids feel better about what a gun is and how to handle a firearm situation if ever it were to come up. Bill is a skilled marksman, a patient teacher and just a pleasure to work with.

I connected with Bill based on reviews here and via a recommendation. We had a good chat around…read morewhat I was looking for in rifle instruction. He seemed thorough and knowledgeable, so far so good. I then sent him a list of proposed lesson times, but didn't get any response. That should've been a red flag / hint of things to come, but I still followed up a week later. He finally replied and we set an appointment, weekday afternoon 4:30pm because he suggested it was an optimal day for a focused lesson when the range is closed to the public. On the day of, I left work early to drive over to Richmond. I texted him 4 minutes before the 4:30pm appointment time to let him know that I'd be there in 5 minutes. Bill then responds with an angry message cancelling the lesson, and calling me inconsiderate for being half hour late without giving a heads up. I was a minute away from the range, perplexed at what just happened. I pulled over to the side, sent him a screenshot of our 4:30pm time we had AGREED to. But I knew given his (supposedly) irate attitude, it was pointless to try to get that lesson anymore, so turned around and left. Bill either messed up / confused the timing, or intentionally made this up as a pretext for his own decision to cancel. He of course, never acknowledged my screenshot of our 4:30pm appointment time we agreed on. Suppose it's always hard to walk back or admit a mistake after escalating things. If only he was organized and not quick to blame others (assuming he wasn't being disingenuous), I might've gotten a lesson as these other reviews suggest. In any case, no point in arguing further with him, just sharing my experience here as Yelp intended and then moving on.

Just took my training class with Tom, and I'm very glad I chose to go with X-Ring Firearms…read moreTraining. Tom had a lot of knowledge to impart but he did so in a natural and comfortable way. I went in with a little bit of knowledge, but I was able to ask Tom any questions I had to fill any gaps in my understanding of firearms. I left the class with a new felt confidence around firearms and I'm looking forward to going with him to the shooting range next!

This was a fantastic class for me.. Extactly what I needed.. I went in, basically knowing nothing…read moreabout firearms, and left gushing and excited and definitely more knowledgable.. Tom is a wonderful instructor. He has a wide variety of options to explore.. I have smaller hands, which makes fitting at handgun a but more difficult.. I was able to explore different firearms that would fit me and my size better than others.. He's thorough in his teachings and passionate about it as well.. He helped me make the decision to move to the next level of training.. If your interested in learning about firearms this is definitely a highly recommended class.

Michael is truly amazing and very talented. He cares about the students and puts a lot of effort…read moreand time into the training. Can't recommend him enough!

Just completed my CCW initial 16hr course this weekend with Mike Kenner. Mike is the man, and…read morewithout a doubt my go to for future needs. I will be recommending him to everyone I know looking into any type of firearms training. Unlike many other unrelated classes and trainings I have attended where the instructor struggles to captivate the classes attention, Mike knows how to do it. Mike is extremely knowledgeable, professional, passionate and enthusiastic in his approach. He knows how and when to engage with individuals. Some individuals may be overwhelmed or intimidated going into such critical and important training, but Mike treats each person with respect and kindness while still being able to stress the gravity of the information he teaches you. On the shooting course, Mike clearly gives step by step instructions for each phase while continuously emphasizing the importance of safety. I noticed him also giving great tips and advice ensuring the shooters are the most comfortable and confident they can be during the course of action. It's not uncommon to come across some big egos in the realm of firearms, so it was especially refreshing having an instructor who is very approachable and humble. This morning, before today's curriculum began, we debriefed on the range qualification yesterday. He shared his view and any needed advice with each of us, as well as giving us each a chance to share our own thoughts, feedback, and even suggestions. Thank you Mike, for making us all feel welcomed, and sharing your time to teach us such invaluable information. Until Next Time!

With all the guns on TV and in the streets and even in schools, I wanted my entire family to have…read moreexperience with handguns and how to safely operate them. It seems silly, but your child may someday come upon a gun or be handed one by a dumb friend. Accidents happen and people do stupid things. Kelly taught all 4 of my kids and my wife (and me) how to handle a pistol safely how to operate it safely, how a range operates. How to fire them safely and accurately. I think this is something they'll remember their entire lives. It may seem silly, but these are really life lessons that should be taught young. Kelly was a consummate professional, good with the kids, good with the adults, and really supportive. I feel very lucky to have had her class and am glad my children have had this experience.

Kelly is awesome... observant, detailed and clear with teaching. She took the time to understand…read morewhat I was doing wrong to get it done right... Highly recommend!!

First visit and will definitely return. It helps if you know the routine before you visit as they…read moreare very focused on safety which is great. So when you check in do not bring your gear to the check in shack just go there and pay the 20$ daily fee which is more than reasonable and they will instruct you from there. This trip I only brought 4-1911 hand guns so I stayed on the pistol range for 2 cycles with a ceasefire in between so you can refresh your targets and it was plenty of time to cycle approximately 200 rounds so overall it's a descent place to go considering the options in Marin are limited

Pretty dope spot. Very inexpensive and close. No gun club membership necessary. Make sure to bring…read morecash only.

I've been a customer of ASP Armory since 2018, and they have always provided outstanding customer…read moreservice. Their staff is friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, and their prices are always fair and reasonable, they don't price gouge. I've purchased several firearms from them, including my recent West German SIG P226, and I also appreciate being able to ship firearm parts to their store for pickup. Their consignment service is excellent, and I enjoy following the owner's social media content. Great local business that I highly recommend! Now I'm going to tell my dad they love him.

Great customer service they are the best very professional. And they have a great values and…read moreeverything.

If you are looking to get comfortable with firearms but feel a little intimidated, you seriously…read moreneed to check out the Safety First course at Sweet Heat Ladies Gun Club. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Debbie. She was so patient and empathetic throughout the whole session, and that made a huge difference. She has a way of just calming your anxieties and making everything feel manageable, even if you are starting from zero. The class itself is super straightforward and stays focused on the essentials. You learn how to handle a gun, the most important safety rules, and how to build up your confidence. It never felt like a stiff lecture. Instead, it felt like learning from a pro who genuinely wants you to be safe. I walked out feeling way more capable than when I walked in. If you want a supportive and low-stress environment to learn the ropes, definitely sign up!

Sweet Heat Ladies gun club was a great experience. I was not comfortable or confident with handling…read morea firearm before I took this course. After taking the course and learning the technique, knowledge and safety of using a firearm, I left with confidence. It was a pleasure meeting the other ladies within the group as well! Thank you for the great experience. All I can say is, take the class and thank me later. Epic!!!

The absolute BEST there is in the BAY! From start to finish, all of their various training courses…read moreare excellent. Anyone who trains with this outfit will undoubtedly leave more proficient at their craft, then when they 1st arrived. Repeat client/student talking, who will certainly be back for more.

I took Defensive 2 with Dick and had a great experience. The amount of attention he pays to each…read moreshooter and the individualized instruction he provides was extremely helpful. His military experience really shows in the way he teaches and explains things. This isn't my first course with Bay Area Tactical. I previously took Defensive 1 with Matt, along with another course before that, and Matt was also a great instructor. BAT consistently does a great job finding experienced, professional instructors who really know what they're doing. The BAT team is also a great group of guys who run a solid program. I've had a great experience every time I've trained with them and will definitely be taking more courses with BAT in the future.

I took a three day+ safety class from John and Tom. They also brought in a specialist with some…read moreamazing, cutting-edge tech. Lots of takeaways. I have shot tens of thousands of rounds in my life, never had an accident, but STILL got some tips and techniques that have made immediate improvement. From updated grip and posture corrections to alternatives... The alternatives to using a firearm in a bad situation start with avoiding the bad situation. Lots of reality-based scenarios and tips. From always being in Jeff Cooper's yellow to voice commands, I picked up a lot and for sure my classmates did too. These folks are quite professional and jovial too. A great combo for a serious subject.

I took my firearm safety course today with a couple girlfriends and we had the absolute best time!…read moreThe staff and training was so perfect and they made us feel like we were part of a community learning more about guns and safety and it was so incredibly important to take this class I would highly recommend this to anyone who owns a firearm is thinking about using a firearm or Has ever thought about firearm safety.

Tim and Stuart are top notch instructors, the 16 hour class breezed by as they are engaging with up…read moreto date information. They explain everything with clarity and detail both in the classroom and at the range. They are excellent at helping those that might have difficulties with either equipment, and showing proper methods of improving skills. If you are in search of either class or private lessons COCO Firearm Training is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Tim worked with my 14 year old with Shot Gun Shooting and Rifle Shooting for Scouting America. He…read morewas so helpful, willing to spend some extra time with my son, helped him engage, and he walked away saying, "that was really fun!" Thank you, Tim, for giving my son an incredible shooting sports experience.