The guys at Trident aim to please. Knowledgeable, experienced, thorough, easy going and on occasion…read morewere kinda funny. This was a fun and refreshing course of the basic fundamentals of gun safety and self defense. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course to shooters of all skill levels and will definitely be attending more courses in the future. Excellent work Gentlemen

I had an upcoming ccw renewal class coming up and I messaged 24 hours prior to the class notifying…read morethe instructor/owner that I wasn't going to be able to made it because a death in the family came up so I messaged about a refund because I was unable to attend the class and not a single reply notice nothing I have been totally ghosted by the instructor and owner. It's really sad because I was just trying to get my deposit refunded which I paid in full for and they made notice that they would refund if the financial difficulty became and issue being they had to raise the price as of 2024 rules but because of a death and I wasn't able to attend I've been blacklisted. Totally unprofessional and I don't recommend anyone to this program if this is how they will conduct business. Not even a reply with reasoning or anything completely ghosted me

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

Sunny is an amazing instructor, very knowledgeable and detailed, gave a smooth and easy training…read moresession. I would recommend to anyone new wanting to learn about handgun training !

This is mostly an MSRP Plus type shop. Most prices are MSRP…read moreor higher. Small selection of in stock firearms. Staff is fairly friendly. There are bigger shops with better prices. Search gungenie, short drive saves you big money elsewhere. I spent the saved money on ammo last time. This time $223 over MSRP for a 357? Colt Python sure but yikes. I used that $223 for deposit on another firearm.

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.

Took my 16 hr ccw compliance class there for San Joaquin County. The instructor, Fidel, is very…read morethorough, knowledgeable and passionate about his work. Highly recommend!

Our experience the first time brought us back two years later for another renewal. I went over my…read moreprevious review and all still holds true. Easy online instructions, all documents were completed prior to arriving for class on our scheduled day. Full instructions are explained in the email. The qualifications for shooting on the range also listed on the informational email. Full class this past weekend. Started on time and Sal again was our instuctor. There were 3 more instructors on the range when it came time to qualify. Overall, Defend To Survive gives us current laws, saftey tips and instruction. I felt safe on the range, they pay attention to detail, able to give tips/techniques for safe and accurate shooting. We will continue to use and recommend DTS!

10/10 Was very skeptical due to the location but once you get there it's all smiles. I spent most…read moremy two days with Sal, he was knowledgeable, safe, considerate and very accurate. I met Art who owns the place the sweetest people you'd ever meet. Being a girl with a class with 97 % men can be very discouraging but art & Sal made me feel right at home. HIGHLYYY RECOMMEND

I highly recommend First Priority Security Consulting! I had the pleasure of training under Mr…read more Brown, who is an incredibly professional, experienced, and knowledgeable instructor. He has a remarkable ability to break down complex security concepts and make them highly practical and easy to understand. His real-world expertise shines through in every part of the instruction. If you are looking for top-tier security consulting and training, this is absolutely the place to go.

I took my CCW renewal class and it was EXCELLENT. Mr. Keith Brown was clear and personable. He…read morecovered so much information and keep it interesting and engaging. I learn by asking questions and he was so patient with me. I highly recommend his services.

I won a couple of guns at a fundraiser and went to Stage Stop to start the process…read more It was super busy on a Saturday but the folks behind the counter were pleasant to deal with. A lot of the delay is the mounds of paperwork that the state requires you to present and fill out. Bottom line is the bad guys don't go into gun shops and complete the legal process so us good folks suffer. I've been in most of the gun shops in the Stanislaus County area as well as the Bay Area. Stage Stop can give them all a run for their money. Great selection. I didn't shoot in the range but I took a look and it's clean and well maintained. I looked at their products while I was waiting the prices seem fair. I will definitely recommend this shop to my friends.

Pros: Almost never had to wait for a lane (at least not due to a lot of people shooting). They have…read morea separate room for their rifle shooting. I believe you can shoot up to 7.62. SOME of the staff are very friendly and super knowledgeable. Big variety of firearms and parts/accessories. Cons: The rest of the staff look miserable aren't very welcoming or friendly. Ammo is more expensive than other places in the area. They also don't allow any firearm that THEY deem may not be "compliant". If I have all the correct paperwork for my firearms and have legally acquired them, I don't see why I'd be rejected. Will keep giving them a try for now.

I had a great experience with Called2Arms from start to finish! Vicky and the rest of the staff…read morewere incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming. They made the whole process smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable. I also had an awesome experience during the CCW training with Instructor Richard, Brenda, and Kash. They were knowledgeable, professional, patient, and made sure everyone understood the material and training. I really appreciated how they took the time to answer questions and create a positive learning environment. Thank you to the entire Called2Arms team for the outstanding experience and excellent customer service. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional and welcoming place for CCW training!

I came here awhile back with my brother. We originally went to Turners to look into purchasing my…read morefirst gun. In order to get a feel for it, we came to Called2Arms to try out a few different guns and try out the one I wanting to purchase. You pay to rent the gun and for ammo. You must have an ID and need to fill out the paperwork prior. You must have eye wear and ear plugs, available for purchase. You can also purchase a Target or they supply the first one free. They have a staff member in the range to ensure safety and help answer any questions. It was a cool experience. If you're looking to purchase your first gun I'd recommend going to a gun range to try it out before you purchase it.

Chris is real easy to deal with and an all-around nice guy. Having been in the firearm industry for…read morenearly 30 years, he has a vast knowledge across many manufacturers both foreign and domestic. Nation's Firearms also has a fairly extensive inventory of firearms in stock whether you are looking for a pistol or a long gun. Included in the on-site shop is everything you could imagine a gun store would have; holsters, cases, ammunition, snap caps, cleaning kits and supplies, scopes, optics, etc. as well as gunsmithing and reloading components. Very discreet. BEST selection and prices in Hollister.

Well! I'lll tell ya. I wanted to get my sone a firearm he could learn with so I stopped in at Bass…read morePro. I had a very bad experience at B#Ass Pro Outlet and decided to never step foot in there again. Those lazy people didn't even want to order the rifle I wanted. They said I had to call around to other Ass pro shops and hope I might find the model I was looking for. Ugh! I found Nations through the Smith and Wesson sight. I called and he answered right away. I explained to him what I was looking for and he said "I have that in stock". Nice! We set an appointment and I showed up, greeted with a kind attitude. Chris spent about an hour with me explaining all the details and made sure all the paperwork was filled out correctly. I really appreciated the one on one time he gave me. I had such an awesome experience dealing with Chris, when I went to pick up my fire arm, I picked out another one before I left. This is the type of customer service and local business I like to stay loyal too and I'm sure Chris will stay loyal to me as well. I can now say, "I have a guy" when it comes to purchasing a fire arm. Thanks a lot Chris for taking good care of me. I highly recommend Nations Firearms to everyone who is interested in purchasing a firearm. Marcus.

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

I had the pleasure of enrolling in the Basic Firearms Training course with Mark of Maverick…read moreAdvanced Tactical. This course was just what I needed to educate me on my new purchase. With all the uncertainty in the world these days, I now feel more confident that I will be able to protect my family and myself if a situation calls. Mark has a class setting and one-on-one sessions available. I highly recommend him to my friends and family who choose to exercise their 2nd Amendment. A great gift idea as well!! Thanks again Mark.