The training was precisely what I needed because of the experience of Shawn! I have taken several…read morecourses both here in Oregon and in another state and this was the very best!

NW precision training is by far the best firearms training in this great nation! You will not find…read morea more humble, kind, knowledgeable group of instructors who are willing to share 2023 police level tactics to civilians! You will not be sorry that you invested in your firearms training with this fine company!

Highly recommend this class! David is an awesome instructor he was professional, respectful, and…read moreknowledgeable. I was able to get into a class quickly and was taught everything that was needed to qualify for a concealed permit.

From the owner: Oregon and Utah (nonresidential) concealed carry training program. Engaging face-to-face training…read moreprogram with highly qualified instructor.

My experience here was Awesome! The service was quick and knowledgeable. They help guide me being a…read morefirst time gun shooter. Great selection of guns and affordable prices too. The value here is tremendous I just picked up a new habit . 10/10

My son and I used the Northwest Arsenal facility back in late March 2025. We stopped by…read moremid-afternoon on a weekday so it was empty when we arrived, but got pretty busy by the time we left. The range was clean and well maintained. Staff members were nice and helpful. I did find the range fees were a bit high for the two of us using just one lane, but "it is what it is".

I would highly recommend Carol at The Cognitive Defender! She is a very knowledgeable, exceedingly…read morepatient and thoughtful instructor. I not only learned a lot but had a great time. The small class size made it not feel like being in a class so much as learning with friends. I thought I would get bored with the classroom material but it was actually very informative and engaging. The range time was invaluable and fun!

From the owner: The Cognitive Defender offers a variety of classes that will increase your confidence and…read morecompetency with firearms. This instruction will enable you to become informed, armed, and ready self-protectors. Classes include: Women's Basic and Intermediate Pistol, Concealed Carry and Home Defense, Intro to Handgun, and Legal Self-Defense. The Cognitive Defender offers handgun classes in both women's only and co-ed formats, and each class is tailored for smaller groups so everyone can get the individual attention they need. Each class will help you gain the skills you need to become a self-protector. Intro to Handgun, Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals, Legal Elements of Self-Defense, and Countering the Mass Shooter Threat are all co-ed. If you are interested in a handgun class, please email us and we will contact you within 48 hours. If a class doesn't fit into your schedule, private instruction is another option.

Great folks to work with, only wish I had signed up sooner. Tactical hand gun 1 class was a blast,…read moreyet very educational. Patrick M, our instructor, has the rare ability of instilling a confidence of yes you can do this as we went through the drills. I highly recommend DFI. JOHN E

Getting ready to send my baby girl off to live in the dorms at university, away from home for the…read morefirst time. Lately, she has felt a bit uneasy (as have her parents). Her father and I thoroughly researched the whole pepper spray scene. We all know of people who have their canisters and have simply taken an online or youtube class. That was not thorough enough for us. A 4-hour class was only $100, very well worth it. I got to watch, and my daughter was able to practice and hear of real-life scenarios from an expert who has been in numerous situations. She walked out of there today feeling very empowered. Like me, she may never have to use the spray in her entire life. But she feels that she has been well informed and prepared for so much more than she'd imagined. (She has watched some of the videos and say they don't prepare her as thoroughly as the class did.) We are going back to take the self-defense class together.

The instructor was excellent and very knowledgeable and helpful. Very thorough with instructions,…read moretook time to explain if you had questions and stayed after training was done and let us practice.

Such a great class, the lecture gives you a lot to think about when getting your CHL. The…read moreinstructor is great and easy going, he'll answer any questions you have during the lecture portion and the shooting portion. The class overall is a really good idea for anyone interested in getting their Oregon CHL and I would recommend it.

I received a great product, in a timely manner, and Edwin is both a kind and knowledgeable…read moregunsmith. He helped me after the sale too. Great value exchange for my time and money! The Tool Shed is worth your time and money.

Visited for the first time back in March 2024, and I was impressed with Edwins honesty. He offers…read morefair prices and transfer fees, and can procure you with the firearm of your choosing with his system. You might have to wait a little bit to get what you're after, but the prices he offers are far better than the bigger stores stocked to the gills with shelves full of firearms. He is very knowledgeable about a vast array of firearms, gun laws, and such. Also, a great conversationalist. Most stores feel very standoffish towards their customers, but not him. He cares aboout his customers and asks the right questions to provide you with the products that will fit your needs best instead of just trying to sell you whatever he can like most stores would. 10/10 would recommend.

Ray Gunter always has what we need. Very nice selection of guns to choose from, and always has the…read moreparts we need if we're building custom. And Abby gladly will greet you.

Snotty clerk. Didn't ask anybody in there if he could help them. I walk out shaking my head and two…read moreof the guys in there left when I did. I don't image the sell much of anything they only had two or three guns on display and they sure weren't offering you to look at em any further. Not the feeling I was looking for. I suggest he move to Portland or Seattle where his attitude is reflected. Stay outta small towns the care.

I am greatly appreciative of the sta and support I received from this school to become a part of…read morethe health care system in Oregon. I wouldn't have a great sence of nursing skills if it wasn't for this progra.

I went in for my CNA skills test today and everything seemed perfectly fine. I checked in at the…read morefront desk and the instructor seemed nice at first. I was waiting in the designated waiting area and over heard the instructor bitching about a student who was not there yet. Apparently the student was running a couple minutes late due to the really bad weather. Once the student arrived I heated the instructor being extremely rude to the student. So, after that ordeal another student in the waiting area decided to leave due to over hearing everything that had just happened. Due to the attitude and energy the instructor displayed it made everyone else extremely nervous and honestly made me have very bad anxiety going into my skills. Once in the skills testing area the instructor was very rude to me as well. I understand everyone has bad days but I hope the instructor realizes that a lot of the students are nervous because they are taking their state skills test and her acting the way she did and treating the students the way she did was unacceptable. Hopefully this place will get a new instructor soon!