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    Andrew J.

    Knowledgeable staff. Highly sought after inventory. And competitive prices. This is where you can get educated on your purchase and also customize to your fit to your liking. Guns are not a one size fits all type of thing. Good prices on amo. No Draco's on display.

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    Carlos Q.

    If I could give Manzano Munitions 10 stars, I absolutely would. I wanted to build a custom Sig Sauer P365 and from start to finish these guys made the entire experience outstanding. I had been to the shop before and was already impressed. The team are true gun enthusiasts, and they carry rifles and firearms I had only ever seen in magazines or YouTube videos. Not only do they have the knowledge and passion, but they've invested in bringing in top notch firearms, and the shop itself looks amazing. For my build I was very particular about what I wanted, and they were able to get everything I needed. Since I ordered over Labor Day weekend, I even scored a nice holiday discount. Just a few days later I got a call letting me know that everything had arrived. While they couldn't source the exact standard P365 (they had other variants available), they were totally fine with me buying it elsewhere. I told them if they had it in stock I would have gladly purchased it from them. I always prefer supporting a local shop over a big box retailer. Once everything was ready, I headed down to drop off my P365 for the build. I had been working with Alex throughout the process and he was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely enthusiastic. He mentioned it might take 3 to 4 days but he knew I was excited and would do his best to get it done sooner. Talk about underpromise and overdeliver. At 2:50 that very same afternoon Alex personally called me to say my build was ready. When I picked it up the custom P365 looked absolutely incredible. They did an amazing job and I couldn't be happier with my new piece. Huge thanks to Alex and the entire Manzano Munitions team. You guys went above and beyond. This is hands down the best shop around and I'll be coming back again and again.

    This is going to be a long review, but I hope it can give any prospective customers a thorough understanding of what to expect when giving Manzano Munitions their business. TLDR, this business has, without a doubt, provided the most professional and pleasant experience on all levels of interaction with the sport/hobby (e.g. purchasing a firearm, asking questions about gear, and training). The only con is that they are becoming very popular and successful, which makes the in-store line longer than it used to be and it's harder to chop it up with these individuals without impeding their business. If you are a first-time buyer, I highly recommend you do some research or come in with a baseline understanding on the process of purchasing and owning a firearm. Purchasing a firearm is a unique process, and if you are familiar with California law, the nuances and restrictions of this state can make the experience frustrating and confusing. Fortunately, the staff at Manzano are extremely knowledgeable and approachable if you have questions. If you've gone to other shops, I (unfortunately) wouldn't be surprised if you've come across a negative experience or felt belittled when asking a valid question. It's refreshing to say the staff has a genuine interest in the customers' understanding of the process and the recommendations they provide truly cater to your needs. Specifically, they won't simply recommend buying the highest price firearm, but they will provide objective datapoints to inform your decision while also supplementing their feedback with personal experience as each staff member is proficient in the sport (I would recommend asking what the requirements are to be employed - "proficient" is a heavy understatement). Finally, their pricing is competitive, and it has been very convenient to have a local shop with a phenomenal inventory to supplement needs such as buying ammo or getting niche items that would normally be unavailable to the average consumer. If you are interested in training or furthering your knowledge/experience (whether it be for law enforcement or sport), this is where I give my real review as my experience with Manzano Munitions has been incomparable and absolutely amazing. After purchasing my first firearm years ago (at a different shop), I was always told to take classes, get training, etc. To be honest, I thought it was just a way to get money out of the customer as I felt I was decent at the sport (I would go the range at least once a week) and I couldn't shake the feeling most instructors were leveraging their experience in law enforcement/military to justify the price. I am very happy to be wrong (specifically about Manzano Munitions) and now I am hoping they create more classes as I've taken every class they have to offer. I have been in the sport for roughly 6 years but within months of being a member and taking their classes, I have gone from fumbling magazines to chasing Grand Master hit factors in the pistol matches they host (ok I'm not GM level by any means but I beat Kyle once - sorry, but a win is a win [please don't ask me about the other stages]). I would have never thought I would feel this confident in my proficiency at the sport, in both safety and performance aspects, and it is insane to think my training changed from solely focusing on getting the tightest groups at ranges to exploring holster work, conceal carry, competing in USPSA pistol matches and 2 gun matches, understanding low light scenarios, nailing targets 1000 yards away, and overall just feeling like a real life John Wick. As a disclaimer, I've been a member for 2 years. While juggling work/life, my cumulative time for training has only been a few months but the years of time/dedication I put in prior to encountering Manzano Munitions are frankly inferior to the knowledge/training provided by Kyle and his team. In summary, if you are new to the sport/hobby, Manzano Munitions is the clear winner in my head for feeling comfortable when asking questions and understanding the confusing and dynamic nature of firearms in California. If you are curious or want to know what it's like to take your current proficiency to the next level, I have no doubt that you will receive top tier information and training if you decide to become a member or take classes. After seeing the offerings from other instructors, I genuinely don't have any regrets as the environment/atmosphere is very approachable for all levels of experience and you get a lot of value for what you pay. Kyle, Jake, and team, you guys are doing an amazing job, and I hope you understand how much your work is appreciated. It has been an absolute pleasure to be a customer of Manzano Munitions and being a member/part of this community has been a standout experience in the recent years of my life. These gentlemen are professional in all aspects of business, and the employees are all respectable individuals who carry themselves well. 5/5

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    I wanted to purchase my first firearm for self protection. At first, I felt out of place with the all male staff, but soon realized these men are experts and they are respectful and extremely knowledgeable about the fine art of matching clients with the right firearm for individual needs. I worked with Jake through the entire process, and as we got near final details about Trijicon optics adjustments, Kyle Manzano entered the store and added final touches. I took my introduction to gun basics with Mr. Manzano. His expertise and finely tuned method of instruction instilled the confidence I had hoped for after one session at the range. I highly recommend Manzano Munitions, and Kyle Manzano for instruction whether you are a newbie to firearms, like me- or a seasoned professional. He executes Manzano Tactical courses with ease and proficiency.

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    Great service and knowledge. Highly recommend this business. I will use them again.

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    Chris was very helpful in helping me select the items i needed! Looking to do more business here in the future thank you

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    Kyle and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and they have a wide range of firearms to choose from.

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    Reed's Indoor Range - An excellent Instructor~  Mike Burnham

    Reed's Indoor Range

    (844 reviews)

    I was first here in 2008 and just visited last week. The staff is friendly and efficient especially…read morethe guy who helped fit guns with my cousin and I. She ended up liking the feel of a gun I already had but he did not rush us and answered the questions correctly and efficiently. He knew his stuff for sure. Their selection is vast for California and their prices fair. I have bought several guns from them. So I recommend them for gun purchases. The range is nice and the process efficient. My cousin liked it and she thinks she was there before. I have brought friends there and the consensus is it is always fun. Range guns were solid as I rented a Walther to go along with my Sig M18 and CZ SP-01. The price is awesome as we were there for a bit and did not think much of what I paid as that is normal entry fee if you shoot. When I go to my property it is free and you can shoot what you want and how you want but this is a public range and not my land. So it is good. Overall I like Reed's a lot and would recommend the range and shop to anyone who loves shooting and wants to buy a rifle or handgun. This is a quality place for sure and you pay for what you get. Highly recommendable and my cousin and I approve!

    Customer Service Fail…read more We walked in, filled out the required paperwork, and spent some time looking at rental options we had already researched. We were hoping to get hands-on experience before making a purchase. One employee (white male) was rude, dismissive, and offered no real information or guidance. This stood in stark contrast to another employee (a brown male) who was already assisting customers and was genuinely helpful and welcoming. I mention this because, based on our experience and the pattern reflected in other reviews, it felt like we were treated differently. The employee seemed annoyed that we were new to the range and firearms world, which is confusing, considering everyone starts somewhere. Ultimately, we were told we couldn't rent, couldn't buy, and couldn't shoot. So we left. We went to a nearby gun store with excellent reviews and spent over $2,000 on firearms, ammo, safety gear, training courses, and secure storage, everything we originally intended to purchase here. If I were the owner or manager, I'd be very concerned. This employee is costing you money and damaging your reputation. Judging by the consistency of similar reviews, management is either aware of the issue or unwilling to address it. I checked back months later hoping to see improvement, unfortunately, the same complaints persist. That suggests this behavior is being tolerated or protected. I hope to see better reviews in the future. If that happens, I'd be open to giving this place another chance.

    Monarch Defense

    Monarch Defense

    (100 reviews)

    Downtown

    I took Fighting Rifle 1 + 2 over the weekend and had a great time and learned a ton. I went from…read morenot knowing how to rack the rifle, to knowing how to zero a rifle, confident with manipulations, and knowing what my limits are in terms of shooting, stress, and movement. It was also a lot of fun Brian really donates all of his energy into this, and goes above and beyond. He's not here to give you a simple low effort easy experience that you can feel good about later. He wants to challenge you. He really wants you to grow as a shooter and share with you his passion for this activity and skill. I saw a few people here post about the drive up so I want to help inform others with this aspect-- I will say that its a very doable drive if you can drive twisties. I have performance driving experience and it took 50 minutes from the base of San Jose. I will say if you are less experienced, budget 1.5 hours. And if you lack confidence driving, budget 2 hours. Its not a difficult drive as in there is no risk, as long as you drive within your limits in terms of speed. Feeling not confident? Just slow down. Some people were driving 15-20mph which is totally fine for these roads. But if you are the type of person that cannot confidently put their car where they want it to go, I would skip this trainer and find a closer place to town. His range itself is off road. I would say its in the beginner off road level of driving. Meaning treat it like driving on road. There isn't really anything that can damage your car. But you will be driving on dirt, and if you are not used to that it might concern you. But don't worry off road is only tricky with hills, ruts, or rocks, which there are none. With a standard sedan, drive up to the bathrooms. Any further and you will get bigger hills. With fwd, if you are a confident driver you can make it down to the classroom building. However I would not suggest driving down to the range unless you have AWD as you may not have enough traction to go back up. I will say that if you do not consider yourself a skilled driver, do not drive back at night. Plan to pack up at 5 and leave at 6 minimum (assuming 7 is sunset). I drove back at night, and had to manage deer (saw two packs), fog, rocks on the road. It was raining that day so maybe my drive back was trickier than normal. These things are not an issue during the day, however at night you do need to be attentive.

    I don't write many 2-star reviews, but I think this experience warrants it. I took the firearm…read moresafety class with Brian, and unfortunately I can't recommend it. Brian was unprofessional, rude, and had a habit of belittling students. He made the learning environment uncomfortable by embarrassing people rather than constructively correcting them. While I understand that it's not an instructor's job to be friendly or to "hold our hands," there's a difference between being direct and being outright disrespectful--and Brian crossed that line. In terms of content, the class was heavily skewed toward theoretical discussions, such as legal frameworks for self-defense and broad topics on conflict and society. While some of this information was interesting and well-explained, it dominated the day, leaving little time for actual hands-on firearm training. The balance between theory and practical instruction was way off. Additionally, while Brian welcomed questions, he often responded by making students feel stupid instead of providing clear, direct answers. This approach, combined with his condescending attitude, discouraged people from asking questions at all. A firearms class should foster confidence and competence--not intimidation. I gave it 1 extra star because instructor Spencer was amazing. Overall, I did not gain much practical, in-depth knowledge about firearms or safety. If you're looking for a class that prioritizes hands-on training and a professional learning environment, I'd suggest looking elsewhere.

    McGrew & Associates - Cramped room! Make sure you show up early!

    McGrew & Associates

    (41 reviews)

    West San Jose

    As a first-timer that only got the level one guard card class for now, my experience was pretty…read morestraightforward and neutral since I arrived early and on a Saturday. When I was scheduling, it said that there was like 25 spots open so I jumped in on it. When you actually get there though on a Saturday, there's actually a decent amount of students. There will be a line to get checked in. There is a lot of parking and a 7-Eleven across the street if you get hungry during one of the couple of breaks that they give you during the class. Everything was extremely efficient from my point of view. They were able to condense 8 hours of material into around four to five. I mean, level 1 is extremely common sense as some say, but I did learn some things about the do's and don'ts about being a security guard. Not a lot of people had questions so it went by pretty quick. The test itself is pretty easy so as long as you're taking notes on important things and pay attention to the practice questions. I'm looking forward to my level two and three guard card classes and will update my review accordingly

    I am out of San Mateo County and during my application process was given a list of 10+ CCW renewal…read morecoarsest to choose from which to chose. This is about my 6th time renewing and it pretty much sucks each time due to the current California restrictions. "These guys", however made it pretty pretty, pretty, good. The Sports Field in San Jose is a great spot for the gun enthusiast. Properley run range in a world class setting. Just don't shoot the Swainsons Hawks. The class to take for a CCW Renewel was a little awkward ( due to coordination with Exposed Carry security guard qualifications." Attitude of staff made it flow a little easier, as this class was scheduled 1200 to 2000 hrs. The mood was dark. The class began with aa bit of waiting and then some basic gun training. Hard to hang in due to hearing issues ( skeet next door, live fire to the right ) Any way : excellent tips,pointers, reminders, lessons. Live Fire: This section of the class was handled safely and professionally. Each county had to qualify for their particular range scenario. I was taught a good lesson during this qualification process. I have to say that this was the first Renewel I had been to that didn't kick someone out due to just being dumb and unsafe At the end: pick up brass, go to front dude, computer bs, done. Good to go. If this is a convenient local to get to. go with McGrew and Associates Good Experience Highly Recommend.

    Sunnyvale Rod and Gun Club

    Sunnyvale Rod and Gun Club

    (146 reviews)

    I kept on hearing good thing about it but I never went there until last week and I regret not…read morecoming here sooner. This is indeed the best range in the Bay Area. Although the name says Sunnyvale but it's closer to the Cupertino mountains. Although the map shows a long windy road heading there from 280, it's not bad not long at all. The range unfortunately is only open to the public on Tuesday or Saturday. The parking lot is huge and the restroom is on the other side of the parking lot from the main buildings. The checkin is at a small window next to the pistol/rifle range; you don't actually go into the office. After you pay you enter a steel gate where the stands are indoors but the targets are outdoors. The only problem is that there is a limited number of bays so I can see that it could get super busy and you might have to wait. The people there are friendly and no fuss. I don't think this is a good place for absolute beginner because the distance to the closest target is about 20? yards which might be too far for most beginner shooters. What I absolutely love about this range is the availability of steel targets at 25 and 100 yards. This is rare for most ranges at the Bay Area. Also they are not fussy about "rapid" fire. Also they provide paper targets and paint spray for the steel targets for free. The cost of the range is only $25 which is really cheap compared to most other ranges with the exception of Metcalf. I think I will come to this range every Tuesday from now on. There is also a shotgun range. Overall, this is absolutely my favorite range in the Bay Area for myself.

    A spacious shooting range with areas for shotguns, rifles, and pistols. The admission fee is not…read moretoo expensive. The rifle and pistol areas are only $25 per person, but I am not sure if they offer gun rentals since I brought my own gear. This place feels more suitable for advanced shooters; beginners might find it a bit less friendly. However, once you get used to the target change schedule, you can even shoot at 25 feet, 50 feet, and 100 feet. Remember not to wear too many layers, it gets really hot! Also, make sure to bring your own earplugs or noise-canceling headphones along with safety glasses. Personally, I use Meta glasses. 寬廣的靶場,提供給散彈槍、步槍和手槍射擊的空間,入場費不算貴,步槍和手槍的區域一個人才$25,但是我不是很確定能否提供租槍服務,因為我是自己帶裝備去的。感覺這裡比較適合進階的玩家去,初學者在這裡會感覺稍微有一點不太友善。但是一但習慣這裡的換靶時間以後,這裡甚至可以打25呎、50呎和100呎的靶位!記得別穿太多,很熱!!!但是記得自己帶一個耳塞或是耳機可以降噪那種,加上一個護目鏡,我個人是使用Meta眼鏡。

    Manzano Munitions - guns_and_ammo - Updated May 2026

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