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    My Own Defender

    5.0 (58 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    My Own Defender - Early morning setup, Burro Canyon Shooting Range, CA
    Brian W.

    As a new shooter, I want to see all aspects of training options. I was lucky enough to have a friend invite me to My Own Defender's Skill Builder class on 12.18.22 with Fabio Spinella. He had mentioned a little about Fabio's background, training, and that he was a great guy as well. Fabio's approach to training was fantastic. There were four law enforcement officers within our group of 11, a few software engineers, and a few others, including a husband and wife team. Everyone was very respectful of each other and the firearms. Fabio had a variety of exercises involving targets/no targets, distance, draw speed & placement, identifying the break-point of your trigger, and more. We moved through the segments at a nice pace, and very safely. One point that Fabio continuously made was that much of what you can practice regarding shooting could take place at home, safely, without having to spend any ammunition. I will be joining his Dryfire subscription, where he has training videos and resources to practice at your own pace, between visits to the range. Most of the other attendees were already members and everyone said it was well worth it. I highly recommend Fabio and My Own Defender for all skill levels. He is well known and very accomplished in the industry, so you know you're getting quality training, feedback, and input. And his training skills are outstanding, with the ability to reach each student very easily. Thank you again Fabio! Looking forward to the next time.

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    9 months ago

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    Fabio S.

    Thank you Justin…. See you on the range soon!

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    1 year ago

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    9 months ago

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    Fabio S.

    Good work! Get after it!

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    2 years ago

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    Fabio S.

    Thank you Steven!

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    2 years ago

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    Fabio S.

    Get after it! Let’s crush goals!

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    1 year ago

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    Fabio S.

    Thank you Art… keep up the good work!

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    9 months ago

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    2 years ago

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    Fabio S.

    Glad it helped!

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    2 years ago

    Great instructor with alot of knowledge. Stop overthinking, sign up for a class and get after it

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    Fabio S.

    Thank you sir

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    2 years ago

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    Fabio S.

    You’re killing it Mike!

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    1 year ago

    It was a great experience, all the advanced material covered was explained in very accessible way. It was, informative, safe & FUN class!

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    Fabio S.

    Excellent! Thank you!

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    3 years ago

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    Fabio S.

    Thank you Brian! See you soon!

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    3 years ago

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    Fabio S.

    Thank you Andrea!

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    2 years ago

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    Fabio S.

    Thank you Jeremy! I’ll see you at another training soon

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    5 years ago

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    Awesome! See you soon!

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    3 years ago

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    Fabio S.

    Thank you Jabril! When do we see you again?

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    3 years ago

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    Your progress is awesome! We're going to crush goals!

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    Fabio S.

    Thank you Ross and see you soon!

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    2 years ago

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    Fabio S.

    Excellent!

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    4 years ago

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    Fabio S.

    Thank you for kind words! Super proud of you guys!

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    4 years ago

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    Thank you Kelly!

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    Thank you!

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    Fabio S.

    Thank you for the kind words Ricardo! Enjoy your gorgeous gun!

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    3 years ago

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    B! Thank you!

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    Fabio S.

    Thank you Joe and see you soon!

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    Thank you & see you soon!

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    Thank you Don! An honor to help!

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    Thank you Lucia! What a pleasure having you in class. See you soon!

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    3 years ago

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    Fabio S.

    Thanks James! When do we see you again?

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    Veterans Training Group

    Veterans Training Group

    5.0(31 reviews)
    16.0 km

    As a new gun owner (I recently purchased my first handgun for home defense), I want to make sure…read moreI'm as responsible and skilled as possible in the case I need to step up to protect the people I love. I did a few days' worth of research on classes and instructors in my area and eventually decided Veterans Training Group was the best around. They offer an ample selection of classes for new gun owners like me and more advanced shooters. I enrolled in their NRA Basic Pistol course on a date that best fit my schedule. I was able to hop onto a Zoom meeting with Steven Hung shortly after I got off work and he took the time to get to know what I was looking to get from the course, what made me decide to become a gun owner, and he tailored the content to emphasize certain things that were relevant to my situation. Steven answered all the questions I had going in and all the new questions I had as we covered the materials. At the end our call, we agreed to meet at the La Puente Firing Range for the live fire portion of the course. I got the opportunity to apply the concepts from the course with my own gun. I'd been to a firing range 3 times before without any training or guidance beyond random YouTube videos I'd found and just "doing what felt right." Up until then, my untrained results had been "OK" but nothing special. This time, with Steven's instruction, guidance, and tips, I saw my accuracy improve DRAMATICALLY in just a few magazines' worth of shots and started understanding the fundamentals of shooting. I walked away from that live fire session ready to hit the range again ASAP to practice and hone the skills Steven taught me that evening. I look forward sharpening my skills as a new shooter and highly recommend Veterans Training Group to anyone who wants to develop their shooting skills. I already have my eye on their Intermediate, Advanced, and Home Defense pistol courses. If/when I decide to get a rifle, too, you bet I'll be looking at their rifle courses as well!

    Went to a Group Training with family under the training supervision of Steven (owner) and Eric…read more(fellow instructor). Upon meeting them they were welcoming, patient, and made sure they made you feel comfortable during the experience. You can tell that they are dedicated to our success of training the basic foundations and practicality of handling firearms. Their professionalism also naturally creates a space for any questions or concerns that may arise. Overall they made/utilized the training experience to teach safety and protection fun as well as a team effort. They were good to us, and I'm confident that you'll be in capable and safe hands.

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    Mike Raahauge Shooting Range

    Mike Raahauge Shooting Range

    4.5(987 reviews)
    24.0 km

    This is a great outdoor range for both new and experienced shooters…read more If you're looking to get a private shooting bay, it's definitely worth lining up before opening. It fills up quickly. If you're not in a rush, showing up after lunchtime can help you avoid the early wait, but keep in mind, on busy days you might miss out on getting a bay altogether. What really stands out is the staff. They're extremely helpful, friendly, and make the experience comfortable whether you're a beginner or more advanced. One thing to note, they don't offer rentals, so make sure to bring your own firearms. Overall, a solid spot with a great environment. Just plan your timing right and come prepared.

    Been coming here for around 2 years and the last couple experiences broke the camel's back for me…read more I did like this place. Never had an issue with the cashiers, sad to hear other people's experiences with them. The area is nice and spacious which is why I liked going here, you get your own bay and usually nobody bothers you. For 2 hours you'll pay 32 buck with cash and 37 with card. The wait can be brutal so get there early in the morning. There was a group of 4 of us this one time. The 2 older Range Officers, a middle aged Asian American guy and an old geezer probably in his 60s, they kept annoying us and tried multiple times flirting with our chick friend in the group. The chick friend told me she's goin' to stick next to me, so the Range Officers would stop interacting with her. Never had the Range Officers give my group this much attention. Long story short that broke the camel's back for me. I was at the 50 yard bay shooting a pistol with one hand, at a steel target provided by the range. Shot one handed here before with no issues. A younger Range Officer yelled at me and said what I was doing. I calmly replied back with no demeanor or with a rude attitude. I guess he didn't like me replying back to him when I answered his questions, then the middle aged Asian American Range Officer quickly comes up to talk to me. I replied calmly to him too, I apologized to deescalate the situation and he still kept being a fat d*ckhead. Then the old geezer Range Officer in his 60s who talks like he has sh*t stuck up his ass, I think he's the master of them, comes up to the bay and talks to me. He also didn't like it when I calmly replied back, it made him even more mad. If ya have a tough skin you'll be fine. The Range Officers are rude, except for one. Don't talk back to the Range Officers, they don't like it haha. Maybe you'll have a better experience here than I have. Won't be coming back here sadly.

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