Awesome Experience!!!!…read more Went here yesterday with a group of people and it was an experience that everyone should have! We were all pretty much average or below shooters before this class. John taught us the basic fundamentals on how to build sturdy triangles with our arms, bodies and legs to increase accuracy. Our groupings tightened up immediately after learning the fundamentals of shooting accurately. We all felt very safe and learned a whole lot about body mechanics and how they effect accuracy. All of us had a great time and are trying to arrange an Advanced Shooting Class soon. Please go do a class with John. It is a most wonderful experience! We will be back soon!!

I'm not sure there are many words that are adequate to describe the training, the partnership, the…read moreethics, the professionalism, the follow up with care that the owners of this company showed their students. It takes a lot to impress me, and they went above and beyond, even past their own business, referring to another business, that was more than willing to educate and help out in other matters. Taking this step in your life is something you do with thoughtful consideration, and is not for the faint of heart. So, if this is what you choose to do, these are the people you want to do it with! Thank you John & Heather (and team)!

Amer is an excellent firearms instructor, and I highly recommend his classes to anyone looking to…read moreimprove their skills. He clearly invests a tremendous amount of time, effort, and personal resources into developing and delivering high-quality training that provides real, lasting value to his students. The curriculum for my class was exceptionally well organized, packed with useful information, and presented in a way that was easy to understand and follow. As both a highly credentialed instructor and an accomplished shooter himself, Amer delivers valuable training for shooters of all skill levels -- from complete beginners to experienced shooters who have been training for years. On the range, his drills were effective, engaging, and fun, all while maintaining a strong and consistent emphasis on safety. If you're considering professional firearms training, I strongly suggest taking a class with Amer. You won't be disappointed.

Did my CA CCW Renewal with Amer and it was actually a very fun and pleasant experience. I always…read moredread the CA renewal process as it is such a short window there is really not much new to learn other than the new laws. I actually learned a bunch with Amer's class. We had some really great discussions, scenarios, and ways to think about carrying and carrying safely. Amer is a fun and knowledgeable instructor and made this a really fun experience - highly recommend!

Highly recommend! Something for everyone. CCW and advanced, intermediate and basic defensive…read moreshooting classes. I really appreciated the private outdoor shooting range & knowledgeable instructors.

Had an excellent experience with Lock N Load. Great value. The team is educated and professional…read more I came away from their training more confident and competent. Highly recommend them.

The staff here are great. They're friendly and they know their stuff. Big props to Ricky, he's on…read moretop of things and will take great care of you.

2/9/26 - After getting my firearm safety certificate from here I decided to also purchase my first…read morefirearm here as well. That first interaction alone made me decide to come here versus big box stores. The staff is very professional and ensures that the correct documents are needed for all transactions. I do value this so that the correct laws are being enforced when purchasing a firearm for anyone. The staff is friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable about my purchase. I did not once feel pressured to purchase anything, I will likely do business with them again! Thank you Ricky & Adam for your great customer service!

My firearm instructor team booked a private advanced pistol class with Capital Defense. Our team…read morecame away all smiles at the end of our 4-hour class. Trevor was the lead instructor and is very knowledgeable, approachable, safe, professional, and fun. I came away with more than a few golden nuggets to continue to practice and the training I received helped me evolve as a shooter. Our entire team was challenged, encouraged, and impressed. Trevor and his team are experienced and were able to impart their knowledge effectively through drills, discussion, and demonstration. I highly recommend the Capital Defense Group for any level of firearms training needs.

I've been working with Trevor for several months and my skills have developed quicker than I…read morewould've ever thought possible. He takes time to breakdown the mechanics of what you're doing and adjustments you can make to better yourself and your shooting. He's got a great facility and keeps everything safe and under control. Whether you're a beginner or long time firearm owner, you will have a great experience working with Trevor!

Tony is the man with classes! Took my CCW initial and learned a ton. Good pace to the class and…read moreleft feeling confident and educated. Would recommend his teaching and training to anyone I know.

Piece of crap company. I placed an order and they hid the fact that they want a 25% cancellation…read morefee if you change your mind before shipping. I canceled because they represented that the item was in stock but it was on a 4 to 6 week backorder. They charged me over $150 to cancel the firearm order and then they canceled the ammo I had also ordered and charged me another $130. George is a cheat. He made more money cancelling my order than he would have made filling it. I am not sure they can even fill the orders. May be a total scam. Stay away from this company! I will fight this with my credit card company as their policies page is not clear about the cancellation fee.

This training was amazing! I passed my test the very next day after taking this training. This…read moretraining provided me with the ability to feel comfortable about handling and using my firearm in a safe manner. The instructor is amazing patient and very detailed with the ends and outs of fire arm safety and the importance of being attentive and paying attention while you have your firearm or your firearm is in use. I recommend this class to anyone who is thinking about purchasing a firearm please take this class first! It is worth the investment!

This was a negative course with this instructor. I think he woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I…read morewas there only 2 hours. The other people taking the training that day mentioned that the instructor had a reputation of failing people just so they could take the course again. I felt like I was in boot camp with the sarcastic remarks and raising his voice. Just went with another business.

Absolutely the best for initial CCW training, renewals, and further advanced training. I actually…read morelook forward to my required renewal range time and classroom time with John & family. I highly recommend Defense Shot for Sac County and surrounding Counties.

We continue to with our education with Defense shot as they are very helpful, caring, and…read moreknowledgeable!! They make their classes comfortable for people of any level. Thank you

I usually never leave reviews, but I just had to say a few things about this place. They have such…read moreincredible customer service. No pressure just pure helpfulness. They are honest and want you to get what you truly would love. Selection was good and had variety of options that I liked. Amazing competitive prices! Recommend this place to anyone.

Best pewpew store I've been to. Helen, Drew and Alex…read morereally are the best people you could possibly deal with. A nice close family feel, not like other stores where you might feel judged or pressured. This shop genuinely wants you to find what's best for you or what you're looking for. Prices are fantastic with the customer service rivaling it. I will never go anywhere else. Plus good luck finding their pistol selection anywhere in NorCal.

Both of my kiddos have been going for a few months now. Absolutely love Mr. Gary (and his whole…read moreteam)!! Our kids have learned discipline, patience, and critical self defense skills. But it doesn't stop there - acts of kindness and getting their education teacher to sign off when they're leveling up on belts. We ALL definitely look forward to attending classes every week!

Our boys started with Gary many years ago when they were little and struggling with anxiety. They…read morewere crippled with severe shyness and often found it hard to attend school. He changed their lives forever! Gary built their confidence in only a few months and helped them lay a strong foundation of confidence. Unfortunately we moved away, but he planted a seed in them both that helped them blossom in the years following. Fast forward years later, they have been very competitive athletes with discipline and excellent work ethic undoubtedly sparked by martial arts! We no longer live in EDH but frequently still talk about Gary and his team, and how they changed our boys lives! The boys are now teenagers and working towards their black belt in their martial arts center, while also competing in high-level club and school sports. We will forever be grateful to Gary for his patience, persistence, genuine dedication, and loving rigor he bestowed upon our boys when they were young. It's a gift that has made them who they are today!