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.

Took a NRA Pistol Instructor Course and Greg was an awesome teacher, very knowledgeable, very…read moreapproachable and paid individual attention to students who needed help. The classroom had a wide variety of props and firearm types making us experts in different types of firearms. The course was well conducted and we all left with more knowledge and more skills. Highly recommended!!

I took CCW renewal course with Chad and Mindy. They are a great team with so much experience. I…read morelearned a few important things, got updated on current CA laws and learned a few new skills. I especially appreciated hearing real world perspectives from Chads experience as a retired police officer. The class was exciting engaging and practical without being overwhelming. The classroom was clean, cozy and welcoming. Everything was nicely organized. I liked prepared folders for students to take home. I have to mention candy and snacks. They were such fun little touch and definitely made class even more enjoyable. Thank you Chad and Mindy for amazing experience.

I took my CCW renewal class with Confidence Safety Academy, and I couldn't have asked for a better…read moreexperience. Chad and his wife, Mindy, were fantastic instructors! They are knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely engaging. The class was both informative and fun, which made the time fly by, and they took the time to thoroughly answer every question anyone had without ever making it feel rushed or uncomfortable. You can tell they truly care about safety, education, and making sure everyone leaves confident and well-prepared. I highly recommend Confidence Safety Academy to anyone looking to renew their CCW or take a firearms safety course. I'll absolutely be back for future training.

I booked my renewal with Morgan as he had a very affordable price range, going into it with low…read moreexpectations, assuming I would get what I pay for. The class met at a round table pizza in one of their side party rooms, and there was only two of us in the class, again what should I expect for such a great price? Morgan was on time and very friendly, and got everything set up. The material covered and instruction given was very casual but thorough. Unlike many renewal classes with other companies, Morgan didn't have a cocky tough guy know it all attitude which made the class enjoyable. The amount of information and material he covered was great, and it took the entire class time. A bonus to meeting at Round Table was the lunch, which he paid for as part of the class so that was unexpected and nice. We met a separate day at the range to qualify with each handgun and he booked it so our time was 1-on-1 which I really appreciated. Again, he was extremely knowledgeable and safe, but still didn't give off that cocky know it all taught guy vibe. The instruction he gave, tips and guidance to improve grip, stance and other areas was extremely helpful. I have already recommended his class to multiple friends and I will definitely book with him again at my next renewal.

Morgan is a great instructor! The 16-hour CCW course was extremely informative, well-organized, and…read moresafe. Morgan explained laws, safety, and real-life scenarios in a clear and practical way. Range training was excellent, and I left feeling confident and prepared. Highly recommend.

I love my hometown of San Francisco, don't get me wrong, but one of my gripes with The City is its…read morestrong anti-gun stance. Luckily for me, I've moved to God's land - Placer county, where all day I sing: Home, home on the range, Where the deer and the antelope play, Where seldom is heard a discouraging word, And the skies are not cloudy all day! Also, they like guns up here. They REALLY like their guns up here. The media would like stricter gun laws equal a safer community. Placer county is very pro-gun and wouldn't you know - we have one of the lowest crime rates IN THE NATION. Not just in California, not just on the West Coast, but in the good 'ole U S of A. I have availed myself of such goodness but I must confess, I am not a good shot. I've never received any formal training. I've been to the range many, many times but my idea of a good day a the range is putting holes through the target, not really paying attention to my form or shot groups that I formed, etc. I did, however, want to be more comfortable with my collection of toys and recently decided that I would like the ability to defend myself and my family should the situation ever arise and so I started looking into obtaining my CCW permit. There's so many instructors in this area but one that kept coming up in my searches was STRFI. Josh is the owner and instructor at STRFI, which he does as a hobby and because he loves shooting. He's an Army veteran with lots of experience training troops in all facets of shooting and he also sponsors a team of professional shooters. I was a bit intimidated at first because I thought that with all that experience, he would look down on me as a beginner. But that was TOTALLY not the case. Josh was very patient in teaching me the basics - nonclamenture, types of guns, grip, stances, etc. What I noticed about Josh is that he put himself in the students' shoes. He was teaching us on our level, not his, which made the environment very conducive to learning. He was also very knowledgeable in the Penal Code and removed all the jargon in order to explain it in a way that a layman such as I could understand. His teaching style was very lively and upbeat and full of jokes. It made for a very relaxing class, full of interesting facts. I really did learn a lot during my class time. What really shined though was the range time. After spending 2 hours with Josh, I went from a shot group as big as the State of California to a very tight shot group, even multiple shots through the same hole. If I, a beginner, was able to do that with only 2 hours of range training with Josh, I imagine that an advanced shooter would become a championship level shooter! I give my highest recommendation to Josh and STRFI for your training needs, whether it be for your CCW permit or just overall shooting in general. Thanks again Josh! Can't wait to work with you again!

STRFI is the primary place I go to learn and improve my shooting skills and abilities…read more If you're looking for an instructor that won't make you pay an arm and a leg and cares about people I wants to see them succeed you need to talk to Josh with STRFI.

Been here a handful of times. Always a good experience and the staff is helpful. Store is setup…read moregreat. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GUN SHOP!!

I was excited to find Teng Artillery Vault. The shop looked great online, had good prices, and…read moreseemed like a cool local business I could support. Unfortunately, that excitement disappeared as soon as I had to deal with Zach Young. After making my online purchase, the confirmation email said the shop would contact me when my paperwork was ready. Apparently, that part is optional because nobody contacted me. I had to call and follow up myself. Zach said I should have received an email--which I didn't--and confirmed the paperwork was ready. I asked if they had time for me to come in that day. Zach replied, "No, we have 20-30 people lined up outside." Great customer service right out of the gate. I laughed off the attitude and went in anyway. The in-person experience was just as enjoyable as the phone call. Zach was short, dismissive, and acted like helping a paying customer was an inconvenience. He noticed the veteran status on my ID and asked which branch I served in. When I answered, he said, "Eww, get out of my shop." Normally, I have no problem with friendly banter between branches. However, when someone has already been dickish, it doesn't come across as a joke--it just adds to the poor experience. I finished the paperwork and was given a return date. Once again, no email or notification letting me know I was cleared for pickup. Apparently, customers are expected to manage the shop's follow-up process themselves. I called, and lucky me, I got Zach again with the same warm and welcoming customer-service voice. He said I was cleared, so I returned to pick up my purchase. His attitude was exactly the same: short, dismissive, and clearly annoyed that he had to deal with a customer. The shop itself is cool and has a good selection. I was genuinely excited to find a local place I could continue doing business with, but Zach made sure that won't happen. I will not return, and I definitely would not recommend this shop based on the service I received.

Mike Baxter is an Awesome Instructor. He helps with Home Defense classes, Gun Safety, and Gun…read moreHandling & Training (even CCW certification classes). Great experience and I left his training classes feeling very comfortable with using, operating, storing, and maintaining my home defense firearms. In his training program, he also covers information pertaining to the legal aspects of owning & operating firearms. My family and I took his Home Safety Defense classes and learned so much through his classes. I highly recommend Mike Baxter. You can find him through Baxter Firearms Training, but I found him through Always B Training .

David took the time to review my application so that I can avoid unnecessary application processing…read moredelays with the State license board. Grateful to have a point of contact with the school. It would be impossible to get quality help like this through another online school that doesn't hold your hand throughout the process.

David was a pleasure to deal with. He answered all my questions and concerns. The kit came with 8…read moredvds and 2 large booklets of vast knowledge of all the laws and trades. As well as access to online exams and flash cards which were a great form of cramming info into my brain. I would recommend this School, although there's a bunch out there. But this school helped me pass on my first try and was first one to complete both tests in about 2:30 total time.