First and foremost, excellent customer service and very knowledgeable; that's always important…read more I came in with what I thought was a damaged gun, but Dave took a look and immediately fixed the problem. They have everything you need, they'll treat you right and I'll definitely be back.

My wife got a new sig p365 rose to use on duty as a LEO. Put an optic on it and needed suppressor…read moreheight sights. I attempted to do myself and broke the front sight. Took it to shoot socal. They were amazing. AJ and his team took care of her gun completely. The other shop down the street wouldn't even touch it being it's a sig. Won't go back over there. Shoot socal is the only place to go now. Thanks AJ and shoot SoCal. Great customer service.

Excellent training, well thought and managed. Knowledgeable staff who was patient with me who had…read morenever had any experience with fire arms. The facility has everything needed to learn and succeed in self defense. Time and money well spent.

My partner and I attended an introductory lesson with Coach Taylor. Neither one of us has ever…read morefired a live firearm, but we wanted to have the background knowledge to do so with confidence when we finally do visit an actual range. The training we received last week was excellent! From knowing how to hold the "gun" and clear it from the holster properly to knowing (more importantly) when and how to shoot at someone who is a threat, we were both amazed at what we experienced. In particular, I greatly appreciated Taylor's honest, straightforward 'lectures' about what could go wrong if you're not careful or too over-eager when wielding a firearm. My partner and I are seriously considering joining UDT during the summer when our work schedules lighten up. The various firearms training sessions and martial arts options they offer are definitely a plus.

I was visiting from out of town (Oakland, CA) and stopped in to shoot. It was a weekend afternoon,…read moreso there was a bit of a wait. All in all, it was worth the wait. The staff were welcoming and friendly. It sounded like they made special accommodations for myself and some other shooters, by opening up the "tactical" range, since there were no members shooting at that time. That was awesome, because it got me on the range sooner. I also brought with me a new firearm - Canik Mete MC9LS with a new optic. I forgot my regular range bag with my tools; however, the range staff allowed me to use one of their tools to adjust my new optic. I don't know how the targets move on the regular range, but on the tactical range, you can push buttons to automatically set the targets at a specified distance, move the targets manually back and forth, and automatically have the target return. Best of all, the prices were very reasonable. $20 per lane and $0.50 targets - WAAAAAY better than prices in the Bay Area. If I were a resident of the area, I'd definitely become a member. (I overheard one of the staff members informing another customer of the benefits and price.). Top Notch outfit in my opinion.

I was interested in learning proper firearms etiquette, and had an opportunity to do so at Evan's…read moreGun World. I attended their intro to handguns class, covering the basics of safety and proper form, and getting in some introductory shooting experience. John, our instructor, was very engaging and great at commanding attention when needed and building up the class's confidence. Afterward, I took them up on their 'newbie' offer of free range time and rental after class. Kevin signed me up for a lane, let me rent a couple of handgun models I researched previously, and critiqued my targets, giving some general feedback and advice. He also pointed me toward a couple other models that are known to be more friendly to left-handed shooters that I can test out in the future. Great place; a little on the older and smaller sides, but staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and attentive. I get the feeling that as I 'shop around' for my go-to range there's a strong chance I will gravitate back here, since these guys are passionate about what they do, and seem to want to inspire that passion in others. Definitely will make it a point to stop by again.

Upon entering the shop, it was very clean, modern and inviting. I was greeted by all the employees…read moreand they were all friendly and inviting. They had a large selection of firearms stocked in their showroom. The range was very sleek and clean as well. It was very well ventilated and the lighting ambience was a nice touch with the ability to control the lighting in your lane. Iron Mike's range is the most technologically packed range I've been to. The amount of features included in each lane is state of the art which is worth the range fee if you're utilizing them all. For a planned visit that was only supposed to be an hour or so turned out to be 4 hours well spent with a couple of friends! Iron Mike's will be my go-to range and all firearms needs now! Thanks to Khoi and Mike for the amazing experience!

Iron Mike's is the premiere shooting range in OC. Walking in makes you feel like you're in a John…read moreWick movie. The lanes are the most technological I've ever used and are packed with PRACTICAL features (target camera and target "rush" mode just to name my favorites). Khoi was super inviting and made me feel welcomed from the moment I stepped into the range. This was by far the best indoor range experience I have had in my many years of shooting.

I just finished taking the NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE OF THE HOME - INSTRUCTOR CLASS at…read moreALLSAFE. This is the premier CCW training curriculum. TJ is a wealth of knowledge and helped developed this course for the NRA, so we are getting training from the source. The most valuable part of this class was everything was taught from concealment and TJ made sure to give us the tools to teach these skills safely so our students can win a fight. The one surprising skill was learning how to teach concealment from a purse. This was eye opening. If you want the best use ALLSAFE.

I have signed up for a number of courses and find the learning experience very positive. The…read moreinstructor provides the right amount of support but also challenges you as a learner. I would fully recommend this company if you want to become more educated and safer in the use of firearms. A very positive experience.

Kyle is very knowledgeable on the AR platform, he was extensive and complete in his evaluation of…read moremy AR10 that was having a feed issue. He is very fair in his price and highly recommend him for any need.

If you're new to guns, I don't recommend. I kinda knew what I was looking for and wanted to buy…read morefrom here. Of course I wanted to get advice to make sure I'm doing the right thing. The lady inside felt bothered by my presence and basically said to go online, look for what I want, and they will order it. I asked about pistols as well and basically in terms of reliability they are all the same just don't buy a cheap one. Not sure where I'm gonna go next. I was just looking to buy an ar and a pistol. It's like they don't want money. Maybe if you're super smart this is the place for you. There are no guns here, btw. She said they don't stock them.

Chris was a patient instructor with a lot of great, real-life experience. I walked away with a new…read morerespect for the weapon. Absolutely recommend this course for hand gun safety. The facility could make some improvements. The smell of cat urine and litter was grossly overwhelming. At least 3 people (including me) had allergic reactions. The restrooms were dirty and it looked like someone had an accident ON the toilet seat in both restrooms.

Lance is the best instructor you can go to. NRA certified, Marine, excellent teacher.read more

Brett is awesome! He put together a fun outing for my son in law and family. That all had a great…read moretime and couldn't say enough about how much fun was had by all!

Apex Defensive Strategies is the real deal. I've personally trained with Brett, and his classes are…read moresome of the most professional, organized, and safety-focused I've ever attended. He goes way beyond basic stand-and-shoot drills and really pushes students to think, move, and shoot with purpose. In the more advanced pistol sessions I attended, we worked on movement, using cover correctly, engaging multiple targets, and tightening up fundamentals under pressure. In the home defense shotgun course, I learned how to maneuver the shotgun in tighter spaces, use optics effectively, and handle different target distances with much more control and confidence. What really sets Apex apart is the way Brett explains the "why" behind every drill, tailors feedback to each shooter, and maintains a serious but respectful environment. You can tell he cares about building safe, responsible, and capable shooters. If you're looking for legitimate defensive training in Orange County, I highly recommend Apex Defensive Strategies!