David was very professional and demonstrated exceptional experience in delivering personalized…read moreservice. He was attentive to detail and to my concerns. I'd highly recommend him to others.

Dave is a great instructor! His concealed carrier basics class is the complete package. He goes…read moreover weapon basics, scenario training, and the law on justifiable self-defense. He is extremely patient and knowledgeable, and a nice guy as well. I will be returning over the course of the next year to take some more advanced training with CC Nola. Highly recommended.

We're locals and had visited Shooters Club once before with a great experience, so when our family…read morecame to visit from Frankfurt, Germany for the 4th of July, we knew exactly where to take them! Since they can't shoot firearms back home, the guys were especially excited to get the full American experience -- and Shooters Club delivered. Jerry and Nisha were absolutely superb! Incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and helpful, they made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. Jerry even helped our youngest, an 11-year-old, work through her nerves and confidently try a small firearm -- a huge moment for her! The whole family had an absolute blast. This place is top-notch, and we will 100% be back soon. Highly recommend Shooters Club to anyone -- whether you're local or visiting -- for an unforgettable and welcoming experience!

OMG this place is amazing. For new and returning customers, the staff makes it a great experience,…read moreI myself go to the range fairly often but these guys made it a great time for me and MY WIFE...MY WIFE HAD FUN YOU GUYS. Learned alot, shared knowledge with the two of then and gave my wife pointers on her potentially buying her first handgun one day. 1000/10 I would recommend for any first time participants.

On Saturday February 4, 2017, I had the pleasure of taking the Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit…read more(CHP) class with my dad. The course was taught by NOLATAC instructor Kenneth "Kenny" Fernandez inside of the St. Bernard Indoor Shooting Center. This nearly 10 hour class (including the shooting course) fulfills the mandatory requirement of 9 hours of classroom instruction necessary for a lawful citizen to apply for a CHP. This is a long day and I recommend that students bring their lunch, as we only had 30 minutes to eat lunch, as well as 2 separate 5 minute restroom breaks. This may sound extreme to some, but it was the goal of NOLATAC to provide a course that could be completed in a single day, rather than having a 2-day course. The classroom is set up with tables and has room for approximately 20 students. Thankfully, the chairs are extremely comfortable and there is a lot of legroom between rows. The classroom also features a Keurig coffee machine with at least a dozen varieties of coffees, as well as snacks, water and sodas. Kenny Fernandez is an excellent instructor. By law, he is required to cover a lot of topics. Louisiana Revised Statute was covered in depth through a series of lectures and videos, with emphasis on "Use of force or violence in defense", "Justifiable homicide", "Illegal Carrying of weapons" and "Statewide permits for concealed handguns; application procedures". Discussing law can often be mundane, but Kenny's approach includes a lot of relevant videos, slideshows and scenarios. To get his students thinking, a lot of "what would you do if" scenarios were presented and discussed. From the onset of his presentation and throughout the day, the importance of safety being paramount was drilled into our heads. Our particular class had a good representation of demographics to include both sexes, multiple ethnicities and ages ranging from mid-20s to mid-70s. Kudos to Kenny for being able to keep all of us engaged and keep us all moving forward through the class until it was actually time to shoot. Topics were covered in a way that even if a student had never touched a firearm, he or she would have a solid foundation by the end of the day. Some of the basics taught were firearm nomenclature, the 4 components of a pistol cartridge and the 3 causes of ammunition malfunctions. The essential 6 fundamentals of shooting (listed below) were explained in great detail, with significant emphasis on sight alignment and follow through. 1. Grip 2. Position (stance) 3. Breath control 4. Sight alignment/sight picture 5. Trigger press 6. Follow through We were taught that as CHP holders, "lethal force should be our last resort and we should exercise confrontational avoidance whenever possible; and our ultimate goal is to avoid a confrontation by not presenting ourselves as a target". Kenny was realistic in that he advised us that sometimes, good people are placed in situations where they may have to use lethal force to protect ourselves or the life of another. But he emphasized that "We do not make the decision to shoot someone. He/she makes the decision to get shot". Furthermore, we were taught that we shoot to stop the threat and we shoot until the threat stops. We received a lot of handouts at the beginning of the class to include: 1. United Stated Concealed Carry Association 2. Louisiana Open Carry Awareness League 3. The Louisiana Shooting Association 4. National Crime Prevention Council 5. National Rifle Association 6. Armed Citizen Educational Foundation 7. Pocket Constitution (my favorite) The actual shooting portion of the class took place at the very end of the day after all the academics were complete. The shooting portion, in my opinion as a somewhat experienced shooter, was not challenging. However, it served a valuable purpose for the newer shooter and met the requirements for a CHP. The course was a 36 round course with 12 rounds being fired at a black silhouette target from 6 feet, 10 feet and 15 feet. There was also a mandatory magazine change (for semi-automatic firearms) after each 6 rounds. Kenny was able to get us through the range portion of the class quickly and safely by utilizing some of the St. Bernard Indoor Shooting Center firearms instructors. I thoroughly enjoyed this class and I highly recommend using NOLATAC if you ever consider taking a CHP class. And if you do, I'd find out when Kenny Fernandez is teaching and try to get in his class.

I have attended the chp class on numerous occasions just for refresher knowledge in regards to the…read morelaws. For those that want to claim false facts in regards to the class or the instructors and say it's a racist class that would be a flat out lie and false. At the beginning of the class it is even states that the class will cover issues which have happened in the past and may be controversial, but only 100% of the truth in regards to the legal outcomes will be put out. There has never been any personal feeling or thoughts injected into the classes at anytime and it's always a great thing to hear people ask questions in regards to all situations and matter that is displayed during the course. Again the has never been any bias given in regards to anyone's race, color or sex during the class or in any of the items covered during the class. In fact if anyone is evening extra knowledge or guidance in regards to there chp permit the owner as well as the instructors are always available via email or even to the side during the class on breaks to assist. Great class and it's obvious due to the amount of other chp instructors within the state who have come and sat in the class as well as sought out additional knowledge for their personal classes. Even if you don't intend on getting your chp I highly recommend atleast at a minimum attend the course for the knowledge it provides

Great simple to the point firearms training - Best in the metro NOLA area for sure. I go here for…read moreall of my certifications and so do everyone I know who needs certs.

From the owner: *Training for Concealed Firearm Permit approved by the State of Louisiana…read more*Classroom Training for Security Officer approved by the Louisiana Board of Private Security Examiners (16 hours) *Firearms Training approved by the Louisiana Board of Private Security Examiners *Firearms Training approved by the G.S.A. Federal Protective Service *G.S.A. Contract Guard Training *Baton Training *12 Gauge Shot Gun Training

I can't say enough good things about this company. I recently took the concealed carry permit class…read moreand it was my first time shooting a gun. I was extremely nervous to say the least. The instructor was more than patient with me, he was extremely calm and went out of his way to make sure I was completely comfortable while at the shooting range. He is very knowledgeable on the concealed carry laws and did a great job of explaining everything to the class while making it interesting also. I highly recommend this organization to anyone with any levels of experience.

So far just in communication, I like this company alredy! More to come. The owner/instructor is…read morevery personable. He seems very knowledgeable and focused. I like his attention to detail.

Bought my first ever gun here years ago and the guy helping me was incredibly knowledgable and…read moreguided me to a compact I still use to this day. I've occasionally come back to search for deals and found an excellent rifle, as well as had a guy help me with the fitment on an aftermarket part. Now today I tried my hand for the first time at trading in some guns that I picked up around various stores and the prices offered were very fair, and I walked out with an excellent deal on a full size handgun alongside a bag and magazine to sweeten the deal. At every opportunity given this store has always exceeded my expectations in all aspects: prices, staff, and selection. Highly recommended to both enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

I have conducted 3 firearm purchases from out of state over the last 3 months, using Gretna Gun…read moreShop to handle the FFL transfer. The employees are friendly fast and efficient and made the whole process painless. I found their fee very reasonable and in line with every other firearm store. What sets them apart, is their customer service !

I honestly do not want to praise Gerard too much, because I love his availability!!!…read more However..... you can stop researching and give him a call! I have taken classes from others and he out ways them in a lot of ways... extremely knowledgeable and helpful with patience and guidance to make every class I have taken interesting and fun. I am left with the feeling of accomplishment and also the excitement of my next class with him!

From the owner: DF6 Defense Academy in Metairie, LA, is a premier self-defense and martial arts training center…read morespecializing in Krav Maga, firearms safety, and personal protection for all ages. We offer dynamic programs for kids, teens, and adults--including college safety courses, women's self-defense, anti-bullying programs, and private firearms instruction. Our mission is to empower everyday people with real-world skills to stay safe, build confidence, and defend themselves and their families. Whether you're a parent looking for a powerful youth program or an adult ready to take control of your safety, DF6 Defense Academy delivers expert instruction and a supportive community focused on personal growth and protection.

If you're thinking about shooting guns, or only seeing gators, or both, this is it! From booking to…read morethe day of, it was so easy and seamless. While planning a bachelorette party we had 3 out of 7 that wanted to shoot guns and see gators and the other 4 just wanted to do gators. I was worried about the logistics of it all, and when I called them, they were great and got everything arranged for us. Transportation showed up on time in a nice transit type van. We stopped for food and had the opportunity to stop for drinks for the swamp tour, which isn't typically allowed for general admission swamp tours. The gun range was great, (obviously no drinking during shooting) and the experience was amazing! The tour was also amazing, and we got to see a lot of gators as well as a fun rip through the swamps! Our guide was great and kept things very fun! I 100000% recommend Gator and Guns! Just do it, you will not regret it!

As of late September 2021, we went to New Orleans thinking all swamp tours were closed…read more Fortunately, someone in our group thought to make phone calls to see if anyone had opened up. This place started doing tours again in the last 10 days! We just wanted to do the swamp tour and of all the places we called, we liked that this place would pick us up and have a private airboat for our group. It also didn't seem as far as the other options. We were picked up by Kat (not sure about the spelling) from our Airbnb. She was so kind and helpful and even gave us disposable coolers cuz we didn't have any. She offered to stop by somewhere to get more food and/or drinks. We were fortunately all set but she was super flexible. In addition to being our driver, she was more than happy to share her very vast knowledge of New Orleans culture. She helped us understand the difference between Creole and Cajun. Talked to us about the more "American" architecture vs the old school Creole homes. We very much enjoyed talking to her. Once we got to the swamp, our guide was Shawn (Sean?). Shawn was also amazing! He knew that swamp really well and introduced us to his gator friends including Jack (the giant one), Tank (who's a she), Blondie (who might actually be a he) and we tried to spot Stevie Ray (the blind gator) but weren't lucky enough for a sighting that day. The two hour tour flew by with lots of cool encounters with gators of different sizes. It was also cool just to be able to appreciate the beauty of the nature around the area. It was sad to see the destructive force that Ida had because we saw many uprooted trees off to the side... Some looked really old. Overall, I wasn't super excited for a tour at first because reptiles and amphibians generally scare the crap out of me. I even made it clear to my friends that if anyone even jokingly tried to rock the boat, our friendship would be over! But this felt really safe and I had a lot of fun. Would highly recommend this place!

I wasn't sure what we were going to cover in this class - I probably have seen to many movies…read more Scott spends a lot of time finding out what your goals are for the class and tailors the lessons to fit your needs, skills and fitness level. For example, I was going to Europe and we discussed techniques, and objects (such as an umbrella) that I could use to defend myself. We also practiced how to spot and avoid problems - especially in "gun free" Europe where a club or knife are more commonly used in attacks. I find the classes very entertaining, and I have never left without learning something new.

From the owner: New Orlean's premier location for the best in combative arts & self defense training. We specialize…read morein the teaching / training of proven systems of martial arts that set us apart from other schools. Our group classes are a fun way to get into shape, make new friends & learn the skills necessary to thrive in dangerous situations. Our systems of instruction include- Authentic Muay Thai Kickboxing, Jun Fan/ JKD Concepts & our core art, Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Firearms Instruction & on-site virtual shooting simulator. CCW Certification/ Re-Certification available!. Come see why we are a cut above the competition!

What a great idea!!!!…read more And to have it at this level where it is accessible not just to the students but also to the community, kudos to Chevron and all the folks that made this happen, yay yay yay. This is way cool because you can create anything that your heart so desires; there are size restrictions, but if you scale it down, it's doable. My first exposure to 3-D printing was when I was in Albuquerque New Mexico some years ago at a Yelp event; there was a 3-D printer and we made things. Now I am here in New Orleans and 3D printing is right at my fingertips. The instructor Sam was very patient and thorough. He explained everything on levels that anyone could even understand. And yes the class is necessary before you can operate the 3-D printer; makes total sense, whose gonna cut you loose with a $4000 piece of equipment all willy-nilly? That's right, $4K; I checked the prices. At any rate, I'm looking forward to using the 3-D printer. To be noted, there's a laser printing and some other printing devices as well. This is a great addition to the community I look forward to using it more often than not check it out for yourself.