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.

5 stars is not enough to rate Razmik's instruction. If I could i would give 10/10!…read moreI wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the invaluable experience I had during your recent training session. Thank you so much for all the information you provided in your class. Without a doubt, it was the best class I have ever taken. Your delivery was extremely informative, professional, and thorough, making the learning process both engaging and rewarding. Your expertise and passion for the subject matter were truly evident throughout the training, and I have already started implementing many of the valuable insights and techniques that I gained from your class. I feel more equipped and confident thanks to your guidance. I appreciate the effort you put into creating such a enriching learning environment, and I look forward to the opportunity to participate in more of your sessions in the future. I would love to continue expanding my knowledge under your instruction. Once again, thank you for a fantastic training experience. Your dedication to excellence is truly commendable, and I feel fortunate to have had the chance to learn from you. Your the best Razmik! Looking forward to continued learning from you again in the near future. It was an honor to meet you sir.

wonderful class! Joe wastes no time and shares decades of wisdom and valuable information. I felt…read morehe generously went above and beyond the scope of the class and taught skills I wasn't expecting and had us practice valuable techniques which was awesome. I'll be back to spend time with him on the range again real soon. Thank you Joe!

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 .

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.

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 took CCW (Concealed Carry) training with Liberty Firearms. Ron Given's was the instructor. It…read morewas Excellent. Ron is ex Military. He actually trains law enforcement. His training technique is really top notch. It's conversational. You learn so much by just talking. He does follow all the requirements levied by the State of California. But he teaches in such a professional yet informal manner, that the instruction actually sticks with you. His inputs for shooting technique were essential. After his training, I feel very comfortable safely handling and operating a firearm. There will be further training opportunities with Liberty Firearms. And I intend to take those. So if you're looking for firearms training, I'd highly recommend Liberty Firearms. You can't go wrong. And again, I highly recommend Ron Givens as your instructor. I've also taken Liberty Firearms instruction with Jean Pagnone. Again, very very professional. Jean makes you feel comfortable in handling and use of firearms. For any training, style is important. And both Ron and Jean make the instruction effortless and complete. I highly highly recommend both Ron Givens and Jean Pagnone of Liberty Firearms Training

The guy is a jerk. Unprofessional. Doesn't appreciate his long-time, regular customers and so loses…read morethem. Gets flustered and berates you in front of others instead of taking you aside and amiably reiterating that he can't cut corners because BSIS is auditing him now. All security schools are pretty much the same, but what had made him MY go-to security school for requals was that you just had to meet up with him, slip him the cash, and he would sign you off. No shooting required. Cool! Was big money (ammo is expensive) and time saver for me and a satisfying way to say, "Fuck You!" to government money grab requirements.

Great class, great instructor, great customer service. I signed up last minute jumped in the class…read moreand got it done. Will look up Phillip when I need to renew credentials again in the future! Thank you!

I attended the Defensive Medicine class and thoroughly enjoyed it. I've attended a few similar…read moreclasses and they were all death by power point -- this class was not. From the hands on wound packing, to the scenarios, to the engaging class discussion, this class a pleasure to attend. Doc even spent time going over peoples med kits, which was very helpful as someone with a very limited knowledge in this field. I highly recommend this class to everyone who is looking to be better prepared for the worst.

I was able to attend the Doc's "Defensive Medicine" class with a buddy of mine, and I have nonstop…read morerecommended the course to the rest of my friends ever since. The course was a wealth of information, and the practical drills throughout the course kept you on edge. I'm looking forward to taking future courses, and hopefully introducing a few more people to the Doc.