I've been following these guys on FB and IG for a while. I have also heard good testimonials from…read moreothers who have taken courses with OpTempo so of course my curious self went through their website to see if there were any classes that worked with my schedule. I took an Intermediate Pistol Course earlier this month with Matt and Ben leading the class -- both were phenomenal instructors. Each instructor had their own philosophy and methodology with handling and tactics. I appreciate that they also brought their "real world" experiences into our group discussions. Since the instructors have LE and Military backgrounds, better perspectives and examples are shared with the class which is an added bonus for those who are learning new concepts or strategies. The course I took was at Field Sports Park on the border of South San Jose and Morgan Hill. We had a private section of the park which worked nicely for our intimate class size of 10. The class started at 9am and ran a little bit past 3pm. We completed drills as a class and did some additional work in smaller group sizes of 1:5. I enjoyed the session so much that I signed up for 1:1 instruction for a new weapon I just purchased. Signing up is easy. Just browse through the course offerings on the website, select and pay for the course you want to take (check for prerequisites), and Adriana (I believe she's the Operations Manager) will respond to you promptly with all the details you need. By the way, Adriana has been an absolute pleasure to work with -- she's responsive and really great with answering questions. Overall, there's a pretty awesome team running this business. I would highly recommend for beginner shooters, skilled shooters, expert shooters, and every skill level in between!

recently attended OpTempo's Pistol Foundations 3 course and was thoroughly impressed. The course…read morebuilt effectively on previous skills, with practical drills that were both challenging and relevant. Our instructor, Ben, was outstanding. His expertise, patience, and ability to adjust training for individual skill levels made the experience exceptional. The supportive and inclusive learning environment he created was invaluable. I highly recommend OpTempo and look forward to more courses. Thank you, Ben, and the entire team!

Another great job by my favorite place for all things custom firearms. Great finish and quality. I…read morewill definitely come back for some more projects.

I've been meaning to write a review about Bob & Accurate Arms for a while now and am finally…read moresitting down to do it. AA is my go to store for my firearm needs and I have never been disappointed in the work they have done for me. I have had them customize a Glock 19, Benelli M4 as well as complete fabrication of my AR. The work is always top notch and professional and there is always a smile on my face when I leave the shop. A big thank you goes out to Bob, Gina and the staff of Accurate Arms! When I am in need of something I will always return.

The people and facility at Livermore Pleasanton Rod and Gun Club are top notch…read more I've shot at most ranges in the SF bay area, and while some are great, some also leave a lot of room for improvement. This range is one of the greats! I took my family here on a weekend morning to shoot my pistols, and it was such a welcoming and awesome experience. Not just for me, an experienced shooter, but also my family who are inexperienced. Our shooting bay was outdoor, with adjustable distance targets(provided), and good range safety systems in place. The RSO's were awesome - safe, friendly, and efficient. Huge shout out to Doug and Troy for helping make it such a welcoming, safe and friendly atmosphere. It really elevated the experience, especially compared to the RSO attitude at some other bay area ranges. My parents probably enjoyed talking to them more than the actual shooting! Again, I have to emphasize the people here are amazing, and the range is clean, safe and operated well. Thank you Troy, Doug and the rest of the team at Livermore Pleasanton Rod and Gun Club range - I'll definitely be coming back again!

Kind of a close quarters firing line which makes it difficult to teach or for someone to learn on…read more I don't recommend this range for beginners due to all the clutter and close proximity to the other shooters, Also a RSO seemed to be somewhat arrogant because it was our first time using this range and made a comment that we didn't approve of. I'm retired military and law enforcement and have a lot a knowledge about firearms and firearms safety. I didn't appreciate a RSO standing right behind me breathing down my neck while the line was hot. Some of the staff need to take a course in customer relations.

Great experience with LEO Defense Concepts! I completed their 16 hour CCW course this weekend and…read morelearned a lot. The first day focused on firearm safety, education, and California CCW laws. The second day was hands on training and qualifications. I learned a lot about proper holstering, grip, sight alignment, and overall firearm safety. I go to the range regularly and thought I was a decent shooter, but this course showed me there is still plenty to learn and practice. What I learned about proper grip made me change everything I knew about it. Joe and his team are amazing. Joe brings a ton of law enforcement experience and knowledge, but explains everything in a way that is easy to understand and apply. I came here for my CCW training and qualification, but I'll definitely be back for more classes. Highly recommend LEO Defense Concepts!

I have now taken 2 classes from LDC, the 16 hour CCW course as well as a handgun skill builder…read moreclass. I took my first handgun skill builder course with Josh, Mike and Steven this past weekend. They were all extremely friendly and did an absolutely awesome job instructing the class. The top priority is always safety with LDC and it definitely does not go unnoticed. I truly appreciate the way that they communicated with everyone; information is very streamlined and truly a great transfer of knowledge. I will continue to take classes with LDC and recommend them to all of my friends and family! Everything from start to finish was nothing short of amazing. The 8 hours of classroom time was extremely informative with real world situations which made it relatable and fun. The information was all clearly explained which made it extremely easy to digest. I feel truly thankful for all of the assistance/coaching that I received from the entire LDC team. We had the luxury of working with Joe, Archie, Mike and Roman; they were an absolute class act all around. The time on range was extremely safe and an absolute blast. In my opinion, they truly showed how passionate they were about their craft which pushed me to improve every step of the way. They have an absolute abundance of experience and knowledge, these are the people you need to be training with! Everyone should sign up for classes through LDC a few times a year. I personally am looking forward to improving more by taking their 4 hour skill builder classes. I don't plan on training with anyone else; I have already recommended them to a handful of my friends. Hats off to everyone involved with LEO Defensive Concepts!

Phil is an excellent instructor, I cant wait to go back and train with him again. His CCW class was…read morevery informative and offered a lot of functional knowledge from his experience you would not get otherwise. Be a nice guy. Stay safe. Move.

Andrew was our instructor for a pistol 1 class. He was very knowledgeable and created a safe place…read moreto ask questions for our group. The classroom setting was informative and engaging. Range portion was amazing and a great experience. Very excited to sign up again!

100% recommended. Never a let down with the crew shout out to everyone working there and being…read morehelpful

Made it in right before they closed for the day since I usually get out of work pretty late. Even…read moretho it was nearing closing time, they still made me feel welcomed and never made me feel rushed. I was looking for my first pig/coyote rifle, and they took the time to point me in the right direction and help me understand what would be a good fit for what I wanted to do. They have a great selection, good value, and plenty of availability to choose from. Really appreciated the customer service and the fact that they were willing to help even at the end of the day. Definitely a shop I'll be coming back to.

If you are looking for expert training you will not be disappointed with Expert Firearms. Roy and…read moreSammy are so knowledgeable. This was an excellent 2 day training course. I have had some shooting experience in the past but never an actual training lesson. I learned how to handle a pistol with #1 safety and security. I learned how to marksman shoot, rapid shoot, load a magazine properly, how to clean a gun plus so much more! They also have some pretty great stories to share. I'm so glad we got to do this training. Definitely planning on taking more lessons in the near future. I left that class feeling way more confident and comfortable. Thank you guys so much.

Just took Roy and Nick's CCW course. I learned a lot and plan on coming back on a regular basis to…read moremaintain and grow my skills.

I highly recommend First Priority Security Consulting! I had the pleasure of training under Mr…read more Brown, who is an incredibly professional, experienced, and knowledgeable instructor. He has a remarkable ability to break down complex security concepts and make them highly practical and easy to understand. His real-world expertise shines through in every part of the instruction. If you are looking for top-tier security consulting and training, this is absolutely the place to go.

I took my CCW renewal class and it was EXCELLENT. Mr. Keith Brown was clear and personable. He…read morecovered so much information and keep it interesting and engaging. I learn by asking questions and he was so patient with me. I highly recommend his services.

Tim and Stuart are top notch instructors, the 16 hour class breezed by as they are engaging with up…read moreto date information. They explain everything with clarity and detail both in the classroom and at the range. They are excellent at helping those that might have difficulties with either equipment, and showing proper methods of improving skills. If you are in search of either class or private lessons COCO Firearm Training is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Tim worked with my 14 year old with Shot Gun Shooting and Rifle Shooting for Scouting America. He…read morewas so helpful, willing to spend some extra time with my son, helped him engage, and he walked away saying, "that was really fun!" Thank you, Tim, for giving my son an incredible shooting sports experience.

Amazing store and gun range. First time me and my friend have ever shot and they made it a great…read moreexperience. The prices are good and they have great rentals. Amazing staff and shout out to the older gentleman (sorry didn't get his name); he helped us a lot and was very nice

Had an amazing time today with shooting with friends. Safety first!! At all times. I was concerned…read morethat I wouldn't pass the test, but I was assisted by staff and passed with flying colors. Talk about fun!!