The absolute BEST there is in the BAY! From start to finish, all of their various training courses…read moreare excellent. Anyone who trains with this outfit will undoubtedly leave more proficient at their craft, then when they 1st arrived. Repeat client/student talking, who will certainly be back for more.

I took Defensive 2 with Dick and had a great experience. The amount of attention he pays to each…read moreshooter and the individualized instruction he provides was extremely helpful. His military experience really shows in the way he teaches and explains things. This isn't my first course with Bay Area Tactical. I previously took Defensive 1 with Matt, along with another course before that, and Matt was also a great instructor. BAT consistently does a great job finding experienced, professional instructors who really know what they're doing. The BAT team is also a great group of guys who run a solid program. I've had a great experience every time I've trained with them and will definitely be taking more courses with BAT in the future.

I attended their CCW Modification class. Talk about a disorganized bunch! I was told to get there…read moreat 9:45AM. After finally finding someone to sign me in, all he said is wait for them to call your name. No going over safety rules, where to put your things or your what to expect. If something is unclear, you basically need to find someone in charge and ask one of them. Amongst the firing line was a bearded little person with a Nepolion complex and a megaphone berating the shooters about every "mistake" he felt they are making. A guy a few spots to my left raised his hand to ask a question and he yelled at him for turning his head towards him, saying it was an incredibly dangerous gesture. The guy's hand was up in the air, clearly without a firearm in it and that was dangerous? Another guy to my right put his empty magazine in his pocket and he got yelled at too. I heard him saying he would be murdered in real life if he did that and that he needed to drop his magazine on the ground. One of the other range officers had to come him down. I'm not sure if any range safety brief was gone over earlier in the day, but no one who got there at 9:45AM heard anything. Some people were even asking me where to put their guns and equipment. Not sure if the little person with the beard even comprihends that these are his clients that paid him money for a service, because he was acting to me like someone who felt he was doing them some kind of favor. Even at the end of it all we didn't know if we had to stay or if we could go home. They said my safety certificate would get to me by Tuesday. That was late by a few days too and when I followed up, I got no response. If you're looking for terrible customers service, you found it!

These guys are great. Wide variety of training, knowledgeable and available to answer all types of…read morequestions. I've enrolled in multiple classes with them, including my CCW renewal, tactical med, personal defense as well as rifle, pistol and shotgun training.

I had such a great experience with Anthony. I was a first time shooter and honestly couldn't have…read moreasked for a better person to learn from. He's incredibly patient, friendly, warm, and approachable, and just really good at making guns feel a lot less intimidating or mysterious when you're brand new to all of this. He takes the time to make sure you're comfortable, gives really useful feedback, and is super encouraging throughout. I think your first experience shooting can really shape how you feel about the whole thing, and I'm really grateful mine was with Anthony. I had an amazing time, learned a ton, and left feeling much more comfortable and confident. I really can't recommend him enough, especially if you're a complete beginner.

A friend of mine recommended Anthony and after taking his courses I have to do the same! I did both…read morehis 1st and 2nd time shooter classes back to back. He is extremely knowledgeable and understanding about the way in which he teaches you. He works with you at your pace will only progress forward if you are feeling comfortable. I like that he brought a variety of different firearms and explains the difference on how each feels when fired. His courses were extremely valuable and insightful and if you have any interest in firearms and are a little nervous, like I was, he is the perfect person to teach you! Thank you again Anthony!

With all the guns on TV and in the streets and even in schools, I wanted my entire family to have…read moreexperience with handguns and how to safely operate them. It seems silly, but your child may someday come upon a gun or be handed one by a dumb friend. Accidents happen and people do stupid things. Kelly taught all 4 of my kids and my wife (and me) how to handle a pistol safely how to operate it safely, how a range operates. How to fire them safely and accurately. I think this is something they'll remember their entire lives. It may seem silly, but these are really life lessons that should be taught young. Kelly was a consummate professional, good with the kids, good with the adults, and really supportive. I feel very lucky to have had her class and am glad my children have had this experience.

Kelly is awesome... observant, detailed and clear with teaching. She took the time to understand…read morewhat I was doing wrong to get it done right... Highly recommend!!

** Progressive Accuracy Training Group**…read more My experience with Stephen Perrilliat was one of the best educational experiences I've ever had. He was knowledgeable, professional, and made the course both informative and enjoyable. The amount of knowledge I gained was incredible. I thought I was prepared, but I was quickly humbled and grateful to be taught how to do things the right way. There were so many things I was unaware of, and I truly can't imagine training with anyone else. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, professional instructor for private firearms training or a CCW class, do yourself a favor and take Stephen's course. You'll enjoy it, I appreciate the experience, and leave with a much stronger understanding of safe and responsible firearm handling. If I could give more than five stars, I would. Thank you, Stephen and l'll see you again soon. I'll definitely be back in the future.

I just completed the 16-hour initial CCW class with Progressive Accuracy Training Group, LLC, and…read moreit was an excellent experience from start to finish. Stephan is a great instructor--extremely safe, patient, and very detail-oriented. He takes the time to ensure every student understands not just what to do, but why it matters, especially when it comes to firearm safety and proper technique. His teaching style is calm, professional, and confidence-building. The class was well structured, thorough, and conducted with a strong emphasis on safety and accountability. I felt well prepared and informed by the end of the course. I highly recommend Stephan for all of your firearm training needs, whether you are new or experienced. I would absolutely train with him again.

Took a familiarization of guns course with Rick.I didn't know a lot about guns & was curious.It was…read morea great class very informative thorough & fun.Rick is very knowledgeable & kept the class flowing.He took his time to explain each weapon then we got to test them out in a safe manner to get a good feel for them & rick walked around to answer all questions & demo them too.if you had trouble he would be hands on which is in my opinion necessary. Took my wife who didn't feel like going & does not like guns & she had a great time & feels she has a better understanding about guns,gun safety & how they work.We are going to take a few more classes with Rick to learn to shoot.Thank you Rick for a fun day & helping us be more knowledgeable & less intimidated about handling guns.

I took GunKraft's 16 hour CCW class. A great experience with a very seasoned and detailed…read moreinstructor. You won't find a better class to prepare you for a CCW license. Thank You Robin! Like

Robin is extremely knowledgeable. His teaching approach is very clear and direct and promotes…read morecritical thinking. You will leave his classroom not only as a more confident and knowledgeable CCW carrier, but as a better person. Strongly recommend.

I booked a 2 person training with GMC training this past Monday. 1 person has never actually…read moreheld/fired a firearm (Video games do not count) 1 person is solid proficient but wants to take it to the next level...competition shooting. Gabe engaged both individuals with regard to safety, awareness, clearing malfunctions, stance, grip, sights and target focus...and the last 2-3 hours spent running drills through a stage that he set up. Movement and agility could be practiced, modified, sped up, adding layered motion and actions. All the while, Gabe is watching and identifying what could be done to get to where you need to be..unload, reload, get your stance right, and hit your mark. There was never any awkwardness. Any and all questions were asked without reservation. Gabe brings his enthusiasm and respect for the sport and discipline to the range. His clear communication and knowing how to string steps together to achieve fluid motion and muscle memory made both students want to learn more, be accurate and speed up! I cannot say enough fantastic things about this training...except that I'd love to have a full day session with a lunch break and more time to run drills at different stages...but to be honest, it was intense....and I started to get tired. In fact, today is the day after and every muscle in my body aches. This means..I went ALL IN. It says a lot when an instructor can motivate and have you digging deep to pull out all your effort and focus. Absolutely phenomenal training and I'm already checking with folks who can join me the next go around!!!

I have had a total of 3 training sessions with Gabe. I would strongly recommend him for all skill…read morelevels. Gabe is patient, wants his students to truly succeed through learning and is helpful at demoing new concepts with clarity. Whether you're looking for help with competitive shooting or a newer shooter looking to see what's out there, I do think Gabe can help broaden horizons of those new & experienced through his dedication to the craft.