Pete was an amazing instructor honestly I've taken a few courses before but I learned more from him…read morethan I've learned from anyone before. He's polite, helpful, and supportive and he really helped me learn very helpful safe handling and technique. Honestly the value of the class was very worth it for the knowledge I gained and the practice and training I received. I would definitely recommend this business if you are looking to learn real life applications of your training and not just read a book.

Course taken: Beginner Pistol Training Course…read more Summary: 2-day course. First day was in the office where topics were covered via PowerPoint presentation and Pete allowed us to do dry firing with airsoft guns. Second day was at the range for about 1.5hr where he taught us safe operation (i.e. grip, stance, aiming, accuracy, loading, unloading). Special remarks: Pete's dedication to gun safety and safe gun operation is apparent in the way he teaches. He is passionate about safety and an enthusiastic teacher which made the class fun. One of his most valuable strengths is that he was able to teach in a way that I could understand. (Side note: I am afraid of guns but took this class to combat that fear!) Pete was able to keep the class engaged, provided constructive feedback, and attention to detail. With his guidance and support, I was able to see a significant improvement in my grouping and decrease my fear of guns overall. Also, I made new friends in the class :) **I will be returning for other classes. Definitely recommend.

I just finished the CCW Defensive Handgun Course with Edmund, Robert, and Dave, and I can't say…read moreenough good things about the experience. From the moment I walked into the classroom, Edmund made everyone feel welcome. You can tell he genuinely cares about his students and has put a tremendous amount of thought into every aspect of the course. Everything was organized, professional, and ran smoothly. Day two on the range was just as impressive. Robert and Dave brought the same level of professionalism, patience, and enthusiasm. No matter your experience level, they take the time to coach, answer questions, and make sure you're learning the right way. I never felt rushed or intimidated--just encouraged to become a safer and more confident shooter. I walked away with far more knowledge, confidence, and practical skills than I expected. I genuinely feel like I'm leaving as a more proficient shooter and a more responsible gun owner. If you're on the fence or comparing CCW courses, do yourself a favor and stop searching. This is the class you want to take. Thanks again to Edmund, Robert, and Dave for an outstanding experience!

Was very hesitant about having to sit in a classroom and see not stop PowerPoints. The experience…read morewas more than I could have asked for. Learned way more than I was expecting to learn especially from a beginner class. Edmund and his team are super knowledgeable. You can really tell that they care about you and your safety. Definitely plan on taking more classes with them!

Learned so much from this course. Sledge was awesome from start to finish on safety details as well…read moreas practical use of my new shotgun. I now feel totally comfortable to go shooting on my acreage in the Central Coast. Did a private lesson with classroom and then range practice. Highly recommend !

What an amazing experience! My partner and I took the beginner basics course with Sledge. He is…read moretruly so knowledgeable and awesome. All the information given in the 3 hour class was so helpful. We were very new to firing guns prior to this course. We had bought our own firearms and went to a local shooting range to use them and I always felt scared but willing to learn. I am so glad we took this class with Sledge because I don't feel afraid anymore. I am excited to implement what I learned at the range when I practice on my own. I definitely feel way more confident and comfortable with my gun now. Looking forward to taking more classes in the future. I recommend anyone to take this course who is looking to get all their questions answered about firearm basics. Sledge was happy to answer any questions that I had. Such a valuable experience. Thanks Sledge.

Hands down, this is the best indoor range in SoCal. I normally prefer outdoor ranges but this is a…read morenice alternative. Great selection of the latest California roster pistols to try before committing to a purchase! I rented the Bodyguard 2.0, and I'm so glad I did--it completely sold me, and I'm definitely planning to buy one now. The staff is always courteous, professional, and helpful. A huge plus for CCW holders is their dedicated holster draw area, just be sure to complete their holster draw certification first. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back regularly!

Met my firearms instructor here to learn how to use my AR-15. Clean and professionally run…read morefacility. Free parking outside, though if the lot gets full you can park on the street. They have classroom spaces upstairs, which is where my instructor provided a lot of useful, practical information on my firearm: I assembled my AR on my own and learned quite a bit during that process, but he further showed me how to disassemble it completely (I purchased a complete upper so didn't know how the BCG fully operated) and best practices for using and cleaning it. Then we went down to lane 18 for hands-on training. Shot about 100 rounds -- my instructor helped me zero in both my iron sights and a red dot with magnifier I installed on my AR. Everyone there seemed to be expert firearms owners, which is a good thing vs. people who are unsafe and not following safe usage guidelines (I've heard other ranges in L.A. County allow newbies on the range without instruction -- not a good idea for obvious safety reasons). I also like that they have a lounge area where people who are not shooting can still look through thick glass/plexiglass and be safe doing it. Also, they provide a sink and soap so you can wash your hands afterwards (hint: you don't want gunpowder or other after-effects of shooting on your hands should law enforcement pull you over for another reason). You can rent a lane by the hour ($25/hour). No reservations so first come, first served. Will definitely be going back here for more practice. Recommended!

First Time and Excellent Experience…read more This was our first time taking a firearm course, and we came as a group of four wanting to learn the basics and, most importantly, how to handle firearms safely and responsibly. From the moment we arrived, we felt that safety was the top priority. The setting was amazing, the location was great, and the entire experience was extremely well organized. Doug and Paula were fantastic instructors. They paid incredible attention to detail and were very patient throughout the entire course. They explained everything clearly, including proper handling, safety procedures, and how to keep everyone around us safe. They took the time to walk us through every step, answered all of our questions, and never made us feel rushed or uncomfortable asking for clarification. By the time we left, we felt much more knowledgeable and confident about the fundamentals of safe firearm handling. We couldn't have asked for a better experience for our first course. Doug and Paula were professional, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely focused on making sure everyone was safe. Highly recommend them to anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of firearm safety and responsible handling.

Literally so spectacular and fun. Went w my best friend and we wanted to take a self defense gun…read moreclass but w women and Sayaka is an incredible instructor. Beyond knowledgeable and hands on. It's about 1.5 hours of training and then 1.5 hours of shooting. Felt safe and learned so much. And Paula, the operations manager, is so helpful (and patient). Definitely will be back and couldn't recommend it more!

EXCELLENT... in the truest sense of the word. Tom Nguyen has developed a training program that…read moreexceeded my expectations and has left me eager to go back and do everything else in the curriculum. The ENTIRE beginner's course is built around learning the principles of firearm SAFETY, and Tom and his crew never let you forget why. The attention given to safety and critical thinking from the top rendered me fully trusting of my instructor and her team, which was also critical to my positive experience. I have so much more I could say about LA Progressive Shooters, but I will finish with two critical points for me: First, I chose LAPS very deliberately because I wanted to work with people committed to progressive values, and I found them here -- if you feel intimidated or politically repulsed by typical American macho, conservative gun culture, rest assured you will be at home with LAPS. It is the antithesis of all that. Second, I wish very much that I had done the Pistol 101 course before I ever picked up a gun. If you pay attention and follow instructions, you will be shooting 'holes in holes', as promised. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

I recently completed the Pistol 101 course at Burro Canyon with Tom from L.A. Progressive Shooters,…read moreand it was a transformative experience. To be completely honest, I started this class with a significant amount of fear regarding firearms. However, the patient, safe, and professional manner in which we were taught immediately put my mind at ease. Tom does an incredible job of prioritizing safety above all else, ensuring that every step is understood before moving forward. His teaching partner Val added such a wonderful, welcoming touch to the class. Her presence and guidance made the experience feel even more approachable and inclusive. Because of their combined efforts, I walked away with so much more confidence than I ever thought possible. If you have been hesitant or nervous about taking that first step, I cannot recommend this course enough--you will be in great hands.

I recently took a training and qualification course with Firearms Academy and had a great…read moreexperience overall. The instructor was solid, knowledgeable, patient, and did a really good job breaking everything down without overcomplicating it. The class itself was well run, and I felt like I actually learned something useful rather than just checking a box. They also sell guns, accessories, ammo and offer additional classes and trainings, plus they provide FFL services. I'd definitely recommend them! -Michael

I went in to get a background check for a job . The service…read morewas fast and courteous . I will continue to do my background checks here .

Dave's The Boss. Tough as nails, but he'll give you conversation…read more 10 out of 10 would recommend this place. Handled my consignment as well as firearm & accessory purchases, definitely worth stopping by and doing business with them.

(Posting conversation for full transparency) Buddy already…read morehad a kind of bad experience here where they forgot to install a part back on his firearm. We ended up coming here to do a PPT since it was in the middle for both of us. Finished everything and on the way home got a call there was a small error on the paperwork , luckily they were able to fix it on their end. Fast forward to this last experience, Took my 2.0 in for a port/window and Cerakote job. Was given 2-3 week time frame. Messaged them 2 weeks in to get an update and see if it was possibly ready. Responses I got made me feel unsure what was going on but just let it be and decided to wait for them to follow up for my pick up. 7 weeks passed by and I had not received any update or heard from them so I decided to send a text. Turns out my gun had been ready. Went to pick it up, and they gave it back to me completely disassembled (springs, cover plate, etc.) with the parts in a bag. I Asked if they don't put it back together since I brought it all put together and they had taken it apart. Employee said a gun smith just came in so he can ask them. Other employee at front asked which gun it was then said he would do it because gunsmith doesn't work on that. Began to work on it then said he realized it was my order and mentioned how there was something with the Cerakote being super thick and that a part wasn't sitting right and ended up having to take it to the back. Brings it back out together which is when I saw how the screw wasn't sitting flush and looked like maybe it was stripped. He took it to the back again and fixed it. (I noticed the sights were also scuffed up a bit but didn't even want to bother with it at that point) Only reason I'm doing 2 stars is because I liked the cerakote and port/window job. (Yelp won't let me organize the order of the images so I numbered the order on the picture)

I've done a few classes with Dave now. And although I am not, and probably never will be, a "gun…read moreperson," I can say I do now feel more comfortable around them. I used to hate it when my husband would get his gun out to practice with his fake bullets or clean it or something, but now I'll do a couple of practices with him. The last class we had, the shooting workshop, was probably the best. It was a private range, and I shot an orange, which was so cool. I highly recommend this workshop. So now, while I wouldn't say I'd be "excited" about a day at the range, I'll at least go in somewhat knowing what I'm doing and have some fun, which is a huge difference from a few months ago, when I wouldn't even go at all. As an instructor and human, Dave is patient, kind, and funny. This kind of class can be intense- a firearms instructor needs to walk a fine line between being supportive and encouraging, but also making sure people know what they're doing so they don't hurt themselves. Dave is able to balance that well. He knows when to explain, when to show, and when to let the student try it out. He also seems to know when he can encourage a student a bit more to reach the next level of skill and when to back off. He definitely knows guns, but he knows people, too! Good combination in a firearms instructor.

I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Dave Selmo at Left of Center Gun School. He is truly…read morean exceptional teacher. I came in feeling quite nervous and unsure of myself, but Dave immediately made me feel comfortable. He was incredibly patient, encouraging, observant, and positive throughout the entire session. He has a real gift for teaching and for understanding what a student is actually doing rather than simply giving generic instructions. Very quickly, he identified that I was anticipating the shot when pulling the trigger. He gave me a simple technique to break that habit. The difference was almost immediate. Within minutes, I went from shots scattered around the target to consistently hitting the bull's-eye. I was amazed! What I appreciated most was how encouraging Dave was. He made the entire experience fun, relaxed, and motivating, while still being very focused on helping me improve. He also has a wonderful ability to recognize when a student is doing something right and build confidence from there. Dave is knowledgeable, insightful, kind, and genuinely passionate about teaching. I left the session feeling much more confident and, most importantly, excited to keep learning. I highly recommend Dave to anyone looking for individualized instruction. He is a fantastic teacher, and I feel very fortunate to have found him!

Highly recommend joining the Register dental assistants program. Having Ms. A as a teacher was the…read morebest she's so nice, caring, and intelligent. She does her best in ensuring that we understand what we are learning and won't stop until she knows you got. She has really encouraged me to continue going in the dental field. You will get to learn everything that RDA's are allowed and aren't allowed to do. Dr. Fernandez the dental assistant teacher was amazing, sweet, and kind. She was going to dental office to make use that they were a good suitable office for our internship and that they were willing to hire. Overall this is the best place to go if you are interested in entering the dental field. You will be in great hands once you start. 10/10 would recommend

I took the RDA program here, and it was truly one of the best experiences I've had. I started the…read moreprogram with no knowledge of the dental field and now that I've completed it, I feel confident and prepared to begin working as a dental assistant. Ms. Alderete was my instructor and she was absolutely amazing. She made the class engaging, easy to follow, and enjoyable. Whenever I needed help or had questions she was always patient and supportive. Besides the classroom training I completed an internship, which was an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real dental office. It allowed me to apply what I learned in class and gave me valuable insight into working in the dental field. I highly recommend this program to anyone interested in becoming an RDA.