We Came Nervous, Left Feeling Like Action Movie Stars!…read more Bravo, bravo, bravo--I am speechless! What an absolutely fantastic experience I had at The Target Range. I had never shot a gun before, and for this to be my introduction, the bar has been set high, my friends. For my friends birthday, my wife arranged a private class for the three of us with Aris, and let me tell you--this man should be teaching a masterclass for future instructors. We walked in with sweaty palms, feeling unsure and nervous, and walked out feeling empowered, knowledgeable, and eager to do it again. His patience, professionalism, and passion for what he does left me in complete awe. The class was clear, informative, and to the point. While there was a lot of information to absorb, Aris knew exactly when to repeat the most critical safety points in a way that never felt overwhelming or monotonous. After the class, we moved to the shooting range, where he guided us through range rules, etiquette, and practical application. Having him there to offer real-time adjustments and tips made all the difference--it truly brought everything full circle. The Target Range--give this man a raise! He brings the passion, knowledge, and respect that the gun industry deserves. If you're a first-time shooter looking for a safe, educational, and confidence-building experience, I highly recommend booking a private class with Aris. We'll definitely be back!

Great if you're new to guns. They have a wide selection of handgun calibers…read more If you have guns already, explore other options. Some of the lanes were out of order and the machines to pull the target wasn't working properly. Ventilation could be better, there wasn't much airflow. Add some lighting, it was super dark in there.

Dave, Jordan (both of them), Mike... all incredible instructors. They're all highly focused on…read moresafety. They're motivational, supportive but also push you out of your comfort zone. Handgun 1, 2 - foundational. I wish everyone who owned a firearm would take these. And from them. Handgun 3 - FUN. DYNAMIC. FUN. Little intense. But only enough to make it interesting. Scott the owner is so funny. All are a wealth of knowledge and skill. Will be taking more classes for sure! Highly recommend them.

The Instructors ( every one of them) is outstanding .. It is…read more safe , comprehensive , and rewarding

I've attended several CCW qualification classes, and this was by far the worst experience I've had…read more Instead of focusing on CCW laws and proper instruction, a large portion of the class was spent listening to the instructor talk about his personal life--his first wife passing away in a ski accident, meeting his current wife on a dating site, her proposing to him, his mother's cancer, not being able to share a bathroom with his wife, her job at Cedars, becoming a police officer at 18 but not being able to buy his own firearm, being a Taekwondo champion who lost to an Olympic medalist, owning over 30 Glocks, and on and on. Roughly half the class time was spent listening to stories about how great he believes he is, rather than learning the laws surrounding concealed carry. We didn't even get a proper lunch break because so much time was wasted waiting for him to take cigarette breaks. The remaining time was spent being told there is only one correct way to hold a firearm--his way. If you didn't comply exactly, you risked being disqualified. He openly bragged about how many students he disqualifies each session. In my opinion, if a student is disqualified, it reflects a failure in instruction--especially when the issue isn't safety, but not conforming to the instructor's personal preference. He also went off on tangents about not feeling comfortable shopping or spending time in his own neighborhood in Sylmar, saying he prefers to shop in Santa Clarita because he believes his area isn't safe. On top of that, he aggressively pushed Glock firearms, claiming they are the only worthwhile option--conveniently mentioning that he also sells a Glock cleaning course. Overall, this class was a waste of time and money. If you want to actually learn CCW laws and receive professional instruction, save your money and find a real instructor--not someone more interested in talking about himself than teaching. STAY WAY - FAR, FAR AWAY - SAVE YOUR MONEY AND LEARN FROM A REAL CCW QUAIFICATION INSTRUCTOR

I just finished my required 16 hours of training to obtain my CCW permit, and I can't say enough…read moregood things about Simon and the entire Double Tap team. Simon was an outstanding instructor -- not only did he connect with everyone in the class, but he also shared his personal life experiences and adventures in a way that tied perfectly into the lessons and information he was teaching. He went above and beyond explaining laws and regulations, incorporating role-playing scenarios that helped us better understand how to handle real-world situations. After the 8 hours in the classroom, we moved on to the firearms course, and that's where Simon's team really shined. The entire experience felt structured, professional, and focused on safety above all else. His team made everyone feel comfortable, offering encouragement and tips to correct small issues Simon pointed out along the way. I could go on, but I think you get the idea -- this was an incredible experience. Five stars for Simon and the Double Tap team!

My husband and I worked with Mike solo and he was incredible. Patient, instructive and kind. He…read morewas so encouraging, especially since I had not shot in forever, and my husband had never shot a real firearm (only simulators) Not only are we encouraged to continue to shoot on our own, we are going to bring our son for training. We know that Mike will be the perfect person to help him learn gun safety. Thank you so much for making sure we learned proper safety, and hey, we were much better shots than we thought we'd be. I'll credit that to Mike, too.

This class was Amazing!! The teachers (Mike and Craig), are Great!! They took their time to explain…read morethe basics and were very patient. They answered all our questions and felt very SAFE and comfortable. They provide all the Safety equipment (Safety glass, hearing protection), and have an array of guns to choose from and test.This class definitely made me feel more confident and careful. I believe everyone needs to take a Basic Gun Safety course and these are the guys to help.

Purchased my first gun here. Ed was very helpful explaining the gun I chose and walking me through…read morethe entire process.

I have thought long and hard about posting this review. I truly am a huge supporter of any local…read morebusiness, but the end result was too disappointing. I have to leave this review. I try to support small local businesses whenever I can, especially ones in my own neighborhood. In early January I stopped into Addax Tactical while I was out riding my e-bike with my dog. The staff were friendly, they were cool about my dog being there, and they even let me bring my bike inside. My first impression was positive. A little later I went back to order a rifle. I wanted a Henry Big Boy .357 Lever Action Rifle. They didn't have it in stock, and I was told it would take about two to three weeks to arrive because the SHOT Show convention was coming up. While doing the paperwork, I also decided to purchase a Ruger 10/22 so I could complete both purchases with a single background check. I left a deposit of about $1,200 toward roughly $2,000 total for the two rifles. Both rifles are very standard models that most gun stores typically have available or can obtain quickly. I could have easily purchased them elsewhere, but I made a deliberate choice to support a smaller shop in my neighborhood and was willing to wait the extra couple of weeks. Based on the timeline I was given, I expected the rifles to arrive by late January and to have them in my possession by mid-February after the required 10-day waiting period. That didn't happen. After three weeks I called to check on the order. Nothing had arrived yet. I waited another week and called again. Still nothing. The responses were always very casual, with little explanation other than that the rifles had been ordered. Around six weeks into the process, I was told the Ruger had arrived but they hadn't called because they assumed I wanted to pick up both rifles at the same time. I went in immediately and started the paperwork to take possession of the Ruger. During that visit I learned something that had never been mentioned before: the Henry rifle had not actually shipped yet, and the shop generally places firearm orders in batches rather than ordering individual rifles. This was the first time I had heard that, even though the original estimate had been two to three weeks. At that point I agreed to upgrade to the octagonal-barrel version of the Henry since I had always wanted that model anyway, and I was told the change would not affect the delivery timeline. After the 10-day waiting period I picked up the Ruger and again asked about the Henry. The answer was still that it had not arrived yet. By this point we were about eight weeks into the process, with no clear timeline. About a week later I called again and received the same answer. At that point I decided to cancel the Henry order and request a refund. I was told the refund would come from accounting and that I should expect a check in two to three weeks. After two weeks I called again and was told it could take up to 30 days. I eventually went to the shop in person to check on the refund. This time I was told I could not bring my bike or dog inside, even though I had been there several times before with both and it had never been an issue. Eventually I received a call saying the refund check had arrived. For the sake of transparency, I'm writing this from memory without the receipts directly in front of me, so the dollar amounts may be off by a few dollars either way, but the numbers below are very close to what was paid and refunded. When I picked up the check, the amount returned was about $370 out of the roughly $1,200 deposit I had paid. That means that after roughly 12 weeks, the final outcome of this transaction is that I effectively ended up with a $830 Ruger 10/22 -- a rifle that typically sells for a few hundred dollars at most gun shops. Even assuming some type of restocking fee, it's difficult to understand how that result makes sense, particularly for a rifle that, according to the shop, had not even shipped yet when I cancelled the order. I went into this purchase specifically because I wanted to support a small neighborhood business like Addax Tactical and was willing to wait longer than usual to do so. Unfortunately, after the delays, the lack of clear communication about how orders were handled, and the final refund outcome, the entire experience ended up being extremely frustrating. If you're considering ordering a firearm here, my advice would simply be to make sure you clearly understand the ordering process, timeline expectations, and refund policies before leaving a deposit. Posting this simply to document my experience so other customers know what to expect when placing a special order here.

Its been a year or more since I was last there due to surgeries BUT…read more.. The Best staff, RSOs, even parking is great. Go figure. Funny to me..Check in. Senior lead woman was teaching a new employee. "OK so this man has VET on his CDL and while he looks like Jesus I'll bet right now he is a retired Police Officer. He left his rifle case outside but he is CCW right now because he followed the posted rules. Am I wrong Sir?" She was dead on

I've enjoyed shooting at Angeles Shooting Ranges over the years, which is why this experience was…read moreso disappointing. The range officer, James, was rude, unprofessional, and used profanity while interacting with customers. There is no excuse for treating paying customers that way. After my target frame broke while I was shooting, James ordered me to retrieve the broken frame. I complied, but afterward I reviewed the posted range rules and could not find any rule stating that customers are responsible for retrieving broken target frames. My issue isn't with following reasonable instructions--it's with being spoken to disrespectfully and being expected to follow what appeared to be an unwritten policy. If retrieving broken target frames is an official requirement, management should clearly post it instead of leaving customers to be confronted over it. After reading other reviews, I noticed multiple customers describing similar experiences with the same range officer. It makes me wonder whether customer feedback is actually taken seriously, because the same complaints seem to have been raised repeatedly. Safety is critical at any shooting range, but professionalism and respect are just as important. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and addresses both the behavior of its staff and the lack of clear communication regarding this policy.

I had a great experience with Nationwide CCW. Arvin and the instructor was professional,…read moreknowledgeable, and put a strong emphasis on firearm safety throughout the entire course. They explained everything clearly, answered everyone's questions, and made the class engaging and easy to follow. The range portion was well organized, and I left feeling much more confident in my firearm handling and understanding of California CCW responsibilities. **If you're completely new to firearms, I recommend learning the basics of firearm safety and safe handling before taking this class. It will help you feel more confident and better prepared for the range portion keeps yourself safe, as well as everyone else.*** CCW or renewing, I highly recommend Nationwide CCW to anyone looking for quality training. Thank you to Arvin and the entire team for an excellent experience!

Instructor Arvin Y. made my 16hrs training very Entertaining and informative . Definitely will…read morereturn for recertification. Thank you for sharing the knowledge and safety tips . David Q.

Professional, friendly & KNOWLEDGEABLE!!! They have a great staff. If you ever dreamt of being Liam…read moreNeeson's character, this is the place to acquire those certain set of skills.

DONT MISS OUT ON THIS!!! Being a woman with everything going on, I felt extremely unsafe in my own…read morehome. And even worse when I took my kids out in public. This three day course was recommended to me by my brother who has partnered with draken in the past. I trust his judgment completely, so I took the course! it was worth every penny!!! I learned how to treat different types of injuries, safely clear my home of intruders, shoot, defend myself and sooooo much more. I feel confident now and a whole lot safer. Thanks so much to Jeremy, Vince, Tyler, Torres and the crew for being so patient and informative! I can't wait to take the next class and continue learning !

The guys behind the desk are super friendly. I shoot my gun here. Clean, good lighting, more space…read morethan others and good ventilation. I prefer bringing people with me here.

I came here to take my basic firearm starter course and was a bit intimidated since it has been…read moreawhile since I used a handgun. The course was really informative and my instructor was very engaging. It didn't feel like I was in a classroom setting, more like a really interesting conversation. When it came time to shoot my instructor was a bit more assertive, which is welcoming because you're dealing with firearms. I left feeling a lot more knowledgeable and confident for when I get my FSC. Overall I'd recommend this to anyone interested in learning how to safely operate a handgun.

Great teachers and space…read more I have been to the Mission Hills location for a BLS class and recertifications, as well as a IV skills class. Both provided easy instruction and hands on experience. It was also very easy to schedule my classes and pay online! Great services and highly recommend always.

I was looking for a place to earn my certification in the area, and stumbled upon California…read moreMedical Training Center. They are AHA approved. I am very glad I chose it! I took an online module course beforehand for the ACLS, and came in for the in person lecture, skills, and the written test. The instructor did an amazing job explaining all the material and made it less stress-inducing. I am actually about to come in to get another certification in a few days. There are some street parking spaces right next to the building. They also let you know specifically about everything you need to do for the class. Highly recommend!