I really enjoyed the CCW class at McLaren Defense. I'll admit, I wasn't exactly looking forward to…read moresitting through a 16-hour course, but Bill and his team kept it interesting and the time went by surprisingly fast. Everyone was professional, knowledgeable, and went well beyond simply teaching the required material. If you're new to firearms or concealed carry, you'll obviously want to continue training beyond the CCW course, but McLaren Defense gives you a really solid foundation to build on. I got through the class and qualification just fine and had a great experience overall. Highly recommend them. My only complaint: no free tamales.

Great educational course. Affordable and informative to help you navigate through the California…read moreprocess. Worth taking to be a safer and proficient

Great range, clean, friendly and they have everything you need. I took safety course also and…read moreeveryone was helpful and knowledgeable. It is worth coming back to my ccw course and to get my range time in. I also saw they have a great selection to choose from.

Chris was so helpful and knowledgeable! This place is very welcoming, and he helped me right away…read more He made the whole experience easy and provided excellent customer service. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and reliable service. Definitely ask for Chris--you'll be in great hands! I wouldn't hesitate to come back, and I'll absolutely be recommending this place to friends and family. If you're looking for great service from someone who truly knows what they're doing, stop by and ask for Chris. You won't be disappointed!

We were walking down the street yesterday, saw the signs and they peaked our interest. Walked…read moreinside and we were greeted by Clay. We asked if he could explain how it works and he was so kind to my daughter and I. He showed us how it worked, did a gun safety explanation and showed proper handling. These weapons were modified to hold a co2 canister to give the feel of kickback. My daughter had a great time and is begging me to take her back to do the moving range. We loved all the differnt game options. This business also has a mobile simulation range which is awesome. We are definitely coming back to do this another day.

I've gone here for various reasons (CCW license, renewal, simulator, self-defense, and packages…read morethat include range time at nearby Iron Sights). Every experience has been top notch. Phil, Clay and the rest of the staff are so friendly, knowledgable, and passionate. The prices are reasonable and they offer so much which covers the novice through the expert. I highly recommend.

This place is amazing! Stan, Darren and the rest of the staff have been super helpful with our last…read more3 firearm purchases this year and help to guide us through our CCW prices. We visit the range several times a month for practice and never have to wait for a lane. The showroom and range is always super clean and well kept. They also have a great selection of rental firearms which greatly helped making the right choice before a purchase was made.

Been going here for a few years now. Place is pretty good and the staff are really helpful. Theres…read morea good selection of rental guns available. Place is really well kept and the range is clean and better than most in the area. Prices for the range time are pretty good as well.

If you are a novice interested in learning about responsible use of self-defense on any level -…read moreIvan is your guy. As novices with minimal experience, my friend & I were seeking fundamentals + hands-on + overall education/update on ever-changing legal landscape here in CA if/when deciding pursue CCW. It's SO confusing! That said, learning about what responsible ownership looks like here in California was a top priority. We learned SO MUCH. In addition to learning the basics, ie. attitude for owning and operating a handgun safely, we got MANY rounds of practice, and in an outdoor setting (Ivan is a member of Rainbow shooting range), HUGE bonus - lots of fresh air, sunshine & no distractions (and no STINK ... if you've been to certain local indoor ranges here in N SD County, you know what I'm talking about!) While it took me a hot minute to get used to keeping my finger off the trigger, with practice and Ivan's "firm encouragement" by the end of our training, felt totally natural. Not two ways about it, Ivan's a strickler for safety, but that's exactly what we wanted. He's extremely thorough, covered everything including range etiquette, using sights, shooting from the holster, safely/quickly loading/unloading, how to clean (even offered to show me how to clean my shot gun, which I brought along to our training). He also educated us on CA laws & NRA certifications. Literally, everything we asked for, and then some. If you're a beginner, I strongly recommend personal vs. group/class training for something as important as this. Since just two of us with one instructor, we could move rapidly through the course work & interact real-time, asking questions as they came up vs. sharing time/attention among others in a group who may have slowed the pace and/or required extra attention. Especially if time is an issue for you, being able to learn so much in an accelerated format is such an advantage. For just slightly more than the cost of group/class training ... you get SO MUCH more with personal instruction. And in my opinion, for THIS kind of training ... you DON'T want to cut corners. Ivan is a confident, knowledgeable, very thorough instructor. I highly recommend him & plan to continue training with him while here visiting CA.

Prior to my appointment with Ivan, I had very little exposure/experience with firearms. I was…read moreexcited to gain more knowledge and experience, but also nervous as I'm generally an anxious person. In short: I cannot speak more highly of the experience that I had with Ivan at the range!! We made our appointment to visit a local range where I needed to read a safety binder and take a test prior to shooting. Ivan patiently waited while I read the manual thoroughly -- he didn't make me feel rushed nor did he pressure me to hurry through it. This was impactful because I am the kind of person that reads manuals and safety material cause I want to know the ins and outs; I don't like to use "I didn't know" as an excuse. Having the freedom to thoroughly read the materials really set the tone for the rest of the day. Before we stepped onto the floor, Ivan made sure to explain the what would be going on in a way that made things crystal clear for me as well as instilling me with a great deal of confidence. Not only that, but he reminded me that I could stop to ask questions any time or ask for further clarification. The entire experience from start to finish was top notch! We went through several rounds with a handgun then moved onto the rifle. The shooting experience itself was exhilarating and educational all thanks to Ivan! I walked away feeling empowered, confident, and with a new-found reverence for the sport. Cannot recommend Ivan and his services enough!

I wanna say thank you Steve for taking the time take the time of showing us the guns and lots of…read moreknowledge also making the transfer very easy. Thank you again, Steve for help.

Upon entry for the first time, it felt clean and organized, with a nice layout. I followed…read morerecommendation from a friend and was not disappointed. Steven was great; very helpful, went above and beyond if you ask me and just all around a good guy. In general, staff is awesome and seems knowledgable. I'm already passing along recommendations to friends, similar to what brought me in to the shop initially. This place needs to stick around for a long while.

rude staff lady behind the counter, times don't match online, they don't call back when messages…read moreare left. I do not recommend coming here for a live scan. They are not helpful.

I recently completed a state required renewal course for my permit and it was a terrific…read moreexperience. Phil, Reid and Alaina work as a team to keep all aspects of the eight hour class interesting, informative, and applicable to real-world situations. The day started in the classroom with some familiarization, paperwork, and a few runs through the simulator next door at Shore Shot. This gets everyone loosened up, and I think they use this brief session to check out your basic gun-handling skills - safety is always in the forefront. Before long we headed to the range for the live fire evaluation. At every opportunity the four rules of firearm safety are repeated and modeled. The live fire evaluation is conducted in exact sequence with the SDSO course of fire, but handled in a low-stress way that makes success attainable. Once back in the classroom the information is delivered in a way that keeps everyone involved, and its interactive, and while all of the content is delivered it never feels like you're stuck in some boring traffic school type environment. Sessions with the simulator are interspersed with the classroom sessions. This provides an opportunity to stand up, strap up, and work through de-escalation tactics, shoot/no-shoot situations, multiple threats, and even a vicious dog scenario. The emphasis throughout the day is not on right or wrong answers, but safety and a sincere focus on learning and applying the lessons of the course. Whether you are interested in an intro to firearms class, initial ccw class, ccw renewal class, or any of the other self-defense and security classes they offer, I don't think you'll find a better learning environment than Nanpor.

An excellent place to learn Krav Maga and all sorts of self defense. The trainers are very well…read moreskilled and made all of us feel comfortable with guns. You'd learn a lot even from the very first class.

I have been searching for Krav Maga classes that I have been missing since I moved to San Diego…read morefrom Chicago a couple years ago. In my search, I have gone to a few trial classes around the area but could not find the same intensity, the aggression, skills, and the same workout that I was used to getting in Chicago. I was about to give up on my search until one day I stumbled across Caliber 3 on one of my random Sunday morning searches and thought that I would check it out. I was immediately impressed with their facility, none that I am used to, not your typical neighborhood hole in the wall gym. The entire staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I could tell that they were passionate about teaching and everything that they do as they were walking me through the facility as well as giving me a history on Caliber 3, originating from Israel and how they wanted to bring their knowledge to the U.S. The instructors are the real deal, all first hand skills and teachings from former IDF. They are great teachers, accommodating to anyone that wants to learn. May you be young or old, nerd or athlete, beginner or advanced, first timer or Bruce Lee. Don't be intimidated to try, you will not regret it. You will get the workout and learn practical self-defense all at the same time. "Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try"

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 drove over an hour for a class. Business opens at 9 but class starts at 7? They dont use common…read moresense for their business. Fix your store hours. My vehicle blew driving that whole way. They cost me $30k vehicle now. I hope this place goes bankrupt for what they cost me today.

i will always & forever be loyal to film haus!! they have such a fast turnaround, are locally…read moreowned, and are so much cheaper than getting film developed with a basic (and slower!!!!) lab like CVS. i live pretty far away but refuse to bring my cameras anywhere else! the speed & quality is always worth the drive (they do mail-in, too, btw!) thank you jacklyn & dustin!

Will forever go to them. Insanely quick turn around, and they do beautiful work. The people are…read morealso so kind and helpful! And their prices are so reasonable.