Taking the firearm safety course with Michael and Gregory (the shields brother) was great!! Michael…read moretaught the class portion this day, his history being a Verteran and also a paramedic , definitely gives him insight and real life situations that he can teach us about firearm safety and skills. The class room portion was definitely fun, engaging and informative, I'm glad it wasn't boring hahahah. Gregory taught our range portion, his personality , skills, attention to details definitely pushed us to not just be okay with fire arm safety and range shooting, but for us to be the most efficient and as safe we could be! Both brothers do it all, I'll defiantly take more courses with them.

Absolutely amazing. The in class portion is fu , informative, and engaging. The curriculum is…read morerelevant The training facility is nice. Mike and Greg are two of the nicest, skilled, professionals that I have ever met! Definitely 6 start service all the way around! :)

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!

If you are considering CCW training, I honestly cannot recommend Paladin enough. This was one of…read morethe best instructional experiences I've had in any setting. I walked away feeling far more confident, informed, and prepared. Huge thanks again to Dan, Theo, and Barry for an exceptional class. 5 stars without hesitation. If you are considering CCW training, I honestly cannot recommend Paladin enough. This was one of the best instructional experiences I've had in any setting. I walked away feeling far more confident, informed, and prepared. Huge thanks again to Dan, Theo, and Barry for an exceptional class. 5 stars without hesitation.

What an incredible training experience!…read more From the moment I first reached out, Dan answered right away and even created a detailed training plan I could share with my department -- his professionalism really stood out. Louie, Barry, and Theo made me feel so welcome throughout the course. Louie showed true patience and care, saying something that stuck with me: "I measure my success by the success of each student." Barry was my quiet "whisper" when it came to taking each shot -- his calm guidance and expertise made a huge difference. And Theo, thank you for lending me the equipment I needed to train safely and confidently. This wasn't just a class -- it was a confidence-building, skill-sharpening experience. I'm truly grateful for the Paladin Tactical US (Concord) team. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-quality training! Sincerly , Claudette H.

If you are looking to get comfortable with firearms but feel a little intimidated, you seriously…read moreneed to check out the Safety First course at Sweet Heat Ladies Gun Club. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Debbie. She was so patient and empathetic throughout the whole session, and that made a huge difference. She has a way of just calming your anxieties and making everything feel manageable, even if you are starting from zero. The class itself is super straightforward and stays focused on the essentials. You learn how to handle a gun, the most important safety rules, and how to build up your confidence. It never felt like a stiff lecture. Instead, it felt like learning from a pro who genuinely wants you to be safe. I walked out feeling way more capable than when I walked in. If you want a supportive and low-stress environment to learn the ropes, definitely sign up!

Sweet Heat Ladies gun club was a great experience. I was not comfortable or confident with handling…read morea firearm before I took this course. After taking the course and learning the technique, knowledge and safety of using a firearm, I left with confidence. It was a pleasure meeting the other ladies within the group as well! Thank you for the great experience. All I can say is, take the class and thank me later. Epic!!!

I had a great experience with A-Team Firearms instruction. The classroom instruction and range…read moreexperience was perfect for me. I want to learn gun safety with the goal of target shooting and Adam was thorough in the beginner class I signed up for. I'm taking a send class soon. Highly re commended.!

Took a one day defensive pistol class with Adam. He had a nice private range setup and had two…read moreexperienced instructors helping him oversee the students and do safety checks. The class was very hands-on with 6 hrs on the range drawing from holster and shooting various targets simulating real life defense scenarios. I was amazed at how much I learnt and I can say I walked out of the class a better and a safer shooter. Highly recommended!!

I could not be happier with the class. Doug and his team did a superb job. The training not only…read moremet my expectations but also helped sharpen my skills through their knowledge, expertise, and professionalism. I truly appreciate all of the time and effort that went into making the course such a valuable experience. 2A Academy will definitely be seeing me at some of there future training courses. If you were looking to get your qualification completed for your CCW requirements , this is a place to go!

Do you own a firearm and want to know how to use it? I recommend this business…read more They provide an incredible educational firearm training classes. From my experience they are the BEST. Their overall attention to detail with firearm safety fundamentals being the number one priority. A variety of excellent trainings from CCW qualification, dynamic pistol drills, advanced pistol training, low light training, defensive shotgun training and others. See for yourself how Doug, Ryan and the 2nd Amendment Firearms Training crew are incredibly knowledgeable

One of my teens is just about to head off to college and expressed that she wish she knew a little…read moresomething about guns before going out in an open world. Bill provided a fabulous two hour training showing us features/components of a variety of hand guns, mechanics of how they work, key elements to safety and gave us all a shooting experience (with consistent repetition interspersed about safe handling) that helped demystify a gun while still retaining appropriate respect for its power. Both my kids feel better about what a gun is and how to handle a firearm situation if ever it were to come up. Bill is a skilled marksman, a patient teacher and just a pleasure to work with.

I connected with Bill based on reviews here and via a recommendation. We had a good chat around…read morewhat I was looking for in rifle instruction. He seemed thorough and knowledgeable, so far so good. I then sent him a list of proposed lesson times, but didn't get any response. That should've been a red flag / hint of things to come, but I still followed up a week later. He finally replied and we set an appointment, weekday afternoon 4:30pm because he suggested it was an optimal day for a focused lesson when the range is closed to the public. On the day of, I left work early to drive over to Richmond. I texted him 4 minutes before the 4:30pm appointment time to let him know that I'd be there in 5 minutes. Bill then responds with an angry message cancelling the lesson, and calling me inconsiderate for being half hour late without giving a heads up. I was a minute away from the range, perplexed at what just happened. I pulled over to the side, sent him a screenshot of our 4:30pm time we had AGREED to. But I knew given his (supposedly) irate attitude, it was pointless to try to get that lesson anymore, so turned around and left. Bill either messed up / confused the timing, or intentionally made this up as a pretext for his own decision to cancel. He of course, never acknowledged my screenshot of our 4:30pm appointment time we agreed on. Suppose it's always hard to walk back or admit a mistake after escalating things. If only he was organized and not quick to blame others (assuming he wasn't being disingenuous), I might've gotten a lesson as these other reviews suggest. In any case, no point in arguing further with him, just sharing my experience here as Yelp intended and then moving on.

Great Training. Friendly patient instructor with a lots to offer. From pistols to shotguns to…read morerifles for any possible situations you might encounter during home defense.