A friend of mine recommended Anthony and after taking his courses I have to do the same! I did both his 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! read more

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I didn't realize that Anthony was exactly what I was looking for when we booked him for the New Shooters session. Great communication before the session. During the 1st session, he emphasized safety and was thorough about teaching important basics of owning, transporting and handling of firearms. We were able to try several different firearms and his instructions were spot on for a good shot out of the gate! We enjoyed the first session so much that we booked a second session to really get the handling/fundamentals down. We had a blast and are feeling confident! I highly recommend Anthony. He is thorough, efficient, has - strong attention to safety and handling, welcoming and enthusiastic! Run....dont walk to book your session! read more

Easy to talk to and helped with identifying what you are doing wrong. Highly recommend.

A while ago I inherited a .22 revolver. I hadn't shot at all, let alone this revolver, in over 25 years. I scheduled a long session with Anthony knowing that I'd have a lot of questions before, during and after. He was incredibly calm and professional. We spent a bunch of time giving the revolver a cleaning and checking it out. He was patient during our time together (I'm an interrupter by nature...even though I constantly work at it) and he adapted quickly to the style of communication that works best for me. He was gracious when I had to reschedule due to Covid and even sent me youtube reference videos for cleaning my revolver. Top notch! I liked that there was only one other person at the range during my lesson. His lessons are after hours at the gun club and so it's not a cacophony of pops & booms, although admittedly it took a few minutes for me to stop jumping at the sound of the shot gun that was training on the other end. Anthony supplied better ear protection than what I'd brought along and was even kind enough to let me try one of his .38 revolvers. I learned so much from him in such a short time! If you have interest in learning to shoot, just want to try it once, or even just want to become more comfortable around firearms by learning more about them I highly recommend scheduling a lesson with Anthony. You will not be disappointed! read more

The British Marksman - Not bad shooting for over 25 years hiatus. - Firearm Training Near Me

Became aware of Anthony through a referral, and we're glad we did. Extremely knowledgeable. He took us through a new shooter pistol session, and brought us several to try. He's also one of the head range safety personnel at the range, which added to our safety. He answered all of our questions, and pointed us to additional resources we could use to learn further. read more

Anthony is an amazing teacher! He was patient, thorough, passionate, and very helpful. He listens to you when you have concerns or questions and works with you to find the best technique for you. I am a woman with small hands and a lot of the "best practices" I found online just didn't work for me. Anthony gave me a lot of help adjusting for my physicality. Anthony celebrated my progress and was very encouraging and enthusiastic by the end of our lesson. Overall it was a great experience and I have found a new hobby! One last note: for any women or female bodied person, Anthony was very respectful and helpful. He asked for consent before he ever touched my hands or shoulders and was clear and communicative when he did make changes. He also didn't loom behind me while I was at the target bench and gave me space to find what worked for me. I feel that he does take inclusivity seriously and is aware of how he impacts his students. read more

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I had the pleasure of taking two shooting lessons with Anthony, and it was an incredible experience! Although I had some very basic prior experience, he recommended the First Time Shooters class, which turned out to be exactly what I needed. We covered essential topics like range etiquette, gun safety, and an overview of basic California gun laws. From there, we started with a .22 caliber, which was perfect for helping me focus on trigger control and proper body mechanics without worrying about heavy recoil. Once I felt confident, we moved on to a 9mm to build on what I'd learned. Anthony also brought a variety of guns for me to test, which helped me narrow down my choice for a potential first purchase (probably the first of many!). Beyond his obvious expertise, Anthony's approachable personality made me feel completely at ease throughout the lessons. Thank you, Anthony, for an amazing experience and for helping me make an informed decision! Can't recommend enough! read more

Been to a few sessions with Anthony "The British Marksman" so far... and I wholeheartedly recommend him as a firearms trainer. He acknowledges everyone is different and thoughtfully steps to your side to give custom tailored insight to suit the individual. I brought two pistols and we carefully worked our way through their similarities and differences. Each session we built on proper safety, terminology, and technique... He observed and helped me focus on micro adjustments for each pistol... and sure enough, I began to hit center target more and more consistently with both. He's very personable, professional, helps you focus on nuanced details. He exudes a passion and knowledge of firearms that is both fun and infectious. I'll be seeking out his mentoring further in 2025, no doubt. read more

A friend of mine and I took an excellent, pleasant class with Anthony today. My friend was a first-time shooter and I had some experience, but had not shot in a very long time. First Time Shooters was right for both of us. Bonus: My friend is left-handed and so is Anthony! I brought some gun violence baggage to the range, and was initially highly attuned to the other people and guns around me (there's a high degree of trust in being that proximate to strangers with deadly weapons), but Anthony was patient and kind about that. It was nice to learn from a kind, affirming, sporting expert rather than family members who may not have known all that much, and both of us shot well and comfortably with his guidance. I am a woman and felt extremely comfortable and supported at all times. We'll be back! read more

I had the pleasure of taking my first training session with Anthony at the end of May. As a newish pistol shooter I felt like I had hit a plateau in the amount of progress with my shooting technique (mostly learned off YouTube). With Anthony's help and advice I was able to isolate a few key items with my grip and sight presentation that helped me immensely with getting rounds on target at longer ranges. In just the first session ~95% of my rounds were on target at 15 yards where previously it was maybe ~50% at best. Anthony's ability to explain things simply and attention to the little things such as trigger pull or stance adjustments definitely improved my accuracy. All I can say is if you're looking to improve your shooting skills I'd highly recommend taking lessons with Anthony. read more

The British Marksman - My grouping at 15 yards after my session with Anthony - Firearm Training Near Me

Anthony is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, patient, motivating, and a pleasure to work with. He is a great listener and very quickly gives actionable feedback and insights to make anyone feel comfortable with a pistol. Always focused on safety and provides invaluable tips throughout every training session. I highly recommend working with Anthony, from beginners to those with extensive shooting experience. read more

Anthony was a great teacher, I've shot previously in the past when I was younger, but recently purchased my first pistol to get back into shooting and wanted some 1 on 1 pointers on how to improve, Anthony was able to help provide useful information and tips on my grip to and trigger squeeze to help me get more consistent shots placed into the center of the target. It was great having someone with a depth of knowledge that I didn't have providing guidance. I'd highly recommend Anthony for newer shooters as he is great at explaining concepts and will be able to demonstrate what he is talking about to you. He's a very positive and motivating teacher and was very accomadating as I am currently in a walking boot, and he was very mindful of making sure I was comfortable shooting while standing. read more