I left the experience not only understanding so much more than I knew going in, I left with a…read moresubstantive level of confidence, knowledge and respect for the carrying of a concealed firearm. I'll be signing up for more of their classes. Very high value!

I have to admit, it had been years since I last shot pistol and I have to admit, I was afraid. I…read moretook my HQL and beginner pistol class with Mel and Kenny in 2022. It gave me the confidence to proceed with more instruction and purchasing a pistol AND a rifle. I've become proficient at shooting, shooting safety, and cleaning my firearms. I now have my MD Wear& Carry and I feel very confident and safe handling live firearms. Thanks Mel and Kenny...and thank you to J Lowes Guns for being so kind to a 60+ female!

COMPLETELY CHANGED MY PERSPECTIVE!…read more Chad is an amazing instructor with loads of experience based guidance and "hacks" for those who want to do it RIGHT. Sure you could buy a parts kit and with the help of YouTube slap everything together and it'll probably "work". But for how long? How efficiently? How accurately? Chad will dial you in on how to maximize all the aforementioned. The guy's a GENIUS!

It's hard to say too many good things about this class and about this instructor…read more Chad is a master gunsmith, and his specialty is the AR-15. His knowledge of that system is encyclopedic. But who knew he is also an excellent teacher? Lots of people know stuff; few people can be described as both an extraordinary expert and also an outstanding teacher. Chad is one of those select few. One of the amazing things about him and about his class is how he is able to reach both novice students who are new to guns in general and the AR-15 specifically, and yet somehow in the same class is able to go into great depth and detail for those owners who are already very experienced with the rifle. Chad not only covers the "what"; he also hits the "why". You'll leave this class not just knowing the specifics of the AR-15, but how and why everything fits together into an entire system, how one part interacts with and affects the performance of other parts, and how to diagnose subtle problems that appear "over here" and yet cause something "over there" to fail. I took the AR-15 101 Armorers Course. (He also has a Build Course which I did not take.) The class is comprehensive, as demonstrated by the length of the class. If you look at his website about his class, his Overview section is currently 65 lines long, each one on a different topic (e.g. from field stripping, to complete gauging, to the different types of fire control and bolt carriers, to gas rings, gas port erosion, and on and on and on). I won't even try to list all of the topics he covers; check it out for yourself and see. Bring a notepad. Take lots of notes. Chad covers it all. Finally, he makes it fun. He interacts with his students closely, helps them check out their own rifles (yes you can bring your rifle with you and it will get a top to bottom examination by the time you're done to ensure it's in spec), and despite the multi-hour format you'll wonder where the time went when you're all finished. Obviously I'm a fan. With good reason. Whether you're just starting with the AR platform, or an experienced shooter and long-time owner, take this class. You won't regret it.

Serious people who know what they are doing. Veteran owned, would not hesitate to do business with…read moreagain.

I took my rifle to Tanner for a failure to feed/eject issue. It was determined the gas block pin…read morebroke and gas tube was extended and no longer serving its function. Tanner not only fixed with new pin but also went above and beyond by buffing barrel nut that was digging into the inside of the heat guard/ barrel shroud and also painted the inside surface to protect it after. I highly recommend Tanners Tactical for all your firearm needs.

I highly recommend Jim Benoit, founder and owner of Cajun Arms, for his highly experienced, savvy,…read moreand OCD-level, detail-oriented GUNSMITHING work (which is exactly what you are looking for in the end!) His flawless and quickly turned around Grayguns trigger short reset installation on my pistol exceeded my expectations. His bench rates are very fair, and he is mindful about your cost to benefit ratio for any particular option. Look no further for your gunsmith needs. Thanks for the great work, Jim!

Jim is a good guy, very knowledgeable and clearly understands the value of excellent customers…read moreservice. I definitely plan on buying from him again and supporting this small local business.

Lucky from Salty Dog Dive Shop hit out of the park for my new BC and Regulator. While Aqualung, the…read moresupplier of the equipment, was not the fastest, Lucky was able to push the company to pony up. He kept me informed during the process. Once the equipment was in he treated me like royalty, set up the equipment in front of me, and I was set. Lucky I appreciate your good natural, and welcoming spirit.

Salty dog is a wonderful place to learn to dive. Una is very knowledgable and has the patience to…read moreteach. I love the fact that they have an onsite pool to learn in. If you are looking to travel, this is the place to go. Salty dog sets up everything for you. All you have to do is show up at the airport. Their prices for trips are very reasonable. Go check them out........ If you have children, they offer several different learning opportunities for them.