Ralph is amazing! I had to re-certify and he prepped me for my course. I'm a woman and booked him…read morefor one on one session. Very professional, patient and knowledgeable. He loves what he does and it reflects in your skills. Ralph teaches you things outside of normal skills. I got very comfortable with my weapon and how to maneuver. I'll be back to train my sons. Definitely recommend.

Ralph is a fantastic instructor. He is very knowledgeable, experienced and patient. I always learn…read moreso much when training with him. Thank you, Ralph!

Working with Zack has transformed not only my aim and safety awareness but through his expertise…read moreand focal awareness, Zack was able to determine small details of movement I was unaware of in order to create better form as well as my confidence. Hands down, my time spent under Zack's private lessons has been the best decision I ever made to enhance my skills as I become a responsible and successful guns man. Thank you Zack for your time and patience. I will continue to utilize the academy for my future training. I highly recommend this team without any hesitation go for it and don't miss out on your opportunity to have the same experience.

Had a great training session with Zach. I learned a ton in a very professional environment. I'm…read moreexcited for my next class. Customer service was beyond great. Every time I had a question I would just email or call, the emails were answered extremely fast even even in the evening. I would give them 10 stars if I could.

Mark is an incredible instructor! I would recommend him to anyone no matter your skill level…read more Totally worth his price.

Recently purchased a firearm and came here for a pistol fundamentals class. I highly recommend the…read morecourse. The price is extremely reasonable and the content is essential and helpful. The instructor walks you through everything you need to know and helps you understand the "why". They're super professional and patient. They are an extremely knowledgeable team. I'm looking forward to my next class with them!

My dad, brother, and I just completed the Basic Handgun class. Ryan did an outstanding job…read morefacilitating the class. His vast knowledge of firearms safety and course management was very apparent. Ryan did a great job explaining concepts and coaching us though the drills. I would recommend this course to people who want to take their firearms skills to the next level; total game changer! The thank you Ryan for helping to increase my confidence on the range and for instilling a strong sense of firearms responsibly.

I'm a fairly new shooter. I've had my gun about six months and had fired about 700 rounds through…read moreit at the indoor range. I had done dry fire exercises and tried to do some drills I had read about, but there's only so much you can do at the indoor range. So I signed up for the Basic Defensive Handgun Class with Crisis Response Group. I went to my first class and WOW! It's a LOT of fun and they pack a lot of skills into one class. Ryan started us off with the basics of gun safety and operation. We practiced stance and grip and trigger control and did some basic shooting so that everybody had a foundation no matter what level of skills they came in with (CRG's approach to this class is crawl, walk, run, so they start with the basics and then build skills on top of skills as the day goes on). Once we were done crawling, we got going with shooting controlled pairs, reloading drills and malfunction drills. Compared to indoor shooting where everything is on a table in front of you, it's fun to present from the holster, shoot your gun dry, drop the mag, let it fall on the ground, pop in another one and keep shooting. Next we started doing the move-and-shoot exercises and target discrimination exercises and it was straight up fun! I left the class really pumped and feeling way more confident about my shooting. Ryan and his crew run an organized but relaxed class where you are encouraged to shoot at your own pace. As Ryan says, "Speed is fine but accuracy is final." I signed up for the next month's class and got my dad and sister to join in. We had a smaller class so Ryan put us through even more drills, shooting while walking a slalom course and shooting around and through barriers. If you shoot but all you've done is shoot at the indoor range or done some random plinking out in the desert I strongly recommend this class. Even if you've never shot before (and a few members of the class seemed to be absolutely new to shooting), Ryan and crew will teach you the basics and then some in a safe, fun, and un-intimidating environment. I want to get some friends together to go again and I'm looking forward to taking more advanced classes in the future. I recommend investing in a holster and a two-magazine holder so you can get the most out of the course. I debated buying them because it didn't seem like a practical thing and if all I ever did was use it once for this class it would have been a waste of money, but after the class I went out and bought a better holster and a dedicated duty belt Once you get the feel of having an extra magazine or two on your belt you WANT to have an extra magazine or two on your belt. I now keep my belt in my closet where I can grab it and put it on if something goes bump in the night and I feel like I can afford to take a few extra seconds to snap on my belt. I also want to do a bit of full disclosure. I know Ryan "distantly". He's my sister's husband's sister's husband. So I know him but it's not like we hang out regularly. I hadn't seen him for a couple years at least before I took the class. When I was looking for a class to take, it helped to go with somebody I knew at least a little bit but Ryan and I aren't so close that I'd feel obligated to write a flowery review if I hadn't had a GREAT time shooting at his course. Ryan's an ex-Army Ranger, EMT, competitive shooter, and a very cool guy. He is NOT a cigar-chomping drill sergeant wannabe using his gun to compensate. If you feel intimidated taking a class like this (I did) you don't have to worry. Ryan is very comfortable (and GOOD) with his shooting and he has an easygoing confidence with zero abrasive macho swagger. He's very good about treating the beginners like beginners and the more advanced people like more advanced people and the whole thing feels pretty informal and if I haven't said it already a few times it is a whole lot of fun. Also, if you're coming from the Orange County area, the drive out to the Rainbow Range and back are not bad. The class starts and ends early enough that you're traveling each way before the 91/15 traffic gets ugly. It took me less than an hour to get there from Fullerton, and about an hour to get back.

No B.S. Brandi is straight to the point and always aims to…read moreprovide accurate information not just about guns but also current gun laws and gun restriction and anythinf beyond gun topics w/c is great for newbies like me. My wife and I enjoyed our time there during the beginner workshop. Enjoyed it so much that I had to come back the next weekend for the "Try B4 U Buy". Bought my wife's first pistol from them w/c she LOVES SO MUCH! Great Selection of firearms and great prices! All in all great Staff and EXCELLENT SERVICE

Miss Brandi is a phenomenal instructor who makes sure you fill comfortable and is able to answer…read morewhatever questions you have and gives you a better understanding of how to be a responsible CCW holder. Her other instructor (Spencer) is cool, calm, & collected he coaches and mentors you and provides additional tips if needed when it comes to the range I highly recommend you coming here!!!

I took the CCW initial class two years ago and renewed through them last weekend. Great teachers…read moreand great people. Classroom course is informative and teaches you quite a bit. They have a great online course and quiz as well. They have police officers that can teach you about laws, etc, with real information. Highly recommended.

I have taken the CCW and the Level II classes from Martinelli & Associates. I have to say I am…read moreimpressed with their level of expertise and commitment to keeping things safe AND fun. The integration of marksmanship and real life situations creates a comprehensive learning experience. As a woman who is in the beginning of the training process but is not a "spring chicken", I can say that I didn't feel like I was looked down upon as a second class citizen. I have experienced that feeling in other trainings from a different company. Doc is definitely encouraging and attentive to everyone's needs in the class. His knowledge of how the human mind works not only helps the student think through scenarios they may encounter but also helps make the learning process easier in his one on one interactions with the student. All in all it was a great experience! I have already registered for the next available class.

The onsite training I've taken at this company has been enjoyable, informative and very up-to-date…read more The open discussions are always filled with ideas and real life suggestions on how to be prepared in an ever changing environment. Their use of videos and didactic instruction is valuable to anyone getting their CCW or renewing. Recently, I took part in their RedDot Optics class. This opened my eyes to the challenges we face using optics on our handguns and allowed me to sharpen my skills related to rapid target acquisition, proper grip and sight enhancement. Thank you John for ALL you do for our community. And Paul RDO class.

BEST CCW CLASS AVAILABLE! After 20 years of carrying…read morefirearms in various professions I can confidently say John's class is some of the most beneficial training I've had. Anyone can stand up there and teach the california mandated materials. John's class is set apart by the depth he goes into explaining the physical and psychological effects of a shooting. Through first hand experience he is able to walk you through what its actually like, being involved in a shooting, during and after the incident. Despite it clearly taking a toll on John, he continues to stand in front of his students and share his experience day after day. This alone is a testament to how much he cares about providing the best training possible. Nobody else is willing to recount their trauma like that for the benifit of their students. I truly believe that provides an element of training, that will make a huge difference in the event you are involved in a self defense action. You'll know better what to expect and be better prepared to deal with the real life costs successfully. John's class is entertaining and engaging which makes the mandated 8hrs fly by. I'm also a firearms instructor. I've certified more than 5000 law enforcement officers and attended many classes over the years. I say that only to give credibility when I tell you that John is one of the finest instructors I've come across. His ability to shift techniques as needed to bring each individual shooter up to exceed standards is rare. From first time shooters to very advanced, John has something to offer everyone. When I attend a class I'm happy if I can get that one useful nugget of info. John's classes usually offer several. Highly recommend!

I just did a class here and he was awesome! So professional and he makes you feel comfortable. As a…read morefemale taking a firearms class I never felt uncomfortable or like I was asking a stupid question. I learned a lot and feel way more comfortable after taking his class. I would 100% recommend him to anyone!