My father-in-law and I went to Valley Center Firearms Training for training with Danny after a long…read morebreak, so I needed a refresher course. Facility is set up exactly for that purpose - to train those who have basic or no training in firearms. There are multiple ranges that can be used for short and long shooting as well as for tactical training. Danny was very professional, helpful and patient. We started with safety training and then moved to shooting the targets at close range. For tactical training, Danny suggested practicing a few scenarios that could be helpful to learn in case of home invasion. The whole lesson lasted two hours. At the end Danny gave me a list of what to work on and what kind of supplies I should buy. Great experience overall.

I loved working with Danny! My friend and I had never really shot guns before and we were looking…read morefor training around safety and comfort with guns. Danny was thorough and trained us on proper ways of holding a gun, how to load and unload, and hands on shooting on his tactical playground! He noticed our comfort level and wouldn't move past what we were comfortable doing. We will definitely see Danny again for additional training!

This is a great place to give your business too especially if you're a hunting enthusiast and you…read moreneed a place to shoot.

Great experience for trap shooting. Nice people and easy to learn and open to the public on…read moreWednesday evenings.

Lots of CCW trainers out there and it's hard to know which to choose. Glad I chose this one…read more Bill, Joe and Rocky were all awesome. A very comprehensive course packed with relevant information. I feel the range day coaching went FAR beyond just qualifying for the CCW license. My shooting greatly improved as a result of the required reading/viewing prior to range day and their hands-on personal coaching on the range. I will be continuing my training journey with them.

I had a great experience taking this class, both the classroom and the range sessions were…read moreeducational, imformative and not at all boring. I would highly recommend Bill and his Team for taking your CCW class. I look forward to more training from Bill and his team going forward.

Took the Renewal CCW course here and had a great experience from start to finish. The instructor is…read moreknowledgeable, patient, and very thorough. The course was well paced, safety was clearly a top priority, and the information provided was practical and easy to understand. This isn't rushed or cookie cutter training, it's legit. Highly recommend for anyone looking for professional firearms and self-defense education.

George and Shane were really patient and nonjudgmental with the myriad of questions from our group…read more They let us learn at a pace that left no one behind. When things started clicking we were able to advance at a faster pace than planned which was fully appreciated by the group. The instruction was detailed and methodical while being easy to understand. I look forward to more advanced training from Defensive Tactics and Firearms in the future and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anybody looking for firearms instruction.

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.

Great staff, great selection. I've been in a few times and each time the staff has answered my…read morequestions and they've been very helpful.

First off, what a unique, fun, and memorable experience! Highly recommended if you want to improve…read moreyour overall knowledge and skills of how to effectively use firearms in any capacity. From seasoned shooters to people just starting out, I think you'll come away from this having learned something new. Recently, my husband and I were visiting family in San Diego, and while we were there, his brother organized a half day firearms and range training session for us with Wraith Defense Group (myself, my husband, his brother, and his brother's fiancé). Prior to the training session, we received an email asking what our experience level and goals for the session were, as well as an extensive list of what to bring (pistols, ammo, holsters, eye and ear protection, notebook, water, etc.). When we arrived at the private outdoor range, our instructor Rob (a Marine Veteran with many years of experience shooting and training others to shoot) met us, and we got to work. Rob went over general range safety, the basics of aiming using iron sights or red dot optics, proper posture and stance, how to hold a pistol for accuracy, the repeatable process he uses when drawing from a holster, aiming, firing and holstering again, and more. We practiced drawing our weapons using his 4-step method, smoothly taking aim, and dry firing to get accustomed to the process. Once everyone felt fairly comfortable with that we added ammo, and began aiming for smaller targets from a shorter distance (5m), which is comparable to what you might encounter in a home invasion type of scenario, then backed up to 10m and aimed for slightly larger targets. We also practiced reloading mid-session when one magazine ran out of ammo, and then we practiced moving while shooting targets (harder than it sounds!). Envision trying to remember all the good shooting form you've just been taught while walking towards (or perpendicular to) a target (and then throw in swapping out magazines on top of it all). I think moving while shooting was the most enjoyable of all the exercises we did with our group. We ended our session with a competition between iron sights and optics to see who could score the most points for hitting certain areas on our targets. All the while, Rob was checking form, reminding us of the steps we'd gone over earlier, and making suggestions as to how to improve our accuracy: take the slack out of the trigger as you're aiming, don't lock out the arms fully, relax the shoulders, don't anticipate the shot, etc. Not only was he extremely skilled himself, demoing every exercise for us before we did it without missing a shot, but he was very professional, encouraging, and great at communicating why we were doing things a certain way, as well as how to do it better the next time. By the end of the afternoon, everyone was hot, sweaty, and pumped from the experience we'd just had. Personally, I came away with a much more thorough understanding of how to repeatedly and systematically take aim each and every time I draw a pistol, steps I'll be able to practice the next time I'm at the shooting range at home. It was a great experience both from a learning standpoint and from a fun, team building activity standpoint - with everyone cheering each other on as we practiced. After the session I have a few tips I'd pass along for future attendees: bring lots of cold water, sunscreen, hats with brims, eye protection with dark tinted or polarized lenses, and wear a long sleeved, light colored shirt. The range is fully outdoors and once the sun starts to climb, there's very little shade so staying well hydrated and doing your best to protect yourself from the sun's rays is a must. Overall, Wraith Defense Group has a very valuable, unique offering, and I would encourage anyone to take a training session with them. It's well worth it.

Is there a 10 star rating option on here? Wraith deserves it. I may be a bit biased, being a…read moreMarine, and knowing the owner/operator for quite some time both personally and professionally, however, those facts make me much more critical of everything that takes place during our training sessions. The proverb "Empty your cup" comes to mind every time I set foot on the range, and every time (without fail), we revisit the fundamentals, and establish the goals for the day in order to maximize our time and efforts while together. We jut met for our second session, and even though I shoot fairly frequently, I have improved leaps and bounds thanks to Rob's patience and understanding not only as a phenomenal shooter, but his concise, effective ability to identify and correct discrepancies. Safety is paramount at this range, and although it is outdoors and well off the beaten path, it is well kept, clean, and organized. At the end of each session, you "police" (clean up) your area and conduct a debrief of the goals, drills and performance for the day, and establish a plan for the next one. Whether you're a seasoned shooter, or simply interested in learning about handling a firearm for home or self-defense, Wraith Defense Group can get you to the next level, enhancing your understanding, confidence, and capability. 10/10 Recommend!!!

Woody is a master at his craft and I'm confident that I am receiving the best gun training in town…read more He is thorough, patient, highly knowledgeable and makes what can seem an intimidating skill to learn into an empowering one. I trust him to help me protect my loved ones. Very highly recommend

The picture is before and after from my lesson. I had decent grouping at 21ft. After the training,…read morehe taught me about trigger control, and I was anticipating the shoot. With one simple drill, it got way better (snap cap). The improvement was after about 1 month and few trip to the the range.

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

My first weapon instructional class. There were two 8 hour days of training to complete the CCW…read morecertification. Bill and Tamara were the instructors and both were great. I couldn't believe how much I learned in these classes. I was the "newbie" in the classes and others were far more experienced. Both instructors gave me extra attention and other students gave me some advice too. Very comfortable environment. I can highly recommend Mclaren Defense if you need CCW certification training.