I just finished my CCW training with Shoot Safe, and it is the absolute gold standard for firearms…read moreinstruction. The in-class session with Edmund was incredibly informative and engaging, and the live-fire range training with Edmund, Dave, Gio, Don, and Robert was exciting all the way through. This powerhouse team consists of great people teaching highly practical, useful skills and knowledge. This class is not for the weak, but neither is handling and being truly proficient with firearms. I had so much fun that I'm already looking forward to taking more advanced training sessions, and I would highly recommend Shoot Safe to anyone looking to level up their skills!

Took the CCW renewal course today. There were 15 participants in the course. The range location in…read moreSylmar was ideal as we had a large private bay for the whole day. The session was very well organized and Edmund brought all of the props for the various scenarios that were programmed. Edmund, his family, and his team were all 5- instructors. I can't say enough positive things about all of the instructors - everyone brought a great attitude. Every participant received personalized feedback during every scenario. Special shoutout to Edmund and his large bag of extra holsters and mag holders. He even had a 3d printed part that he wanted me to try out. Thank you again to Edmund, Shelly, Patrick, Robert, and Dave. I'll be a returning customer and will recommend Shoot Safe to every gun owner I know.

Course taken: Beginner Pistol Training Course…read more Summary: 2-day course. First day was in the office where topics were covered via PowerPoint presentation and Pete allowed us to do dry firing with airsoft guns. Second day was at the range for about 1.5hr where he taught us safe operation (i.e. grip, stance, aiming, accuracy, loading, unloading). Special remarks: Pete's dedication to gun safety and safe gun operation is apparent in the way he teaches. He is passionate about safety and an enthusiastic teacher which made the class fun. One of his most valuable strengths is that he was able to teach in a way that I could understand. (Side note: I am afraid of guns but took this class to combat that fear!) Pete was able to keep the class engaged, provided constructive feedback, and attention to detail. With his guidance and support, I was able to see a significant improvement in my grouping and decrease my fear of guns overall. Also, I made new friends in the class :) **I will be returning for other classes. Definitely recommend.

Such a good instructor, kept it entertaining. He's so funny!…read more I am taking the 2 day course , today was my first day and I feel great , learned a lot of new things. Time honestly flew by cause I was just so into it. Can't wait for the 2nd day!

Thank you Paula and Sayaka! We came back to American Defense Enterprises for the 2nd time and…read morebrought our son. It was his first time training and he called the experience "electric" and can't wait to come back. It was so good to continue to learn and hone our foundational skills. Paula and Sayaka are both amazing instructors. We were so fortunate to train with both of them together. Paula's precision, patience and expertise instills humility, confidence and appreciation for how to properly safely manage and engage with your firearm. She is a world-class teacher and we felt like we were being grounded with the best possible instruction. Sayaka's enthusiasm, patience, and excitement in teaching the principles were so beneficial. She brought a sense of joy, confidence, and accessibility to her teaching. Each time Sayaka provided personal instruction I was able to apply seamlessly. She always emphasized safety and situational awareness and made the learning process simple to digest and easy to use in real time. She is a terrific instructor for anyone who is looking to learn and improve their firearm skills. We all felt like we had truly taken huge strides in our skills from the beginning to the end of the day. I cannot recommend highly enough the courses and instructors at American Defense Enterprises Thank you again! We look forward to coming back soon.

I came across ADE because I was looking for a class for women and stumbled upon Girls Gun Club! I…read morecalled and left a message. I later spoke with Paula who was friendly and helpful, she told me she was gathering enough people for a small beginners class for women, I asked if I could bring some friends and she said yes. We signed up and she provided all the information via email. I nor my friends had ever shot guns before so we were a little nervous. We got to the range and met Sayaka, who was badass! She assisted us to get geared up and shared about her expertise. There was about 6 people in our class, so it made it very intimate and they were able to assist us individually if needed! Paula and Sayaka went over various topics of safety. Already it made me feel at ease. Paula is so knowledgeable and quite hilarious she had be cracking up the entire class. Paula and Sayaka made a great team and they explained everything thoroughly. Such cool ladies! I was so inspired by them! We went over the movement of pulling the gun out from the holster over and over and over. But we didn't use the gun just learned the movements so we can get comfortable. Then we moved on to actually holding the gun. It was really helpful, because once we began shooting the adrenaline spiked! I got a lil scared and so did my friend but Paula and Sayaka were extremely patient and helpful. They showed us how to shot, where to shot, and how to reload. They gave me so much confidence that I could be badass like them! I will definitely be back and taking the next course. The three hours flew by! It was a lot of fun! We didn't know we were gonna get to shot in the shoothouse so that was a surprise and such a great time! Paula got some cool pics of us. 10/10 experience and I def recommend to women who have never shot before. It's definitely a necessity to protect ourselves and our loved ones!

Artemis Defense Institute in Lake Forest offers a wide array of self defense training including CCW…read moreinitial and renewal courses and virtual strategic defense skills in their modern high tech and well run facility. Their website goes into detail relative to courses and they also offer memberships with ongoing training opportunities inclusive of live fire range skills and shooting. I took my initial CCW 16 hour two day course with Artemis Defense Institute and it was comprehensive, rewarding and even fun. Steven and Sandy Lieberman have this coursework mastered. Steven led the class and has vast knowledge in concealed carry and constitutional law. It was refreshing listening to the legal parameters as it relates to 1st, 2nd and 14th amendment issues and recent changes affecting concealed carry and future insights and possibilities. The class is enlightening and held in a comfortable and well designed conference classroom. Steven outlines the doctrine of necessity, Cooper's colors, the importance of mastering at skill at arms and the preservation of human life as core essentials. Professionalism at arms and the preservation of existence was a true focal point during the coursework. I so enjoyed Steven's style of teaching with real world scenarios, application and of course humor. This class is a must for anyone looking at a first time CCW, renewal or refresher, it's fantastic. Steven covers all aspects of SB2 (AB1078), philosophical doctrine, constitutional law, threat cycle, strategic and tactical environment characteristics and so much more. Sarah who manages the front end, provides training, handles all documentation inclusive of applications for additional CCW states such at AZ and UT and so much more. Sarah is phenomenal and another key player and pleasure to have in your corner. The team at Artemis is highly skilled, knowledgable, professional, helpful and caring. Kavon was our live fire qualification instructor and what an amazing professional and quality individual. Kavon is skilled in all aspects of firearms safety and operation and is another key staff member to compliment this amazing defense institute. Sandy was not present during our training due to a family emergency but Steven provided a summary of her background and skill traits as co-owner of the facility and her skills are quite impressive as well. I also purchased Steven's book which is available on Amazon titled Sword and Quill co-authored by Steve Tarani another self defense professional. I highly recommend this coursework through Artemis Defense Institute as this was rewarding and I plan to take additional training throughout the year when my wife and I are not traveling. 5 stars plus

Artemis is the place to go if you're looking to get qualified for your CCW or get training. From…read morethe class to the staff, everything was amazing. Steven was thorough, knowledgeable and made sure everyone's questions were answered and his funny jokes were an added bonus! Sandy ran the whole operation with great professionalism and made sure everything went well from start to finish. The workers were amazing as well! You can tell everyone there genuinely enjoys what they do, and it shows in how they treat their students. Will definitely be back for my renewal!

First and foremost, excellent customer service and very knowledgeable; that's always important…read more I came in with what I thought was a damaged gun, but Dave took a look and immediately fixed the problem. They have everything you need, they'll treat you right and I'll definitely be back.

My wife got a new sig p365 rose to use on duty as a LEO. Put an optic on it and needed suppressor…read moreheight sights. I attempted to do myself and broke the front sight. Took it to shoot socal. They were amazing. AJ and his team took care of her gun completely. The other shop down the street wouldn't even touch it being it's a sig. Won't go back over there. Shoot socal is the only place to go now. Thanks AJ and shoot SoCal. Great customer service.

I had an amazing experience getting my CCW renewal for Ventura County with Dennis…read more They had the initial online training that you can complete at your leisure. The content was very informative and I was very grateful to be able to pause and return at my convenience. The day of test, you were given a location to meet in Moorpark. They would then come pick you and your peers up and take you to a private outdoor range. They insured we had shade, water, and bathroom access. The entire thing was very organized, and I learned more in this class than I have ever in any previous classes. This is a family owned company and my online training and in person training was probably the most thorough course I have ever gone through. Dennis was very professional and was a phenomenal instructor. I will definitely be back for my next renewals.

The BEST! Professional, powerful, insightful and what a…read moreperfect way to learn and develop a skill with a real hands on instruction Hats off to both Dennis and Devon, with a special thanks to Devon for taking the time to actually achieve "True Aim" not kidding... just the time he took explaining proper hand placement increased my accuracy by 1000% Dennis, was detailed, a true professional but at the same time fun, and gave me the basics, and understanding of the how's and why's of both personal protection, but also the legal boundaries that we all need to know right along with real hands on experience truly the best of the best, and BTW i feel we need to recognize the professionalism of the back of the house support, from start to Finnish a special thanks to Shelly

Learned so much from this course. Sledge was awesome from start to finish on safety details as well…read moreas practical use of my new shotgun. I now feel totally comfortable to go shooting on my acreage in the Central Coast. Did a private lesson with classroom and then range practice. Highly recommend !

What an amazing experience! My partner and I took the beginner basics course with Sledge. He is…read moretruly so knowledgeable and awesome. All the information given in the 3 hour class was so helpful. We were very new to firing guns prior to this course. We had bought our own firearms and went to a local shooting range to use them and I always felt scared but willing to learn. I am so glad we took this class with Sledge because I don't feel afraid anymore. I am excited to implement what I learned at the range when I practice on my own. I definitely feel way more confident and comfortable with my gun now. Looking forward to taking more classes in the future. I recommend anyone to take this course who is looking to get all their questions answered about firearm basics. Sledge was happy to answer any questions that I had. Such a valuable experience. Thanks Sledge.

Just finished Basic Handgun 1 and 2 with Greg, Emilio, and Julie. They took the time to teach the…read morebasics to make sure we would be proficient when we added speed to the training. Highly recommended.

Just finished a whole day of training with Greg Block and his team, and it was absolutely worth it…read more Greg is knowledgeable, experienced, and clearly knows how to teach. He breaks down fundamentals in a way that's easy to understand without ever talking down to you. You can tell right away you're learning from someone who takes safety and skill seriously. Assisting Instructors Emilio and Julie were both excellent -- attentive, professional, and supportive throughout the drills. The whole class felt structured and well run, but still relaxed enough to enjoy. It never felt overwhelming. By the end of the day, I was noticeably more comfortable handling and operating my firearm -- from basic fundamentals to controlled drills and clearing malfunctions. Everything just felt smoother. Great instruction, great team, money well spent. I'll definitely be back.

Great range. Good people. Clean environment. Shoot gun, gun go bang. Super fun time, highly…read morerecommend.

Met my firearms instructor here to learn how to use my AR-15. Clean and professionally run…read morefacility. Free parking outside, though if the lot gets full you can park on the street. They have classroom spaces upstairs, which is where my instructor provided a lot of useful, practical information on my firearm: I assembled my AR on my own and learned quite a bit during that process, but he further showed me how to disassemble it completely (I purchased a complete upper so didn't know how the BCG fully operated) and best practices for using and cleaning it. Then we went down to lane 18 for hands-on training. Shot about 100 rounds -- my instructor helped me zero in both my iron sights and a red dot with magnifier I installed on my AR. Everyone there seemed to be expert firearms owners, which is a good thing vs. people who are unsafe and not following safe usage guidelines (I've heard other ranges in L.A. County allow newbies on the range without instruction -- not a good idea for obvious safety reasons). I also like that they have a lounge area where people who are not shooting can still look through thick glass/plexiglass and be safe doing it. Also, they provide a sink and soap so you can wash your hands afterwards (hint: you don't want gunpowder or other after-effects of shooting on your hands should law enforcement pull you over for another reason). You can rent a lane by the hour ($25/hour). No reservations so first come, first served. Will definitely be going back here for more practice. Recommended!

Tim and his team were VERY knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I have taken multiple CPR and 1st…read moreaid training classes and I have never felt as prepared as I did after this class. CPR Right Away is the best class I have ever taken. I feel confident and prepared to render aid in the event that something happens. Being a mom and working with children, this class was SUPER helpful. I wish I would have taken this class years ago. CPR Right Away will make sure that you are properly trained. They create real life situations that help prepare you in the event that these things happen. Putting the training we just received into action right away helps you feel confident that you are prepared for real life situations.

Tim was a great instructor. He explained everything clearly and made the class easy to follow. I…read moreespecially appreciated how he emphasized the importance of the material. It really showed how valuable these skills are. Thank You Tim.