Best shooting class I've ever taken. I was able to hit at 800 yds on the first shot on day 2; The…read moreinstructor is a no BS true professional and expert. The support staff was courteous, professional, helpful and just as knowledgeable. You will understand equipment needs and set-up also. Even if you are a good shooter already, you will walk out of the class way better than you started. I wish I had taken this years ago.

I really enjoyed the CCW class at McLaren Defense. I'll admit, I wasn't exactly looking forward to…read moresitting through a 16-hour course, but Bill and his team kept it interesting and the time went by surprisingly fast. Everyone was professional, knowledgeable, and went well beyond simply teaching the required material. If you're new to firearms or concealed carry, you'll obviously want to continue training beyond the CCW course, but McLaren Defense gives you a really solid foundation to build on. I got through the class and qualification just fine and had a great experience overall. Highly recommend them. My only complaint: no free tamales.

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

To get straight to the point, I highly recommend taking a class with Woody, and wish I had done so…read moresooner! I hate to admit it, but I hadn't picked up and trained with my firearms for years. So, my husband & I decided to take a class with Woody to make sure we started practicing with good form and safely. We also liked the idea of practicing at an outdoor range. Woody is great at spotting where improvements can be made, and got us practicing good habits quickly. He'd explain what he recommends and why. The class was such a good experience, and Woody was so easy to work with and learn from that shortly afterwards I signed up for one of his 4 day courses. Woody set the class up with drills to get us mentally prepared for handling changing situations, including clearing malfunctions in the middle of it. So in summary, my husband and I have found classes with Woody to be very valuable & enjoyable, and we highly recommend! Thanks again Woody!

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

I had an outstanding experience learning from Ricky. His ability to make complex concepts…read moreapproachable while keeping the training engaging really stood out. After completing my first three-hour course, I was confident enough to immediately sign up my entire family for additional training with him. Since our goal is to responsibly own a firearm at home, it's important that everyone understands proper handling and safety--and Ricky delivers exactly that. His guidance on the range is especially valuable; having a highly experienced veteran by your side, giving real-time direction, makes a huge difference--especially if you're new to firearms. I've now trained with Ricky twice, and each session has been both educational and enjoyable. Beyond the technical skills, there's a real sense of confidence that comes from learning in such a structured and professional environment. If you're serious about learning firearm safety and handling the right way, I highly recommend training with Ricky.

I've been taking classes with James "Rick" Sanders since 2023! I wouldn't even think about going…read moreanywhere else for any CCW courses or any other firearms training. A USMC veteran who has vast experience and knowledge. Get your training from Splitz Second Shooting, you will be extremely happy you did!

Mr. Mohammed has experience in the field of training and knowledge in the field of self-defense. We…read morewere pleased to deal with him and I advise everyone to visit him and learn from him.

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!

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!!!

Extremely talented instructors, I was a complete newbie going into Pistol 1 and finished the course…read morefeeling confident in my knowledge and shooting abilities. Will be back for more courses in the future

What an amazing and empowering class!!! Thank you Instructor Eric for your expert training…read more This was positively the best thing I could have done for myself. I decided to take this class (on my own ) to see how I would feel around a weapon. I got so much more out of it. I'm not gonna say that I'm no longer fearful but what I will tell you is im much more AWARE. I'm looking forward to more classes and eventually getting my concealed carry permit and a nice gun. I'm certain the folks at Aegis Academy will help me through this process. Thank You Patrick Henry and your entire staff. I look forward to advancing my training! May God bless each of you BIG!!!