BEST. BIRTHDAY. EVER…read more Introductory firearm training course with the best instructors I could ask for. The time flew by. I shot up my cardboard victim & an instructor even wrote my name on him so I could take him home with me. You know, as my kind of trophy. My victim sits behind my desktop computer to remind me of my successful head shot. This was in September so I forgot everyone's' name I had such an amazing time. Whether you're a hardcore gun owner by the hundreds or if you don't even know how to hold one, you should come here for all purposes. Highly highly highly recommend

Rob was kind enough to make time for a private lesson, on a very rainy day, with my brother and…read moremyself after he had been training out of town for days. It was an excellent introduction to rifles for us in a unique learning environment (fog and rain) and the highlight of my time in Santa Barbara. Thanks for making the time for us Rob we hope to see you again for more one day.

Great place! Great staff! Great selection, they even have a Staccato! I purchased an annual…read moremembership at a great price! Can't wait till it reopens!

All of the employees are very friendly and courteous. I go every couple weeks to train, and I am…read moreoften greeted by name. Everyone seems very knowledgeable and the price is reasonable. Their selection of firearms and accessories is pretty good as well.

I learned a lot while qualifying for my CCW under the direction of Sufi Refugio. Money well spent…read moreand quality instruction that may save my life some day.

Came to obtain my CCW training and it was a great experience…read more Very accommodating, they offered us a nice lunch, great attitude and very informative. Thank you guys !!!

Great range, good price, amazing personnel working here. Nice shop with ammo and guns to rent.read more

Took my Hutning Safety Training on 1/9/15. Stan is wealth…read moreof information, he has years of experience. Besides training documentation, he communicated real life scenarios, which was very useful. Excellent job of conveying information to student in different age groups. I feel much comfortable handing guns after his course.

I'm really happy I found this place. I recently needed a DROS done on a firearm being shipped in…read morefrom an online retailer. Had it sent to VC Armory. A lot of dealers these days arent keen on doing that these days. I called them, and they said no problem. They notified me less than an hour after I got the UPS notice that the package arrived at their location. I showed up just a short while later to start the process. Its a nice small shop in a quiet part of town. I really appreciated how chill the atmosphere was. I think it took all of 10 minutes to get the paperwork done, and off I went. 10 days wrapped, and I went for my pickup today. Again, the shop was super chill. Took less than 10 minutes to wrap everything up. Start to finish, the process was painless. Most gun shops are typically not places I'm super comfortable at. They tend to have semi aggressive staff, customers, or both. And they also tend to be very vocal about their political affiliations. VC Armory had none of those things. That alone is going to make them my go to LGS from here on out.

I see a lot of good reviews. And I understand why. My issue was a technicality in their wrong…read moreinterpretation of the law. Here is the real problem I have with them. They do not understand all gun laws and there for make their customer jump through more legal hoops than need be. I don't expect every customer to know the laws so they are unaware VC is slightly incompetent. I even pointed out their error but they just raised their voices and yelled at me. In California , when buying a rifle, it is NOT necessary to show two forms of ID. If you have a California True ID (Golden Bear in corner with no restrictions) that is all you need. They insisted I needed more. Here's the law: Only if you have restrictions or are purchasing a hand gun or it's a PO box address etc... is a secondary ID proving address required). But they are so arrogant and elitist blow-hards they wouldn't even turn the page on the form that they used as their proof showing me. I said on the first page it states NO secondary ID required for rifles. But he refused to even look at the 1st page and read where it clearly states the secondary ID rule is ONLY for hand gun sales. So lazy. So every single rifle purchaser that had a California DL True ID with no restrictions and their address correct on the iD was and is made to show a secondary ID. Completely unnecessary so I asked them to send my "receiver(rifle) to their competitor down the street who is up on the law. And they're cheaper too (and very friendly with no attitude. VC waste their customer's time making them jump through hoops needlessly and are very argumentative when you show them the law. Shame. By the way...I had lost my registration for my car and was in the process of renewing my registration so I didn't have it as secondary proof handy and I wasn't going to stand in line at the DMV just to get a copy when they would send me my new one a couple weeks later. Nope. I rather deal with the competent FFL guys down the street. My history: Gun collector of 50 years with over 350 purchases over a lifetime. I was an FFL myself and I am very familiar with the laws. Most gun buyers will assume their FFL knows the laws. Fact: Not all ffl's understand things they read and need it explained to them. We're all human. But when they get arrogant, loud and insistent by refusing to acknowledge they misread their own DOJ documents in front of them....that's just a ignorance and incompetence. These are guys I would think should not be doing their own Taxes let alone filling out gun transfers.

Had the pleasure last week of spending an afternoon one-on-one with Rex at the range. What an…read moreawesome freaking experience! Rex is the real deal -- he is infinitely prepared (attitude, experience, skills, equipment, training aids, supplies, etc.) to work with any/all experience/skill levels of shooters. After a thoughtful discussion centered on my experience, objectives, and firearms, we spent three solid hours in practice drills and target shooting. Rex's positive energy and consistent, constructive feedback put me at ease right from the start. I left mentally and physically exhausted, and entirely exhilarated. Rex's instruction provided a huge confidence boost and certainly an appetite whetted for additional, more advanced training. If you're serious about shooting and self-defense, you owe it to yourself to invest in Rex's highly personalized training. You will not be disappointed.

He is very knowledgeable about guns, rules and regulations pertaining to CCW…read more He is an excellent source of information about this subject matter

Just did my CCW renewal with Tim Trinh. Had an excellent one…read moreon one review with him before taking the renewal exam and shooting session. Very knowledgeable and professional. I will be doing all my CCW renewal with this gun expert Tim. Within a week got my renewal permit! Thank You Tim!

Tim is amazing. He took me through the requirements for my 4th CCW mit and it was a joy. He knows…read morehis stuff and makes sure you know yours so he can pass you with flying colors. Tim is a great professional and I highly recommend him for beginners or advanced firearms training. He gave me some tips that improved my shooting and I was amazed. He's the real deal and you will not be disappointed if you hire him for your training.

Jennifer was absolutely phenomenal. As a complete beginner, I was honestly a little nervous going…read moreinto this, but she immediately made me feel comfortable, safe, and confident. She explains everything in a way that's easy to understand without ever making you feel overwhelmed. The class was the perfect balance of safety, fundamentals, and hands-on practice. I walked away actually understanding how to properly handle and shoot my firearm, which I didn't expect to feel so quickly. If you're even thinking about learning, especially as a beginner, I cannot recommend her enough. She creates such a calm and supportive environment and truly knows what she's doing.

My mom and I learned so much during this training! Both of us knew next to nothing about guns going…read moreinto it, and Jen was able to guide us through the basics of gun handling and safety with so much patience and an easy-to-understand PowerPoint presentation. At the end of our training we went to a range and shot at a real target -- such an eye opening experience! Both my mom and I feel more educated and safer for having gone through this training. Thank you so much, Jennifer! You're providing such an amazing service for women everywhere!

At this point in time, it seems OK. I am a lifelong learner. The money spent on school is like…read moreDoorDash, and Five Below. If it works, great. I'll get a pay bump where I work. If not? I spent time trying to get an M.A. in Medieval Literature before earning an M.S. in Special Education, and that MA attempt cost money, too.

As a working professional, the flexibility of The California School of Law program will allow me to…read morepursue my dream obtaining my Juris Doctor degree while maintaining a full-time job. The Administrators are highly knowledgeable and providing excellent information on what to expect. The curriculum seems comprehensive and well-structured. The Dean of the school took the time to answer all my questions.