A local gun shop that is inside of this coin business so that may confuse some people. For me this…read moreis for sure a great shop with great customer service because you can ask questions and the employees will not look at you as if you're a beginner. A lot of gun shops need to take a lesson on customer service but not here at All Valley Tactical.

If you need a PPT look no further, this is the place to be!…read more After having an awful experience at The Shootist gun shop today 11-02-20 which they clearly do not like to do PPT's and we left empty handed (see my review for them soon) Thankfully we found All Valley Tactical in a nice down town shopping area. Immediately we were greeted by Milo who was very welcoming, friendly and gave us fantastic service. Milo did our PPT in a breeze. Although Milo's shop was smaller he had quality firearms, ammo, Glock bags, and other gear. This shop also had the same North American Rescue compact medic kit that the shootist carried and I happily bought it here instead. I appreciate that Milo doesn't discriminate against those who can't wear masks. When I got home Milo messaged me back from a prior question I had on yelp to him and he apologized that he got busy and couldn't reply sooner. No apology needed Milo because you took great care of us and other customers in there with better/faster/kinder service than Turners or Shootist!

3rd time taking CCW class with Shane. His curriculum and training is always updating and changing…read more I learn something new every time. Highly recommended.

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.

I'm glad I found PPA because they have tons of classes from first aid to concealed carry. Their…read morewebsite is very easy to navigate, the classes are affordable, and the instructors are very patient. I've taken classes with Erin and a class with Mike. The class I took with Mike was the red dot 101 and I was thinking it would be a whole lot of shooting. It was more lecture than shooting in my opinion but the lecture is definitely what you need. Mike was on it, he was patient, a little funny but professional at the same time. He made sure everyone was understanding the process. I can't wait to take another class with PPA because I had a great time and a I learned a lot. Mike you're a genius!

Loved working with Erin, Mike, and Zack!…read more Erin's Basic Firearms Class was exceptional! She's very thorough, realistic, and straightforward with her training. I noticed she is repetitive to allow us to build muscle memory when she observes a bit of a struggle when there is a lot to remember! And she is great at it and for our own good. She is very knowledgeable about her firearms and she allowed us to get familiar with each of them. Mike, Zack, and Erin's Initial CCW course was 2-days on the range and in the class. We had a mix of renewals, initials, and edits (adding or amending firearms) and a large class amongst the three instructors was impressive! They worked in sync moving large groups in waves and in order of their respective courses. Safety was always first and foremost, range logistics and emergency action plan was discussed and designated/shared roles amongst the class. Mandatory ears and eye protection are a must when the range opens at 0900 sharp! No exceptions. Mike and Zack covered a lot of classroom instruction and are very knowledgeable about gun laws and state policies. They talked a lot about de-escalating situations and disengaging with bad company ALWAYS! The goal is always to get home safe to your family. Zack said it best, something to the sort of "I hope that I die past 80 years of age and never having to defend myself in a gun fight" I highly recommend Personal Protection Academy for all your self defense training and firearms training needs! I would definitely enroll in other classes !

Took my initial CCW course with them, and learned a lot. These instructors do it right. They go…read morethrough the classroom stuff and the "what you need to know" and then get you on the range. If you take this seriously this is the right class to take. You'll end up drawing from holster 50+ times to get real muscle memory which other classes don't even draw from holster (THATS THE WHOLE POINT RIGHT?!?) aside from the solid serious and safe approach they also take the time to have fun when appropriate to do so. I had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs. Small group so one on one time with the instructor was great.

My husband and I had the pleasure of joining Peter for our CCW renewal course. He was absolutely…read moreAmazing!! He spoke to us from start to finish with genuine attention and care. Peter never once made me feel dumb or as if I was going to fail, and unfortunately I've encountered instructors that seemed to enjoy "knowing" more than their students! This team operates so much differently and this made a huge difference in my training. I have already started spreading the word! Thank you again for sharing all your expertise we will see you at our next re-qual!

I recently took a training and qualification course with Firearms Academy and had a great…read moreexperience overall. The instructor was solid, knowledgeable, patient, and did a really good job breaking everything down without overcomplicating it. The class itself was well run, and I felt like I actually learned something useful rather than just checking a box. They also sell guns, accessories, ammo and offer additional classes and trainings, plus they provide FFL services. I'd definitely recommend them! -Michael

I went in to get a background check for a job . The service…read morewas fast and courteous . I will continue to do my background checks here .

Just completed the 16 hour course needed for CCW for San Diego and Doug Goff is an amazing…read moreinstructor with many years of experience and knowledgeable. The information was a lot to digest but he made it fun. He also applied real life scenarios that make the information more valuable. Highly recommend Protector CCW

Doug is extremely professional. I learned a lot and had fun too. The whole experience has been…read moreamazing Thank you

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.

This was my third CCW class overall and, without a doubt, the best one I've taken!…read more My first class was to obtain my CCW in Orange County, my second was after I moved to Riverside County, and this most recent class was for my renewal. Since I was renewing, I only attended the required 8-hour course, so I can't speak to the full 16 hour class. What I can say is that the 8 hours I attended were outstanding. The first half of the class was classroom setting. Everett did an excellent job keeping the class engaged. Instead of just reading from a PowerPoint and rushing through the material, he used real world videos, encouraged discussion, and walked us through different scenarios. That interactive approach made the information much easier to understand and remember. You could tell he genuinely wanted everyone to learn, not just sit through a requirement. The second half was held at a private members only range, and that's where this class really separated itself from the others I've taken. In previous CCW courses, the range portion felt like, "Here's the target, qualify, and you're done." Everett took a completely different approach. He spent time making sure everyone understood proper firearm handling, safe draw techniques, shooting fundamentals, and accuracy before moving into qualification. We worked through drills, warmups, and practical exercises that helped build confidence and reinforce good habits. It felt more like professional firearms training than a simple CCW qualification course. What impressed me most was that Everett genuinely cared about developing responsible and capable firearm owners, not just helping people pass a test. That level of dedication and instruction is something I haven't experienced in my previous CCW classes. If you're considering a CCW course, renewal, or additional firearms training, I highly recommend Carver Training Solutions. This was by far the most valuable CCW class I've attended, and I'll definitely be signing up for more of his courses in the future :)

From the owner: At Carver Training Solutions (CTS), we believe firearms training is about more than carrying a…read morefirearm—it’s about knowledge, responsibility, and confidence that carry into everyday life. CTS is a veteran-owned firearms training company and Riverside County Sheriff–approved CCW vendor serving Temecula and the surrounding Riverside County area. Our mission is to help individuals of all experience levels become safe, skilled, and responsible gun owners. Lead instructor Everett Saldana is certified by the California DOJ, CA POST, NRA, and USCCA, bringing over a decade of military and private security experience into every class. His instruction combines professionalism, practical application, and an easy-to-understand teaching style for both new and experienced shooters. As a Riverside Sheriff–approved CCW provider, CTS delivers training that exceeds county requirements by emphasizing real-world application, situational awareness, decision-making, safe firearm handling, and defensive proficiency. Most importantly, CTS is built around community—providing a welcoming, hands-on training environment focused on building confidence both on and off the range. Train with Purpose. Carry with Confidence.