The guys behind the desk are super friendly. I shoot my gun here. Clean, good lighting, more space…read morethan others and good ventilation. I prefer bringing people with me here.

I came here to take my basic firearm starter course and was a bit intimidated since it has been…read moreawhile since I used a handgun. The course was really informative and my instructor was very engaging. It didn't feel like I was in a classroom setting, more like a really interesting conversation. When it came time to shoot my instructor was a bit more assertive, which is welcoming because you're dealing with firearms. I left feeling a lot more knowledgeable and confident for when I get my FSC. Overall I'd recommend this to anyone interested in learning how to safely operate a handgun.

After deciding I wanted to get back into hunting after a short 50 year hiatus, I purchased a…read morebeautiful Sako 90 Hunter. During the online purchase process, Sako suggested a few FFL's, and Guns LA was one of them. I said yep, although I had never been here, and away we go. A few weeks later, I received an email notice that the rifle had arrived at Guns LA, and I drove over to go through the transfer drill. They buzzed me right in, I was greeted by a couple of the guys, and they handled everything right away. Typical easy California transfer: pages of paperwork, produce CDL, provide DNA sample, raise your right hand and swear you are not a communist or a Klingon, take a polygraph...the usual drill. Because they have a highly Yelp rated gunsmith, I handed them the Leopold scope and mounting rings I had purchased and asked them to mount it (yeah...as if I could have mounted it). No problemo. Ten long days later, I returned (and yes, the DROS paperwork stamps the exact minute from the ten days you started the process and you are damn RIGHT I was there at the exact minute to accept my rifle). They gave me a break on the price of mounting the scope since I did the transfer paperwork there, which was generous and unexpected. Everything was perfect. Although I live in Pasadena, and there are closer gun shops, I would absolutely go to these guys again. Thumbs up and thank you!

I had an excellent experience at Guns LA in Burbank and can't recommend them enough…read more About a year ago, I purchased a handgun from another dealer that has since permanently closed. Recently, I noticed some parts were coming loose and was concerned about safety. I reached out to a few shops, and while the first place was willing to help, I felt like they were more focused on trying to sell me something rather than genuinely helping with my issue. Thankfully, I found Guns LA right around the corner. After seeing their great reviews on Yelp and Google, I decided to stop by and I'm so glad I did. Deon helped me from the start and was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. He never made me feel uncomfortable and took the time to explain everything clearly. Not only did he inspect and fix my firearm, but he also spent time teaching me how to properly use my Holosun sight and gave me helpful tips to improve my shooting. He even shared a flyer for private training lessons, which I really appreciated. Best of all, there was zero pressure to buy anything. He genuinely cared about helping me, not making a sale. When I returned to pick up my handgun, Deon and Mike explained that the previous dealer had actually left out some important parts, something they couldn't believe. Luckily, Guns LA has a certified gunsmith on staff (apparently one of the only ones within a 20-mile radius), and they took great care of everything. I'm extremely grateful to have found this place. They've earned my trust and my business. I'll definitely be coming back for future purchases, and they're now the only shop I'll trust with my handguns and AR-15. Highly recommend Guns LA if you're looking for honest, professional, and knowledgeable service! Big thank you to Deon

This past Sunday, 2 of my girlfriends and I attended Dutch's class. What an absolutely fantastic…read moreexperience. Dutch and his team are great instructors. I took the Pistol 1 class and left with so much knowledge and feel that through their explanations and fine tuning, I became so much better as the day progressed. I cannot wait to go back. A+ experience. A+ community building. A+ instruction. Thanks so much, Dutch and team!

This was a really great, fun, educational and safe day! My family were all beginners to gun…read morehandling and gun firing. My whole family really got so much out of the class experience. Dutch led the class with professional demeanor and even some humor. His understanding of everything gun related was quite impressive. I am so happy I chose to bring my family to experience this class. I know we will be back at some point to refresh and/ or improve upon our new skills. Great, friendly helpers are there to assist as well. Their professionalism was off the charts. I thank Eric, Eloy and Hannah for all of their assistance with their knowledge too. I highly recommend this course to anyone hoping to be more comfortable handling guns. Thank you Live Fire Learning!

Can't say enough about Peggy and the training we have received. My daughter and I are new to…read moreshooting and Peggy's firm, but friendly manner is serving us well. Every class we become more confident in our abilities. Learning gun safety and basics, and then proceeding through target practice, the 9mm beginner and a second 9 mm class and next the intermediate class is empowering. Having a private lesson with us two and our instruction is perfect as she can tailor the progression to suit us individually. Also Peggy is a certified NRA instructor and as such knows her subject and the correct way to approach firearms training.

CALLING ALL LADIES!…read more I have been wanting to get Firearm Certified for a while and have been wanting to train, but most gun stores & instructors are male centered and male catered. It can be intimidating to do things that are of a dangerous nature while training with men. I found that out while training to ride motorcycles. Often times (especially lately) people want to avoid the idea that men & women have different needs & ways in which they learn, but for me personally i cannot ignore this fact, & I really didn't want a "tough guy" approach to my Firearm journey as an abuse survivor. Not that there's anything wrong with the fellas, but for my comfort, I really wanted a ladies' approach to the world of self-defense shooting and after a long search... I found the absolute QUEEN of the shooting range! Peggy Grangetto has changed my life with her Ladies Only gun training. She is a firearms EXPERT with many certifications and is extraordinarily knowledgeable and gentle with her teaching style. In the beginners course, you will learn all the basics in a safe, ego neutral environment where you can be comfortable. Half classroom, half gun range. I took her Ladies Only Beginner course and was able to take the test to get certified to purchase & own a Firearm, as well as spend a few hours shooting a .22 caliber pistol (let her know in advance if you want to take the certification test). Her classes are held at the Beautiful Oak Tree Gun Club in Newhall. Check out their Yelp as well if you're already experienced or are looking for a range in the SCV! Yesterday was my follow-up class, which was the Intermediate Ladies only Pistol course. This was an all gun range day with a 9MM pistol, myself, another student & Peggy. I'm learning BODY TRUST and focus, which is soooooo important to being effective in stopping an attack from an assailant while using a gun. If you are a woman seeking to train with firearms, and an want the feminine ego neutral approach, then you need Peggy. You will NOT regret the decision to take your power back. I'm so happy and empowered you guys. Beyond 5 stars! *Please note, Peggy doesn't ONLY teach women. All genders are welcome to her training, however the ladies only classes are SPECIFICALLY for women.

I recently completed my 2-day CCW qualification with Arvin Younan at Nationwide CCW, and I cannot…read morerecommend this course enough. What sets Arvin apart is his ability to balance a great vibe and a sharp sense of humor with the extreme seriousness of the subject matter. He doesn't just teach you how to shoot; he spends a significant amount of time focusing on the legal consequences of self-defense shootings in California. This part of the class was eye-opening and essential--he makes sure you understand that the decision to pull the trigger is the absolute last resort and carries life-altering legal weight. The classroom portion was never dry because Arvin keeps everyone engaged, but he also has zero tolerance for ego or unsafe behavior, which I really appreciated as a student. The Range Experience: The qualification at the range was exceptionally well-managed. Arvin brought along three additional instructors, ensuring a very high instructor-to-student ratio. Having four professionals watching the line made the entire process feel incredibly safe and organized. They were helpful, calm, and focused on ensuring everyone followed protocol to the letter. If you are looking for an instructor who is professional, legally knowledgeable, and runs a tight ship while keeping the atmosphere welcoming, Arvin is your guy. Bottom line: If you want to be a responsible CCW holder in CA, train with Nationwide CCW. UPDATE: Regarding 1-star review from Gabe Ruediger. He wasn't expelled from the class because he asked instructor a question about "lethal weapon" registration. He was expelled (twice) due to a persistent pattern of aggressive behavior, verbal harassment of instructors and students, and a total lack of the emotional self-control required for safe firearm certification. I was in the same class with him and witnessed it all. The instructor handled the situation very professionally and gave him multiple opportunities to correct his behavior before finally asking him to leave for the safety of the class.

I honestly am at a loss how Nationwide CCW has so many 5 star reviews. Not even any 4s, 3s or 2s…read more The place is a dump and they pack you in like sardines. Not someplace you want to sit all day. The instructor is bellicose and rude. They even had attitude answering initial questions over the phone - which should have been my first clue. Just a nasty experience - start to finish - that has stayed with me. There are better options. EDIT: They reached out confrontationally trying to verify my identity. No thanks LOL To my fellow Yelpers - feel free to do your own research. Check my profile and see my reviews. I can tell you my experience with them was terrible and my review accurate.

I had a great experience at Tactical Firearms Institute. I took a firearm class with OJ, and it…read morecompletely changed my perspective. Simply going to the range and practicing is not enough--proper training like this is essential, and honestly, I believe it should be mandatory for anyone who owns a firearm. OJ was extremely thorough, clear, and detail-oriented in his instruction. He made sure everyone understood not just how to handle a firearm, but how to do so safely and responsibly. I highly recommend this class to anyone serious about firearm ownership.

I really can't say enough good things about Tactical Firearms Institute…read more For starters, I wasn't exactly brought up in a gun culture, but I picked up my skills along the way through family, friends, and videos. And I was also going to the range enough to get frustrated at how I was stuck at my skill level and knew I needed training. With that, it's difficult to explain how much better, more confident, and comfortable I am with a firearm since I started training with Edmond (OJ). His expertise in the field is apparent immediately, and he has a resume that is hard to beat. But that's half of it. He's a great teacher who has the master-level talent of identifying your skill level, correcting mistakes, and patiently pushing you to a higher level than you thought was possible in yourself. And you can double everything I said about CCW training. If you have a CCW license, but you're uneasy about the concept of carrying it in public, I cannot express how important good training will be to you and how much OJ has helped me.

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 .

First time there and was treated very well. Had all my…read morequestions answered and I'll be back again.

Rarely will you go to a business that has true integrity. Arli Arms is one of these businesses…read more Sean and Ken greeted me at the door. Nice, chill, totally down to help out their customers. I was schedule for a cleaning. Got there and Sean looked at my weapons and said these don't really need cleaning. They're just dry. He oiled them up, fixed a pin on my safety and sent me on my way. They wouldn't accept even the smallest gratuity. They could have charged me hundreds of dollars for cleanings but instead provided a free service and a smile. Truly great Americans. This is how business is done. I'll only go to Sean or Ken for my gun smithing, cleaning, and mod needs. God bless yall.

Huge thank you to Sean and the Arli Arms team for helping me out today. I had a stuck trigger guard…read morepin that I could not get flush. Brought it in this morning and not only did they fix it in about a minute flat, they wouldn't even let me pay as the fix was "too quick to charge for". Arli Arms just made a customer for life. Thanks again, Sean!

I had a great experience at Southwest Training Center and would highly recommend them to anyone…read morelooking for CCW training.   I recently took a CCW course. It was a full 2-day, 16-hour program, but the team did an excellent job making it both comfortable and enjoyable from start to finish. The training facility itself is clean, well-organized, and comfortable, which made a big difference during a longer course like this.   Their attention to detail really stood out. Everything was explained clearly, and they made sure everyone fully understood the material - not just to pass, but to be responsible and confident moving forward.   Big thanks to Bo, Mike, and Luis - all three are extremely knowledgeable, skilled, and professional. They bring real-world experience and create an environment where you feel comfortable asking questions and learning.   Also, a nice bonus... they provided lunch on day two, which was a great touch and shows how much they care about their students.   Overall, top-notch training and a great experience. I'd absolutely recommend Southwest Training Center to anyone serious about getting their CCW done right, or any other firearms or medical related training.

I've enjoyed (or endured) a Lot of firearms training courses over the years, but Bo and Mike…read moreprovided classroom and range instruction that was second to none! While I learned much of what was being taught many years ago, Bo and Mikey were both very informative and entertaining! Their pleasant personalities, engaging teaching styles and obvious expertise turned what I thought was going to be sixteen hours of "detention" into a downright pleasurable learning experience!!! I'd recommend STC training to anybody looking to fulfill the necessary requirements to obtain a CCW, or to those interested in mastering various new shooting skills. I will Definitely be back for additional defensive handgun training, as I appreciate the way these humorous and talented professionals operate! The donuts and treats that were supplied at break time were also a great surprise!!! (I was even awarded a nice little prize for acing the final exam! WoooHooooo!!!) Two Thumbs Up to the guys and gals at Southwest Training Center!!! You Rock!!!

I enrolled in Craft Masters to learn about Automotive Estimating, driven by my love for cars even…read morethough I didn't know much about the field. But after finishing the course and getting my certificate, I can say it was eye-opening. David, our instructor, was really knowledgeable, which made learning easy. Thanks to the course, I landed a job at a well-known company within a week. I'm so grateful to Craft Masters Academy for opening up this opportunity for me.

I want to start by saying this is the #1 Automotive Appraisal School in Los Angeles California! I…read morehave never in my years of experience on the field experienced nothing like this before. David & Vahan which were my Automotive Instructors, taught me so much I needed to learn in 8 weeks (40 Hours) that I didn't even know where to begin with. I have been an Automotive Appraiser at a body shop for 5 years now and going. From the class I have learned Orientation to Relations, Damage Analysis, Estimating Blueprints, and Primary Fundamental Skills for an Estimator. I will 100% attend the Advanced Course as well and cannot wait to see what kind of new things I will learn as I go with my career! Once again, I want to say Thank You to David & Vahan for all your hard work! 100% Recommended for anyone who is looking to fulfill their career into the Automotive industry.