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    Bay Area Tactical

    5.0 (288 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    David M.

    This is a super long overdue review, but in light of my previous review about a horrible experience I had with another organization (Livermore Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club, a gun range, so not the same, but related), I figured I should write a review for an organization with which I had a positive (and great!) experience. I took my CCW training and qual with Bay Area Tactical and have to say, they are fantastic group of guys. The courses were great in that they struck what in my opinion was a good balance of basic and more advanced instruction that allowed both beginners and more seasoned individuals to gain something from the course. The instructors were very friendly and gave good and solid advice. I did receive a critique on my shooting form a few times, but it was given in a constructive way, and it continues to be helpful to this day. I did end up passing my qual on the first try! I will most likely take my next CCW trainings with this group in the future when I will have to renew my permit. Highly recommend!

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    Jony B.

    Great group of guys, respectful, and very smooth, organized process getting my CCW courses with them. Gregg and Dennis provided great background and class instruction, likely due to their PD and EP background. Chris and Marlon watched us fire, and gave instinctual critique on improving our form with noticeable improvement by the end. Would highly recommend

    Target after the Bay Area Tactical pistol 2 class. They helped me fix my grip, target acquisition and trigger pull and reset.
    Stephen R.

    I started taking classes with BAT a few months ago and words can't really describe how amazing my experiences have been, how welcoming everyone is and the knowledge that the team at Bay Area Tactical has. I've taken their pistol 1 and 2 courses and the rifle/pcc 1 class. All the instructors were polite, willing to help and friendly. Safety is a key factor for me and I never ever felt unsafe. The team helped me transition from an old school way of shooting to the new way and also fixed my grip and eye issue. The results speak for themselves. ( see picture). I'm about to sign up for the rifle/ pcc 2 class and I seriously can't wait. Whether you're new to shooting or want to hone your skills Bay tactical is the way to go. After the classes I've taken I wouldn't go anywhere else.

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    Huy H.

    Beyond the knowledge transfer, the vibes at BAT were immaculate. I applied for my CCW initial in 2023 in San Mateo County and was searching for a vendor to complete my qualifications. For context, I am an active USPSA A-class Carry Optics competitive shooter--my member number is A128082 for verification--and a martial arts instructor of 15 years. In an informal setting, I've practiced and trained with a variety of LEOs, first responders, and military personnel, from South Bay agencies to the Sacramento area. Lastly, I placed 8th out of 115 shooters in a CCW-specific competition and 2nd in my division. This isn't a flex, just context for my experience. I was recommended to BAT by a close family friend and best man who also shoots competitively and got his CCW through Alameda County. He reassured me that BAT was simply meeting its deliverables regarding the CCW process, although he did express that there were some conflicting ideologies. However, he also said he would do business with BAT again, purely because of the positive vibe and communal environment they created. My Class Experience My first introductory class was with Norman Ho. He spoke with an attractive charisma that made the class content easy to absorb. Norman was also very good at explaining certain laws and policies with a strong but unbiased point of view. This was important to me because, often, instructors will claim a concept is the "end-all" solution. For example, if instructors say "slow is fast," I'll tell them they are mistaken, as times and how we fight have changed. Slow is slow, and fast is fast. I don't know when anyone won a fight with a slow punch. Good news: BAT and its instructors didn't say or express anything like that. My first shooting instructor was Chris. He is awesome, plain and simple. Things started off a bit intense when he instructed an incompetent student to lock back their slide as a safety protocol, and they simply couldn't do it. Chris made it very clear that this was an important function to know as a gun owner--and more importantly, as a CCW holder. I 100% agree and was glad he did that. Once he learned about my experience, he acknowledged it and expressed that he didn't need to give me as much attention. While I appreciated that, I also told him that I was a student first and foremost and was still there to learn, which he also appreciated. He's a great teacher, very adamant in his teachings, and very funny. My next instructor was Greg. While Chris was amazing, I was glad to work with another instructor for variety. Greg is a former LEO from Detroit who worked in executive protection, and he has seen some things! He was also the instructor who gave me the online PowerPoint, which I'm sure wasn't easy, but he still made it interesting. When we did our first grouping of five shots on a 7-yard target, I essentially did a regular Bill Drill in a six-inch circle. Greg exclaimed, "Wow, you know something, don't you?" It was a nice, lighthearted joke. I gave him context on my experience but still told him I was a student first and foremost. He appreciated that, and I appreciated his acknowledgment. We passed the qualification, and we continued to converse and exchange knowledge. Why BAT Stands Out What made me want to stick around with BAT was the cool environment and attractive energy. I just wanted to talk shop and shoot more. Just like other gun enthusiasts, we enjoyed sharing what gear we run, what holsters we rock, and our optics preferences. It was great! The important part about this overall experience is that they didn't downplay my shooting experience as a competitive shooter; they embraced it. That's huge to me because, in the world of tactics among civilians and LEOs, implementing competitive shooting in their practice is inevitably beneficial. The only downside was that Greg challenged me to keep shooting faster, haha. My final thought: I am confident that I will continue to give BAT my business and refer my network for as long as I can carry.

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    Instructors were very cool and very knowledgeable. I felt comfortable and made the process enjoyable. Highly recommend!

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    I learned a lot from these guys for my 16 hour CCW course. They made it fun and very knowledgeable!!!

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    Great instructors that are friendly and knowledgeable. And they always put the students first. I've been going back to BAT for refreshers.

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    Great local firearms class to get your CCW. Reasonably priced and provides great instruction.

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    Class schedule fit my needs. Everything else straightforward, professional, and highly recommended.

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    4 months ago

    Did a renewal CCW class with them. Super smooth and great staff. Will def use them again.

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    Have gone through several BAT classes. Very professional and informative . Highly recommend them

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    The instructors were very informative and helpful. I really enjoyed the course. I would highly recommend using their services!

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    Ask the Community - Bay Area Tactical

    Do they rent guns here?

    Unfortunately, we do not offer that service. However, we do provide firearms for use in our introductory courses, which include a wide selection for students to try at the end of the course. This allows students to not only build a strong foundation… 

    Why are there no info who the instructors are? All your training and certs you speak that you trainers any regular joe can get it? Can you expand on your instructors background?

    All our instructors ate either ex law enforcement or ex military. Our LEO instructors are POST law enforcement instructors as we are certified to teach police departments.

    What is the best way to schedule the class for the LivingSocial deal? I've tried all the phone numbers and no answer on any of them.

    Hi gives us a call at 415-568-6803. We have been in training today so no one was answering. We can help you schedule for classes.

    I've been trying to get in touch with this place for awhile. I bought a living social coupon for a class. When is the next class?

    Please call.or text us at 415-568-6803.

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    The owners Dennis and Norm are super cool, and worked with me to accommodate my work schedule for the class.

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