I took the BPS class with my three daughters. Bertrand was extremely knowledgeable and very patient…read morewith us. The course was all about safety, which made me feel much better since I had no prior experience with guns. We all enjoyed our class. Thank you Bertrand!

I took the BPS (Basic Pistol Shooting) course with Bertrand, who was recommended to me by friends…read morethat had taken courses with him before. Bertrand is extremely knowledgeable and meticulous in his lessons, with safety always at the forefront of everything he teaches. You'll likely walk out with newfound confidence and competency about using firearms, I certainly did. The BPS course was broken up into 4 parts - a self-paced online course, an in-person classroom session, 2 hour private range practice time, and 1 hour gun cleaning session (sometimes the gun cleaning is done at the range, though that'll depending on timing). Detailed information about each section will be provided once you sign up for the course. The classroom session was a group session, and it went almost 6 hours for our class (you basically go over everything that was taught in the online course, and then do some dry-firing exercises). The range time was great because it was a private coaching session, and usually done at non-public hours at the range, so there are no other distractions. One caveat - Bertrand is a bit of a drill sergeant, and while this approach may work for some people, others might prefer a softer touch. That being said, he does make sure you walk out with a wealth of knowledge and is extremely passionate about teaching. I had previously tried shooting once before, and I was taught next to nothing compared to what I learned through this course. An excellent surprise bonus to this course was how well I was able to shoot in our range session, and I definitely give kudos to Bertrand for his excellent course and training. He offers a wide variety of courses and is super responsive. If you're looking to safely learn how to use a firearm, SFE is the way to go.

You should 100% take the Fundamental Rifle course if you want to learn about and shoot different…read moretypes of rifles (bolt action, semi-auto, PCC, hunting/precision shooting) from a licensed firearms instructor.  This is more convenient than renting a gun (BTW, in California if you don't already own a gun and you want to rent a gun, you need to bring someone with you.  No exceptions.)   I took the rifle course since I'm in the market for a rifle.  Chao, our instructor, gave us a great introduction to different types of rifles and we also learned a little bit about the different types of firearm competitions you can try.  He also gave us some insight on some of the training and testing he does with the military. I will be taking other courses in the future. Tip:  If you have something specific you want to shoot or learn about let them know ahead of time to see if they can accommodate your request. We had a chance to try a pump action shot gun from a special request from one of the participants.

As a first-timer that only got the level one guard card class for now, my experience was pretty…read morestraightforward and neutral since I arrived early and on a Saturday. When I was scheduling, it said that there was like 25 spots open so I jumped in on it. When you actually get there though on a Saturday, there's actually a decent amount of students. There will be a line to get checked in. There is a lot of parking and a 7-Eleven across the street if you get hungry during one of the couple of breaks that they give you during the class. Everything was extremely efficient from my point of view. They were able to condense 8 hours of material into around four to five. I mean, level 1 is extremely common sense as some say, but I did learn some things about the do's and don'ts about being a security guard. Not a lot of people had questions so it went by pretty quick. The test itself is pretty easy so as long as you're taking notes on important things and pay attention to the practice questions. I'm looking forward to my level two and three guard card classes and will update my review accordingly

Unable to attend due to some major life events, so I can't speak on the class itself any other…read morereviews on here can speak to the class itself. However, beware of their strict policy canceling six days in advance cost me 100% of my money. I'm sure they have their reasons for the policie existence but it feels a bit dishonorable to take 100% of my money for doing nothing.

I had the time of my life today. I spent the day with Ruben learning all about my new gun; learning…read morehow to load, pose, and shoot. He was very patient with me, let me ask as many questions as I wanted, let me know when I was doing something wrong and corrected me, and let me go at my own pace. By the end of the lesson I was hitting the target more than I was missing. I plan on getting more practice and going back to Kuma Tactical for more lessons.

Ruben was super knowledgeable and patient. It was my first class and he took his time and explained…read moreall the fundamentals to me. I never felt rushed and he always guided me and made sure I was comfortable. I definitely will continue to take classes with him- he's super candid and genuine

Manzano Tactical: The Efficiency Course That Gets You HOOKED!…read more I initially joined Manzano Tactical just to enjoy my range days, but their Rifle Efficiency Course on September 27th completely changed the game--I'm now hooked on competition and eagerly look forward to participating in the member pistol matches and 2-Gun matches they host with the club! This course is a must-do if you are serious about improving. The course description holds true: they immediately incorporate fundamentals with serious movement and variable challenges. We spent the day pushing our limits with demanding standards, striving for those "Demigod gold standards" while shooting both handguns and rifles. The training gave me a clear, honest assessment of my current abilities and showed me exactly where my weaknesses lie. What truly set this apart was the personalized instruction from the lead instructor, Kyle. He is a master at identifying specific struggles, even managing to see and correct my flaws while I was on the move. Kyle carved out time to help solidify those exact skill sets. I walked away learning to shoot efficiently, mastering reloads and weapon manipulation on the move, fixing frustrating ammo misfeeds under pressure, and achieving seriously fast target acquisition with my optics. They even provided insightful feedback on flaws in my equipment setup! The course was fun, incredibly safe, and, by the end of the day, I had gained massive confidence in my skills. If you want to move past casual shooting and get a clear, detailed path to mastery, book this course. Highly recommended!

Kyle and the guys at Manzano legit brought 2A to the bay…read more Gun shops have always seemed intimidating, but all the staff over at Manzano are extremly knowledgeable and happy to answer all sorts of questions. They aren't salesman, they are shooters trying to help, regardless of our skill levels. I was luckily enough to take their Pistol Match Efficiency class, Jake put together a solid class with an abundant amount of information and drills to get introduced to shooting at a pace that was productive in learning. Being a member has its perks too where we can really try to better our skills in a variety of ways. Rapid fire, holster work, and even comp days. With more than competitive pricing, the ability to source things that aren't available in the shop to get products we want, Safety is also a top priority. Kyle and the team educate and demonstrate how to be efficient with firearms.

Took a class at the EOS Training & Consulting center to apply for a Utah CCW. The instructor, Ari…read moredid a great job, was willing to answer all questions. They have other classes as well like private instruction at a range in Santa Cruz. I would highly recommend checking out their web site at www.eos-tc.com. " note they are buy appointment only, must sign up for classes on line" They are located on Camden Ave in San Jose in a building complex with plenty of parking. The inside office are has a "free" coffee machine that make mochas, cup of latte,

Let's see if I can give it 0 stars...the address is incorrect and their website does not have an…read moreupdated address. I also could not find actual reviews anywhere despite its claimed 20yr history and 4.2/5 star rating. I came here to check it out for my cousin because she was getting the runaround about classes. Their address is actually for an accounting firm. Their phone number automatically has you leaving a voice-mail and only communicate by email. Pretty sure this is a scam, so hopefully this shows up so that other people don't get scammed by this place.

Small trade school near SJ Airport that teaches real world skills. Great place to learn PCB layout…read moredesign, IC Design. They also teach 3D CAD using SolidWorks!

Just took the class on Thursday/Friday January 8-9th, and I must say, Mike and Mycah are both…read moreawesome instructors . Very nice people and very thorough with teaching. Someone in my class did get kicked from the class, but I can say with 100% certainty, they were just trying to keep the rider safe and the rest of us safe. With that being said, I do recommend getting a little bit of time on a bike before going to the class is it's possible for you. But if not, the course is designed for beginners, so don't worry. Again, Mike and Mycah are AWESOME at what they do! I will most likely be signing up for the advanced course eventually. -Matt

**Repost from Google**…read more Just got done with the beginner course, so here are my fresh thoughts. First, I'm not sure if this applies to every class scheduled here, but the class I took was scheduled to start before the dealership opened. Our instructors mentioned that not only does the state mandate that students be on time, but so does the dealership. As such, don't expect much if any leeway when it comes to starting times. The instructors gave us a fair bit of grace on little things throughout the course, so this doesn't reflect on them at all. It's just the reality of the business structure. Be on time or risk losing your money. Second, I want to mention a major concern I had going into the course. The minimum recommended height for this location was 5'4" because of the bikes used. I'm a stocky 5'4" male with a relatively short inseam. I find most non-cruisers to be tall and intimidating. I would've taken the course at the other Golden State Moto location, but their classroom sessions are done over Zoom, followed by a short break and then range time. For personal scheduling reasons, I didn't want to risk arriving late to the range, so I much preferred the in-person format at this Harley-Davidson location. However, that came with using the bigger bikes. I'm happy to report that I was just fine on them. I couldn't flat-foot the bikes, but I wasn't completely tippy-toed either. Being overweight actually helped for once, because my body compressed the suspension enough for it to be perfectly comfortable. If you're shorter than 5'4" or perhaps really light, you may seriously want to consider the other location. However, I think whoever settled on that 5'4" recommendation really nailed it. As for the course, it was better than I could have imagined. Specifically, our instructors, Prema and Tony, were outstanding. Have you ever thought to yourself, "Wow, this person is clearly in the right field"? Well, I thought that countless times throughout the course. These guys do not phone it in, and they have eyes like hawks. They were so good at deconstructing what felt to me were pretty complex scenarios. I would often take a stab at an exercise, feel a little off doing it, and not quite understand the precise things that went into making it happen that way. As I then pulled up to the instructors, they would point out several key little details they noticed, often from impressive distances or angles. Every single time, I would think back to what I did and immediately recognize their feedback was 100% spot on. I don't know how they do it, but if you're willing to really soak up the feedback, they will absolutely improve your riding tremendously, especially as a complete beginner. I think our class was entirely beginners, and everyone improved tremendously throughout the 2 days. I also really appreciated how much of a dynamic duo our instructors were. Tony's a bit older with more dirt and trail experience, while Prema is younger with more track experience. It was super helpful to get feedback from both of them because they offered different perspectives, but what they both had in common were the fundamentals that the Total Control program really emphasizes. If you're really anxious about getting lots of detailed feedback and being pushed out of your comfort zone, this class might not be ideal for you, but then again, riding demands a lot from people, and the asphalt won't coddle you. I'll close out by saying that I was honestly a bit surprised by the learning curve of riding a motorcycle. Sure, you can scrape by, get your license, and immediately fly down the highway on a liter bike. But if I'm being honest, this still feels like just the beginning. I passed and still wouldn't feel comfortable fully committing to street riding without additional parking lot practice. As a father of a young child, I care very much about safety, so I hope everyone will be realistic in their expectations of how much can be learned from just 2 days in a parking lot.