One other lady and myself experienced a very poor course lead by an instructor that had horseshoe…read morebaldness but blonde hair. He made the course particularly difficult for me, resulting in my failing the class when I have been an instructor for a few years. He pushed heavily on the need for more NRA Training Councelors, if this was my only experience with the NRA I would never have anything to do with the NRA again. Fortunately, there are other NRA instructors in the area who have been a much better experience. As a female I would and will pursue training elsewhere.

Jeff and the crew of instructors were friendly and professional…read more They provided great instructions on the course materials and made the course very interactive. 10/10 would recommend.

After only a 2 hour session with Michael, my long-distance precision rifle shooting approach and…read moreresults have substantially improved. He is a natural, gifted teacher and extremely knowledgeable. Regardless of your background and experience level, I believe Michael can help you improve your shooting in a relaxed, enjoyable setting.

Awesome experience. Michael is a pro who made this novice feel at home on the range. The day felt…read moresafe in every regard, from gun safety to covid precautions. He is a skilled instructor who coached us into shooting bullseyes at 75 feet with a handgun in our first hour.

As a recent gun owner, it was time for me to take the time to learn how to use my instrument. So,…read moremy hubby, daughter and I decided to take Kevin's course in collaboration with Prof Jeff Macalolooy of Dragons Den MMA. They taught us how to disarm weapons and handle firearms. It is a 6-hour course which I thought was going to be waaaay too long, but it went by at a nice clip. It included 3 hours in the classroom where Kevin discussed, in an engaging and often hilarious manner, "firearm history, laws, safety and proper handling." Jeff then led us through hand-to-hand combat and how to disarm an attacker. I appreciated this as a woman, as every woman should have a rudimentary idea of how to protect herself. We then spent three hours on the range. As someone who has never really handled a handgun before, it was intimidating to fire so many rounds but to also be around people who were more familiar with a gun than I was. To Kevin and Jeff's credit, they taught us in a manner that both beginners and more seasoned shooters could understand. As a beginner, I needed extra support. Thankfully, having two instructors made all the difference: one (Kevin) could keep the main group moving at a steady pace, while the other (Jeff) could devote more time to reinforcing weak spots and helping a newbie like me work through any lingering hesitation. Jeff really helped me in this area. There was a point where I felt like giving up (partly because I couldn't draw my gun fast enough with the new holster that I bought), so Jeff switched mine out and provided me with a holster that solved that problem. Indeed, any issue I might have had was addressed and resolved. I am now looking forward to the women's only training course they will offer in August, as I believe that will allow me to feel less intimidated and will continue to bolster my confidence in weapon disarms and firearm handling. Two thumbs up for the course and the instructors!

I have been considering taking firearm courses and purchasing a gun for some time now. I finally…read moredid some research on courses in my area and decided to reach out to Kevin. I explained I had never shot a gun before but was interested in learning, safely. Kevin was amazing! He made my first time handling a gun and shooting informative and enjoyable. He was very thorough and patient with me, putting me at ease. After the course he sent me follow-up information I had asked about. I highly recommend Kevin, especially if you're a beginner in handling a gun.

Federico is an excellent instructor. Professional. Approachable…read more Range Location: Richmond Rod & Gun Club (~30-60min North of SF) Pros: - Choice to train between 2 types of Glocks or a Beretta. - You can bring your own pistol and chances are he's going to know how to operate it. - Private range - Practiced safety drills with dummy rounds - Walked out of there with confidence and a better understanding of firearms safety Cons: - I don't have anything negative to report. Recommendation: - Bring extra sunscreen - Wear a hat - Bring water Looking forward to follow up sessions. Thanks Federico. -J

Federico is a wealth of knowledge. He taught me valuable skills that I can build upon and helped…read moreme understand the value of repetition, practice and critical thinking as it pertains to gun ownership and shooting. On top of that he is fun, funny and left himself open for any questions that I had. In a place where this sport is very restricted, he is generous with his time and knowledge and that is not easy to come across. I highly recommend his instruction and I am excited to go back and learn more from him!

I've been following these guys on FB and IG for a while. I have also heard good testimonials from…read moreothers who have taken courses with OpTempo so of course my curious self went through their website to see if there were any classes that worked with my schedule. I took an Intermediate Pistol Course earlier this month with Matt and Ben leading the class -- both were phenomenal instructors. Each instructor had their own philosophy and methodology with handling and tactics. I appreciate that they also brought their "real world" experiences into our group discussions. Since the instructors have LE and Military backgrounds, better perspectives and examples are shared with the class which is an added bonus for those who are learning new concepts or strategies. The course I took was at Field Sports Park on the border of South San Jose and Morgan Hill. We had a private section of the park which worked nicely for our intimate class size of 10. The class started at 9am and ran a little bit past 3pm. We completed drills as a class and did some additional work in smaller group sizes of 1:5. I enjoyed the session so much that I signed up for 1:1 instruction for a new weapon I just purchased. Signing up is easy. Just browse through the course offerings on the website, select and pay for the course you want to take (check for prerequisites), and Adriana (I believe she's the Operations Manager) will respond to you promptly with all the details you need. By the way, Adriana has been an absolute pleasure to work with -- she's responsive and really great with answering questions. Overall, there's a pretty awesome team running this business. I would highly recommend for beginner shooters, skilled shooters, expert shooters, and every skill level in between!

recently attended OpTempo's Pistol Foundations 3 course and was thoroughly impressed. The course…read morebuilt effectively on previous skills, with practical drills that were both challenging and relevant. Our instructor, Ben, was outstanding. His expertise, patience, and ability to adjust training for individual skill levels made the experience exceptional. The supportive and inclusive learning environment he created was invaluable. I highly recommend OpTempo and look forward to more courses. Thank you, Ben, and the entire team!

I recently completed an NRA Pistol Instructor Course given by Krieger Defense Firearms Training…read more(Jordan). I have to say that the class was very professionally given, and information and training was excellent, especially in light of the quality of the personnel taking the class. Even though prior military combat veterans and active and retired law enforcement personnel were present, including several civilians, both men and women, Jordan conducted the class so as to provide a learning opportunity for every individual in the class. Regardless of your knowledge, skills or attitude, you will learn something from this class. I highly recommend Jordan and Krieger Defense Firearms Training for all of your questions or training. Nice job, Jordan and Adrian.......... I will be returning for future training.

at the Krieger academy They have ccw class training to get open carry permit handgunsread more

Mike, the owner of Threat Spectrum Inc., demonstrated self defense techniques in a comfortable…read moreenvironment that helped to not make it overwhelming. Each movement was clear and concise making for an easy learning experience. He had medical and self defense supplies with him at all times for any unforeseen occurrence.

Very experienced instructor caress a huge variety of training for the customer needs…read more Uses local gun range Simpson come to you in your area Permitting Services throughout the 5 counties of the Bay Area.