Just wrapped up the 8 Hours Initial class with Dan. He breaks the information down into easily…read moredigestible segments and ends each section by opening up for questions to anyone who may need further clarification. Dan leans on real-world experiences and scenarios that have played for a much more practical approach, rather than endless "what-if scenarios". The class I attended was small in participants, so it gave a more personal feel rather than a large class that could feel generic. I foresee using Dan more often in the future for adding other pews to my license, and would not hesitate recommending him to anyone, from novice to seasoned.

I've always had interest in obtaining my CCW license but with two little ones at home and hardly…read moreanytime to myself I put it off. That is until I saw a free seminar Dan put together to inform people on how to obtain one. So I attended the meeting and later signed up for his CCW course after feeling very informed about the process. Dan I found out is a 20 year veteran who instructs Marines in live fire training, if that doesn't instill trust I don't know what does. Our original date for the written and the firearm qualification was put on hold until quarantine orders were eased, so Dan came up with a solution to do virtual online classes and then when the range opened again he set up a date to go to Camp Pendleton to take our written test and the shooting qualification. We wore masks and practiced social distancing which put us at ease during this strange time. I was so nervous about both tests and Dan assured all of us that we had nothing to worry about. After all was said and done he was right, there was nothing to be nervous about at all. Dan made the entire process very easy to understand, he went over all the topics for the written test, explained the shooting drills and answered any questions we had. Overall I would recommend highly recommend South County Firearms Training! Thank you again for all your help.

Had my private lesson with ADS for rifle fundamentals training and advanced pistol manipulation and…read moreit was a great 2 hour training experience! It is not easy to ease into a firearms training class especially when it's one on one, but ADS made me feel confident very early on and made the learning process more productive and fun at the same time. Starting off with the basics and easing into training was smooth, and as a visual and imaginative learner he helped to make me understand scenarios and situations easier. Something that I enjoyed about the session was, even though it was structured, he went at my pace and made sure I understood what I was doing and made sure I did it correctly. I never felt rushed or that the questions I asked were "dumb". I highly recommend ADS to all who want to learn or who have a firearm(s) and want to learn new techniques because you will learn something new and have a good experience at the same time!!

Had a great time at my class, with in the first 10 rounds Brendon was able to point out issues that…read moreI had. He broke down the problem into steps and helped me work through each part to correct my issue! Even though it was my first private session with ADS, the class felt specifically tailored to my needs. If you are a beginner looking to get more comfortable, or an experienced shooter looking to brush up on your skills I highly recommend taking a private session with ADS.

Been a member at OnTarget for years. They've always been…read moreincredibly helpful, and willing to teach when we've had questions about zeroing, etc. They never hesitate to go over and above. Today our optic battery was dead and they were nice enough to just give us one. Thanks Grant!

I've been to this local range several times, and unfortunately each visit has been disappointing…read moreenough that I now choose to drive to other ranges instead. On multiple occasions, both over the phone and in person, the staff came across as dismissive, unwelcoming, and unprofessional. At times, their attitude felt condescending and created an uncomfortable environment that did not feel inclusive or respectful to all customers. I believe accountability and safety are extremely important in any firearms setting, but that should never come at the expense of basic customer service, professionalism, and respect. I hope the owner, Greg, takes this feedback seriously and considers addressing staff conduct, because consistent behavior like this reflects poorly on the business overall. In today's environment, every customer should feel respected and treated fairly.

Amazing service and response time. Did great work on short notice. Price was way more affordable…read morecompared to many other gunsmith in the area. Will definitely be back for other services.

Great guy, quality service, reasonable prices, highly recommend! Handled well all the different…read morethings I asked of him.

I was visiting from out of town (Oakland, CA) and stopped in to shoot. It was a weekend afternoon,…read moreso there was a bit of a wait. All in all, it was worth the wait. The staff were welcoming and friendly. It sounded like they made special accommodations for myself and some other shooters, by opening up the "tactical" range, since there were no members shooting at that time. That was awesome, because it got me on the range sooner. I also brought with me a new firearm - Canik Mete MC9LS with a new optic. I forgot my regular range bag with my tools; however, the range staff allowed me to use one of their tools to adjust my new optic. I don't know how the targets move on the regular range, but on the tactical range, you can push buttons to automatically set the targets at a specified distance, move the targets manually back and forth, and automatically have the target return. Best of all, the prices were very reasonable. $20 per lane and $0.50 targets - WAAAAAY better than prices in the Bay Area. If I were a resident of the area, I'd definitely become a member. (I overheard one of the staff members informing another customer of the benefits and price.). Top Notch outfit in my opinion.

I was interested in learning proper firearms etiquette, and had an opportunity to do so at Evan's…read moreGun World. I attended their intro to handguns class, covering the basics of safety and proper form, and getting in some introductory shooting experience. John, our instructor, was very engaging and great at commanding attention when needed and building up the class's confidence. Afterward, I took them up on their 'newbie' offer of free range time and rental after class. Kevin signed me up for a lane, let me rent a couple of handgun models I researched previously, and critiqued my targets, giving some general feedback and advice. He also pointed me toward a couple other models that are known to be more friendly to left-handed shooters that I can test out in the future. Great place; a little on the older and smaller sides, but staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and attentive. I get the feeling that as I 'shop around' for my go-to range there's a strong chance I will gravitate back here, since these guys are passionate about what they do, and seem to want to inspire that passion in others. Definitely will make it a point to stop by again.

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 .

Do not do business with this company they took advantage of me. I'm a senior 74 years old. I was…read moreapproached on Internet Instagram to purchase for $33. A concealed weapon turns out they build me for $333 and will refuse to give me my full refund back with no explanation. They're dishonest people and I am going to report this to Internet fraud at the FBI in Better Busniss bureau be aware do not do business with this company.

Instructors were awesome! Kept all the class engaged and made us realize how important this…read moretraining was for all of us.

I'm really happy I found this place. I recently needed a DROS done on a firearm being shipped in…read morefrom an online retailer. Had it sent to VC Armory. A lot of dealers these days arent keen on doing that these days. I called them, and they said no problem. They notified me less than an hour after I got the UPS notice that the package arrived at their location. I showed up just a short while later to start the process. Its a nice small shop in a quiet part of town. I really appreciated how chill the atmosphere was. I think it took all of 10 minutes to get the paperwork done, and off I went. 10 days wrapped, and I went for my pickup today. Again, the shop was super chill. Took less than 10 minutes to wrap everything up. Start to finish, the process was painless. Most gun shops are typically not places I'm super comfortable at. They tend to have semi aggressive staff, customers, or both. And they also tend to be very vocal about their political affiliations. VC Armory had none of those things. That alone is going to make them my go to LGS from here on out.

I see a lot of good reviews. And I understand why. My issue was a technicality in their wrong…read moreinterpretation of the law. Here is the real problem I have with them. They do not understand all gun laws and there for make their customer jump through more legal hoops than need be. I don't expect every customer to know the laws so they are unaware VC is slightly incompetent. I even pointed out their error but they just raised their voices and yelled at me. In California , when buying a rifle, it is NOT necessary to show two forms of ID. If you have a California True ID (Golden Bear in corner with no restrictions) that is all you need. They insisted I needed more. Here's the law: Only if you have restrictions or are purchasing a hand gun or it's a PO box address etc... is a secondary ID proving address required). But they are so arrogant and elitist blow-hards they wouldn't even turn the page on the form that they used as their proof showing me. I said on the first page it states NO secondary ID required for rifles. But he refused to even look at the 1st page and read where it clearly states the secondary ID rule is ONLY for hand gun sales. So lazy. So every single rifle purchaser that had a California DL True ID with no restrictions and their address correct on the iD was and is made to show a secondary ID. Completely unnecessary so I asked them to send my "receiver(rifle) to their competitor down the street who is up on the law. And they're cheaper too (and very friendly with no attitude. VC waste their customer's time making them jump through hoops needlessly and are very argumentative when you show them the law. Shame. By the way...I had lost my registration for my car and was in the process of renewing my registration so I didn't have it as secondary proof handy and I wasn't going to stand in line at the DMV just to get a copy when they would send me my new one a couple weeks later. Nope. I rather deal with the competent FFL guys down the street. My history: Gun collector of 50 years with over 350 purchases over a lifetime. I was an FFL myself and I am very familiar with the laws. Most gun buyers will assume their FFL knows the laws. Fact: Not all ffl's understand things they read and need it explained to them. We're all human. But when they get arrogant, loud and insistent by refusing to acknowledge they misread their own DOJ documents in front of them....that's just a ignorance and incompetence. These are guys I would think should not be doing their own Taxes let alone filling out gun transfers.