Just completed the 16 hour course needed for CCW for San Diego and Doug Goff is an amazing…read moreinstructor with many years of experience and knowledgeable. The information was a lot to digest but he made it fun. He also applied real life scenarios that make the information more valuable. Highly recommend Protector CCW

Doug is extremely professional. I learned a lot and had fun too. The whole experience has been…read moreamazing Thank you

My dad, brother, and I just completed the Basic Handgun class. Ryan did an outstanding job…read morefacilitating the class. His vast knowledge of firearms safety and course management was very apparent. Ryan did a great job explaining concepts and coaching us though the drills. I would recommend this course to people who want to take their firearms skills to the next level; total game changer! The thank you Ryan for helping to increase my confidence on the range and for instilling a strong sense of firearms responsibly.

I'm a fairly new shooter. I've had my gun about six months and had fired about 700 rounds through…read moreit at the indoor range. I had done dry fire exercises and tried to do some drills I had read about, but there's only so much you can do at the indoor range. So I signed up for the Basic Defensive Handgun Class with Crisis Response Group. I went to my first class and WOW! It's a LOT of fun and they pack a lot of skills into one class. Ryan started us off with the basics of gun safety and operation. We practiced stance and grip and trigger control and did some basic shooting so that everybody had a foundation no matter what level of skills they came in with (CRG's approach to this class is crawl, walk, run, so they start with the basics and then build skills on top of skills as the day goes on). Once we were done crawling, we got going with shooting controlled pairs, reloading drills and malfunction drills. Compared to indoor shooting where everything is on a table in front of you, it's fun to present from the holster, shoot your gun dry, drop the mag, let it fall on the ground, pop in another one and keep shooting. Next we started doing the move-and-shoot exercises and target discrimination exercises and it was straight up fun! I left the class really pumped and feeling way more confident about my shooting. Ryan and his crew run an organized but relaxed class where you are encouraged to shoot at your own pace. As Ryan says, "Speed is fine but accuracy is final." I signed up for the next month's class and got my dad and sister to join in. We had a smaller class so Ryan put us through even more drills, shooting while walking a slalom course and shooting around and through barriers. If you shoot but all you've done is shoot at the indoor range or done some random plinking out in the desert I strongly recommend this class. Even if you've never shot before (and a few members of the class seemed to be absolutely new to shooting), Ryan and crew will teach you the basics and then some in a safe, fun, and un-intimidating environment. I want to get some friends together to go again and I'm looking forward to taking more advanced classes in the future. I recommend investing in a holster and a two-magazine holder so you can get the most out of the course. I debated buying them because it didn't seem like a practical thing and if all I ever did was use it once for this class it would have been a waste of money, but after the class I went out and bought a better holster and a dedicated duty belt Once you get the feel of having an extra magazine or two on your belt you WANT to have an extra magazine or two on your belt. I now keep my belt in my closet where I can grab it and put it on if something goes bump in the night and I feel like I can afford to take a few extra seconds to snap on my belt. I also want to do a bit of full disclosure. I know Ryan "distantly". He's my sister's husband's sister's husband. So I know him but it's not like we hang out regularly. I hadn't seen him for a couple years at least before I took the class. When I was looking for a class to take, it helped to go with somebody I knew at least a little bit but Ryan and I aren't so close that I'd feel obligated to write a flowery review if I hadn't had a GREAT time shooting at his course. Ryan's an ex-Army Ranger, EMT, competitive shooter, and a very cool guy. He is NOT a cigar-chomping drill sergeant wannabe using his gun to compensate. If you feel intimidated taking a class like this (I did) you don't have to worry. Ryan is very comfortable (and GOOD) with his shooting and he has an easygoing confidence with zero abrasive macho swagger. He's very good about treating the beginners like beginners and the more advanced people like more advanced people and the whole thing feels pretty informal and if I haven't said it already a few times it is a whole lot of fun. Also, if you're coming from the Orange County area, the drive out to the Rainbow Range and back are not bad. The class starts and ends early enough that you're traveling each way before the 91/15 traffic gets ugly. It took me less than an hour to get there from Fullerton, and about an hour to get back.

Must take this CCW class! I am a beginner with handling firearms. After this class I walked away…read moreknowing my gun and it's capability. Most importantly I learned the law and liability surrounding carrying and or using my firearm. Mike and Jesse were thorough, patient and extremely professional. I had so much fun and highly recommend this class. I not only give it a 5 star but a 2 thumbs up. Thanks guys !!

Excellent training and instruction! Mike breaks everything down clearly and sets a strong…read morefoundation as you move through the course. He is never demeaning about it. I highly recommend this place for any type of firearm training. Mike's assistant instructor - Steve - was also excellent. It was nice having a left handed instructor coach me through my training (being left handed myself). This place will have my business for life!

Had a great training session with Zach. I learned a ton in a very professional environment. I'm…read moreexcited for my next class. Customer service was beyond great. Every time I had a question I would just email or call, the emails were answered extremely fast even even in the evening. I would give them 10 stars if I could.

I'm glad I found PPA because they have tons of classes from first aid to concealed carry. Their…read morewebsite is very easy to navigate, the classes are affordable, and the instructors are very patient. I've taken classes with Erin and a class with Mike. The class I took with Mike was the red dot 101 and I was thinking it would be a whole lot of shooting. It was more lecture than shooting in my opinion but the lecture is definitely what you need. Mike was on it, he was patient, a little funny but professional at the same time. He made sure everyone was understanding the process. I can't wait to take another class with PPA because I had a great time and a I learned a lot. Mike you're a genius!

I took the CCW initial class two years ago and renewed through them last weekend. Great teachers…read moreand great people. Classroom course is informative and teaches you quite a bit. They have a great online course and quiz as well. They have police officers that can teach you about laws, etc, with real information. Highly recommended.

I have taken the CCW and the Level II classes from Martinelli & Associates. I have to say I am…read moreimpressed with their level of expertise and commitment to keeping things safe AND fun. The integration of marksmanship and real life situations creates a comprehensive learning experience. As a woman who is in the beginning of the training process but is not a "spring chicken", I can say that I didn't feel like I was looked down upon as a second class citizen. I have experienced that feeling in other trainings from a different company. Doc is definitely encouraging and attentive to everyone's needs in the class. His knowledge of how the human mind works not only helps the student think through scenarios they may encounter but also helps make the learning process easier in his one on one interactions with the student. All in all it was a great experience! I have already registered for the next available class.

If you are a responsible citizen or a professional, I think you would greatly benefit from training…read morewith VTS. I have trained with Tony many times and he is professional and very knowledgeable. Tony is very approachable and easy to interact with. You will definitely learn and feel confident in your abilities when you leave. A reason I like VTS is that you can go for them for more than one thing. Firearms, 1st aid or AED trading can all be done in one place. Affordable too. By trainers who have been there and done that. You'll be glad you took that class.

Today was my first time training at Vital Training Solutions but I've known Tony Crossman for years…read morewhen I worked as a security officer at San Onofre Nuclear Power Station. Tony was a great trainer then and still is today! I currently work as a security agent protecting high end clients and will continue to train with Tony to keep my skills sharp. Highly recommend anyone looking for training to give his company a try!

Did the 16 hour CCW class with Jason, absolutely amazing class. Not only did the class go quickly…read morehe also made it extremely fun and educational. The qualification shooting was the best part, a lot of training and learning while Jason still made it very fun and keeping it very safe. Highly recommended to anyone looking for training or any of the CCW classes. Also on his own time after class he spent time showing some of his students on the range some pointers to help their shooting. Again highly recommended

Jason is Awesome! My dad and I took one of his classes and he was patient and took time to explain…read more any questions we had!

Extremely talented instructors, I was a complete newbie going into Pistol 1 and finished the course…read morefeeling confident in my knowledge and shooting abilities. Will be back for more courses in the future

What an amazing and empowering class!!! Thank you Instructor Eric for your expert training…read more This was positively the best thing I could have done for myself. I decided to take this class (on my own ) to see how I would feel around a weapon. I got so much more out of it. I'm not gonna say that I'm no longer fearful but what I will tell you is im much more AWARE. I'm looking forward to more classes and eventually getting my concealed carry permit and a nice gun. I'm certain the folks at Aegis Academy will help me through this process. Thank You Patrick Henry and your entire staff. I look forward to advancing my training! May God bless each of you BIG!!!