Mike Baxter is an Awesome Instructor. He helps with Home Defense classes, Gun Safety, and Gun…read moreHandling & Training (even CCW certification classes). Great experience and I left his training classes feeling very comfortable with using, operating, storing, and maintaining my home defense firearms. In his training program, he also covers information pertaining to the legal aspects of owning & operating firearms. My family and I took his Home Safety Defense classes and learned so much through his classes. I highly recommend Mike Baxter. You can find him through Baxter Firearms Training, but I found him through Always B Training .

From the owner: I strive to provide the best family friendly firearms training for every type of shooter…read more Whether you are just thinking about getting a gun, just bought a gun, or you want to carry concealed, I can help you achieve those goals. I offer special classes for women, using materials designed by women. These classes help those who want to avoid the traditionally male dominated presentations and focus on issues they may face differently. I recognize that every student is different and comes with a unique history that influences their confidence level, and learning style. I work to identify your learning style so I can help you develop the skills that build your confidence! Classes range from basic marksmanship to defensive shooting classes, including Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) certification for Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo and Yuba counties.

I'm still pretty new when it comes to guns. I bought a revolver a couple years ago with every…read moreintention of using it... and then I put it in my gun safe where it basically became a very expensive paperweight for two years. I finally decided it was time to stop being nervous and actually go to the range. After reading the reviews, I decided to check this place out, and I'm really glad I did. From the moment I walked in, the staff was friendly, welcoming, and very helpful. I told them it was my first time at the range, and they took the time to explain everything, answer my questions, and help me get set up. That made a huge difference because walking into a range as a newbie can feel a little intimidating. Once I got to my lane, I was only there for about 30 minutes, but I enjoyed every minute of it. My confidence definitely grew, and I left feeling way more comfortable than when I walked in. Overall, great first experience. Friendly staff, helpful guidance, and a welcoming environment for beginners. I'm looking forward to coming back for more practice -- and this time, I promise I won't wait another two years.

I went here this week to do a PPT (private party transfer) trading one of my pistols for one a…read morefriend had. This shop was fantastic, they made it super customer-friendly, simple and easy. We all know, purchases / transfers in California are difficult and wrought with bureaucracy & nonsense. This shop, makes it simple and easy for you to get it done. In addition, they have a very nice indoor range with a VERY wide multitude of rental firearms. Aside from the good customer service & cool indoor range, they had an incredibly wide variety of stock for sale. I noticed they had VERY fair prices, like some firearms were easily $100-125 less a piece than the FUDD gun shops here in (510) Alameda County. I would say the top highlight of this gun shop was the lack of FUDD. I experienced & saw / heard zero FUDD nonsense. Just straight up good, solid, friendly customer service & plenty of great products to choose from. It's also noteworthy that they had a really good inventory of ammo for reasonable pricing. I'll definitely be spending some more money here. Keep it up guys!!

I was excited to find out that there was a company in California that did firearm training with…read moresimunitions. I signed up immediately and was able to get in the next training session. On the morning of the class after everyone signed in and safety equipment was handed out. We went down to the range to practice some holster and live fire drills. As someone whom has taken firearm training in the past I felt this to be a little redundant. However it did allow to gauge the firearm skills of the other students that you would be shooting against. Once all the firearms were converted to shoot simunitions. We went right to running through scenarios force on force, to shoot or not shoot. After each scenario the instructors worked through them discussing all the actions that occurred. After lunch we started in the Shoot House. Where we ran through several more intense scenarios. The class was fast passed and very little down time. At the end of the day I enjoyed the class and learned several things that can use every day. I am interested in taking more classes from Train To Survive Tactical maybe a carbine class next time.

Great place. Friendly and knowledgeable owners. Top of the line range/features. Never crowded out…read morelike a public range, and not dangerous like one. This is a perfect environment for any enthusiast to consistently put rounds down range and train. Membership well worth it, often shoot and have the whole range to myself weekday afternoons.

I joined a month ago, have been going 1-2x a week, and could not speak more highly of the club…read more Chris at the front desk is friendly and helpful, the range is the cleanest I've been to and this has been consistent across all my visits. There are additional membership benefits that are helpful with transfers, especially in light of new regulations that expand firearm components to be transferred through a FFL. If you live in the area, are looking for a safe comfortable place and improve your skills, I highly recommend joining.

I highly recommend Nick and NSP Firearms for anyone looking for quality firearms instruction. I…read moretook Nick's 16-hour CCW course over two days, and he did an excellent job keeping the class engaging and the material interesting throughout. What stood out most was Nick's ability to teach to a wide range of experience levels. He addressed topics in depth for students with more firearms experience, while also clearly distilling the most important points, especially around safety, for those who were newer or less experienced. He was approachable, easy to ask questions, and created a learning environment that was both serious and comfortable. By the end of the course, I felt like Nick had not only covered the required material thoroughly, but also set us up for success beyond the class itself. I would absolutely recommend Nick and NSP Firearms to anyone looking for professional, practical, and thoughtful firearms instruction.

I recently completed my CCW renewal course with Nick Perjanik at NSP and couldn't recommend him…read moremore highly. His classroom instruction is clear and informative, his shooting instruction is practical and helpful, and his guidance on safe, effective concealed carry is excellent. Nick is knowledgeable, professional, and makes the entire renewal process enjoyable. I highly recommend Nick and NSP for CCW training.

great training!. i learned so much. was a pleasant surprise. in the past, other classes i've taken…read morewere just boring and painful. not here. darren is very knowledgeable and will teach you valuable skills

I was referred to Paul & Precision Edge Firearms Training by a co-worker for my CCW training…read more From my initial contact to the end of my CCW course, Paul was professional, knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable. I live in Sac County and had to take the 16 hour course - Paul covered more material than was required and explained things in a way that I understood. He took the time to go over my questions until I had a complete understanding. I was very nervous about qualifying. I had one gun I was familiar with and had shot before and another that I just acquired and had never shot. Paul had a way about him that made me feel at ease out on the range. He was very positive and supportive. He made running through the drills fun - which really helped me relax and be ready to qualify. Thanks to Paul & Precision edge Firearms Training I passed the qualifications for both guns.

My pistol knowledge was already up to par concerning the level of this class, but I attended the…read moreBasic Pistol Course because it is a prerequisite for other NRA classes. Paul is very friendly, did a great job, and provided a welcoming environment. He was very focused on safety, and reinforcing the five basic handgun rules. There were plenty of material to take home which included a Basic Pistol Handbook that makes a great quick reference for anything from safety, how to handle a pistol to cleaning and storing handguns and ammunition. Even though I was the only one to attend the class that day, Paul decided to go through with it anyway, rather than rescheduling it. I was please with that, because it gave me a one on one instruction and allowed him to spend more time with me at the range for the qualification portion of the class.

Amazing service and Paige was so nice and helpful came from San Jose, CA for a PPT any other PPT I…read moreneed in the area I'll definitely be coming here and recommending my friends in the area! Make sure to make an appointment

Service went well and he staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I live in Brentwood and am happy to…read moremake the drive there

I had the pleasure of meeting Ralph, and I can honestly say he is an exceptionally knowledgeable,…read morereliable, and trustworthy FFL professional. He has decades of experience in the industry, truly knows his business, and is extremely knowledgeable about firearms, laws, regulations, and restrictions. What impressed me most is that Ralph genuinely loves what he does. He is very generous with his time and expertise, teaches shooting effectively, and provides professional services with a level of care that is hard to find. He is not focused on making money--he keeps his prices very reasonable and always tries to help his customers as much as possible. Ralph takes the law and compliance very seriously, and I really appreciate how professional and responsible he is. His service is excellent, and he goes above and beyond for his customers. He also works with professionals and public safety personnel, which speaks to the level of trust and experience he has earned. I would absolutely recommend Ralph to my friends and anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable FFL. I would definitely reach out to him again if I ever need his services. Honestly, I wish I could give him more than five stars. He deserves 10 stars for going above and beyond!

Ralph relinquished my two firearms to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office after I posted the…read moreinitial review and the following Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/CAguns/comments/1d4f0dr/warning_advice_request_ffl_swindled_my_firearms/ I received notification from the CA DOJ on 07/18/24 that I was cleared to retrieve the firearms and did so on 07/25/24. The shotgun was in good order but the handgun had been taken down and was missing its guide-rod and one of the two magazines. Those were easily replaced by me. My issue with Ralph is now closed but I cannot recommend him. Ralph didn't do his job but instead initiated an unfortunate series of events that cost me time, money, and energy.

Took a NRA Pistol Instructor Course and Greg was an awesome teacher, very knowledgeable, very…read moreapproachable and paid individual attention to students who needed help. The classroom had a wide variety of props and firearm types making us experts in different types of firearms. The course was well conducted and we all left with more knowledge and more skills. Highly recommended!!