This is a review of the California Guard Card educational provider- Valley Guard Training and its…read morecorresponding website to access educational lessons, guardboss.com. The first feature of the course that stood out to me compared to its competition, was that Valley Guard offered a more flexible solution in accomplishing the required in-person training component. The fact that Valley Guard is open 5 Days a Week from 9AM-6PM, Sundays 11AM-6PM is a huge benefit as most of the competition barely offers you a choice and just tells you which day they offer the in-class component. Valley Guard Training I felt also did a fantastic job in how they advertised the course and its requirements as well as their enrollment form. When I was shopping around, other competitors presented their courses and enrollment details rather difficult to understand and it came across to me as very cumbersome. Valley Guard made the process very easy to understand what you needed to sign up for as well as how you can complete the course training. Finally, one of the most important details I would like to acknowledge is the "Learning Management System" that Valley Guard Training uses was outstanding. Considering I have taken other online courses in my past, I can attest that their platform was easy to use and most importantly - engaging when playing the lessons out on the speaker. The person who is transcribing the entire course was fantastic and did not put you to sleep nor make you lose focus. I can tell you this is not always the case with every online course provider. So I give props to Valley Guard for really choosing a winning LMS platform. In closing, the staff at Valley Guard were all very helpful, professional and made the entire process of getting the forms and fingerprints sent out a breeze. I would highly recommend Valley Guard training hands down, you will be happy that you did.

WOW!!! Aris is such an awesome instructor!!! He is very nice and kind and easy-going! He made the…read moreprocess for me to get my guard card and was very re assuring and believed in me that I would do great in my testing! If you do not understand something, he easily takes his time to explain without any hesitation. You can tell he has passion for his job and teaching! Thank you so much for being a part of the process of opening a brand new door in my life that will benefit me in the future. Looking forward to come back and get my firearm permit. If you are thinking about getting your guard card , this is the perfect place to get it! Aris is the best! Anais :)

I took their "combat" (i.e. home defense) shotgun class yesterday. It was an awesome and grueling…read moreexperience. They really put us through the paces and I learned a lot of stuff I didn't know, even though I have been shooting for many years. Their classes aren't for lighweights.

As a self defense instructor, I'm constantly looking for new training for myself and my students…read more I've now taken two pistol training courses with the SERT Group and I can't recommend them enough. So much so that not only do I recommend them to my students, but I've even had my wife trained by these guys. One of the things I love the most is the amazing group of instructors. All of their firearms instructors have either a Military or Law Enforcement background (some come from both), and their level of professionalism shows. Most of their firearms training is geared towards Military or Law Enforcement, but they have recently added several Civilian pistol and shotgun courses. We're all only as good as our training. If you're going to own a firearm for home protection or even just target practice, get trained! The SERT Group is extremely affordable and the level of training is second to none!

Absolutely satisfied with the GSSIS! I significantly learned and mastered courses that I had to be…read morecertified for before acknowledging my upcoming job interviews as a security. Everything was a success! It was a new experienced for me to accomplish, and now I became trusty-worth with authority that can now help me move forward and search for advanced Security Officer jobs that I'd always wish of doing. -Thank You!

I recommend everyone whose interested in security to gain their license in Glendale school of…read moresecurity. The instructor Charles is incredibly knowledgeable in the security profession and provides valuable insight to your security career. After doing research, Charles was a college professor, so you're obtaining unbeatable knowledge from a highly trained instructor. For such an incredible price, I decided to return and obtain further licenses from the School of Security. I've obtained 2 licenses and 2 certification from this school and I could say without a doubt that I'm knowledgable in using my teaching in daily practice.

I had a great experience at Southwest Training Center and would highly recommend them to anyone…read morelooking for CCW training.   I recently took a CCW course. It was a full 2-day, 16-hour program, but the team did an excellent job making it both comfortable and enjoyable from start to finish. The training facility itself is clean, well-organized, and comfortable, which made a big difference during a longer course like this.   Their attention to detail really stood out. Everything was explained clearly, and they made sure everyone fully understood the material - not just to pass, but to be responsible and confident moving forward.   Big thanks to Bo, Mike, and Luis - all three are extremely knowledgeable, skilled, and professional. They bring real-world experience and create an environment where you feel comfortable asking questions and learning.   Also, a nice bonus... they provided lunch on day two, which was a great touch and shows how much they care about their students.   Overall, top-notch training and a great experience. I'd absolutely recommend Southwest Training Center to anyone serious about getting their CCW done right, or any other firearms or medical related training.

I had a great experience with Southwest. Can't say anything but positive things about the entire…read morestaff. Great culture they have there - everyone is pleasant to deal with and everyone is having fun while dealing with the seriousness of handling firearms like the pros that they are. My first exposure was to Yamin and although I didn't necessarily meet her, she was super duper helpful both on the phone and via emails. She's on it! Thank you, Yamin! Basel (unsure of spelling) was an excellent instructor for both the classroom and the practical range time. He kept the atmosphere of the class engaging and upbeat despite some of the lengthier material. Humorous and he knew his stuff. I only got to hear Luis speak to the class for a small portion but he is definitely knowledgeable about gun laws as well. Did not get to see him at the range unfortunately. There was another gentleman there that I didn't get his name but he was very helpful with tips to improve my grip. At the range, I watched the instructors, Bo and Mike, encourage an older woman who was a novice to guns and she was slightly nervous as she was having trouble manipulating her fireman but they were super patient with her. They gave off no condescending energy at all (and I've seen that from other instructors before, especially towards novices and/or women). But Bo and Mike had her shooting on target and I could tell she was so happy and proud of herself by the end of the day. I really appreciated their kindness towards her, they went the extra mile! Southwest is just good people is all I can say. 10/10 recommend for your pewpew instructional needs.

This review is for a Self-Defense Training class for women, attended in 2016. I attended that class…read morespecifically to learn self-defense techniques, in case I ever need to use them. I found this class very informative, well structured and designed specifically for women. Every participant from 20 to 50 year olds was able to learn how to handle a potential attacker in several different situations. I still remember most of the techniques that were taught during this class and would suggest it to all my friends and family, as well as anyone else out there who wants to learn self-defense.

The start of the class was AMAZING. They had my white chocolate mocha from Starbucks waiting for…read moreme! It was definitely a high end and really effective experience that I would recommend to anyone!

Great certification course for education of safe gun usage. Safety is priority and will remove…read morepeople for not following the rules, keeps us all safe. Will be doing more classes.

Maani's knowledge of firearms safety is solid. I have no complaint there…read more I was disqualified for safety reasons (trigger-finger discipline) and I accept that. My issue is with the teaching approach and the lack of clear expectations beforehand. I emailed asking what I needed to prepare. The reply listed gear, not skill prerequisites. The course outline on the website lists teaching grip, sights, trigger, stance, and manipulations--exactly the areas I was later criticized for not already mastering. No skill survey or baseline requirement was given before I paid. On the range the instruction was highly critical and public. Mistakes were called out in front of the group rather than handled quietly. When the skill gap became clear, the response was essentially "you should have known you needed to be at this level... you're applying for a CCW." That attitude assumes prior competence that was never stated as a requirement. Being dismissed in front of everyone after a full day in the heat was unnecessary; that conversation could have been private. I understand this is a qualification course, not a beginner class. Clearer pre-course communication about the expected skill level would have let me get additional practice first instead of discovering the gap after paying and showing up. If you already have solid range habits and thick skin for direct correction, you may do fine. If you are newer or prefer a more measured teaching style, consider other options.

Great experience training with Dave. They have multiple different options for self-defense and put…read morethe time and effort with each individual even in group settings, using proper tools and safety equipment throughout. Highly recommended.

Great experience, easy to learn and follow along. Dave keeps it simple and valuable. Range session…read morewas fun and highly effective. recommend

I can't recommend this CCW course enough. The small group learning is priceless. I can't imagine…read moreanyone knowing the law better than Alex, an attorney who has actually argued pertinent gun rights cases. I had limited knowledge about what my rights and responsibilities were and now I feel much better about this. The classroom time was comfortable and interactive. The lectures and videos were instructive and the review of and focus on safety were reassuring. I didn't feel like I was being talked down to or dismissed when I asked questions that may have been obvious. Alex's partner, Basil, compliments him well. His knowledge of and handling of firearms is impressive. He was supportive and made the qualifying portion of the process less stressful. I intend to continue my training with them to improve my proficiency moving forward and I'm confident this training will be priceless as well.

I took a ccw modification/amendment class with Asset Training Group and had a great experience…read more Alex was super quick to respond whenever I had questions and made the whole process easy from start to finish. He was friendly and very knowledgeable regarding laws, policy, etc... I really appreciated how smooth everything went. If you need a CA CCW class or any other training, I'd definitely recommend Asset Training Group.