Michael is truly amazing and very talented. He cares about the students and puts a lot of effort…read moreand time into the training. Can't recommend him enough!

Just completed my CCW initial 16hr course this weekend with Mike Kenner. Mike is the man, and…read morewithout a doubt my go to for future needs. I will be recommending him to everyone I know looking into any type of firearms training. Unlike many other unrelated classes and trainings I have attended where the instructor struggles to captivate the classes attention, Mike knows how to do it. Mike is extremely knowledgeable, professional, passionate and enthusiastic in his approach. He knows how and when to engage with individuals. Some individuals may be overwhelmed or intimidated going into such critical and important training, but Mike treats each person with respect and kindness while still being able to stress the gravity of the information he teaches you. On the shooting course, Mike clearly gives step by step instructions for each phase while continuously emphasizing the importance of safety. I noticed him also giving great tips and advice ensuring the shooters are the most comfortable and confident they can be during the course of action. It's not uncommon to come across some big egos in the realm of firearms, so it was especially refreshing having an instructor who is very approachable and humble. This morning, before today's curriculum began, we debriefed on the range qualification yesterday. He shared his view and any needed advice with each of us, as well as giving us each a chance to share our own thoughts, feedback, and even suggestions. Thank you Mike, for making us all feel welcomed, and sharing your time to teach us such invaluable information. Until Next Time!

If you are considering CCW training, I honestly cannot recommend Paladin enough. This was one of…read morethe best instructional experiences I've had in any setting. I walked away feeling far more confident, informed, and prepared. Huge thanks again to Dan, Theo, and Barry for an exceptional class. 5 stars without hesitation. If you are considering CCW training, I honestly cannot recommend Paladin enough. This was one of the best instructional experiences I've had in any setting. I walked away feeling far more confident, informed, and prepared. Huge thanks again to Dan, Theo, and Barry for an exceptional class. 5 stars without hesitation.

What an incredible training experience!…read more From the moment I first reached out, Dan answered right away and even created a detailed training plan I could share with my department -- his professionalism really stood out. Louie, Barry, and Theo made me feel so welcome throughout the course. Louie showed true patience and care, saying something that stuck with me: "I measure my success by the success of each student." Barry was my quiet "whisper" when it came to taking each shot -- his calm guidance and expertise made a huge difference. And Theo, thank you for lending me the equipment I needed to train safely and confidently. This wasn't just a class -- it was a confidence-building, skill-sharpening experience. I'm truly grateful for the Paladin Tactical US (Concord) team. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-quality training! Sincerly , Claudette H.

Super cool place. The range officers are great at their job. Keeping everyone safe but also going…read moremuch further. Had a jam today and an RO named Travis helped disassemble, diagnose, clean, and test to make sure I was all set. Honestly would not have expected any of that so I really do appreciate the service and help. Thanks again Travis!

I was excited to shoot my first match, which was what I was initially here for. I had a great time…read moreoverall, but there was one incident I was bit taken back It was almost end of the day, and I believe the shooter was one the DAP Ranger officers, I believe Ed was his name? A tall Asian guy was on the timer. Before everyone was back behind the RO, the shooter Ed drew his gun before the timer guy said "make ready". The shooter holstered his gun and stormed off in a frenzy - not sure why. He went face to face with the timer guy yelling "I'm a range officer I should know better! I know you said make ready!" The timer guy, tablet guy and another shooter confirmed that there was no command given before he drew the gun to load & make ready. The Asian timer guy was trying to de escalate and responded in kindness telling the shooter Ed "Hey it's alright, not trying to disqualify you, i'm just letting you know no command was given. we want you to shoot. we can treat this as miscommunication" Eventually it de escalated but it was a weird interaction just had a sour mood the whole day. He was actually being nice about it. I don't know what his position was at the club, but he was pretty calm, collected and safe.This kind of put a bad taste in my mouth. Not sure I'd want to refer anyone to shoot at the matches here but the rest of the range is great.

Really love shooting here. Helpful fun comfortable community for experienced and new shooters…read more Everyone gathering to practice and get better. So grateful.

First time there today and had a GREAT time ! Not too crowded and ALL of the staff were very…read morefriendly.

Family friendly gun club! Amazing place to shoot trap…read more Staff is welcoming & friendly.

This review is not just for the gun club- which is fantastic! Great equipment, excellent staff,…read morenice bar and friendly patrons who are always willing to offer advice and tips- But also for trap and skeet training lessons with Blake Fahmie. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about your progress--whether you're just getting started or refining advanced skills--Blake at the Martinez Gun Club is your guy. From the first moment, he made everything feel approachable, with zero pressure and endless patience. He has a calm, no-rush teaching style that creates the perfect environment for learning. Blake takes the time to explain everything thoroughly, never making you feel rushed or overwhelmed, and always meeting you where you're at. His ability to work with beginners while also helping experienced shooters fine-tune their technique is truly impressive. You can tell he loves what he does, and it shows in the results. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to grow in the sport at any level.

I have watched this company grow and watched security guards do their jobs with care and respect…read morefor their employees and their job sites. Keep up the good work!

*DISCLOSURE* I am a competitor to STM…read more STM is one of the VERY few companies that I refer people to when I can't take on a particular client or don't have any openings for new employees. It's rare in this industry to find a company with respectable management, leaders, and employees. Even being a competitor, Larry has been a pleasure to work with and I know his company is top notch. If I were looking to hire security, STM would be my first stop.

I went to the public range to refine my marksmanship. Once I had that, I took the DAP orientation…read more(which was a blast) and now usually prefer DAP because I get to practice in an "active" way -vs- my occasional public range trips for marksmanship refreshers and to practice new techniques. They both have a purpose, depending on your objectives. They do, most certainly, adhere to a higher level of safety, since there is so much more going on. Carelessness can get you a DQ (disqualified, for the day). But don't worry, you can come back the next day and they still love you. I really do appreciate the heightened vigilance regarding safety. Nice crew, super-helpful and enough safety rules to make you comfortable without going overboard. Wonderful balance!

Where to begin?…read more This club is DIFFERENT! I attended the woman's introduction course and had the most incredible experience. Chris and Blade are nothing but perfect gentleman, with pristine expectations of their students. It's incredibly safe, and they keep such a close eye on all of us. They are kind, non-pretentious, funny, and a damn good time! The entire staff had a heart full of gold, only wanting to educate women on how to defend themselves. I could go on and on... this place is better than Martinez gun club by far. I trust these men wholeheartedly to teach me the way, I can't wait to be a member!

This man called me at 10pm at night asked me for 500 flat rate and then hung up on me when I asked…read morehim to verify his business name. He didn't realize he was speaking with someone in cyber security so I have reported him to the FBI Cybercrime division. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS MAN!!!! You better change your whole scheme you scum because the FBI are now on to you.

May 1st, I was contacted by Juan Brooks of JCB International Training on Bark.com. He tried calling…read moreme from (310) 895-0066, then I called him back to let him know that I was trying to confirm the name of of the owner of a house for a restraining order. I told him I already went to the County Assessor's office, so I already have the name of the owners. My question was if he could confirm the name of the owner by cross-checking with the owner names as well the vehicle of this house owner since this person lives around the neighborhood. Mr. Brooks said gave me the flat fee of $250 to do what I asked. I paid him on May 2nd, and sent him an email at jcbitsc@yahoo.com with the address I was looking to confirm as well as the vehicle number. On May 9th, he emailed me a reply saying he confirmed the owners of the house -- Note: There was nothing else, save for his word. I replied asking if we can verify the ownership of the vehicle since the person living at the home (the person I see daily or majority of the time) is not confirmation that person is also the owner. Mr. Brooks said he'd get back to me. Meanwhile, the law film I was working with asks me during a conversation: Did you verify if this private investigator has a license? Me: No. May 16th, Juan Brooks emails me to say that he was out of town for business. May 20th, I email a reply saying I'm in the process of finding another private investigator since the law firm I was working with is trying to get my situation handled. I also noticed that Juan Brook's website (http://www.jcbitsc.com/) is no longer active. I went ahead looking for other private investigators on Yelp, verifying licenses, pricing, and I came across Verity Investigative Group who quoted $95 for everything I needed to do, and also confirmed that he would be able to do everything that day within the hour. He did. May 24th, I get an email from Juan Brooks that he'll have a full report the following week. I'm still waiting on that report. Meanwhile, I filed a dispute with my credit union...and plan on filing a complaint with the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.