I love my hometown of San Francisco, don't get me wrong, but one of my gripes with The City is its…read morestrong anti-gun stance. Luckily for me, I've moved to God's land - Placer county, where all day I sing: Home, home on the range, Where the deer and the antelope play, Where seldom is heard a discouraging word, And the skies are not cloudy all day! Also, they like guns up here. They REALLY like their guns up here. The media would like stricter gun laws equal a safer community. Placer county is very pro-gun and wouldn't you know - we have one of the lowest crime rates IN THE NATION. Not just in California, not just on the West Coast, but in the good 'ole U S of A. I have availed myself of such goodness but I must confess, I am not a good shot. I've never received any formal training. I've been to the range many, many times but my idea of a good day a the range is putting holes through the target, not really paying attention to my form or shot groups that I formed, etc. I did, however, want to be more comfortable with my collection of toys and recently decided that I would like the ability to defend myself and my family should the situation ever arise and so I started looking into obtaining my CCW permit. There's so many instructors in this area but one that kept coming up in my searches was STRFI. Josh is the owner and instructor at STRFI, which he does as a hobby and because he loves shooting. He's an Army veteran with lots of experience training troops in all facets of shooting and he also sponsors a team of professional shooters. I was a bit intimidated at first because I thought that with all that experience, he would look down on me as a beginner. But that was TOTALLY not the case. Josh was very patient in teaching me the basics - nonclamenture, types of guns, grip, stances, etc. What I noticed about Josh is that he put himself in the students' shoes. He was teaching us on our level, not his, which made the environment very conducive to learning. He was also very knowledgeable in the Penal Code and removed all the jargon in order to explain it in a way that a layman such as I could understand. His teaching style was very lively and upbeat and full of jokes. It made for a very relaxing class, full of interesting facts. I really did learn a lot during my class time. What really shined though was the range time. After spending 2 hours with Josh, I went from a shot group as big as the State of California to a very tight shot group, even multiple shots through the same hole. If I, a beginner, was able to do that with only 2 hours of range training with Josh, I imagine that an advanced shooter would become a championship level shooter! I give my highest recommendation to Josh and STRFI for your training needs, whether it be for your CCW permit or just overall shooting in general. Thanks again Josh! Can't wait to work with you again!

STRFI is the primary place I go to learn and improve my shooting skills and abilities…read more If you're looking for an instructor that won't make you pay an arm and a leg and cares about people I wants to see them succeed you need to talk to Josh with STRFI.

Best pewpew store I've been to. Helen, Drew and Alex…read morereally are the best people you could possibly deal with. A nice close family feel, not like other stores where you might feel judged or pressured. This shop genuinely wants you to find what's best for you or what you're looking for. Prices are fantastic with the customer service rivaling it. I will never go anywhere else. Plus good luck finding their pistol selection anywhere in NorCal.

What an incredible experience attending the 2 day, CCW course offered here. Eye-opening,…read moreenlightening, educational and informative. Well presented. I would highly recommend to anyone. Money well spent on gun handling and self-protection tactics. I especially enjoyed watching the 5 engaging videos prior to class session. Protection Plus takes its seriously. Well done!

I took my CCW renewal class with Confidence Safety Academy, and I couldn't have asked for a better…read moreexperience. Chad and his wife, Mindy, were fantastic instructors! They are knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely engaging. The class was both informative and fun, which made the time fly by, and they took the time to thoroughly answer every question anyone had without ever making it feel rushed or uncomfortable. You can tell they truly care about safety, education, and making sure everyone leaves confident and well-prepared. I highly recommend Confidence Safety Academy to anyone looking to renew their CCW or take a firearms safety course. I'll absolutely be back for future training.

I attended the CCW course put on by Chad Hertzell and I have nothing but good things to say about…read moreit. Being a veteran I have a strong knowledge base in firearms and firearms safety, I say this because if you're like me you know that once you've taken a few firearms training courses they all start to sound the same even across weapons platforms. To my pleasant surprise this was not that, Chad was highly knowledgeable on any question that was asked providing not only accurate but UP TO DATE information on all topics covered in the course. You will absolutely learn something in this course. I will be attending more courses by Chad as will my family. 10 out of 5 stars. Thank you Chad!

John has always been very informative and professional. If you're in the Lincoln area and looking…read moreto take advantage of your 2nd amendment rights this is the right business for you.

John is great! He is extremely knowledgeable about his craft and his teaching style is easy to…read morecomprehend. The hands-on approach allowed me to walk away feeling more comfortable and confident handling a firearm. It goes without saying that I would highly recommend John to absolutely anyone. Regardless of your skill level, I am confident that there is still something anyone and everyone can learn from going through one of his courses. Thanks John!

Martin is an exceptional instructor. His communication is clear, precise, and highly effective, and…read morehe stays focused on helping you become a more accurate and confident shooter. What really sets him apart is his patience--he never rushes the process and takes the time to make sure you truly understand each adjustment. I'm genuinely grateful for his guidance and expertise. Thank you again, Martin.

I have taken several classes here with Martin at AIM. This is one of the safest and extremely…read moreeducational ranges I've been to. I'd recommend him 10/10 times to anyone willing to learn in a great environment

Ron at Liberty Firearms Training continues the great work that LFT started out a good number of…read moreyears ago, working with people in a patient, safe and encouraging manner, teaching them to use tools that aren't your everyday vacuum cleaner or bottle brush. Ron is fantastic to work with, gives good feedback on how to work a problem or to improve a technique. Teaching both beginners and experienced shooters require very different approaches but Ron pulls it off exceptionally well. I would recommend Ron and Liberty Firearms Training to anyone looking to start firearms training or to take their 3 gun game to the next level.

As a female I truly wanted to find a class to teach and certify me in order to protect myself…read more However the response from this organization was well under par. After (3) emails and phone messages, I was finally contacted back and told that the instructor (female) would see what she could do to help me to find a class which was in proximity to my location. She never did..... I was just left with nothing. No follow up no email no phone call. It was terribly disappointing and definitely put a bad taste in my mouth about pursuing certification. After you're truly hyped up about being part of a class of females to feel more comfortable and at ease my enthusiasm was soon diminished by the lack of professionalism in following up. I understand that we all have other responsibilities in our lives and things happen and come up. However if you're going to be in business I feel that there should be a certain amount of accountability that you owe to the public. Otherwise you shouldn't publish misleading information giving the impression that you're going to follow up. Because after a reasonable amount of time after I've reached out number times the end result was that you dropped the ball again and failed me.

This training was amazing! I passed my test the very next day after taking this training. This…read moretraining provided me with the ability to feel comfortable about handling and using my firearm in a safe manner. The instructor is amazing patient and very detailed with the ends and outs of fire arm safety and the importance of being attentive and paying attention while you have your firearm or your firearm is in use. I recommend this class to anyone who is thinking about purchasing a firearm please take this class first! It is worth the investment!

This was a negative course with this instructor. I think he woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I…read morewas there only 2 hours. The other people taking the training that day mentioned that the instructor had a reputation of failing people just so they could take the course again. I felt like I was in boot camp with the sarcastic remarks and raising his voice. Just went with another business.

This class was amazing! Nick the instructor is great and super knowledgeable. He's a great…read moreinstructor. Showed us everything we needed to know about CCW, the laws associated with CCW and more. I truly enjoyed this class and our instructor. I'll be back to him for more lessons. Totally recommend him!

Nick is a great instructor! His class is easy to follow and very informative. Will use him again…read morefor my next CCW renewal.

When it comes to self-defense, I wanted a place that didn't pussy-foot around. Woodall's is real.read more

I can't say enough about the COLLEGE SAFETY COURSE my girls attended this last weekend. I had…read morelooked everywhere to find an appropriate safety course and this was the only course that was comprehensive, went beyond the basic martial arts self defense classes I found, and really spoke to the issues college bound girls in particular face. Conrad was fantastic, really made an impression on my girls and kept the kids engaged and interested. They have moved locations and are now in Newcastle, but well worth the drive from Folsom. I would highly recommend any classes as Woodall's Self Defense.