Went with a girlfriend yesterday to meet Bill at the Richmond Rod & Gun Club to get lessons; to…read morelearn about gun safety, types of firearms and for the opportunity to shoot a variety of firearms. What fun I had! Bill is not only a fantastic instructor, incredibly knowledgeable, patient and personable, but he's great company to boot. You'd be hard pressed to ask Bill anything about guns and gun safety that he doesn't know, or to find a better instructor. I couldn't recommend him more for anyone wanting a great experience to learn about, use and feel more comfortable around firearms. We'll be going back to see Bill again for sure. Such a fun time, thanks, Bill!

I connected with Bill based on reviews here and via a recommendation. We had a good chat around…read morewhat I was looking for in rifle instruction. He seemed thorough and knowledgeable, so far so good. I then sent him a list of proposed lesson times, but didn't get any response. That should've been a red flag / hint of things to come, but I still followed up a week later. He finally replied and we set an appointment, weekday afternoon 4:30pm because he suggested it was an optimal day for a focused lesson when the range is closed to the public. On the day of, I left work early to drive over to Richmond. I texted him 4 minutes before the 4:30pm appointment time to let him know that I'd be there in 5 minutes. Bill then responds with an angry message cancelling the lesson, and calling me inconsiderate for being half hour late without giving a heads up. I was a minute away from the range, perplexed at what just happened. I pulled over to the side, sent him a screenshot of our 4:30pm time we had AGREED to. But I knew given his (supposedly) irate attitude, it was pointless to try to get that lesson anymore, so turned around and left. Bill either messed up / confused the timing, or intentionally made this up as a pretext for his own decision to cancel. He of course, never acknowledged my screenshot of our 4:30pm appointment time we agreed on. Suppose it's always hard to walk back or admit a mistake after escalating things. If only he was organized and not quick to blame others (assuming he wasn't being disingenuous), I might've gotten a lesson as these other reviews suggest. In any case, no point in arguing further with him, just sharing my experience here as Yelp intended and then moving on.

Just took my training class with Tom, and I'm very glad I chose to go with X-Ring Firearms…read moreTraining. Tom had a lot of knowledge to impart but he did so in a natural and comfortable way. I went in with a little bit of knowledge, but I was able to ask Tom any questions I had to fill any gaps in my understanding of firearms. I left the class with a new felt confidence around firearms and I'm looking forward to going with him to the shooting range next!

This was a fantastic class for me.. Extactly what I needed.. I went in, basically knowing nothing…read moreabout firearms, and left gushing and excited and definitely more knowledgable.. Tom is a wonderful instructor. He has a wide variety of options to explore.. I have smaller hands, which makes fitting at handgun a but more difficult.. I was able to explore different firearms that would fit me and my size better than others.. He's thorough in his teachings and passionate about it as well.. He helped me make the decision to move to the next level of training.. If your interested in learning about firearms this is definitely a highly recommended class.

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!

I've taken Michael's classes three times so far to renew my CCW and always enjoyed and learned…read morecritical thinking and procedures both in the classroom and on the gun range. Yesterday I had the opportunity to use his services one-on-one at the gun range. He was able to provide and teach me techniques on gun control and usage that will be with me forever. His knowledge is uncanny and his skills as they say, are right on target. In final, I qualified today at the Contra Costa County Sherriff's department gun range with a score of 177 out of a possible 180. Guess I need to practice some more. Thanks Michael for sharing your skills. Looking forward to our next meeting.

With all the guns on TV and in the streets and even in schools, I wanted my entire family to have…read moreexperience with handguns and how to safely operate them. It seems silly, but your child may someday come upon a gun or be handed one by a dumb friend. Accidents happen and people do stupid things. Kelly taught all 4 of my kids and my wife (and me) how to handle a pistol safely how to operate it safely, how a range operates. How to fire them safely and accurately. I think this is something they'll remember their entire lives. It may seem silly, but these are really life lessons that should be taught young. Kelly was a consummate professional, good with the kids, good with the adults, and really supportive. I feel very lucky to have had her class and am glad my children have had this experience.

Kelly is awesome... observant, detailed and clear with teaching. She took the time to understand…read morewhat I was doing wrong to get it done right... Highly recommend!!

First visit and will definitely return. It helps if you know the routine before you visit as they…read moreare very focused on safety which is great. So when you check in do not bring your gear to the check in shack just go there and pay the 20$ daily fee which is more than reasonable and they will instruct you from there. This trip I only brought 4-1911 hand guns so I stayed on the pistol range for 2 cycles with a ceasefire in between so you can refresh your targets and it was plenty of time to cycle approximately 200 rounds so overall it's a descent place to go considering the options in Marin are limited

Pretty dope spot. Very inexpensive and close. No gun club membership necessary. Make sure to bring…read morecash only.

Great customer service they are the best very professional. And they have a great values and…read moreeverything.

Spend about 30 seconds in store and told me everything I need to know. Very unwelcoming, 3…read moreemployees and just myself not one person seemed happy to see a customer and was not helpful in anyway. Not a single hello, not a what you looking for. Very low inventory, and everything over priced. Want to support local gun shop however no reason to ever go here when I can go turners or any other bigger store and have happy eager employees wanting to help, significantly bigger inventory, and significantly cheaper price.

If you are looking to get comfortable with firearms but feel a little intimidated, you seriously…read moreneed to check out the Safety First course at Sweet Heat Ladies Gun Club. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Debbie. She was so patient and empathetic throughout the whole session, and that made a huge difference. She has a way of just calming your anxieties and making everything feel manageable, even if you are starting from zero. The class itself is super straightforward and stays focused on the essentials. You learn how to handle a gun, the most important safety rules, and how to build up your confidence. It never felt like a stiff lecture. Instead, it felt like learning from a pro who genuinely wants you to be safe. I walked out feeling way more capable than when I walked in. If you want a supportive and low-stress environment to learn the ropes, definitely sign up!

A perfect course for both beginners and intermediate learners…read more It was great to have both classroom and field time in a small group, and supportive setting! Debbie is an extremely knowledgeable, clear, and compassionate instructor -- I highly recommend this course for any woman no matter your goals!

Class schedule fit my needs. Everything else straightforward, professional, and highly recommended.read more

This is a super long overdue review, but in light of my previous review about a horrible experience…read moreI had with another organization (Livermore Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club, a gun range, so not the same, but related), I figured I should write a review for an organization with which I had a positive (and great!) experience. I took my CCW training and qual with Bay Area Tactical and have to say, they are fantastic group of guys. The courses were great in that they struck what in my opinion was a good balance of basic and more advanced instruction that allowed both beginners and more seasoned individuals to gain something from the course. The instructors were very friendly and gave good and solid advice. I did receive a critique on my shooting form a few times, but it was given in a constructive way, and it continues to be helpful to this day. I did end up passing my qual on the first try! I will most likely take my next CCW trainings with this group in the future when I will have to renew my permit. Highly recommend!

I took my firearm safety course today with a couple girlfriends and we had the absolute best time!…read moreThe staff and training was so perfect and they made us feel like we were part of a community learning more about guns and safety and it was so incredibly important to take this class I would highly recommend this to anyone who owns a firearm is thinking about using a firearm or Has ever thought about firearm safety.

Knowledgeable, legal,up to date. Al;ways learn something new. Also up to date on practical…read moreinformation of new slaw changes.

If you need any kind of firearm training ccw , hand gun basics, rifle basica this is the best place…read moreto go to not only does he offer the best prices he's also is certified though Police departments, contra costa county and the information and hands on training that get taught guaranteed you will not find that with these other companies !

I was really grateful to find an instructor that could help me add a Utah non resident permit to my…read moreCalifornia CCW. Timothy did a great job in a relaxed learning environment, allowing me to ask questions as he covered the material in a clear concise way.