I think it's very rare to be able to train with someone who has the credentials and experience like Dale has. It was a real privilege to get to work with him for a private lesson. He's down-to-earth, professional, and truly cares about giving his time for anyone. I look forward to training with him again in the near future! read more

Dale was professional and quick excellent service. Definitely recommend HomeFront Defense & Security for anyone looking to purchase or register. Will do business with HomeFront again. Thanks Dale! read more

Great service and communication! Friendly and fast. Everything went smooth and will do business in the future!

I reached out to Dale two weeks ago for some instruction on a new fire arm I purchased and to also work on my CCW. Dale was extremely responsive in my inquiries and scheduled training time immediately. I met Dale today at the Range and in two hours had learned more than an all day training course I took a few years ago. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable and I'm so glad that I read the other great reviews and made contact. Dale will be my new "go to" for all things Fire Arm related. Thank you Dale for the great instruction! read more

I skip the hassle with my local FFL and gun stores in Irvine and went straight to Dale for my latest FFL transfer. No wait, no being put on hold and then told the latest available appointment for a simple FFL is 2 months away etc. Dale can also help with ammo transfer etc. Working with Dale is a pleasure, communication is quick and Dale is a true professional. Highly recommended for all your FFL and defense, security needs. I got my FFL transfer done easily and absolutely painlessly, thanks Dale! read more

For context, I was new to the entire process of purchasing a handgun. I didn't know where to start. Before I started shopping for the appropriate handgun for home defense, I called Dale to assist me with the process and he guided me on where to begin. Right from the start, Dale was extremely helpful and provided resources via email with website links on where to purchase a firearm and sent me a link to the CA DOJ roster of certified handguns to better assist my search in choosing a compliant firearm. His very thorough email also included a study guide for the FSC exam, along with a course/price for his firearm training. Fast forward, I completed the FSC exam, purchased the firearm and took a basic handgun course at the range. Of course, he absolutely stressed the importance of safety. We went through the basics of my firearm, how to handle malfunctions, etc. Then, we started practice shooting and straight into home defense tactics. I felt like a pro when i walked out of the range. Awesome hype man and great instructor! I am now registered for the CCW course TL;DR - DALE IS GREAT. SO HELPFUL, so nice, very knowledgeable and always willing to help! I searched for a few FFL dealers, and decided Dale would be the go-to. read more

My wife and I went with Dale to renew our CCW permits. Dale was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. His knowledge was next level and I can't wait to be a returning customer with all my FFL needs! Don't wait another minute, schedule and book your CCW class with him NOW! read more

Dale was awesome! I renewed my CCW with him and he made the process really easy. His is knowledgeable and his prices are very fair.

I'm glad I came to HomeFront Defense. Dale was very friendly, professional, and informative. Not only did I take my test, but he prepared me with study guides and information I needed through via mail. After passing, I still had questions and Dale took the time out of his day to answer them. I got recommended by one of my friends, and let me tell you.. you will not be disappointed. Dale is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to firearms and safety, he takes his job very seriously. Thanks again Dale!! read more

Superb!! Dale is an excellent instructor. His CCW class was effective and informative and had many good takeaways. If that wasn't enough, you get a couple extra hours with him on the range 1-on-1 and I must say that was the icing on the cake! I didn't know what I didn't know and Dale was an extreme pleasure to be coached by. I had no holster, he let me borrow one of his as we practiced through some shooting drills. AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! I can't tell you how much more safer I feel in handling my gun and know that I will be less of a danger to anyone else including myself. Dale loves his work and takes it seriously but has a good time and it shows. He is a pro and you will not be disappointed if you decide to work with him. THANK YOU DALE AGAIN! I WILL SEE YOU IN THE NEXT COURSE! read more

Boy am I glad I took Dale's CCW Course! I actually ended up meeting Dale because I ordered some ammo to his FFL & was informed by him that he teaches a CCW course (WHICH I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!). I ended up signing my wife & myself up within 24 hours! The class was full of extremely useful information & the qualification process was a breeze (& extremely convenient). I've recommended Dale to multiple friends already & will continue to do so because a business like HomeFront Defense & Security deserves the recognition. People like Dale who are knowledgeable, Safety Oriented & Respectful are somewhat hard to find nowadays. So if you are on the fence about contacting Dale don't be. I promise it'll be one of the best decisions you ever made!!! read more

So glad I went with HomeFront Defense for my class and qualification for my CCW. Dale is very informative. His class is super intuitive and total opposite of boring. He is very knowledgeable and funny too. He answered all my questions in great detail. He gave me a lot of great pointers when I did my qualification at the range. Great communication through out the process. Thank you Dale! read more

Dale was a great instructor. As a first time handgun owner/user he was very patient with us as he walked us through the safety aspects of handgun ownership and also taught us proper techniques of shooting. He covered it all in a short amount of time. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

Home front defense is the go to place for anyone looking to get their training done for their ccw or firearms training. I was referred by a friend that took his course, and it was by far the best experience I have had. Dale Carlson is the owner and facilitator of the classes. He has many years of experience with law enforcement and firearms instructor training. I was fortunate to take his class at the magnum range in Corona recently and it was great!!! I always thought I was informed about firearms, firearms safety, and scenario expectations. But after taking his class I was so much more informed with everything mentioned above. I was also appreciative that Dale gave us the opportunity to qualify immediately after the class lecture was given or we could have the option to reschedule at later time to meet with him. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to test because I had a cast on my arm from a vehicle accident. Dale was very patient, and allowed me the time I needed to qualify the first time without having to reschedule. Above and beyond customer service and will be the reason I will be a returning client in the future for all my gun related needs. read more

Dale is awesome! I was referred by a friend, wanted to get some introductory firearms training before even attempting to purchase one. For anyone new to guns, he is your one stop for everything you will need. Training, fsc test, background check, and he'll help you find what is right for you. His training is so worth it, especially if you have never shot a gun before (there is a lot more to it than people think). read more

Dale was extremely friendly and proffesional. He recertified me for the CCW. His training was just as good or better than the sheriffs. He explained everything to the dot. He arrived extra early and ensured that we had a bay ready. I forgot to bring my extra magazine and he let me use his. All my questions were answered. He took extra time to go over some defensive moves. It was a great. Highly recommend. read more

It was a pleasure working with Dale to renew my CCW. He's very knowledgeable, very patient to answer all my questions, and as a former police officer he's very experienced with real life practical situations and CCW information. His class wasn't overcrowded (like other classes I've attended in the past), and I know the tips he gave me will help me in concealed carry and in my shooting skills. Highly Recommend! read more

Very professional FFL. Firearm purchase was smooth and straightforward. He was also helpful in recommending a good holster and trying out some of his own collection. Will definitely be returning here as my main FFL, as well as getting some training. read more

I highly recommend HomeFront defense. I used Dale's services to fulfill CCW requirements and also some basic shooting instruction. Dale was a good instructor and made the range and class time fun. I look forward to scheduling some additional training. read more

Dale is incredibly professional and a true master of the craft. I did my CCW course and have renewed it through him over the years. I've also done firearm transfers, and purchases through him. He always makes the process easy, and I continue to learn a lot from him. I ALWAYS recommend his business to my family, and friends. Dale, plain and simple, you're AWESOME!! read more

I recently purchased a new firearm and had to find a FFL as my go to shop was no longer doing firearm transfers. I did a quick online search and came across Dale Carlson from "Homefront Defense and Security" in Corona, Ca. Dale is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. If anyone is looking for a FFL, CCW, or FSC give Dale a call. I had a great experience and the whole transaction was seamless. Prices and fees are probably the best around.....will definitely be going to Dale for all future FFL needs. read more

Had an ammo pickup and everything was quick and smooth. Will definitely be back for future business. read more

Dale Carlson was fantastic!!! Dale was very patient, knowledgeable and incredibly pleasant to learn from. It's nice to have a teacher not only know their stuff beyond expectations but also not bore that crap out of you. You can tell right away Dale knows what he's teaching on. It's hared to find personable down to earth people now a days with out the cocky i know everything attitude because I do this every day. A+ Dale in my book and thank you for doing what you do without making people feel small and heck making it a lot of fun! You're my place when it comes to learning anything with firearms or tactical scenarios. Thank you for your service! read more

Dale was very professional. My wife and I have taken lots of classes and Dale was willing to meet us at our ability level. He taught us new and safe methods and, on-the-fly, did our qualifications on 4 new pistols to add to our CCWs. His prices were right for private lessons. We intend on using Dale once a month moving forward. read more

My wife and I did not like guns. But a few weeks ago We had a naked intruder trying to brake into our house, and we decided to prepare ourselves since this person was never captured by the police. My wife and I did some homework and we found Dale Carlson. Initially we did not want to drive to Riverside (we are from L.A), but the reviews were really good so we decided it was worth the drive. We bought a gun, and a taser from Dale. The purchased of the gun and the taser came in with dale instructing us how to use them both. As it turns out, my wife is a natural! She makes Clint Eastwood look like britney spears trying to use a gun :) He also came in to our house, and he gave us a detail report of what we need to do in our home so it can be very safe. At the end, we got a state of the art alarm including alerts for ALL our house doors. Overall, Dale is very smart, honest, professional and his instructions to use guns and tasers are not intimidating at all! We "highly" recommend dale for your home safety evaluation and for the purchase of any of your guns. Christian and Diana Hauser read more

Dale was extremely professional from the start with timely responses to my questions and setting appointments. After my purchase, his safety course was so fluid and well thought out, even me, the total beginner, felt confident after the short practice time! I couldn't believe how good of an instructor I had come across as well as a professional dealer with all information provided, disclosed, and followed through on. I couldn't recommend Dale more for any firearms needs or training and safety instruction. Just an awesome guy and you won't be sorry you called. read more

I am in the process of getting my CCW permit and contacted HomeFront Defense and Security to schedule my training. From the first call with Dale I was impressed with his professionalism and willingness to work around my schedule unlike the other trainers I had spoken with. He is extremely pleasant and a very nice guy! I met with Dale and he took me through the course, and I have to say that I was surprised at how thorough and detailed the training was. Dale covered everything I expected plus a lot more. I could not have been more impressed with the training that I received! After completing my training, I spoke with brother who just finished his training and now has his CCW permit. He asked how my training had gone and what we covered. When I went through everything that Dale covered as part of my training he was surprised and said that the course he took was not nearly as thorough as what I got from HomeFront Defense and Security. I would highly recommend HomeFront Defense and Security (Dale) to anyone looking for firearm training. Dave Howard read more

Dale is the real deal. I Iiterally just got done with my first one on one firearms training with Dale, and I had a fantastic time. In fact, I am already signing up for a follow up course. Dale has an awesome personality and he is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to firearms and firearms training. I learned more in 2 hours with Dale than all of the courses I have taken with other establishments put together. If you are looking for CCW training or you just want to become a better shooter, look no further, Dale is your man. read more

I could not be more pleased that I contacted Dale at Homefront defense and security! I recently was looking to get my FSC in order to purchase my first handgun. Thru the magic of Yelp! I looked for Firearm training, and Homefront came up. So I called not expecting or quite honestly, knowing, much. As this was also my first real experience with the world of guns I was understandably a little nervous, but Dale could not have made this a better experience! From first contact he was easy to deal with and eager to help. I ended up taking Basic Handgun safety course (2 hrs and I highly recommend if you're a newbie like me) as well as acquiring my FSC with Dale at an outdoor range. I couldn't have asked for a better experience with a clearly knowledgeable instructor. Now I'm looking at purchasing my first handgun and I will be using Homefront for that as well. Don't hesitate give them a call!! I cannot recommend Dale enough! read more

I'm new to guns; however, Dale made the ammo transfer process extremely easy. He answered all my questions and was easy to get a hold of. He only charged $5 for the transfer, which is an amazing price. Thank you, Dale! I look forward to future business! read more

Dale was super helpful with my FFL transfer and FSC renewal process. He was very professional, his prices were reasonable, and made the process very smooth and easy. 100% better experience than dealing with gun stores--in my experience, the average gun store salesperson is either unknowledgeable or has a major attitude problem. I would highly recommend HomeFront for anyone looking for FFL services, and will definitely be coming back in the future. read more

I purchased my first firearm -- a Glock 23 -- from HomeFront Defense. Dale made the process of selecting and purchasing my first gun an enjoyable experience. He is definitely a full-service professional who takes gun ownership and personal defense very seriously. With all the myriad regulations and laws in California pertaining to gun ownership, I envisioned the process of purchasing my first gun to be one of endless red tape delays. But Dale made the entire process painless. He met up with me at a local gun store and went over the various firearms options with me, and when I was ready to purchase, handled everything from ordering to paperwork to delivery with speed and efficiency. when I took possession of my Glock at the end of the state-mandated waiting period, he took care to ensure that I was fully versed in the proper safety techniques and field-stripping operations. I will certainly go to him first for all my gun and firearms training needs. read more

Overdue for a review, but the owner is a friendly guy and I had picked up ammo through him as an FFL and plan to use his firearm transfer service in the near future. Highly recommended if you're in need of FFL services. read more

Bought some ammo online and found this gem. Dale is a great guy and easy to work with. He contacted me the day my ammo came in and arranged a smooth pick up. Would recommend. Will be DROSing a gun with him soon. read more

Dales ecperience and approach to training make him one of the goto trianers in the region. Highly recommend his training. Also does firearms ordering and transfers. read more

Brought ammo online and find this place that does not charge any fee for pick up. So I send a message and get respond really quick. Get message after my ammo arrived and pick up smoothly. Great experience. read more

I took a basic CCW course with Dale, he is very experienced and has a ton of knowledge. If you are looking for a instructor on firearms training I highly recommend HomeFront defense & security! read more

Excellent Certification and Training any person looking for the "best" can find: Dale is professional, honest, friendly and knowledgeable. Dale is also a FFL and a California POST - Certified Firearms Instructor. I definitely give Dale a five (5) stars. read more

Dale was fantastic! He helped me out and went above and beyond resolving my issue with my pistol. He was great with giving help on my other firearms and potential purchases. I know I will be doing my next FFL transfer through him. He provides good honest information. Thanks Dale! read more

I was up for my CCW renewal, and wasn't too keen on a large class and paper targets with no additional training. Got Dale off my local jurisdictions' approved list (he does OC and Riverside I think too) . Looked at the website training options, and decided on the advanced course to try and get a little more out of the experience. Dale was quick to respond, offer up customized suggestions for what I wanted, and had very reasonable prices. Very straightforward process, easy to get the time I wanted, and at a range that allowed me to learn much more than than an indoor range with lane spacers. Qualified, learned shooting on the move, behind obstacles, lying down, and more; all with detailed instruction that focused on shooting from concealment. If you really want to improve your proficiency at shooting the way a CCW intends, hook up with Dale. You wont be disappointed.I feel much more confident than I did after my first certification shoot. And he has an FFL for all your other needs! read more