Such a well put together, informative, entertaining and enjoyable class. I thought the classroom portion was going to be boring (I tend to fall asleep) but it was not at all boring. Walked away feeling more confident and ready to be a more responsible gun owner! Steve, Brian and Dorian were all great. Thank you for putting on this class, I appreciate it! read more

I have taken three classes at Inland Firearms Training and all the instructors were exceptional. The information are given in an informal environment, they can be funny, but the danger of the firearms is taken very seriously. Safety first, and in my experience, I have never seen anything to make me feel worry about my and others safety. The learning is very progressive and nevertheless, very exhaustive. Highly recommended. read more

Best training ever my husband and i love the staff. It like being around family. Can't wait for the advantage class.

Inland Training was overall a great experience. I came into the basic handgun class knowing next-to-nothing about firearms and by the time I left, I felt like a pro. The staff was friendly, the scenery was beautiful and the course was detailed and informative. Best of all- I got to actually handle a live firearm. I highly recommend this class to anyone who is interested in owning or handling firearms. read more

I had a fantastic experience today with Inland Training. The instructors were very good and the experience they brought to the class was exceptional. I was able to leave the course today with the knowledge I was looking for in personal protection. And a comfort level I am also appreciative to now have of basic hand gun use. Thank you Scott, Mike and Steve. I would highly recommend this course in basic hand gun use to anyone. read more

took the basic shotgun class, and I got what I wanted out of it. Jim knows what he's doing. I would recommend them to anyone that wants to learn how to use a firearm. read more

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Great place. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I bought my first gun here. They explained in detail the process for buying a gun. There was a few surprises like taking a fire arm test before buying. I'm going back next week to purchase a shotgun! read more

These folks are the greatest! I Actually know the owner. For quite a number of years Ken kept saying I should really take one of their courses and I decided to. I started in early 2015 with the basic handgun course taught by Scott and Jim. And.....this is August 2015....but the intermediate course is done today. I'm a better shooter! And I look forward to the advanced course. read more

As a person who has never wanted to own or fire a gun, the past few years I've been reconsidering this seriously. I finally decided it wouldn't be a bad idea to get experience and training from professional trainers. I was a complete newbie, but with the help of the staff i now feel comfortable, informed, confident, and most of all safer around a firearm. Do not listen to friends or other "experienced" shooters that may say this isn't necessary, if you want to own or even be familiar with a firearm and how to be safe, dont settle for what they tell you or for shooting a gun off in some range, go get training, it will make you safer and smarter around weapons. The class was comfortable at the Rancho Bass Pro Shop. The instructors were all very friendly and polite and patient. I was among quite a few students that already had experience shooting or owning a weapon, but i was never made to feel like some newbie for being completely new to forearms. The instruction was easy to follow and listen to, nothing difficult. The firing range session was fun and the instructor takes time with EACH individual to get yourself comfortable with holding, loading and firing. I never felt unsafe in their presence, mostly nervous due to my own anxiety of being new. We took regular breaks which was helpful, and the instructors were always willing to answer extra curricular questions or scenarios which is handy for those that feel mystified by California gun laws. The only thing i wish we could have done more is 1) everyone having a chance to assemble and disassemble a gun OR simply handle an assembled weapon to hands on learn the parts and feel of the guns BEFORE the firing range, most of the time we learned the parts from a field stripped version of the gun. This was fine too and useful but that little extra handling would have been great. Other than that, it was money well invested and recommend to anyone wanting to become familiar and lose the "scariness" of firearms. Really the only thing scary about a gun is unconscious incompetence. Thanks Scott much appreciated. read more

Our gun training was fantastic! We learned much more than we could have expected. We met in one of the classrooms in the Bass Pro Shop in Rancho Cucamonga. The class was held from 9 AM to 5 PM on a Saturday. The instructors taught us about the different types of handguns, history of handguns, cleaning, shooting, safety, selection, and much more. Instructors were well-versed and took my simple questions kindly. I was a little hesitant to pay the $150 registration fee, but it was well worth the money. Lots of hands-on and three instructors for our nine-person class. read more

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Took the basic hand gun course. It was fantastic! Ken and Scott are great. Being a woman, you never know if the men training you have an attitude or chip on their shoulder. Not these guys! They were very patient, friendly and entertaining. They are planning some all female classes I would recommend to all of my girlfriends. You leave the class feeling much more comfortable around guns and handling guns. It is a must do if you are going to get a gun or you have one already. If you have never experienced a safety class you need to call them now. Thanks guys! read more

I took the basic handgun safety course. I learned that Scott has been a Police Officer for over two decades in San Bernadino County. His experience and willingness to teach is what made the course invaluable. The course covers everything a beginner needs to know. Psychology: He tells you what errors in your thinking can get you or other people killed. He also discusses his experience of having to cope with the aftermath of taking a persons life. Legal: You learn what officers need to know after you have shot someone in self defense. You also learn about gun safety/storage and transportation laws. Gun Mechanics: Multiple guns are taken apart and videos are shown to explain the mechanics of guns. Gun History: A discussion about the evolution of guns and the advantages of improvements was interesting. Caliber and lethality: He discusses a study that looked at the number of bullets in each caliber it takes to be lethal. Shooting: What I came there for. Great experience holding the 9mm and punching holes in the target. I must say these guys have 5 star reviews for a reason. I don't think there is anything they could have improved upon. Learned a lot. I will be back for the intermediate course. read more

Amazing! Scott and Ken are just awesome! I have to say the best training out there. It is seriously worth every penny. They know what they are doing and what they are talking about. They will not steer you wrong! Believe me I looked at so many other companies that were totally jenkie and Inland Firearms are the REAL DEAL! read more

Recently attended this training course. It was an truly educational and an awesome experience. Scott and the other trainers were professional and knowledgable. The content was on point and the format was easy to follow. Scott kept us on our toes by engaging us in the discussions and was highly entertaining. Overall an excellent training experience and we would recommend without hesitation. read more

I took the Basic Handgun Class and had a great experience! They are extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about educating and training on firearms and laws. Before the class, the idea of keeping a handgun in the house for protection was a little scary, but Jim and Scott gave me confidence in its proper handling and now that I have basic fundamentals, I am so much more comfortable, which could make all the difference if faced with a critical situation. Also, Ken has been very helpful weeks after the class answering my many questions. I highly recommend Inland Firearms Training. It is worth the money and I wouldn't go anywhere else. I am looking forward to expanding on what I've learned and developing shooting skills in the next classes. read more

I completed the Intermediate Course. The two instructors did an amazing job! If you have some basic knowledge of handguns and want to learn a lot more and be more comfortable this is the course for you!! They are very patient and make you feel at ease! I highly recommend it! read more

I attended the Basic Handgun Class. They usually don't offer week day classes but if you have a group, they will do one. Our instructors were Jim and Brian. They were both really friendly, nice, and very knowledgeable. I learnt a lot about handgun laws in California and safety rules when handling a gun. This is a good course and I would definitely recommend it. The seven hours went by quickly and did not seem to drag at all. The course started with a classroom part and after lunch, we learnt how to clean a gun and also got to shoot in the gun range. The class was conducted in Bass Pro shop in Rancho Cucamonga. We hope to attend the other classes one day. read more

I recently completed the Intermediate Training class and was most impressed. The instructors are highly competent, helpful, and skilled at presenting firearms training to both the novice and the trained alike. After years of shooting experience, the Intermediate Training class taught me how to "correctly" handle and shoot a handgun. At the end of the day, my shooting skills were significantly improved and appropriate muscle memory was learned. In general, the facility and instruction at Inland Firearms is top knot. read more

Awesome experience. Definitely recommend it to anyone interested in learning how to handle a handgun. Scott and jim were very nice and funny guys. read more

AMAZING! We recommend them highly and we drove from North Dan Diego to take this course! They are professionals, very knowledgeable and just plain nice! Not only did we learn basic safety and the laws surrounding firearms but we learned how to clean our gun and had some time on the shooting range. One of the most valuable things I learned was self confidence. I learned that, with practice, I will be able to accurately shoot a gun to protect myself and have fun doing it. We plan on taking their intermediate course soon. read more

My wife and I took the Basic Firearms training class and couldn't have been more satisfied with what we had learned. Steve, Scott, Ken, and all the others at Inland are real professionals in their teaching at the same time making the class fun. We were somewhat apprehensive because of our age but found the class catered to all ages equally with all ages attending the class. I was so proud of my wife attending the class with me as she had never fired a gun and was so afraid of doing so. Their working with her as they did all of us on the range was wonderful. She now can't wait to find a gun that fits her well so she can go with me to the ranges to practice. Both of us will now look foreword to taking the intermediate class to become more proficient handling a hand gun for self defense and weekend outings to the range. At the end of the class we were given the opportunity to take the California Firearms safety test to acquire the Firearms Safety Certificate in order to purchase a firearm here in California. We both passed the test and were given our cards after completing the test. Thanks to all at Inland Firearms for a very informative day and time on the range. We are and have now recommended these classes to several of our friends and neighbors. read more

I have never shot a gun before so I wanted some training. This was the best class I have ever took. Jim, Brian, Scott and Ken were so very helpful in helping me understand the ins and out of the gun and the right way to use it. They make you feel like family. And didn't make fun of you for asking questions. I am going to be taking their intermediate class as well. Thank you guys for making this easy for me knowing what I went thought in Vegas. read more

I highly recommend this company for gun training. I have taken most of their classes. I found each to be very educational as well as fun. If you haven't taken training before, you should definitely do it. You will come back with new skills and drills you can practice on your own. read more

Took my basic handgun class with Ken back in 2011 and I am extremely pleased. I just finished my Intermediate class with Jim and Scott and let me just tell you that all 3 of these guys are outstanding instructors! They have extensive experience in firearms training and have the patience and knowledge to teach everyone from beginners to professionals. Shot 280 rds and walked away very satisfied with what I learned. Give them a call or go to their website, they have several courses to choose from and also offer monthly clinics and private lessons. read more

Very professional. I took the basic firearm class a while ago and came back to tighten up some skills at the range. The instructors are awesome, knowledgeable, and well informed about local laws and CCW information. Top notch. read more

Excellent training classes! Took my CCW class with them yesterday and was very impressed with the course....Darcy and Steve are outstanding instructors and I look forward to taking the intermediate class in the near future. Even if you've been shooting for years, you will definitely learn something from this class! read more

I took the intermediate coarse. The instructors were very professional and friendly. Covering a lot of material and making sure all of the students gained all they could from the training. And above all, safety was always up front. I definitely recommend them. I will be taking more classes with them. read more

I would recommend this class to anyone who what's to learn about firearms. Scott and Jim are so patient with women and answer any and all questions you may have on Firearms. Thank you gentlemen for the great experience. read more

I have been shooting guns off and on (mostly off) all my life but wanted to better my skills and maybe even get into competition. I went to the basic handgun course and granted, I knew some of what was taught but I will say that I came away with more knowledge and I am pleased that I took the course. Ken was the instructor; he is such a nice guy with a great demeanor and professional. The class was 6 people ranging from some experience to no experience and the ages were from about 17 to 45. We had 4 women and 2 men but let me tell you how well Ken did with all the different levels of the above mentioned. He gave the one on one instruction that was needed, when it was needed, his delivery was good, he makes it interesting, and I believe that everyone in that room came away better informed. He didn't make the women feel stupid or put them down. So many times I see male instructors do this but not Ken, everyone is equal. We were able to handle real hand guns and do it safely! I honestly do not have anything bad to say about this company or the instructor and I look forward to taking the intermediate as well as the advanced courses. I look forward to meeting Scott and I hope that he is as nice as Ken. You should absolutely take this course if you have any interest in owning a gun or even if you already do....you won't regret it one bit. THANK YOU INLAND FIREARMS TRAINING!! THANK YOU KEN!!! Phil read more

Inland Firearms Training is the BEST! I took the basic handgun class on Saturday and the defensive handgun class on Sunday. I highly recommend taking the classes back to back like this since many of the skills you learn in the basic class carry over to the advanced class. Ken (the owner) and Scott both taught the class on Saturday which was the first time they had the class at Bass Pro Shop. The location was great and at breaks you could go and check out all the stuff in the store. I was most impressed with Ken and Scott...they encouraged you to interact and ask questions and never made you feel stupid (which a lot of knowledgable gun guys try to do). It is easy to see that they both love their jobs and have a passion for teaching about handguns and safety. The defensive class was even better! It was me and one other student learning tactical skills from Ken. He spent about 7 hours with us...the whole time was spent shooting. We went through 500+ rounds in different tactical situations. I would highly recommend these classes to anyone wanting to learn the basics or self-defense shooting. I couldn't stop raving about the class to my Fiance so I will be signing her up for the basic class in the near future. read more

My husband and I took the Basic handgun class. We wanted to gain as much knowledge about safety as we could, after all guns aren't toys. We definately got our moneys worth. We spent the day learning about about safety and home protection from some pretty awesome guys (Ken and Scott). The knowledge and experience these guys have is amazing. This class was so informative, helpful AND fun. After the class we went to the range and were able to shoot a variety of handguns. They can"t stress enough about safety and we came away from that class with confidence that we have the knowledge and techniques to build great habits in gun safety. Class sizes are small and the instructors are one on one with you at the range. I have already recommended this to a few friends and it hasn't even been 24 hours since the class ended. We don't live anywhere near the Riverside area and this was soooo worth the drive. read more

My wife and I signed up for and attended the Basic Handgun Training course on 1/17/2015, based on previous reviews here on Yelp. Scott and Jim were our instructors, and they were terrific. We were both a bit nervous (well, I was nervous and my wife was closer to terrified), having zero gun experience, and their professionalism and humor struck just the right tone to make the course both informative and fun. Although it was a long day, the time went quickly and we picked up a lot of information from Scott, and Jim was excellent in teaching us in a hands-on and one-on-one manner on the range. Overall it was a great experience, far better than I could have anticipated or expected. After we purchase our guns, I expect that we will be back for the intermediate course... for any complete newbie who wants to start learning about firearms, I recommend this course wholeheartedly. And as a bonus, our lunch in the restaurant inside the Bass Pro Shop was actually quite good... read more

I really enjoyed my CCW/Defensive Handgun training that I did today! I just picked up my CCW permit this week & wanted some quality, professional & practical training if I'm going to be carrying frequently. I learned things that I could never have read about from the Internet or my limited yearly military firearms training. I learned some awkward techniques & drills that could save my life in a defensive situation. Ken is extremely knowledgeable & current on many training programs & gave constant, constructive feedback that increased my firearms confidence & skills. I will definitely recommend Inland Training to all my friends & I plan to attend more classes in the future!! read more

Took the basic handgun class with a friend last week and I had one of the best days I've had in a really long time. What made the entire experience so amazing was the instructors. Scott, Jim, and Brian were simply wonderful and I definitely look forward to taking the intermediate class with them. They were funny, patient, friendly, encouraging and very knowledgable. I'm so thankful that my first firearms training experience was as positive as could be and I'm very encouraged to pursue my interest in shooting and firearm safety. I like that the instructors also teach about state and federal firearms laws. I felt very comfortable asking questions and they even encourage you to email them if you have any questions after the class. Jim was my instructor in the range and he was incredibly encouraging. He even guided me through my trigger pull with different tactics such as having me use his finger as the trigger and having me pace my pull with a gentle squeeze on my shoulder. I struggled a little with anticipating the recoil and hesitating slightly on the pull. He instructed me to trust my firearm (trust is an issue for me lol). For my friend, this was her very first time shooting/holding a firearm and it was a little unnerving for her. The guys were so incredibly wonderful in working with her and Brian even came to talk to us after the class as we waited to process our HSC. He took the time to tell her how wonderfully she did and encouraged her to come back and that they would be happy to guide us through shooting again. I am definitely signing up for the intermediate class. I also think it's wonderful that their policy allows you to return to the basic class again to accompany a friend or family member that wants to take the class, you just have to pay for the ammo you use. I'm most likely going to take them up on that since my best friend wants to take the class now too after I kept raving about my experience. We used 9mm Glocks in the range which I think is perfect for beginners. I couldn't be happier with my experience and I would recommend this class to anyone who has any interest in learning about firearms. I'm slightly obsessed... read more

I took the beginner's class today at the Bass Pro Shop. The class taught so much. It goes over safety, history of guns, live firing, cleaning, and laws. Scott and Ken were AWESOME instructors. From start to finish they were knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. They covered more information than I was expecting. I had Ken's expertise while I was firing. He was patient and gave great feedback. I couldn't have asked for more. There was an opportunity to get permits for Arizona and Utah $125 for (carrying permits). There was also a time at the end to take the test so I can purchase a gun. The process is $25 and is run by the Bass Pro Shop employees. They prepared me very well and I passed. If you don't pass, they tell you that you can come back the next day and retake it. But if you're paying attention, you should pass with no problem. Great experience and I learned a lot! Highly recommend!! read more

I just took the basic hand gun course today and walked away with a wealth of information. The instructors were helpful and informative. I am looking forward to taking more classes and would highly recommend this business. read more

These guys are real pros. They are patient and courteous. You can tell their goal and motivation is to really help people learn to be safe with guns and become more proficient. I took a proficiency course and was very happy with the instruction and topics covered. I was so pleased that I trusted them enough to teach my wife to shoot at the Basic Course they offer. 5 stars all day long. read more

I completed the Basic Handgun Safety course 5/7/16. I was apprehensive because my class buddy had a conflict in her schedule the last minute and I was now going by my self. I was so comfortable from the minute I walked into the room. The instructors are welcoming, patient, knowledgeable and funny. They are serious but not intimidating, safety is the message they stress. I left the class feeling comfortable handling a handgun. Thanx guys for a great day. read more

I took the basic and intermediate handgun courses. Had zero experience with a firearm and was even scared to hold one. It was PHENOMENAL!!!! I got tons of great information from Ken, & got trainned by Scott. And Scott, if you're reading this: "YOU'RE THE BEST INSTRUCTOR EVER." Super knowledgeable, beyond patient; and best of all, an exceptional shot. I came out of these courses CONFIDENT due to the proper techniques that I received to execute. The next weekend, I went shooting on my own. I was able to hit my targets at 20 yards away each and everyone of them on the first shot!! Woohoo, What do you think about that??? I don't regret coming here, and I will definitely look into other classes they have to offer. read more

Let me start by saying, ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT to do classes with Inland Firearms! They are very professional yet it was a very relaxed atmosphere. I am what I would consider an experienced shooter, I spent 5 years in the Marine Corps, and did multiple deployments to Iraq mostly as a machine gunner on convoys. I also grew up hunting and shooting since I was a kid around 10 years old. I just took the defensive hand gun coarse and could not of been more satisfied. Ken is an excellent instructor, and very knowledgeable about shooting and getting hits on target where you want them. He was able to keep the class moving at pace where there is minimal lag time and still able to give an individual instruction and correction feed back period. I learned new techniques and habits(good ones) to practice and right away after the first round of fire, Ken spotted and corrected a bad habit I had that was affecting my accuracy. This class was exactly what I was looking for, and considering I trained in Marines, went beyond my expectations and high standards. Thank you again to Inland Firearms and Ken. read more