The instructor (Brian) was well knowledge and kept everyone involved with the class. They go over all the safety rules at the range and in the classroom. They go over all the main things to know about having a CCW. Definitely recommend this place. read more

I truly enjoyed the class! Brian is knowledgeable, a great instructor, patient, caring, and kind. I took Brian's class to learn handgun training so I can feel confident as a new safe new gun owner. read more

Great class, great program. Thank you. I would highly recommend to anyone. The instructor had great knowledge of all the topics.

I recently took an eight hour CCW training with Brian, he made the whole day enjoyable. He kept the class interesting. Brian is very knowledgeable and really good at explaining things clearly. Highly recommend this class read more

Great class! I highly recommend if you need to renew your CCW. Very informative, Brian is very organized and uses the time wisely.

Fantastic course, I found it very informative and ran very well. Brian's delivery of the presentation makes the time fly by. During range time they were very professional, ensured our safety and provide very good instruction. read more

Went in for CCW renewal. The instructors, Brian and Scott were very down to earth officers, with great knowledge and sense of humor. The 8 hour class did not feel like a drag. Location was very easy to get to as well. read more

I took the women's basic handgun class with Sandy and it was GREAT! Informative and fun. If you are considering it, I would definitely recommend taking the class. I have always been nervous around guns and about handling guns, but Sandy made me feel safe. I came away from the class with a better knowledge of how guns work which has eased a lot of my anxiety about guns. Most of my anxiety was from not understanding how they function. We spent time in the classroom learning the safety rules, how guns work, form, etc. After the classroom portion we went to the range to try it out. Sandy keeps the class small so she is able to spend one on one time with each woman. Everyone gets their own target that you can take home after class. Sandy will help you with your form and work with any individual needs you may have. I really appreciate that this is a women only class. I think part of my nervousness of going to a shooting range was that I assumed it would be mostly men and as a woman it can be intimidating to go to a place that is male dominated. I also really appreciate having a teacher who is female and takes into consideration our "lady strength." :) I highly recommend this class and if you are on the fence, go for it! read more

Brian was a great instructor. Very professional and gave a practical perspective to the class. I highly recommend his training courses

I really enjoyed this class. Brian is a great instructor! Very informative and knowledgeable. I went in to renew my CCW permit. I learned a lot! read more

I took the Basic Handgun Training class in January. As a total beginner to handguns, the instructot was informative and knowledgeable about everything and kept the class very engaging. He gave me all the information needed to pass and receive the Firearms Safety Certificate, which I immediately followed the class. The classroom experience was so enjoyable that I immediately went out and purchased my first firearm and signed up for the ladies' class at the range with Sandy. It was a small class that ensured that we all got the individualized attention we needed to practice with our own firearms. I will definitely be taking another course to improve my skills, and I can't wait to learn more. read more

Brian's class was top-notch. The class portion went very smooth and was highly interesting . Brian's ability to keep the class engaged was expert level . The qualification shooting went quick and easy. I will be back for my next renewal. Thank you Brian read more

Brian from Inland Firearm Training is very knowledgeable in all aspects of firearms use and safety. The 8 hour class is not a boring class with a boring instructor, I did not keep checking the time as it flew by. Brian brought knowledge to us all in a way that kept us alert and on our game. If you need to renew your CCW, THIS IS THE PLACE TO DO IT!!!! read more

Brian Park was an outstanding firearms instructor, very knowledgeable and patient, hope to see him in 2 years, sincerely, JOHN J GONZALES

Brian is a great instructor! very knowledgeable and very professional. I learned a lot.

Completed the CCW renewal class/training. Excellent oversight, presentation, and efficiency!

Good instructor and made California's way-too-long-course-requirement more bearable and interesting.

My wife and I attended Brian's 8-hour CCW renewal course. His delivery was great....he's extremely knowledgable and he kept our class engaged throughout the entire process of classroom and range time. We hope he will still be leading this course in 2 years for our next renewal! read more

Brian was awesome! If you have to take this class you'd be lucky to have him as your instructor.

Brian was such an amazing instructor and was very informative about the material and ways to improve our shooting. I will definitely be going back to renew! read more

Knowledgeable, professional, helpful, friendly, and competent. Took the time to followup with me when I didn't confirm my attendance. Enjoyed the day! read more

Efficient humorous the class flew by with helpful anecdotes and good resources. Good classmates good conversation let us talk and share experiences as necessary for mutual edification and uplifting instruction. read more

I learned a lot in Brian's class. I highly recommend this organization for your CCW needs

Everything went smooth. Very professional. I would recommend this business for anyone who needs a concealed carry renewal training

The class I took was for my renewal of my CCW. Brian was great, well conducted class and professional, great renewal class.

Great course and Brian Park was a great instructor!! Location was convenient, content practical and efficient.

Really enjoyed the CCW renewal class with Brian last week. He is very knowledgeable and makes the classes interesting and broadened my knowledge considerably. read more

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Great course for your CCW. Brian is a great instructor. It's a long day, but Brian is good at making sure you get the education you need while keeping it entertaining to keep you engaged. The range qualification portion was done very professionally and safely as well. Highly recommend this course for your CCW requirements. read more

This was a well thought out course that met all of the requirements met of the state of California and the sheriffs department requirements. I appreciate that It was interesting and informational. read more

It was an incredible experience and I am very glad I took the Handgun Basics class. The enthusiasm the Inland Arms team have for seeing novices begin their journey and education the correct way was very inspiring and admirable. Count me in for the intermediate, advanced, and defense classes in the near future! read more

Brian's a great instructor. The course was informative and, at times, entertaining. SB2 has made things unnecessarily complicated bit Brian got us through it. read more

What an amazing experience. My wife had never fired a gun before in her life. After the training and experience, she can't wait to go again. Steve the instructor was passionate about safety and knowledge, he has a great ability to help the novice understand and use the firearm. Loved the experience and cannot wait to do it again. It is a must for anyone who wants to own a gun safely. Thank you for a wonderful day of excitement and learning. read more

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I had my Basic handgun training here today. Steve, Brian and Tim were all very professional and knowledgeable about handguns. They reiterated over and over about safety which is really really really important in handling a firearm. The class location was very conducive to learning and the hands on shooting was helpful in easing my anxiety every time I pull the trigger. Each instructor was patient with each student. Highly recommended class and instructors. Will definitely come back for other/ advanced classess. read more

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Took the class at route 66 shooting range It is a excellent basic handgun course Very informative the staff was awesome Now I'm ready for the intermediate class thank you ed,steve ,scott and all the rest .. I highly recommend this course for all your safety and gun training read more

words cannot express the level of professionalism, engagement, care yet knowledge and detail Steve shared with us over the course of this basic handgun class. I have learned a ton in a relatively short amount of time. being at the range with both Steve and Brian was a wonderfully empowering yet eye opening experience. you really get to see how you do in a safe environment; they are such great instructors that they allow all of those feelings and emotions especially for us first timers! I can't wait to continue my handgun journey and take more classes from them. we really were like a small family at the end of the day. just an awesome experience all around. don't hesitate...I promise your apprehension and fears will melt away as soon as the day goes on! you will not regret it, I promise. read more

I took the intermediate class with Inland Training. It far exceeded my expectations. Steve & Sandy were great teachers! They are both very professional, yet have great senses of humor. It was all about safety and fun (and improvement of course)! Great Combo. I will be taking more courses with Inland Training in the future. read more

I took the basic firearm safety class not really knowing anything about handguns. The class was very informative, Steve was very good at explaining everything, answering questions and entertaining while doing so. The day went by very fast, I highly recommend this class and will be back to take the other classes offered. read more

Had an amazing time in the Basic Handgun class taught by Scott, Steve and Jim. This is a must take class if you're considering using or owning a handgun. Can't wait to take the next classes. Thank you gentlemen for your dedication on making sure we each applied what we learned in class....You guys are the Best! read more

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"Why choose Inland Training?" An important question to ask when it comes to this particular nature regarding to: self-defense, preservation of life through the use of a lethal weapon. Inland Training allure stems from their mission statement on their website pitching, "You want the best training you can get, aligned with your interests and goals", and to effect whatever level of shooter you are, and regardless of purpose (self-defense, sport, or competition). What captured me, was that in that affect, that Inland would be working with me to achieve my "interests and goals". My experience started out very positively attending the basic handgun course at Bass Pro Shops. Very professional instruction from both Scott Evers and Jim Long. Leaving the basic course with a good impression and enthusiasm to complete Inlands course offerings, I signed up for the Intermediate class without any hesitation. Unfortunately, my experience with Inland only went downhill from that point on. I went into training with Inland with the intention of training on a very specific platform, the 1911. I have had experience shooting with the 1911 in the past, and is the platform that I like and felt comfortable with. Seeing as how the magazine capacity has been limited to 10 rounds in California, it made logical sense to me to settle on a larger caliber that I could control in the .45ACP. The decision was whether or not to settle on a 10rd magazine with .45ACP or 9mm. At the time, I didn't own a 1911, and wanted to train on one, so when I did obtain one, I would be well-prepared. This was seemingly made possible, because Inland had advertised that they had a "vast selection" of which you could try as rental options. I reached out to Inland (both Ken and Scott) and asked if I could train on the 1911 for the Intermediate course. From that point forward, I felt like I was being met with heavy resistance and actively being steered away from the platform of my choice. I was given the "safety" speech about single-action triggers, and "inherent" problems with the 1911. For the sake of appeasement, since it was clear I was actively being steered towards striker fires like Glocks and Springfield XDs, I asked if I could have used one of those to rent, since I didn't own a firearm at the time. I remained professional, but firmly asked why I wasn't able to train on the platform that I was going to get anyway? It would have been counter-productive. My correspondence with Inland was ultimately met with anything but a "safe environment free from prejudice and elitism", there was plenty of prejudice against the 1911, and I felt like I was being talked down too as someone who was "obsessive and being misled". I'm not sure if there was a kink in the system or if some misunderstanding took place. But, I was left off with being told that my "choices and decisions did not fit with their philosophies and safety requirements". That left me confused, because how would my choices and decisions to train on my platform of choice not fit with their philosophy when it outright states the opposite? I'm further confused on the notion that somehow Inlands claim that the use of a "handgun that is not authorized or allowed by any modern law enforcement agency, or branch of the military creates unacceptable safety concerns" somehow diminishes one's ability to train on it. It feels like a cop-out answer, especially when referring to a platform that has won two wars, and literally almost every system of automatic pistol uses the design from the 1911. I thought I'd update this review. I have naturally gone to train with other schools, and have become quite proficient on the 1911 and other platforms. I'm still not certain whether or not Inland holds prejudice over the 1911. However, I hope they have stuck to the integrity of their advertised mission. read more