I took the D and G license classes almost back to back. I was thankful that Forte Defense could…read moreaccommodate my schedule. The same NRA trained instructor handled both classes and made some of the "boring" parts less so. What really stood out for me was qualifying on the range the last day. The instructor was all business. No grab ass, no excuses. Safety first. If you don't cut it, you don't make it. That being said, the instructor goes above and beyond to help you make up any short comings. Well worth the money and time.

From the owner: Training, Firearm sales, Combat fitness, gear, bags and packs, range dates, G Courses, G Course…read moreRenewals.

Long story short, my boyfriend moved to Maryland for work and I just started living by myself for…read morethe first time. My parents were both very worried about me living alone, so I thought a class like this would put their minds at ease as well as my own. Well the class was even better than I thought! Not only did we learn how to be more cautious of our surroundings, but Martin also taught us some moves that even little 5'2" me could use to take somebody down. After the class, I felt empowered! I feel like now I am better prepared and more aware of what is going on around me. I am an avid Yelper and I completely support and agree with everything this company is teaching. I urge everyone to take this class!

My 18 year old daughter and I attended the C.O.B.R.A. Ladies Night self defense course. This far…read moreexceeded our expectations. It was both fun and exciting. Martin takes the time to role play the real-life situations with us. We feel empowered now that we have practiced the skills that he shared. Every mother and daughter should do this!

Wow! Coming here made me fell like I was a kiddo again! But my how the gun industry has grown since…read moremy earlier years! It was fun to come into a highly reputable firearms outfit and learn about what I had missed for a large number of years. Pretty much everyone knows the big names, like Glock, S&W, Sig Sauer, Colt, etc. But there are a ton of new kids on the block that really catch the eye and look very tempting to want to own. Well, for a day, I wanted to look at something new and see how this world of firearms appears today. I have to say, Gun Gallery appears to have everything right and what you need if you desire to purchase arms and a place for target practice. As a store visitor, I was highly grateful for the time the GG Rep took to assist me with my questions and allowing me to hold a few pieces. This was much appreciated and certainly inclined me to desire to visit the store again in the future if I wish to purchase a firearm here. In the meantime, I can say they have a large array of pistols to choose from. I had to revert to my love of 007 movies and see they had a Walther PPK (what James Bond made famous). Oh my! They did! It felt good to hold for one a moment of time in my life! On another note: there are rifles here as well, along with AR-15s. Most of the rifles are in a different area near the target practice area. This is an impressive full service gun shop. They assist you with registration during your purchases and offer both personal and classroom training that enthusiasts can choose from. It also has a training class that will lead to a permit to carry as well. They do offer weapons for testing to help customers choose the best pistols or rifles for themselves. It would be difficult to hear of anyone leaving here unhappy. The Gun Gallery crew is really all about their customers and offering their best efforts toward them. Recommend: VERY HIGH

Took my son here for his birthday and we had an amazing experience. We shot a .380, 9mm, and a .45,…read moreand everything was smooth from start to finish. The staff was friendly, attentive, and quick to assist anytime we needed help, which made us feel comfortable and safe the entire time. It was a great way to celebrate, and we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend if you're looking for a solid range with great customer service.

Excellent service by the gunsmiths here. I bought a brand new H&K VP9 Match slide for my shooting…read morecompetitions and I had the bad luck of stripping one of the screws to mount my optic on. I tried tirelessly to use all of my tools to get the dang thing out to no avail. I was scrambling to find a gunsmith on this side of town and these guys popped up on my search. I did an overnight drop-off and got it back in mint condition. Best of all, it was on-the-house for active-duty military. Can't thank them enough for the help!

I was in dire need of awesomeness in my life. I did some digging and found this place. This have…read moreall the awesomeness one can handle. For a fair price I acquired many awesome things for this place and the staff is always extremely knowledgeable. Now I try to make weekly visits, because like Pringles once you pop, you just can't stop. Glad this place is only open on the weekends, because otherwise I'd be homeless.

Ladies Night is a total steal! The guys were super helpful. I was nervous because Im new to hand…read moreguns and just not learning how to shoot. I made a bunch of lame mistales but the guys were very polite and helpful. Ladies night is every first and second wednesday but unfortuntely I need to buy myself one so I dont have to find someone to come with me every time but I will be back!

I've gone here for the shooting range several times now and it has been a great experience. The…read morestaff are friendly and professional. They do a good job in making sure everyone is following safety procedures while at the gun range. To use a lane at the range is about $20 and you can bring your own ammo or purchase it at the store. I also went to the beginner's gun course that this store offers for $99. It was a good introduction to handguns and goes over the basics on how to fire a gun. They also offer concealed carry classes as well as others.

Great instruction to satisfy the Florida requirements for the CCW. We also wanted our teenage…read moredaughter to learn some basic firearm safety rules and to receive basic marksmanship training. Did the course as a family and we all had a blast! We all learned something new after taking the class. Jon is incredibly patient with novices and very passionate and knowledgeable about teaching gun safety, marksmanship and explaining all the various options when it comes to purchasing a personal weapon and ammo. Highly recommend The Compassionate Gunner if you are looking to get your ccw or want to improve your marksmanship skills.

From the owner: My introduction to firearms began at Summer Camp, at the age of twelve shooting .22 rifles and won…read morea spot on the Camp Rifle Team. Since then, I've spent immeasurable amounts of time handling, discussing, training and shooting firearms of all kinds. I have a very diverse background, I served our country honorably in the United States Army, and have worked in Customer Relations, Law Enforcement/Security, Construction Management, Marine and Aviation industries. However, firearms have always been my Passion. One day, while purchasing a firearm, I overhear a family trying to purchase their first firearm. The husband & wife asking the clerk questions, their pre-teen daughter bouncing around excitedly with the prospect of the newest family acquisition. The clerk was being patient with each new question but was becoming exhausted. I had Compassion for both parties. I realized then; people might need a Compassionate Gunner to help educate and guide them through the journey of firearm ownership.

Great place to shoot! I always enjoy my time there. The staff is friendly and very helpful…read more I just wish they had more lanes or availability for 9mm caliber firearms.

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. This was our first visit to Saltwater Shooting…read moreClub, and it will absolutely be our last once we burn through the "range credit" they forced on us. We checked in to shoot our handguns for an hour. We were told it's first-come, first-served. No problem. There were only two groups ahead of us. But when our turn finally came after a 20-minute wait, a group of massive guys cut the line and demanded they go next. Unsurprisingly, it's a bit intimidating to argue with a group of large, aggressive men holding firearms. When I went to the shed to ask the staff for assistance in enforcing their own "first-come, first-served" rule, the kid in the booth completely blew me off and told me to "just work it out." A few minutes later, another bay opened up. Once again, another group cut right in front of us. When I asked the employee for help a second time, he gave me a completely useless response, claiming "James knows the order." When I asked where James was? "Oh, he's not here." They literally told us to just keep waiting in line while letting everyone walk all over us. The staff here is the rudest, most useless group of people of any business around. They completely ignored our safety and comfort, allowed other customers to intimidate my wife, and treated us like second-class citizens. To top it all off, when we demanded our money back to leave this circus, they refused a refund and would only give us Range Credit. They are literally holding our money hostage, forcing us to come back one more time. This place is only 5 miles from my house, and I would still happily drive 30 miles out of my way to Jacksonville just to avoid this trash dynamic. They have zero management, zero control over their safety or lines, and sub-zero customer service. Do not recommend to anyone.

Chief Spellman breaks down the topics in ways that only experienced trainers can provide. He uses…read morehis experiences and listens to the experiences of his students to support his training. Further, he demonstrates practical firearms skills, then students assume the demonstrated methods and get a first person understanding of the 'why do it this way'. High marks for instructor knowledge and participation. I will attend both recertification and additional training courses.

From the owner: High Caliber Civilian & Officer Training Academy, Inc. is a full-service firearm training academy &…read moresecurity services agency. We specialize in securing high-value assets from your family to the CEOs of large firms. We also certify citizens for their concealed carry weapon license and every platform of gun training. High Caliber conducts unarmed ”Security "D" & armed "G" Qualification / Certification…

I Travoris Rhone would like to inform you all Forte Defense you all have a great D&G course trainer…read moreI mean Mr. David Dangar is very clear and loud enough to where you can hear the lesson that is being taught also Mr.Dangar takes his time while going over lessons and goes as far as into demonstrations to show you an example of what he's either read or said verbally very great instructor you all have a winner when it comes to instructor Very good leader

Class D security Class, Instructor David Dangar. this was a great class considering the content…read more The Instructor was knowledgeable and informative. He made the class interactive and interesting. The course was 40 hours 4 X 10 hour days. Highly recommend David Dangar, He has a lot of Background in this field.