I booked my renewal with Morgan as he had a very affordable price range, going into it with low…read moreexpectations, assuming I would get what I pay for. The class met at a round table pizza in one of their side party rooms, and there was only two of us in the class, again what should I expect for such a great price? Morgan was on time and very friendly, and got everything set up. The material covered and instruction given was very casual but thorough. Unlike many renewal classes with other companies, Morgan didn't have a cocky tough guy know it all attitude which made the class enjoyable. The amount of information and material he covered was great, and it took the entire class time. A bonus to meeting at Round Table was the lunch, which he paid for as part of the class so that was unexpected and nice. We met a separate day at the range to qualify with each handgun and he booked it so our time was 1-on-1 which I really appreciated. Again, he was extremely knowledgeable and safe, but still didn't give off that cocky know it all taught guy vibe. The instruction he gave, tips and guidance to improve grip, stance and other areas was extremely helpful. I have already recommended his class to multiple friends and I will definitely book with him again at my next renewal.

Morgan is a great instructor! The 16-hour CCW course was extremely informative, well-organized, and…read moresafe. Morgan explained laws, safety, and real-life scenarios in a clear and practical way. Range training was excellent, and I left feeling confident and prepared. Highly recommend.

I attended the Defensive Medicine class and thoroughly enjoyed it. I've attended a few similar…read moreclasses and they were all death by power point -- this class was not. From the hands on wound packing, to the scenarios, to the engaging class discussion, this class a pleasure to attend. Doc even spent time going over peoples med kits, which was very helpful as someone with a very limited knowledge in this field. I highly recommend this class to everyone who is looking to be better prepared for the worst.

I was able to attend the Doc's "Defensive Medicine" class with a buddy of mine, and I have nonstop…read morerecommended the course to the rest of my friends ever since. The course was a wealth of information, and the practical drills throughout the course kept you on edge. I'm looking forward to taking future courses, and hopefully introducing a few more people to the Doc.

I took CCW (Concealed Carry) training with Liberty Firearms. Ron Given's was the instructor. It…read morewas Excellent. Ron is ex Military. He actually trains law enforcement. His training technique is really top notch. It's conversational. You learn so much by just talking. He does follow all the requirements levied by the State of California. But he teaches in such a professional yet informal manner, that the instruction actually sticks with you. His inputs for shooting technique were essential. After his training, I feel very comfortable safely handling and operating a firearm. There will be further training opportunities with Liberty Firearms. And I intend to take those. So if you're looking for firearms training, I'd highly recommend Liberty Firearms. You can't go wrong. And again, I highly recommend Ron Givens as your instructor. I've also taken Liberty Firearms instruction with Jean Pagnone. Again, very very professional. Jean makes you feel comfortable in handling and use of firearms. For any training, style is important. And both Ron and Jean make the instruction effortless and complete. I highly highly recommend both Ron Givens and Jean Pagnone of Liberty Firearms Training

I love my hometown of San Francisco, don't get me wrong, but one of my gripes with The City is its…read morestrong anti-gun stance. Luckily for me, I've moved to God's land - Placer county, where all day I sing: Home, home on the range, Where the deer and the antelope play, Where seldom is heard a discouraging word, And the skies are not cloudy all day! Also, they like guns up here. They REALLY like their guns up here. The media would like stricter gun laws equal a safer community. Placer county is very pro-gun and wouldn't you know - we have one of the lowest crime rates IN THE NATION. Not just in California, not just on the West Coast, but in the good 'ole U S of A. I have availed myself of such goodness but I must confess, I am not a good shot. I've never received any formal training. I've been to the range many, many times but my idea of a good day a the range is putting holes through the target, not really paying attention to my form or shot groups that I formed, etc. I did, however, want to be more comfortable with my collection of toys and recently decided that I would like the ability to defend myself and my family should the situation ever arise and so I started looking into obtaining my CCW permit. There's so many instructors in this area but one that kept coming up in my searches was STRFI. Josh is the owner and instructor at STRFI, which he does as a hobby and because he loves shooting. He's an Army veteran with lots of experience training troops in all facets of shooting and he also sponsors a team of professional shooters. I was a bit intimidated at first because I thought that with all that experience, he would look down on me as a beginner. But that was TOTALLY not the case. Josh was very patient in teaching me the basics - nonclamenture, types of guns, grip, stances, etc. What I noticed about Josh is that he put himself in the students' shoes. He was teaching us on our level, not his, which made the environment very conducive to learning. He was also very knowledgeable in the Penal Code and removed all the jargon in order to explain it in a way that a layman such as I could understand. His teaching style was very lively and upbeat and full of jokes. It made for a very relaxing class, full of interesting facts. I really did learn a lot during my class time. What really shined though was the range time. After spending 2 hours with Josh, I went from a shot group as big as the State of California to a very tight shot group, even multiple shots through the same hole. If I, a beginner, was able to do that with only 2 hours of range training with Josh, I imagine that an advanced shooter would become a championship level shooter! I give my highest recommendation to Josh and STRFI for your training needs, whether it be for your CCW permit or just overall shooting in general. Thanks again Josh! Can't wait to work with you again!

STRFI is the primary place I go to learn and improve my shooting skills and abilities…read more If you're looking for an instructor that won't make you pay an arm and a leg and cares about people I wants to see them succeed you need to talk to Josh with STRFI.

My firearm instructor team booked a private advanced pistol class with Capital Defense. Our team…read morecame away all smiles at the end of our 4-hour class. Trevor was the lead instructor and is very knowledgeable, approachable, safe, professional, and fun. I came away with more than a few golden nuggets to continue to practice and the training I received helped me evolve as a shooter. Our entire team was challenged, encouraged, and impressed. Trevor and his team are experienced and were able to impart their knowledge effectively through drills, discussion, and demonstration. I highly recommend the Capital Defense Group for any level of firearms training needs.

I've been working with Trevor for several months and my skills have developed quicker than I…read morewould've ever thought possible. He takes time to breakdown the mechanics of what you're doing and adjustments you can make to better yourself and your shooting. He's got a great facility and keeps everything safe and under control. Whether you're a beginner or long time firearm owner, you will have a great experience working with Trevor!

CPR4Life is the best CPR certification in the area! Jeff and Laura are wonderful people who are…read moreprofessional yet make the class fun and enjoyable. Jeff's knowledge and extra tips are great and it's also nice to have discussions about the current education and changes that come about. I have been going to their class for 10 years now and every time it is efficient and fun. I cannot recommend CPR4Life enough!

The BEST CPR class I've ever been to. Laura and Jeff are so helpful and so educational. Such down…read moreto earth people, I've been coming to them for six years now. I wouldn't have it any other way!

David took the time to review my application so that I can avoid unnecessary application processing…read moredelays with the State license board. Grateful to have a point of contact with the school. It would be impossible to get quality help like this through another online school that doesn't hold your hand throughout the process.

David was a pleasure to deal with. He answered all my questions and concerns. The kit came with 8…read moredvds and 2 large booklets of vast knowledge of all the laws and trades. As well as access to online exams and flash cards which were a great form of cramming info into my brain. I would recommend this School, although there's a bunch out there. But this school helped me pass on my first try and was first one to complete both tests in about 2:30 total time.

Patient, considerate, efficient. I would recommend Joel Gallamore's Classes to all of my friends…read moreand colleagues. Dr. Cox, MD. Board Certified Pediatrician

Vital CPR has been the most thorough training I've had due to Joel's background as a firefighter…read moreparamedic. He took his time and made sure everyone understood what we were reviewing/learning. He let us bring out our first aid kit and explained all the medications, how and when to administer them and why. Vital CPR training will be our go to and we will be recommending him to everyone. Thank you Joel!