Took the basic pistol course on Saturday. Konnie was our instructor and she was very knowledgeable and took her time to explain everything thoroughly. I really enjoyed this course and walked away feeling more confident and trained correctly. Will be taking more courses in the near future. read more

I took the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course in June 2020, and it was exactly as advertised. Classroom setting until breaking for lunch, and then the rest of the day at the Rainbow range for hands on work. You buy your own lunch. The class setting was clean, well set up and included hands-on work with firearms. The hands on portion included seated and standing exercises with unloaded firearms and a laser target. The focus there is on breathing, aiming and trigger control. Getting hands on in a calm environment is very helpful, especially with folks who are visibly nervous touching a firearm. Gary, his wife and Jack had three stations, so the nine students each got valuable time and direction. After lunch, the set up at Rainbow was private because they used an instructor range. No other shooters wear nearby, so it was not as intimidating. Three shooter tables were set up, and three instructors worked with one student at a time on 22 pistol target shooting while the other folks sat well behind the line. I can't emphasize how much help that one on one assistance was. Some of the shooters were visibly nervous, but the instructors took them through baby steps if needed. The focus was on aiming and trigger control. Lots of repetition with the goal of building confidence and muscle memory while safely handling the pistol. The instructors met students precisely where they needed to be met, and so more comfortable or naturally adept students were able to go further. The session wrapped up with the opportunity to shoot 45, full and compact 9MM and some other odds and ends. This is a great class, in a great setting taught by seasoned instructors. It was well worth the investment. read more

After taking the class with Gary and Konnie, it was better than I could have ever thought. While I felt nervous in the beginning, Gary and Konnie were very helpful with what to expect, answered questions, and kept safety as a number one priority. Any minor infractions/improper techniques were corrected quickly and there were plenty of opportunities to practice. I look forward to taking classes with them in the future. A+++!!! read more

Gary was a very knowledgeable and awesome firearms instructor. Really enjoyed his training and so excited about taking the next step in receiving my CCW license. Highly recommended!!! I plan to take some more advanced training classes down the road. Hopefully Gary will be an instructor for my next training class!!! read more

I took their Initial CCW Course and it was as expected. I qualified with two of my pistols and the experience was great. Gary and Konnie took the time to go through the material and answer all the questions asked during the course. They did not rush us at all during the process and even stayed behind to ask a few general questions and they took the time to answer them. You need 100 rounds for the handgun you will practice and qualify with and for the additional handguns you want to qualify with you need the ammo needed only to qualify only (ammo is hard to come by now a days). read more

Konnie is a very knowledgeable supportive, professional and patience instructor. I had a great time and learned a lot from her. I will definitely take more classes with Konnie at L&L Firearms. read more

I'm so happy that I finally started and completed this course in a small setting with wonderful, knowledgeable instructors. They go through everything thoroughly and I am amazed at how much I took away from the course after just one day. I'm hooked and excited to continue this journey. The instructors are attentive, patient, and helpful. If you're female and thinking about doing this course - JUST GO FOR IT! My instructor for the range was Konnie and she was so patient with me. Tailored, professional, and thorough is how I would describe my experience. Again, I am so happy that I made the time. Stop wishing, start doing my fellow Yelpers! The location is super easy to get to (De Portola medical building, Suite 203) and the range is just 10 mins away headed toward Rainbow. read more

Amazing experience! Completed the 8 hour woman's beginning pistol class!! So patient! Most important: safe and they made sure to drill in the safety! read more

I recently took a basic pistol shooting course with Konnie, and learned so much. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to purchase a pistol. Thank you read more

Excellent place for training and very easygoing owners! Five stars all the way! Definitely recommend!!!

I was very impressed with the quality of instruction for the CCW Safety and Range qualifications. You can tell Gary is an absolute pro and really enjoys helping people become proficient and above all SAFE! I can't wait to take more advanced classes from him in the future. read more

Highly recommend you take a class with these folks. Very professional, informative, and helpful. The instructors are patient, and very knowledgeable. You will come out of class with the necessary tools to become a safe & accurate shooter. If you own a gun, plan on owning a gun, or would simply like to learn...I encourage you to sign up with L & L. read more

Gary & Konnie are excellent instructors. They focus heavily on safety and fundamentals, but always with an eye toward the whatever goal you are trying to reach. Very easy to learn from, not intimidating at all. I highly recommend them! read more

What a great experience. We had been looking into taking a basic firearm safety training class, but weren't impressed with what we were seeing ... until Gary! His class truly delivered. I had NO experience with firearms and my fiancé had been shooting before, but when he was in his teens. Gary is very, very knowledgable, and made us feel very safe and now competent with our own pistols. We're definitely going to take more classes. His training is top notch and shouldn't be missed. If you're looking as a beginner (like me) or if want more advanced training, this is the guy to see! Excellent, professional and very, very fun! I can't recommend Gary enough. read more

I took this class and qualification today. Gary and Konnie are very knowledgeable and took the time to instruct and insure that everyone in the class understood and performed the tasks correctly and safely. I will without hesitation refer my friends and family to them. Thank you both for all you do. read more

Konnie and her son Jack are great! I am an absolute beginner when it comes to guns and they made me feel comfortable and at ease during the entire course. The value for money is very good and the knowledge gained invaluable. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who would like to learn more about basic pistol training from experienced and professional teachers. read more

Great job L&L team!! I learned a lot, it's been many years since I was an active duty Marine and had training this great!! They did a great job with instruction, safety and were very professional. I would highly recommend L&L for CCW training and any other firearms training courses. I will definitely reach out to them for ongoing training and will now try to get my Wife and Daughter to join a basic shooter class. read more

Had a great experience yesterday with Gary and Konnie at the Rainbow Range in Fallbrook. I took the CA CCW Firearms Safety and Proficiency course and passed. Both are very knowledgeable and professional. They were very patient with me as I qualified to carry a revolver. M Harper read more

The quality and professionalism from Gary and Konnie is amazing. The training is clear and concise and I left feeling more confident. I highly recommend anyone who wants to get back to the basics and more or needs to start fresh, train with L&L. They are patient, encouraging and full of knowledge. I look forward to seeing them again. read more

I have recently completed both the CCW Prep and then a month later the CCW initial. As an intermediate shooter that only started as a beginning a few months ago in May of 2020, I am grateful for the patience, dedication and attention to extreme detail that Gary, Konnie and Jack were able to teach to their students. These classes not only served the point to move forward with my CCW requirements, but more importantly have made me a more safe, aware, proficient and confident shooter. Because of these classes and the community of people I have met I have actually started to take up interest in the sport of shooting, this says a lot to someone who just 6 months ago had never fired a handgun. Thanks to Gary and Konnie for everything, I am very appreciative I chose to train with L&L Firearms. read more

I don't know where to really start when it comes to Gary and Konnie. I randomly found an ad for firearms training on Google. I was pretty comfortable with firearms but I wanted to learn the ins and outs of handling firearms safety and efficiently. Over the next couple years I've attended Gary and Konnie's classes for various firearms training and I am now on my way to becoming a NRA Instructor and future USPSA competitive shooter. I don't think I could of found a better way of progressing through the sport/hobby. Will 100% recommend anyone who is willing to learn how to shoot and operate firearms safety and efficiently. read more

I took the NRA Basic's course and felt that it was very well organized and executed. Konnie and her son were awesome, it was fun, safe, informative, and a great value. I'd highly encourage any new gunner owner to take this course and L&L did an awesome job! read more

Professional. Knowledgeable. Patient. Thorough. I've taken 3 classes with Gary, Konnie and Jack and I'm just getting started. I am a first time gun owner and by the time I was done with my first class, basic pistol training, I developed an incredible level of confidence about using my gun. And with every class I complete, I leave with more confidence in using my firearm, while acquiring the right mindset. If you are serious about learning how to operate your firearm and to be brought up-to-speed on current gun laws, L&L Firearms Training is where you want to go. read more

Awesome place, Gary is a great guy that knows his stuff and is eager to teach you. Customer service was top notch. I stumbled upon this company because I needed a class that was NRA certified for my CCW I am 100% happy that I found this company and that I had the opportunity to meet Gary. read more

My mom and I signed up for Gary/Konnie's Basic Pistol class and we feel more comfortable with handling a pistol. Gary was full of knowledge and his expertise was amazing. They were very patient and answered all our questions. The classroom setting was comfortable as well and we were able to take breaks throughout class. I look forward to meeting with them for future classes and events:) Totally recommended! read more

This was a great class,Gary was a very knowledgeable instructor, who answered all of my questions . Great oversite at the range. This is a great class if you are deciding on a gun, you get to try out six different models. I would recommend this highly, I am to get my family members to get up here for it. read more

I just completed my CCW course with Gary and Konnie. I highly recommend L&L Firearms Training. They were thorough, making sure all of the information was covered. Gary and Konnie emphasized safety and proper technique, which are crucial to gun handling and ownership. They were encouraging and did not "talk down" to us at any point. I qualified with my Glock 19, and was very impressed with how the class was organized and run. Whether you are just starting out with firearms, or are a more advanced shooter, Gary and Konnie will take good care of you! read more

Did my CCW renew class today. Excellent instructors. Patient, and informative. I actually learned to shoot better with a few techniques they shared with me. read more

I just completed the NRA/Winchester Basic Pistol course with Gary from L&L Training. Gary is a 25 year veteran of the US Marine Corps, but he has the unique ability to leave that aside and to speak to civilians as well. I personally have a back ground in firearms via previous military service and know what to look for in a training course. I took the course from the basics to determine if this would be a good place to have my wife attend. Gary is an excellent trainer. He has enough back ground in firearms to be able to relate book work to real life. He stresses safety in the class and practices what he preaches on the range. There are several good trainers in the area, and a couple that I would be more than a little concerned about. I would not hesitate to send my wife through the course with Gary, nor anyone else. read more

Amazing firearms education . I left their course with so much knowledge and training. Everything was organized and professional. Instructors were patient and attentive. I finished their course today feeling confident and comfortable with firearms. I look forward to taking more of their courses. I highly recommend them. read more

I took a Basic Pistol training from Gary and it was great. He had a great teaching style and made it fun. He's also very much emphasizing firearms safety and was able to bring the importance across. Our group of 4 people had a lot of fun at the range for the practical part and I saw great marksmanship and improvements in some of the participants. We were able to shoot many different pistols and various calibers. I can recommend to take a class for Gary to anybody. 5 Stars. read more

I've had a little experience with long guns but was interested in learning more about pistol shooting. My son researched for a good NRA instructer not too far from our home and as a Christmas present gave me lessons @ L & L. The day began in the classroom with Gary instructing me on the different types of hand guns, safety, proper care and cleaning, also types of ammo and their uses. It was a lot to take in but Gary was sensitive to this and his repetition helped me retain what he was teaching. We then reviewed and a test was given ( I'm not a fan of tests).... I'm pleased to say that I passed with a very good grade. After the lunch break we traveled a few miles to the range where Gary explained the rules & regulations of the range and continued with instructions. Now it was time for active shooting at targets with the different caliber of guns and ammo. Since I had been a trap shooter I had the habit of putting my finger on the trigger guard to rest before pulling the trigger and Gary was very patient but continued to help retain the new, safe position for my fingers on the pistol which are altogether different (old habits are hard to break :)...I gave Gary a 5 star review due to his patience, teaching ability, safety awareness and extensive knowledge of how to teach this course so that I would retain what I learned. I will be counting on Gary in the future for more testing for certification and hopefully competition help. Plus it was a fun day...thank you Gary. read more

I have to say that this was both a very insightful yet fun training. Gary is very knowledgeable about guns, safety and weapons handling. Been a beginner when it comes to my experience with weapons, I was hesitant about the training thinking it would be way too advanced for me, Gary took the time to walk us through basics and all the different parts of the guns and the best way to handle them (which I'd been doing wrong in the past). Shooting different guns at the range really allowed us to understand the difference is force, recoil, weight, etc...Needless to say, i can't recommend if enough. I will even have my wife take this training in the near future. read more