I had a great experience with Las Vegas Firearms Training, and I especially want to recognize the instructor, Craig. He did an excellent job explaining everything clearly and making sure the material was easy to understand. Craig was professional, patient, and very knowledgeable throughout the training. I really appreciated the time he took to answer questions and make sure everyone understood what was being taught. I highly recommend Las Vegas Firearms Training, especially if you're looking for a knowledgeable and professional instructor like Craig! read more

Craig is a very experienced and energetic instructor. He made class interesting and gave us valuable information. I appreciate his knowledge and expertise. read more

I had a great experience with Las Vegas Firearm Training and Craig as the instructor. The course is very beginner-friendly and extremely informative. Craig does an excellent job covering firearm safety, laws, and self-defense, and he keeps you fully engaged throughout the entire 8-hour class. He was also incredibly helpful during the range portion, walking everyone through the process step by step and making sure we felt comfortable and confident. The exam was not difficult at all--Craig does a great job calling out key points during the training that you'll see on the test. I passed the course and highly recommend this training to anyone looking for a thorough, well-run, and supportive CCW class. read more

Craig does a great job of covering everything in a way that isn't boring. He's got a good sense of humor, he explains things well, and he is thorough and organized. I will definitely come back when it is time to recertify, and I highly recommend you do the same. read more

Craig did an excellent job! I highly recommend this training to anyone interested in receiving their CCW.

Craig is very knowledgeable. He has teaching style that is fun, informative and safe! He is the only instructor I know of, that will let you qualify with his weapon and ammunition for free! Great class! read more

Informative (videos, commentary, insights, suggestions, responsive to calls/ texts, guaranteed pass on classroom learning), required materials provided (Glock, ammo, B-27 target, Discount Firearms range use), and the lowest cost in Las Vegas. Took my first class and renewal class here, and I highly recommend this for both beginners and renewals. Time and money well spent. I've seen several of my friends switch to LVFT. Instructor Craig is the G.O.A.T. read more

Las Vegas Firearms Training - For a novice, this is the result of an effective CCW class at Las Vegas Firearms Training taught by Craig Dean. 1.5.2026 - Firearm Training Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I attended an 8 hour firearms training course from Craig and was impressed by his knowledge, organization, and thouroughness. We spent a few hours in class, then headed over to a range for qualification, then spent the reaminder of the day back in the classroom. We had a full class and everyone was able to get through the training and successfully pass the written test at the end of the course. Craig is engaging with the class and he made the experience a fun one. One highlight of the day was when we went through several scenarios in the simulator room, where one of the students had to make split-second decisions and we got to evaluate his performance. If you need firearms training for a CCW permit, or if you're new to firearms and want to learn proper safety then I highly recommend that you contact Craig at Las Vegas Firearms Training! read more

Las Vegas Firearms Training provided me an excellent and comprehensive training and understanding of all of the details involved with Nevada's Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permits. Craig is an excellent instructor. read more

Craig puts on an amazing class. He's knowledgeable, informative and funny. The classes are small and not intimidating. I highly recommend taking his class. read more

Great Training. Answers all questions. Very Informational and insightful. If you are looking for any instruction, this is the place to go.

Great experience. I had to take a "do over" for my CCW refresher after an issue with my instructor at a different refresher class or face revocation of my CCW permit. Anyway, Craig teaches a very informative course, not at all boring, entertaining in fact, but first and foremost; Safety Safety Safety in the classroom and at the range. I also learned things which were not mentioned during my previous classes. Highly recommend! read more

My husband took the course and came away with nothing but praise for the way this course was instructed, the message of responsibility and safety embedded in the training and the e Perrier exhibited throughout. In his words, "I came away confident and secure in the knowledge and skills obtained from this course." read more

Craig is a great instructor! He does a great job informing you on gun safety. My daughter and I really enjoyed the class and are glad we took the class here. Craig makes the class comfortable, fun and answers all your questions. They have a simulator to practice and then he takes you over to a gun range and you get a chance to practice what you learned. Planning on taking his CCW class. read more

While sitting in a 9 hour class may sound like hell, Craig makes it fun and humorous. He's funny and super informative. Makes the whole idea of having a firearm a lot more comfortable. Will definitely be coming back for my renewal read more

The beginner's class was very informative with practical examples. I enjoyed using the simulator to practice.

Craig has a great, no nonsense, CCW class that covers it all. It was nice to cover a few shooting technics that I had let weaken like stance and pistol sighting. Recommend this course. read more

Craig is a well-seasoned gun instructor and very professional. If you pursue enhancing your proficiency in Firearms, and gun safety as well as being knowledgeable on Nevada Gun law in applying for a CCW permit, this is the place to be. Two thumbs up!!! read more

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This beginner class was very informative. Our instructor Craig was very knowledgeable and explained very thoroughly about firearms and how they should be respected. They are not toys to be played with and should be treated as such. He gave many different scenarios regarding loading and safely shooting the firearm. (Not live). Afterwards we got a chance to go to the range and to load and safely fire the weapon. read more

If your interested in taking a CCW class I couldn't recommend Craig's class at Las Vegas Firearms Training enough. You will learn a lot and his instruction is second to none. Craig is absolutely a true professional. read more

My family and I really enjoyed this class. We wanted to learn more about guns, safety, how to load it, how to properly hold it, cleaning, etc and we learned so much during this class. Craig was awesome, very detailed and funny to lighten the mood. The class was never boring or felt too long, if anything it went by super fast. We did scenarios and even went to the gun range. I appreciated that he was right next to you as you were shooting since this was my first time and was a little nervous. He give us pointers, fix our mistake, and was very motivating and positive the entire time. We loved it so much we even want to come back for my lessons to get our CCW with Craig too. Thank you Craig! read more

Completed the course with Craig and would recommend this course to anyone that wants to apply for their ccw. Very good information for both people, with firearms training as well as people without. read more

Craigs an awesome instructor. Very informative and professional. I Highly recommend his CCW class for a new permit or renewal. Thanks!!

Craig does a really through training class and range qualifying. Discount Firearms is a cool place too.

No matter how much experience you have in the shooting sports, you'll learn valuable and useful information in this class. Great class. I highly recommend it. read more

Craig Dean is one of the more professional and competent CCW instructors I have met in my many years in the Firearms and Gun Safety industry. His classes are easy to comprehend and you will leave much more educated than when you entered - WHICH COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE! read more

I just finished taking Craig's CCW class. The class was great. There was a ton of material covered in eight hours but the Instructor Craig made it informative yet interesting and covered what we needed to know. The nine students in my class ranged from a former East Coast Law Enforcement Officer to a sweet middle aged Lady who was inexperienced in handling firearms, yet Craig gave each student individual, unhurried and helpful guidance without the slightest hint of impatience or pressure. Yes, I would recommend Craig to anyone no matter what their firearm experience level is. Thank you Craig. read more

I am working in security and having a CCW is a step toward the armed card which offers better pay. Craig teaches his classes in a professional manner that instills safety practices and real life situations that folks must consider before strapping on a weapon. I hope he will offer the 2 day armed course required by PILB in the future. You can't do better in Las Vegas. read more

Craig is a great instructor. I did the CCW class, He provided everything needed to complete the class including, Eye and Ear Protection, Ammo and Firearm as well. You will have to bring additional funds for Range fees and Lunch, other then that Craig takes care of it all. Great Class, I highly recommend Las Vegas Firearm Training. read more

Great Instruckter I will recommend to anyone who whant to get real knowledge about CCW. THnk you Craig!! read more

Took the eight hour Nevada CCW class this past Saturday. Instructor Craig was well prepared and professional plus, he has the ability to set everyone at ease. That is no small task considering the subject matter. It was a pleasure hearing of his personal experiences relating to concealed carry issues. The class had 10 students which meant it went a bit long. That was not an issue since we all wanted the best instruction possible. Craig then met us at the local range and proceeded to offer personal instruction and oversight to each of us. That can be a stressful experience but he managed to set us all at ease. We then met back at the classroom to complete our written exam. I would highly recommend this class, this company, and Craig to anyone seeking out a place to receive quality CCW training. I've been around firearms and professional firearms trainers since 1980 and this course taught me several new techniques that I will carry forward with me. Highly recommended. read more

What an AWESOME guy! Craig came to my house at 8am to teach me everything about firearms, laws, cleaning, handling etc. The course was so easy to follow and his PowerPoint presentation was great! Even showed real life pictures of what could happen if people are careless with their firearm. I am a first time gun owner and I learned SO much! Craig shares great stories too, feel like ive known him for years. We went to the shooting range after to complete the course and he helped me with posture and techniques. Nailed it! I highly recommend having Craig teach you about firearms, even if you think you know everything and taking your CCW class with him! THANK YOU for a great CCW course!!!! Highly recommended!!!! read more

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Great course! Material covered clearly and concisely. Craig kept a good pace and kept all of us interested while educating us both on the required class material and on the ethics of carrying concealed. I have CCW permits in two other states and have taken several CCW and handgun training courses. Craig taught me some things that I didn't know after 30 years of shooting. He was able to teach this old dog some new tricks! The day currently starts with classroom instruction at 8. At about 10:30 you drive to the indoor range nearby, the Las Vegas Shooting Center, and other students will be able to give you a ride if you don't have your own car. You shoot your pistol or Craig's .22 target pistol for the qualification (30 rounds, 70% required, max distance 21 feet). The range session costs about $13, so plan on having a bit of money or a credit card with you. After a lunch break (bring your lunch to the range or have some money for the nearby In-And-Out Burger), you return to the classroom around 1PM and finish up with the exam at about 5-5:30. It was a great learning experience, and Craig kept us all engaged, answering our questions gracefully as he taught. Most of the students in the class I took were women. They all looked like they had a great time, participated a lot with asking questions, became much more comfortable with firearms, and I think felt like they took a big step forward in their ability to protect themselves. Recommended! read more

Excellent training/class. Craig is top-notch with his CCW COURSE. If you're looking to get your CCW PERMIT, I recommend going to LAS VEGAS FIREARMS TRAINING. Craig is really laidback, easygoing, informative, knowledgeable, a little bit funny(LoL) and just a cool dude. A real Stress-Free environment. Go check him out, you won't be disappointed... Big Thx, CRAIG. read more

I don't know why Craig doesn't have more Yelp reviews because he is an excellent CCW instructor! His demeanor calms the energy in the room while discussing the importance of responsible Gun ownership. This is especially important for students that may be first time Gun owners (there were 2 in my class) and are feeling nervous etc because I've been there before. The classroom isn't very big, so when Craig is sharing important updates on gun laws or giving personal accounts of what can go wrong if you mishandle firearms, you're fully engaged. There's no room for you to be hiding in the back and playing on your phone. The day starts at 8am and instruction goes to about 10:30am - 11:00am. From there you will drive to The Shooting Center on Trop & Dean Martin for the shooting portion. Once everyone has completed their qualification, you will then have a little over an hour for lunch before you reconvene at the classroom for the 2nd part of class followed by the test. Most CCW classes either make you qualify in the beginning or at the end. I liked that it helped to break up the day. If you've never taken a CCW course before, & maybe feeling a bit nervous/apprehensive on where to go, then Craig is your guy! read more

Thank you Craig Dean, Attention to detail and extremely knowledgeable. He covers laws, safety and real life situations. After taking his CCW training I feel confident I have the knowledge to keep myself and family safe. Highly recommended to all levels of shooters. read more

I loved the class. Craig is a great instructor and really knows how to keep the class interesting and fun. I will definitely recommend this class to family and friends. Coming here made me realize how little I knew about guns. read more

the best Ccw trainer hands down ! Craig is passionate about self defense and proper handling of firearms .

Great instructor who cares about safety primarily and delivers excellent handgun training. Great attitude, teaching skills, classroom setting and great overall experience. Very informative on gun safety, proper handling and shooting. read more

Excellent experience! Craig offered valuable hands on training as well as gave all the knowledge needed to pass. Definitely recommend his class! read more