Took the Renewal CCW course here and had a great experience from start to finish. The instructor is…read moreknowledgeable, patient, and very thorough. The course was well paced, safety was clearly a top priority, and the information provided was practical and easy to understand. This isn't rushed or cookie cutter training, it's legit. Highly recommend for anyone looking for professional firearms and self-defense education.

George and Shane were really patient and nonjudgmental with the myriad of questions from our group…read more They let us learn at a pace that left no one behind. When things started clicking we were able to advance at a faster pace than planned which was fully appreciated by the group. The instruction was detailed and methodical while being easy to understand. I look forward to more advanced training from Defensive Tactics and Firearms in the future and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anybody looking for firearms instruction.

My dad, brother, and I just completed the Basic Handgun class. Ryan did an outstanding job…read morefacilitating the class. His vast knowledge of firearms safety and course management was very apparent. Ryan did a great job explaining concepts and coaching us though the drills. I would recommend this course to people who want to take their firearms skills to the next level; total game changer! The thank you Ryan for helping to increase my confidence on the range and for instilling a strong sense of firearms responsibly.

I'm a fairly new shooter. I've had my gun about six months and had fired about 700 rounds through…read moreit at the indoor range. I had done dry fire exercises and tried to do some drills I had read about, but there's only so much you can do at the indoor range. So I signed up for the Basic Defensive Handgun Class with Crisis Response Group. I went to my first class and WOW! It's a LOT of fun and they pack a lot of skills into one class. Ryan started us off with the basics of gun safety and operation. We practiced stance and grip and trigger control and did some basic shooting so that everybody had a foundation no matter what level of skills they came in with (CRG's approach to this class is crawl, walk, run, so they start with the basics and then build skills on top of skills as the day goes on). Once we were done crawling, we got going with shooting controlled pairs, reloading drills and malfunction drills. Compared to indoor shooting where everything is on a table in front of you, it's fun to present from the holster, shoot your gun dry, drop the mag, let it fall on the ground, pop in another one and keep shooting. Next we started doing the move-and-shoot exercises and target discrimination exercises and it was straight up fun! I left the class really pumped and feeling way more confident about my shooting. Ryan and his crew run an organized but relaxed class where you are encouraged to shoot at your own pace. As Ryan says, "Speed is fine but accuracy is final." I signed up for the next month's class and got my dad and sister to join in. We had a smaller class so Ryan put us through even more drills, shooting while walking a slalom course and shooting around and through barriers. If you shoot but all you've done is shoot at the indoor range or done some random plinking out in the desert I strongly recommend this class. Even if you've never shot before (and a few members of the class seemed to be absolutely new to shooting), Ryan and crew will teach you the basics and then some in a safe, fun, and un-intimidating environment. I want to get some friends together to go again and I'm looking forward to taking more advanced classes in the future. I recommend investing in a holster and a two-magazine holder so you can get the most out of the course. I debated buying them because it didn't seem like a practical thing and if all I ever did was use it once for this class it would have been a waste of money, but after the class I went out and bought a better holster and a dedicated duty belt Once you get the feel of having an extra magazine or two on your belt you WANT to have an extra magazine or two on your belt. I now keep my belt in my closet where I can grab it and put it on if something goes bump in the night and I feel like I can afford to take a few extra seconds to snap on my belt. I also want to do a bit of full disclosure. I know Ryan "distantly". He's my sister's husband's sister's husband. So I know him but it's not like we hang out regularly. I hadn't seen him for a couple years at least before I took the class. When I was looking for a class to take, it helped to go with somebody I knew at least a little bit but Ryan and I aren't so close that I'd feel obligated to write a flowery review if I hadn't had a GREAT time shooting at his course. Ryan's an ex-Army Ranger, EMT, competitive shooter, and a very cool guy. He is NOT a cigar-chomping drill sergeant wannabe using his gun to compensate. If you feel intimidated taking a class like this (I did) you don't have to worry. Ryan is very comfortable (and GOOD) with his shooting and he has an easygoing confidence with zero abrasive macho swagger. He's very good about treating the beginners like beginners and the more advanced people like more advanced people and the whole thing feels pretty informal and if I haven't said it already a few times it is a whole lot of fun. Also, if you're coming from the Orange County area, the drive out to the Rainbow Range and back are not bad. The class starts and ends early enough that you're traveling each way before the 91/15 traffic gets ugly. It took me less than an hour to get there from Fullerton, and about an hour to get back.

Today was my first time training at Vital Training Solutions but I've known Tony Crossman for years…read morewhen I worked as a security officer at San Onofre Nuclear Power Station. Tony was a great trainer then and still is today! I currently work as a security agent protecting high end clients and will continue to train with Tony to keep my skills sharp. Highly recommend anyone looking for training to give his company a try!

If you are a responsible citizen or a professional, I think you would greatly benefit from training…read morewith VTS. I have trained with Tony many times and he is professional and very knowledgeable. Tony is very approachable and easy to interact with. You will definitely learn and feel confident in your abilities when you leave. A reason I like VTS is that you can go for them for more than one thing. Firearms, 1st aid or AED trading can all be done in one place. Affordable too. By trainers who have been there and done that. You'll be glad you took that class.

Just completed the 16 hour course needed for CCW for San Diego and Doug Goff is an amazing…read moreinstructor with many years of experience and knowledgeable. The information was a lot to digest but he made it fun. He also applied real life scenarios that make the information more valuable. Highly recommend Protector CCW

Doug is extremely professional. I learned a lot and had fun too. The whole experience has been…read moreamazing Thank you

I just did a class here and he was awesome! So professional and he makes you feel comfortable. As a…read morefemale taking a firearms class I never felt uncomfortable or like I was asking a stupid question. I learned a lot and feel way more comfortable after taking his class. I would 100% recommend him to anyone!

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Best Deal In Town......The instructor is knowledgeable and follows up with all his students. Both…read moreexperienced and inexperienced shooters a welcomed in his classes.

I recently took a training and qualification course with Firearms Academy and had a great…read moreexperience overall. The instructor was solid, knowledgeable, patient, and did a really good job breaking everything down without overcomplicating it. The class itself was well run, and I felt like I actually learned something useful rather than just checking a box. They also sell guns, accessories, ammo and offer additional classes and trainings, plus they provide FFL services. I'd definitely recommend them! -Michael

I went in to get a background check for a job . The service…read morewas fast and courteous . I will continue to do my background checks here .