Great CCW training. Sandra not only got me trained to carry, but also gave me great personal…read moreawareness skills that will stay with me wherever I go. I'd recommend this class for anyone who wants to keep themselves and their family safe.

very low stress teaching environment. I came in being very afraid of guns and in lea thing what not…read moreto do, became confident enough to go shooting at the range. very very fun highly recommended.

Incredible amount of Professional experience, Hands-on Knowledge of real-life situations. A CCW…read morepermit is a huge Responsibility, why not learn from ex-Law Enforcement. My Sixth time renewing with these guys - highly recommended...

Just took the CCW course here and it was great! The instructors were all so knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. I went away from the course with more confidence and insight than I entered with. Would highly recommend.

Did some more business with Mike recently... he now can get some things from PSA at an extra…read morediscount and he still has all his other distributor connections, so I have found I can usually get the best price from him, which is great because I like to buy local. I just call him first or send him an email with what I am interested in and he gets back to me with a quote. Main reason I do business with him though is that he is a first rate human being and all around good guy. He is a fellow veteran. He goes out of his way to help on everything I have asked for help on. I recommend him whole-heartedly, he is one of the best businesses I have ever worked with.

Mike was great to deal with, and he has a great inventory of guns for the first-time buyer, hunting…read moreenthusiast, or anyone looking for several options for a good carry gun. Since the business is a home-based FFL it's a little bit out of the way from Reno, but the process of buying a gun was simple and straightforward and worth the drive. Mike even went to the trouble of meeting me in town to finish a sale since we had to wait until the next day for a NICS background check. If you ever have any questions or want to check out some firearms, I would strongly recommend using Big Valley for your purchases. Helping out your local small business is always a much better option than going to big box stores like Cabela's or Sportsman's, and Mike does a pretty darn good job at matching even some of the best prices out there. You can often catch him at the local gun shows as well if you're ever curious about what he has available without having to drive to him. Keep an eye out for Big Valley any time you're thinking about buying a firearms. Thanks, Mike!

I went to the ccw class taught by Matt Marquez on a Monday. It was a small class size with only 4…read moreother students. The class ranged from new gun owners to retired plinking experts, and everything in between. I know it can be scary taking a firearms class, especially if it's your first one. Don't worry Matt will take the time to help you along the process so there is no reason to be nervous if you are a novice gun owner. The class is broken down into a classroom portion, a gun handling portion, and a live fire portion. The classroom consisted of a necessary PowerPoint with first hand knowledge and experience thrown in. There is a written test that must be passed and then it's on to the more hands on training. All of the basic gun handling fundamentals and techniques are reviewed, as well as drawing from concealment. As a class we decided to drive down the street to take our shooting qualification test at the bigshot range. We shot the qualification and received additional guidance from Matt. I ended up shooting an extra box of ammo to practice what I learned from the class. Matt Marquez is a great teacher and brings his experience from a variety of specialized law enforcement divisions to make the class entertaining and educational. There's a difference between a qualified professional and someone going through the motions and just reading off a script. You can tell the people at hog tactical really care about their students and will do whatever it takes to help them. I would recommend taking the Hog Tactical CCW course and I plan on taking more of their wide variety of classes they have to offer. ~BMO

Took the handgun familiarization class as well as the ccw class over the course of two weekends…read more Both were great classes and as a novice came away with much more than I expected. Safe, secure and very comprehensive small class environment. All the skills necessary to continue practicing on your own. Just going to the gun range and learning the drill with an instructor is worth it! Highly recommend.

Joel is amazing! Joel can assist with any person, no matter their level of gun knowledge. Joel is…read moreone hundred percent professional and extremely flexible schedule wise. Joel took his time to explain the details of each weapon fully, how to handle it, and the proper technique to fire it. Joel is approved by Washoe County to give CCW license classes.

This is a great place to come do your CCW training. He's really nice and down to earth and…read moreinformative. I recommend for anyone needing classes to come see him.

The attached picture is the end result from the CCW / Pistol I class at Nevada Firearms Academy,…read moretaught by Scott Catron on 4/18/2026.. It was such a fun day in the classroom and at the range. I enjoyed the whole day while learning about consealed weapons' law and I improved my shooting skill. Thank you Scott and the NFA's team for making that day fun and safe for us. Jerry

Just a few days ago I went out on the range with a friend of mine and despite the cold I thoroughly…read moreenjoyed it. Man I wish they had some space heaters hanging overhead in their outdoor ranges. My hands! LOL The service is straight forward. From stopping in, signing a waiver, picking up some rental items like ear or eye protection--it's all tremendously affordable and under $20. This alone offers a tremendous value. In terms of a selection per se, you can sign up for a membership which ranges from $30-$40 a month depending on the plan or you can go for a single day visit. Adults about $15. From there it's all about the training. From as little as 3 yards to as much as 2000, go for it. Pistols, shotguns, ARs, bring it. They also have some firearms you can rent while you're there at an affordable price (but there's a range fee required when using their firearms). It's a bit of a journey out to head out to Pyramid Way where they're located, but you should consider the journey and training there if you're serious about firearm training and understanding these tools in a wonderful outdoor setting that puts you in the mentality of growing your skill and proficiency. Shout out to Dean who was our Range Safety Officer that day. He was courteous, professional and that's what you want when working with firearms. Check them out!

Highly impressed. Our intructor Mathew Ryssman is highly recommended... The material for the NV CCW…read morewas easily explained. Classroom wasnt boring so made it a plesant experience. Rangetime was also informative and fun... I have really learned alot during this course.

Personal defense gun training is the best in the west. I didnt have much experience with my…read moreweapon when I started but by the end of the class I felt like a pro. I would definitely would recommend this school to anyone looking to better them self in personal defense or just learning how to handle or shoot a weapon.

This is as good as it gets!!! If you want your CCW for Nevada/Utah, this is the place for you!!…read moreBuddy, along with his outstanding staff will put you at ease as soon as you meet and from there it's very instructive and secure learning. I will and always be appreciative of all the help and professional instruction that I received from Tac-Aim!