I'm a careful beginner shooter, female, and I've visited many indoor and outdoor ranges across the…read moreU.S. for handguns, shotguns and rifles. Unfortunately, this was the most uncomfortable range experience I've had anywhere. The very first thing that was said to me when I arrived was that I should "join the women's club," as if I didn't belong in the same space as the men. That tone set the stage for the rest of the visit. The rules here are far beyond what I've ever seen at other ranges, and instead of feeling safe and structured, it felt unnecessarily restrictive and time-wasting. I planned to spend about an hour; it took double that because nothing is automated. There are no automatic targets -- every adjustment requires a ceasefire, then waiting again to bring your target back. You can't move your target to an intermediate distance for rifles. it's either very close or all the way downrange, and they don't let you stand up to shoot unless it is all the way downrange. I don't use a scope, so I had to sit down to shoot. During ceasefires, you're not allowed to approach the bench at all -- not to grab water, not to pick up your phone, not to adjust anything. On top of that, they have strict rules about how your guns can be stored. You can't keep them in their cases unless they are placed exactly where they want them, and staff will physically move or reposition your firearms without asking. As a beginner trying to get more comfortable with my own equipment, this did not feel like a supportive environment. The atmosphere came across as controlling and patronizing, not educational or welcoming. I had actually planned to purchase a membership when I arrived, but the process takes several days to "approve," which made no sense. I had also tried to sign up for a class beforehand and discovered they don't accept online or automatic payments -- only checks or in-person drop-offs. Between that and the outdated systems at the range, the entire operation feels very old-fashioned and unnecessarily difficult for the public to engage with. Other ranges I've visited have been friendly, modern, and willing to help beginners. This was the first time I've been told to go be with "other women," the first time I couldn't move a target with a simple button press, and the first time the environment made me feel like I didn't belong. I would not recommend this range unless you absolutely have no alternative. There are far more welcoming and modern facilities in the area for new shooters.

Great first time experience. First time rifle shooter dialing in my scope in preparation of being a…read morefirst generation hunter within my family. Chuck, the range master, was extremely helpful and I greatly appreciate his guidance. Other guests were also friendly and helpful thru the process. Range master ensured safety and handling was a priority amongst their guests. Definitely have a lot to learn and I look forward to mastering this skill at this range. I also look forward to bringing my 10 year old daughter for their youth education and skill builder opportunities. Thank you for an amazing first time experience Chuck!

Spent the whole day here yesterday for my brother's school's Trap Shooting competition…read more This place is fairly small compared to the other places my brother has shot at it, but it's very clean! Volunteers are everywhere picking up trash and are also very friendly. There is a dog that lives there, her name is BB and she is very old, slow, and small! So watch out when you are driving in to find parking! Haha It's dog friendly and I'm not sure if it's because they held a competition this past weekend, but they have a kitchen and served lunch for $7.

I went here today with some friends and had the best time. Only one of the three of us had been…read moretrap shooting before. We were all kind of rusty on shooting a shot gun (this was my first time) so Steve, a volunteer took us out and showed us the ropes. He was extremely patient with us and gave us step by step instructions and stayed with us the entire time to make sure we were comfortable. There were quite a few people out shooting. We ended up spending some time chatting with other shooters and everyone was just very helpful and friendly. The best part about this place is that they loan you their guns for free! They also supply ear muffs and shotgun shell bags for you to use at no charge. This was the cheapest fun I've had in a long time. The cost was $6 for the clay pigeons and $7 for a box of shells. The grounds are really pretty and park like. As soon as my shoulder recovers, I'm heading back! They are open Thursday evenings, Saturdays from 9-3 and Sundays from 10-3.

Been looking for a Trap spot with voice activated assistance for a while and found it. Pricing is…read moreaverage but the place is awesome. The staff was very helpful and they even do breakfast on weekends. This is my new Graceland.

Super friendly and helpful, they now accept at least visa, beautiful remote area. Everything…read moreworked and was clean. Will be returning! (Oh and they are now Golden State Shooting Center, though Coon Creek logos are still scattered about, which gives it a little more character)

I'm still pretty new when it comes to guns. I bought a revolver a couple years ago with every…read moreintention of using it... and then I put it in my gun safe where it basically became a very expensive paperweight for two years. I finally decided it was time to stop being nervous and actually go to the range. After reading the reviews, I decided to check this place out, and I'm really glad I did. From the moment I walked in, the staff was friendly, welcoming, and very helpful. I told them it was my first time at the range, and they took the time to explain everything, answer my questions, and help me get set up. That made a huge difference because walking into a range as a newbie can feel a little intimidating. Once I got to my lane, I was only there for about 30 minutes, but I enjoyed every minute of it. My confidence definitely grew, and I left feeling way more comfortable than when I walked in. Overall, great first experience. Friendly staff, helpful guidance, and a welcoming environment for beginners. I'm looking forward to coming back for more practice -- and this time, I promise I won't wait another two years.

I went here this week to do a PPT (private party transfer) trading one of my pistols for one a…read morefriend had. This shop was fantastic, they made it super customer-friendly, simple and easy. We all know, purchases / transfers in California are difficult and wrought with bureaucracy & nonsense. This shop, makes it simple and easy for you to get it done. In addition, they have a very nice indoor range with a VERY wide multitude of rental firearms. Aside from the good customer service & cool indoor range, they had an incredibly wide variety of stock for sale. I noticed they had VERY fair prices, like some firearms were easily $100-125 less a piece than the FUDD gun shops here in (510) Alameda County. I would say the top highlight of this gun shop was the lack of FUDD. I experienced & saw / heard zero FUDD nonsense. Just straight up good, solid, friendly customer service & plenty of great products to choose from. It's also noteworthy that they had a really good inventory of ammo for reasonable pricing. I'll definitely be spending some more money here. Keep it up guys!!

Chris is an awesome instructor! His initial CCW class was very informative and extremely fun. I…read morewill be taking many more classes with Chris and would recommend him to anyone!

Great private lesson with Chris. He quickly diagnosed my main issue with my compact carry pistol…read more The price was also very reasonable.

I signed up for the Exposed Firearms Course at Sacramento Security Training Center expecting a long…read moreday of safety briefings, legal terminology, and enough PowerPoint slides to test my will to live. Then I met Instructor Willis. Let me put it this way: if confidence, competence, and firearm knowledge were a controlled substance, Willis would require a prescription. The man knows his stuff. Every question the class threw at him was answered with the kind of experience and expertise that makes you sit up a little straighter in your chair. Whether it was firearms safety, security procedures, legal considerations, or practical advice from the field, he delivered information with precision and clarity. What really set the class apart was his sense of humor. Somehow Willis managed to keep an entire room engaged for hours. One minute you're learning critical safety concepts, the next minute you're laughing hard enough to forget you're in a training course. By the end of the class, I walked away with new skills, greater confidence, and a growing suspicion that Willis could probably teach tax law, forklift certification, or underwater basket weaving and still have the room completely captivated. Sacramento Security Training Center runs a fantastic program, and Willis is an absolute asset. Professional, knowledgeable, hilarious, and dangerously charismatic. Five stars. I'd take another class from Willis faster than a Glock disappears from the rental counter on range day.

5 stars. Would give 10 if I had the option…read more I've worked long 12 hour midnight shifts before, and this course reinforced how important focus and discipline are in the security field. If you want to work in security, armed or unarmed, you need to be able to stay attentive, professional, and mentally engaged throughout training. Ian was an excellent instructor and showed strong leadership throughout the course. Looking back on my previous security experience, this class really helped me better understand what good security professionalism looks like. The other instructor was also extremely respectful and helpful. I also want to mention the security staff on site. Everyone I spoke with was friendly and professional, especially one of the security guards, "Saavedra Sia" sorry if I misspelled the name. I appreciated talking with him and learning a little more about the industry. For anyone attending: show up on time. I drove about 35 minutes and still got stuck in traffic, so plan ahead. I also enjoyed meeting a few of our classmates. Overall, I enjoyed the course and appreciate everything the instructors and staff did for us. Thank you again Ian!

Highly recommend! Something for everyone. CCW and advanced, intermediate and basic defensive…read moreshooting classes. I really appreciated the private outdoor shooting range & knowledgeable instructors.

Had an excellent experience with Lock N Load. Great value. The team is educated and professional…read more I came away from their training more confident and competent. Highly recommend them.

My husband and I went here for the first time and had a great time which so happened to be their 3D…read moreshoot which was so fun! They set up different fake animals including armadillo, boars, bears, wolves. For their normal operations, the guest fee is $5 which is very reasonable (you can feed the "FROG") Guests park down the hill but it's a short walk up. There's practice range where you can practice or tune your bow to different ranges from 30 to 100 yards. Memberships are $180 per person or family. If we lived closer, I would consider it but $5 per guest is great. For the 3D shoot, it's $10 per person, it's the 3rd Saturday of every month from 8AM to 12pm and so worth it! I appreciated that the range masters were welcoming and friendly. The trails are very well maintained. They do warn of rattlesnakes and I saw a rattlesnake skin on the trail so be careful. We'll definitely be back!

An awesome fun place to shoot all they ask for is a five dollar donation. I was quite amazed on how…read morewell the facility was kept.