I've attended several CCW qualification classes, and this was by far the worst experience I've had…read more Instead of focusing on CCW laws and proper instruction, a large portion of the class was spent listening to the instructor talk about his personal life--his first wife passing away in a ski accident, meeting his current wife on a dating site, her proposing to him, his mother's cancer, not being able to share a bathroom with his wife, her job at Cedars, becoming a police officer at 18 but not being able to buy his own firearm, being a Taekwondo champion who lost to an Olympic medalist, owning over 30 Glocks, and on and on. Roughly half the class time was spent listening to stories about how great he believes he is, rather than learning the laws surrounding concealed carry. We didn't even get a proper lunch break because so much time was wasted waiting for him to take cigarette breaks. The remaining time was spent being told there is only one correct way to hold a firearm--his way. If you didn't comply exactly, you risked being disqualified. He openly bragged about how many students he disqualifies each session. In my opinion, if a student is disqualified, it reflects a failure in instruction--especially when the issue isn't safety, but not conforming to the instructor's personal preference. He also went off on tangents about not feeling comfortable shopping or spending time in his own neighborhood in Sylmar, saying he prefers to shop in Santa Clarita because he believes his area isn't safe. On top of that, he aggressively pushed Glock firearms, claiming they are the only worthwhile option--conveniently mentioning that he also sells a Glock cleaning course. Overall, this class was a waste of time and money. If you want to actually learn CCW laws and receive professional instruction, save your money and find a real instructor--not someone more interested in talking about himself than teaching. STAY WAY - FAR, FAR AWAY - SAVE YOUR MONEY AND LEARN FROM A REAL CCW QUAIFICATION INSTRUCTOR

I just finished my required 16 hours of training to obtain my CCW permit, and I can't say enough…read moregood things about Simon and the entire Double Tap team. Simon was an outstanding instructor -- not only did he connect with everyone in the class, but he also shared his personal life experiences and adventures in a way that tied perfectly into the lessons and information he was teaching. He went above and beyond explaining laws and regulations, incorporating role-playing scenarios that helped us better understand how to handle real-world situations. After the 8 hours in the classroom, we moved on to the firearms course, and that's where Simon's team really shined. The entire experience felt structured, professional, and focused on safety above all else. His team made everyone feel comfortable, offering encouragement and tips to correct small issues Simon pointed out along the way. I could go on, but I think you get the idea -- this was an incredible experience. Five stars for Simon and the Double Tap team!

Just went to check this place out. I was in the market for a hand gun and maybe get some target…read morepractice going. But they told me they won't allow target practice in the range with a rental if alone and did not bring my own hand gun. Gotta bring another adult with me. I learned it's for chances of a suicide using their equipment. Met Marion, who was really helpful and showed me a Sig Sauer p226, brand new. Ended up buying it. Marion assisted me with the FSE, which was a $25 fee, and all the paperwork. Note that the name you have on your Real ID must match another document that establishes residency. I first gave my car registration, but the name I have there does not have Jr. So I had to download a utility bill that shows my name with a Jr in it. He also recommended to pay for the FSE fee separately from the total purchase, to save on finance charges if you pay with a credit card. Now just waiting for the 10 day period before I can get the registration completed and pick up my hand gun, a brand new Sig Sauer p226. Marion was great! Two ! He even told me when buying ammo, to buy it on the same day I pick up the gun so that I save on the $5 and background check when buying ammo.

Great if you're new to guns. They have a wide selection of handgun calibers…read more If you have guns already, explore other options. Some of the lanes were out of order and the machines to pull the target wasn't working properly. Ventilation could be better, there wasn't much airflow. Add some lighting, it was super dark in there.

This is a review of the California Guard Card educational provider- Valley Guard Training and its…read morecorresponding website to access educational lessons, guardboss.com. The first feature of the course that stood out to me compared to its competition, was that Valley Guard offered a more flexible solution in accomplishing the required in-person training component. The fact that Valley Guard is open 5 Days a Week from 9AM-6PM, Sundays 11AM-6PM is a huge benefit as most of the competition barely offers you a choice and just tells you which day they offer the in-class component. Valley Guard Training I felt also did a fantastic job in how they advertised the course and its requirements as well as their enrollment form. When I was shopping around, other competitors presented their courses and enrollment details rather difficult to understand and it came across to me as very cumbersome. Valley Guard made the process very easy to understand what you needed to sign up for as well as how you can complete the course training. Finally, one of the most important details I would like to acknowledge is the "Learning Management System" that Valley Guard Training uses was outstanding. Considering I have taken other online courses in my past, I can attest that their platform was easy to use and most importantly - engaging when playing the lessons out on the speaker. The person who is transcribing the entire course was fantastic and did not put you to sleep nor make you lose focus. I can tell you this is not always the case with every online course provider. So I give props to Valley Guard for really choosing a winning LMS platform. In closing, the staff at Valley Guard were all very helpful, professional and made the entire process of getting the forms and fingerprints sent out a breeze. I would highly recommend Valley Guard training hands down, you will be happy that you did.

This place is amazing the staff are super friendly and always ready to help the guys that work here…read moreare very knowledgeable and friendly I will definitely do my business here

I have just finished the close protection course at Pacific West Academy and I want to thank the…read moreinstructors for their help. The range days and the firearms course were quite strenuous but essential to the development of skills needed in an executive protection career. This school is indeed the best and I am ready to face any challenge in the area of close protection. I would recommend Pacific West Academy for anyone who wants to get their bodyguard certification.

Impartial two-star review as I never got a response from the company…read more Called last week as the CA BSIS changed their requirement for baton permits and now you need training every two years. Trying to find a security school that offers these classes more than once a month is like trying to find a needle in a haystack, so Google is it to find a trainer. These guys, like Covered 6, cater to GI Bill folks and EP programs that run around $10,000 so I called them to see if they offer stand alone baton training. Called on 4/8/24 at 10:29am, got John Gill's voicemail, left a message. As of this post on 4/14/24 at 5:48pm, I have yet to receive a callback. Appears that they only cater to those that want to enroll in one of their multi-week courses and looking to pursue a career in EP so if you're just a security guard, this is a no-go.

Professional, friendly & KNOWLEDGEABLE!!! They have a great staff. If you ever dreamt of being Liam…read moreNeeson's character, this is the place to acquire those certain set of skills.

DONT MISS OUT ON THIS!!! Being a woman with everything going on, I felt extremely unsafe in my own…read morehome. And even worse when I took my kids out in public. This three day course was recommended to me by my brother who has partnered with draken in the past. I trust his judgment completely, so I took the course! it was worth every penny!!! I learned how to treat different types of injuries, safely clear my home of intruders, shoot, defend myself and sooooo much more. I feel confident now and a whole lot safer. Thanks so much to Jeremy, Vince, Tyler, Torres and the crew for being so patient and informative! I can't wait to take the next class and continue learning !

Awesome place to do a private party sale! Was in and out in about 20 minutes with an appointment…read more Very friendly and professional staff. Would definitely do business with them again.

Purchased my first gun here. Ed was very helpful explaining the gun I chose and walking me through…read morethe entire process.

This place was great for my kid. Really clean. Super fun. Nice knowledgable staff. I highly…read morerecommend taking your kid here especially if they're into playing Fortnite.

They only had 3 guns working; it was hard to keep track of the actual points. Also, the other…read morereviews about the accuracy were totally on point. And half of the little orbit prizes our group got were busted before we left the mall.

Had my first TCCC course with Draken, and I highly recommend training with them. Staff is very…read moreknowledgeable and patient with newbies. I have learnt a lot, and will train with them again for sure. 5 stars.

From the owner: DRAKEN Security was founded by former federal agents and operatives who have brought their years of…read moreexperience, knowledge, and expertise to the private sector. We provide quality security operators to fit any of our clients needs, through a tiered system of security operations, tailored individually to the logistics and threat level of your unique situation.

This review is for a Self-Defense Training class for women, attended in 2016. I attended that class…read morespecifically to learn self-defense techniques, in case I ever need to use them. I found this class very informative, well structured and designed specifically for women. Every participant from 20 to 50 year olds was able to learn how to handle a potential attacker in several different situations. I still remember most of the techniques that were taught during this class and would suggest it to all my friends and family, as well as anyone else out there who wants to learn self-defense.

The start of the class was AMAZING. They had my white chocolate mocha from Starbucks waiting for…read moreme! It was definitely a high end and really effective experience that I would recommend to anyone!

Kimmie, RN for the IV Class was amazing; loved her depth of knowledge and her patience and…read morethoroughness in being a great teacher. Felt comfortable asking her to watch me and also asking her questions. Loved her welcoming yet professional demeanor. Would come back again!

Great teachers and space…read more I have been to the Mission Hills location for a BLS class and recertifications, as well as a IV skills class. Both provided easy instruction and hands on experience. It was also very easy to schedule my classes and pay online! Great services and highly recommend always.