I just completed my CCW course with John Lewis at NFI, and I can honestly say he was one of the…read morebest instructors I've ever had. John breaks everything down in a way that's clear, practical, and easy to understand--whether you're brand new or already experienced. He doesn't just teach the material, he makes sure you actually get it, especially when it comes to safety, responsibility, and real-world application. What stood out the most was his professionalism and the way he kept the class engaged the entire time. No fluff, no wasted time--just solid, valuable instruction that prepares you for both the test and real-life situations. If you're considering getting your CCW, I highly recommend taking the course with John and NFI. You'll walk away confident, informed, and better prepared. 5 stars all the way.

I've been a certified CCW carrier for many years and I've used NFI the entire time. I've recently…read morebeen confined to a wheelchair and wouldn't you know, it was during the time for me to renew my CCW. NFI has the classroom portion of the training available on ZOOM and I was able to utilize that program. The ZOOM call process was simple and the teaching right on par with the in person classes I've taken in previous years. The next day was the live fire range day and I was concerned about traversing the grounds at the gun club where this training was held. My concerns were for nought as staff was very helpful in ensuring that I could access my shooting lane and helped by making a couple of trips back to my vehicle to ensure I had all of my necessary equipment. I specifically had Emily as the range instructor and her techniques and directions were exceptional, not to mention her one-to-one assistance was greatly appreciated. As mentioned earlier, I've used NFI for many years and I expect that to continue. If you have CCW certification needs, I can highly recommend NFI.

Joel and his fellow instructors did an amazing job teaching our class. He found a way to make the…read more16 hour course enjoyable. He was able to tailor the range day to all levels of experience. Looking forward to more classes.

Joel is an excellent instructor(and quite hilarious which helps with the information sticking),…read morevery patient and attentive to every skill set. By the end of class I was much more confident and determined to keep at it! Lazarus was an awesome teacher as well! Thanks gentlemen! Definitely recommend to all.

Fantastic instructors! Extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. Excellent training for any skill…read morelevel. I highly recommend Echo Whiskey Tactical Training.

From the owner: Echo Whiskey Tactical Training provides high quality firearms instruction for all levels of…read moreexperience, from the novice to the seasoned expert. We provide CCW classes which are taught by State of California and NRA certified instructors. We also provide Workplace Safety & Active Shooter Response course to both businesses and schools as we are authorized to teach both the "Run-Hide-Fight" and A.L.I.C.E models of response to critical incidents.

Did my initial CCW Class with Dennis, and would absolutely recommend Black Oak for any firearms…read moretraining. I'm comfortable with firearms but would still consider myself at an intermediate level at best. Dennis explained things in a straight forward manner and made me feel comfortable asking a ton of questions. He gave me a lot of pointers on handgun technique and a number of drills to practice in the future. The class itself was incredibly well done, and we talked through a lot of real world scenarios which could impact a CCW holder or firearm owner. After the class we went through a couple of video/laser training drills on real world scenarios, which provided a great example of how fast your decision making has to be. I will definitely be taking future courses through Black Oak and would highly recommend them to anyone. Also, they took COVID precautions seriously, and I very much appreciated their commitment to protecting their customers and themselves.

Amazing couple, professional, knowledgeable, kind and caring. You don't find that often lately but…read morethey have it all. So clear and easy to understand. Thank you for your time being so informative. You both are a blessing with a fantastic business.

The uniform department here is exceptional. We needed help getting our department's new patch…read moreartwork set up correctly and carried through to finished shirts, and their team delivered from start to finish. Communication was consistent and clear throughout the process, and they made sure we understood each step before moving forward. Angelica and Amber were especially helpful, knowledgeable, professional, and quick to respond. If you need uniforms and want it done right the first time, I wouldn't recommend going anywhere else.

Friendly and helpful staff and a great place to be. The product selection is great. Cody, the…read moregunsmith, is knowledgeable and efficient. Excellent training offered.Both individual and personal. Safety is first on the agenda. Cannot think of negatives.

I down graded them to three stars, I made a special trip for a pickup, and they were closed. No…read moreexplanation on the door and their phone had no answering message. Customers expect posted hours to be honored.

I've only visited this business twice, but I already look at it as my go-to gun store in Redding…read more Today cinched it: I had a revolver with a dragging cylinder, and happened to catch one of their gunsmiths at an idle moment. In fifteen minutes, he corrected the problem for a reasonable fee. Look, y'all, I actually like that place across town that doubles as a pawn shop. The guys there are friendly and knowledgeable enough, but sheesh, sometimes I wish I could find an Army cot to nap on while I'm waiting to talk to someone. I recently bought a gun at THAT place, and paid fifteen dollars less than what Bastiani Arms charges. But then, if I'd bought the gun at Bastiani, I'd have about an hour of my life handed back to me. If saving every dollar is important to you (and believe me, I can get behind that with my Scottish ancestry 'n all), go to that other place and wade through the throngs of people as you wait for what passes for customer service. But, if you're willing to pay a few bucks more (or in the case of a brick of .22 ammo, eighty cents more) to deal with a shop that has it together, go see the folks at Bastiani Arms. Sometimes, you really do get what you pay for.