After only a 2 hour session with Michael, my long-distance precision rifle shooting approach and…read moreresults have substantially improved. He is a natural, gifted teacher and extremely knowledgeable. Regardless of your background and experience level, I believe Michael can help you improve your shooting in a relaxed, enjoyable setting.

Awesome experience. Michael is a pro who made this novice feel at home on the range. The day felt…read moresafe in every regard, from gun safety to covid precautions. He is a skilled instructor who coached us into shooting bullseyes at 75 feet with a handgun in our first hour.

I booked a 2 person training with GMC training this past Monday. 1 person has never actually…read moreheld/fired a firearm (Video games do not count) 1 person is solid proficient but wants to take it to the next level...competition shooting. Gabe engaged both individuals with regard to safety, awareness, clearing malfunctions, stance, grip, sights and target focus...and the last 2-3 hours spent running drills through a stage that he set up. Movement and agility could be practiced, modified, sped up, adding layered motion and actions. All the while, Gabe is watching and identifying what could be done to get to where you need to be..unload, reload, get your stance right, and hit your mark. There was never any awkwardness. Any and all questions were asked without reservation. Gabe brings his enthusiasm and respect for the sport and discipline to the range. His clear communication and knowing how to string steps together to achieve fluid motion and muscle memory made both students want to learn more, be accurate and speed up! I cannot say enough fantastic things about this training...except that I'd love to have a full day session with a lunch break and more time to run drills at different stages...but to be honest, it was intense....and I started to get tired. In fact, today is the day after and every muscle in my body aches. This means..I went ALL IN. It says a lot when an instructor can motivate and have you digging deep to pull out all your effort and focus. Absolutely phenomenal training and I'm already checking with folks who can join me the next go around!!!

I have had a total of 3 training sessions with Gabe. I would strongly recommend him for all skill…read morelevels. Gabe is patient, wants his students to truly succeed through learning and is helpful at demoing new concepts with clarity. Whether you're looking for help with competitive shooting or a newer shooter looking to see what's out there, I do think Gabe can help broaden horizons of those new & experienced through his dedication to the craft.

Good service but insanely high prices. Both guns and ammo are sold for FAR above MSRP here. I like…read moresupporting local businesses but there are other 2A stores on the peninsula with much more competitive firearm and ammo prices with comparable service. Also very crowded on the weekends. I'd recommend showing up when they open during the week.

Friendly helpful staff…read more But, that Gavin tax on Ammo is BS, he shouldn't be allowed to add any subjective taxes, he can't even read!

Took the test for my FSC here and the team was extremely friendly and made the process smooth. Not…read moretoo long afterwards, I purchased my first firearm and again, they were friendly, knowledgable, and answered all the questions I had. I will definitely be coming here for my future purchases going forward!

I was in Utah a few weekends ago on vacation and decided to check out some gun stores in the area…read moreto look for a Glock ahead of the CA ban starting July 1. It was a longshot but to my surprise, I was able to find a gun store in Utah with a brand new Glock 19 gen 3! It was crazy because I first called them asking if they had any and they said no then called me back 5 mins later saying that they actually did! The odds of that were really slim to none but I digress. Anywho, I called City Arms on 5/16/2026 to ask if I could do the transfer there and have the Utah dealer ship my CA compliant G19 there and the man that answered the phone told me some complete BS. At first he said glocks are no longer being allowed to ship to CA and no one can get them anymore then I brought up that the ban doesn't start until July 1, 2026 to which he finally told the truth and said that their lawyers advised them not to take any more glocks and that that may or may not change. That didn't sound too patriotic to me. I called City Arms because they are close to my house and convenient but I have never bought any guns from them before and I sure in the hell won't ever after this. I prefer to give my money to patriotic establishments which this one is not. I mean you can't expect much from a gun store in San Mateo County right?

Highly recommend!!!! I am a beginner and I am definitely continuing classes; recommending to my…read moreloved ones as well. Troy is amazing to work with!!

Finding good teachers and instructors is not easy, especially someone to educate you on something…read moreso important such as gun safety. And unfortunately after encountering too many, I felt a little jaded. A close friend recommended that I checkout Tandem Firearm Training to get appropriate training and education from someone who really knows what they're doing. After spending the afternoon at United Sportsmen Inc, who by the way are lovely folks, I received priceless information and felt guided by a friend who I've known for years tailoring information on every shot. I'll sum it up with a big THANK YOU to Tandem Firearm Training for your expertise, integrity, and professionalism.

Truly one of the best gun stores in the entire Bay Area. Extremely knowledgeable, approachable,…read morefriendly, and experienced staff who will help you. If you are brand new to the firearm world there is probably not a better place to start than this shop. If you are just looking to buy just go in there let them know or ask their opinions and in my experience they will help you get what you want if its within their ability to do so. If your looking for more they can easily direct you to staff who offer group and private lessons who can take a novice shooter and make you better in a couple hours and are very supportive throughout the process. I really hope that Manzano keeps going and can set the standard for all other shops to strive for.

Absolutely top-tier FFL shop. From the second you walk in, you're treated like family. Warm,…read morewelcoming, and genuinely happy to help. The staff behind the counter are incredibly knowledgeable and more importantly, they're actual shooters with real experience. You can tell right away these guys live the lifestyle and know their gear inside and out, not just random internet keyboard warriors pretending to know what they're talking about. They take the time to answer questions, give honest advice, and make sure you leave confident in your purchase. No pressure, no ego, just solid people who care about their customers and the shooting community. Rare to find a shop with this level of professionalism and authenticity these days. Easily one of the best FFL experiences I've had. Highly recommend supporting this place. I've been coming back since they opened and the service has stayed consistent

So helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional! Easy parking and right off of the freeway.read more

I came in today to do a firearm transfer and the process was smooth. Just make sure you have ALL…read morethe proper paper work and cash just in case. The lady clerk was very helpful while the other clerk plugged in all the info in the computer. My overall experience was great and thank you again to the lady clerk for laminating my fsc card. Great talking to everyone their during the process.

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They need better training. Staff has poor communication skills, and a lack of respect for the…read morepublic.

They were Very helpful and professional They gave Prompt…read moreresponse They offer exceptional service service and were very timely during the entire process.

Great company, they always get everybody through the classes fast and their certificates approved…read moreas soon as possible. Complete professionals in the classroom who teach, detailed and engaging content to better serve the security guards on their next assignment. I often refer people to go here because it's simple easy and the process is well laid out. I work for Inter-Con and send everyone here for speed, content delivery and ease of process. The services rendered for the value are well matched.

Thankful this place shutdown. The owner was an egotistical maniac and at one point literally had a…read moreswearing/screaming tell off session with our group. He also enjoys using his "status" as a way of putting down ppl and making them feel less than. All of the "lessons" you take at this "school" can be found for free online and there is absolutely no need to drop $14K or more. Not only that, you're expected to do all of your own work in terms of networking and finding jobs during and after. You're deemed a lazy, entitled brat if you're not doing most of the work yourself. So not sure what we're paying the tuition for? I'm not surprised by the reviews here. The owner uses bullying tactics to scare ppl from speaking out such as telling students he will ruin you and that knows all the CEOs and founders in silicone valley (I highly doubt such an assinine person would be accepted in those circles). Hence my need to make this account to avoid jeopardizing my own career that I built myself from scratch. If you contact alumni and ask for the real tea, you will find out these shiny reviews are a farce and I welcome you to do that to save yourself. I hope this review saves people a ton of money and emotional abuse caused by this establishment.

I am an alum, and I am so glad to hear this place is shut down. The founder and his team are…read moreegotistical, delusional, abusive, and rude. I had low self esteem when I joined which is why I tolerated their attitudes. I was once yelled at by the founder's mother, she literally yelled at me at the school. And the team bullied students who were so afraid of losing the network. 14K was not worth it. I wasted my time and resources there. My previous 1 star review was deleted, not sure why. I am adding another one here. If they represent Silicon Valley, I would not touch SV because the culture is toxic.