Amazing owners, staff, and curriculum. I gave it a try to be 'gun safe.' Now it's my new favorite…read morehobby. Keep up the great work Artemis team!

Artemis Defense Institute in Lake Forest offers a wide array of self defense training including CCW…read moreinitial and renewal courses and virtual strategic defense skills in their modern high tech and well run facility. Their website goes into detail relative to courses and they also offer memberships with ongoing training opportunities inclusive of live fire range skills and shooting. I took my initial CCW 16 hour two day course with Artemis Defense Institute and it was comprehensive, rewarding and even fun. Steven and Sandy Lieberman have this coursework mastered. Steven led the class and has vast knowledge in concealed carry and constitutional law. It was refreshing listening to the legal parameters as it relates to 1st, 2nd and 14th amendment issues and recent changes affecting concealed carry and future insights and possibilities. The class is enlightening and held in a comfortable and well designed conference classroom. Steven outlines the doctrine of necessity, Cooper's colors, the importance of mastering at skill at arms and the preservation of human life as core essentials. Professionalism at arms and the preservation of existence was a true focal point during the coursework. I so enjoyed Steven's style of teaching with real world scenarios, application and of course humor. This class is a must for anyone looking at a first time CCW, renewal or refresher, it's fantastic. Steven covers all aspects of SB2 (AB1078), philosophical doctrine, constitutional law, threat cycle, strategic and tactical environment characteristics and so much more. Sarah who manages the front end, provides training, handles all documentation inclusive of applications for additional CCW states such at AZ and UT and so much more. Sarah is phenomenal and another key player and pleasure to have in your corner. The team at Artemis is highly skilled, knowledgable, professional, helpful and caring. Kavon was our live fire qualification instructor and what an amazing professional and quality individual. Kavon is skilled in all aspects of firearms safety and operation and is another key staff member to compliment this amazing defense institute. Sandy was not present during our training due to a family emergency but Steven provided a summary of her background and skill traits as co-owner of the facility and her skills are quite impressive as well. I also purchased Steven's book which is available on Amazon titled Sword and Quill co-authored by Steve Tarani another self defense professional. I highly recommend this coursework through Artemis Defense Institute as this was rewarding and I plan to take additional training throughout the year when my wife and I are not traveling. 5 stars plus

This was my first time attending Lifeline Health Education, and it definitely won't be my last…read more From the moment I arrived, I felt at ease--thanks in part to our instructor Kirk's friendly, well-behaved dog, Levi. Kirk himself was fantastic: friendly, engaging, and very knowledgeable about current CPR practices and anatomy. He kept the class concise while still offering valuable insights and feedback based on his years of experience.The entire process was smooth and efficient, and we even finished a bit earlier than expected. Plus, receiving the CPR e-cards immediately after passing the exam was a huge bonus. I'll definitely be returning when it's time to renew!

I cannot say enough good things about Lifeline. I have gotten my BLS certification for work from…read moreLifeline for the past 6 years because they are so great. I'm about to go to PA school and absolutely will be coming back to do my ACLS and PALS training before taking my boards. The office has moved from Mission Viejo to Laguna Niguel and I like this location a lot more because it's easy to find and Levi, the instructors dog, gets to join the class. Completely recommend this class to anyone who needs or wants their CPR cert.

I just took Mike and Andrea's class and got certified. It was the most informative class and they…read moremade it fun and interesting. I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs certification or wants to learn how to save the life of an adult, child and even infants.

The class was small (9 students) and the facility had plenty of space so we weren't crowded. Alex…read moreand his assistants, Mr Lee and Grace, were very easy going and attentive as one would expect with firearms training. My wife and daughter took the class a month later and the following day we were out at the range. by the end of the day, I was knocking down steel plates with my .45 with very few missed shots. It was definitely worth the seven hour drive down I-5 from the bay area.

For the 101 class, the method of teaching hand gun safety and use is some(brief) lecture,…read morefamiliarization and hands on practice. There is individual attention given to each student which is adapted to the their needs and desired outcome. The length of the class is based the completion of each segment of the class, not a precise end time to ensure everyone is comfortable with their understanding and practice before they leave. The 201 class take the leasons learned from the 101 class for safety, precision out to the range. If you thought these guys were great trainers in the first class, this is where they excel. This is not were magazines are just unloaded into random targets. Every shot is analyzed, scored and coached by these experts. Each person is once again given individual attention and thoughtful critiques for your continued improvement. Not only did they provide the necessary guidance for safety and successful operation of hand guns, they did so in a manner that was enjoyable. Alex and Bob, I can thank you enough for exceeding my expectations.

Cerakote. Well if you don't know what that is, you probably may not have a whole lot of interest in…read morethis review. If you do, however, read onnnnn...... So the new thing with firearms is custom finishing. Of course you have steel, stainless, aluminum, all sorts of plastic composites, etc., etc., which means that you're pretty hard pressed to find some way to color all of the firearm components equally and consistently. Enter the amazing Cerakote process. This is an ultra thin but also ultra durable ceramic based finish that is baked on, similar to powder coating. I've had a number of items refinished with this process, and I have to say that it is quite amazing. I certainly won't go for some of the crazy colors that they have available (i.e. pink, purple, Tiffany Blue, etc.), but rest assured that pretty much any color under the sun can be had for your little pets. The Cerakote process isn't limited to firearms either. It's just as well suited for any hardware that sees extreme weather or usage, and finishes well on metals and many plastics and composites. Applications are limited only by your imagination! Bring your parts already disassembled, or have Richard do it for you for a small fee, it's up to you. Of course you have OC Armory next door too, so you have the best of both worlds here! Purchase some eclectic hardware and have it customized, all in one stop! Oh yeah, 2A is also an 07 FFL so they can do any transfers or registrations that you may need as well, including out of state or custom stuff. Hours are by appointment only, enter from the entrance in the back!

I met Richard at a booth at the last couple of Costa Mesa Gunshows. Talked to him and seem like a…read moregood guy. The examples he brought to the show were beautiful. So this last time I brought a Rock Island .45 Tactical I had.....the previous owner had coated it (duracoat?) and it just looked ...........not right. Like it was on too thick or something......so I had Richard do it like a Sig Sauer Scorpion. Desert tan and black accents. It turned out GREAT. Looks beautiful.....and the work appears to be perfect. Turn was quick....it was only a little over a week....faster than he quoted. I'll look forward to bringing some more stuff in for him. Thanks Richard!

We hired Overwatch Defense for a corporate event and the communication start to finish was…read moreimpeccable. They walked us through the plan, how many people would be on site and their capabilities. Nick was really communicative and made the whole process easy! We will 100% use Overwatch again!

Veteran run with exceptional service. Top of the tier security services for HOAs. If you're…read morestruggling with your current security provider for your homes, there really is no other alternative than these guys. They also provide exceptional training and education for all folks interested. Plus, when it comes to HOA security, they have very reasonable pricing. Can't beat that!

We drove all the way from Laveen, Arizona to attend the eye lash extension class. Our instructor…read morewas extremely knowledgable and very efficient. Ms. Gina answered all of our questions and made the learning so much fun that the time flew by. This is the absolute best place to learn eye lash extensions!!! Thanks Amanda for all of the quick responses to my questions before and after the class. I would strongly recommend this place for anyone that is serious about their eye lash extensions business. Ms. Gina don't forget the bend and snap!

I recently took the plasma skin tightening class in their temecula office, my instructor was Angie,…read moreshe was very professional, right on time. Pleasant and easy to talk too. I have some confusion with the pricing and scheduling due to my personal circumstances but Amanda and her team the manager/ owner of broadway skin care was very patient and professional in dealing with it. I really appreciate all the patience and the knowledge i received from them... They are just awesome! Im one proud fibroblast specialist from broadway skin care and sooo excited for my next class with them for the Bb glow skin facial! Thank you again!

Had my private lesson with ADS for rifle fundamentals training and advanced pistol manipulation and…read moreit was a great 2 hour training experience! It is not easy to ease into a firearms training class especially when it's one on one, but ADS made me feel confident very early on and made the learning process more productive and fun at the same time. Starting off with the basics and easing into training was smooth, and as a visual and imaginative learner he helped to make me understand scenarios and situations easier. Something that I enjoyed about the session was, even though it was structured, he went at my pace and made sure I understood what I was doing and made sure I did it correctly. I never felt rushed or that the questions I asked were "dumb". I highly recommend ADS to all who want to learn or who have a firearm(s) and want to learn new techniques because you will learn something new and have a good experience at the same time!!

Had a great time at my class, with in the first 10 rounds Brendon was able to point out issues that…read moreI had. He broke down the problem into steps and helped me work through each part to correct my issue! Even though it was my first private session with ADS, the class felt specifically tailored to my needs. If you are a beginner looking to get more comfortable, or an experienced shooter looking to brush up on your skills I highly recommend taking a private session with ADS.