I've taken two beginners classes here and both were great. The instructors were knowledgeable yet…read moreapproachable. I was worried that the information would be presented in a confusing way or that I wouldn't understand anything but that wasn't the case. Everything was clearly explained (in the classroom and the range). Safety was, of course, their number one priority and I felt very safe on the range. Rules and protocols were explained and they made sure everyone was comfortable and understood the rules. I will definitely be taking more classes in the future.

From the owner: What We Do: As volunteers, we manage and run the Women On…read moreTarget - Marin NRA program, since 2018. We offer NRA Basic Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun classes. We provide certified CCW training for select California counties, as well as non-resident Arizona, and Utah permits, which are valid in 34 states. In addition, we offer USCCA Certified Home Defense training. We have diligently screened and selected a few skilled and like-minded instructors to provide staff for our classroom and range. We welcome students, both beginner and experienced, who desire advancement in firearm knowledge, skills, and understanding in a safety first environment. Frontline Training Associates, LLC was formed by Steve Dutra with the help of Michelle Chiles to promote safe, friendly, affordable firearms training in a variety of disciplines. We enjoy a variety of shooting sports, sharing our knowledge, skillset, and attitude of all things related to firearms. We support the second amendment by providing individual, and group firearms Instruction. We support the NRA mission to provide quality firearms education to our community.

Went with a girlfriend yesterday to meet Bill at the Richmond Rod & Gun Club to get lessons; to…read morelearn about gun safety, types of firearms and for the opportunity to shoot a variety of firearms. What fun I had! Bill is not only a fantastic instructor, incredibly knowledgeable, patient and personable, but he's great company to boot. You'd be hard pressed to ask Bill anything about guns and gun safety that he doesn't know, or to find a better instructor. I couldn't recommend him more for anyone wanting a great experience to learn about, use and feel more comfortable around firearms. We'll be going back to see Bill again for sure. Such a fun time, thanks, Bill!

I connected with Bill based on reviews here and via a recommendation. We had a good chat around…read morewhat I was looking for in rifle instruction. He seemed thorough and knowledgeable, so far so good. I then sent him a list of proposed lesson times, but didn't get any response. That should've been a red flag / hint of things to come, but I still followed up a week later. He finally replied and we set an appointment, weekday afternoon 4:30pm because he suggested it was an optimal day for a focused lesson when the range is closed to the public. On the day of, I left work early to drive over to Richmond. I texted him 4 minutes before the 4:30pm appointment time to let him know that I'd be there in 5 minutes. Bill then responds with an angry message cancelling the lesson, and calling me inconsiderate for being half hour late without giving a heads up. I was a minute away from the range, perplexed at what just happened. I pulled over to the side, sent him a screenshot of our 4:30pm time we had AGREED to. But I knew given his (supposedly) irate attitude, it was pointless to try to get that lesson anymore, so turned around and left. Bill either messed up / confused the timing, or intentionally made this up as a pretext for his own decision to cancel. He of course, never acknowledged my screenshot of our 4:30pm appointment time we agreed on. Suppose it's always hard to walk back or admit a mistake after escalating things. If only he was organized and not quick to blame others (assuming he wasn't being disingenuous), I might've gotten a lesson as these other reviews suggest. In any case, no point in arguing further with him, just sharing my experience here as Yelp intended and then moving on.

Just took my training class with Tom, and I'm very glad I chose to go with X-Ring Firearms…read moreTraining. Tom had a lot of knowledge to impart but he did so in a natural and comfortable way. I went in with a little bit of knowledge, but I was able to ask Tom any questions I had to fill any gaps in my understanding of firearms. I left the class with a new felt confidence around firearms and I'm looking forward to going with him to the shooting range next!

This was a fantastic class for me.. Extactly what I needed.. I went in, basically knowing nothing…read moreabout firearms, and left gushing and excited and definitely more knowledgable.. Tom is a wonderful instructor. He has a wide variety of options to explore.. I have smaller hands, which makes fitting at handgun a but more difficult.. I was able to explore different firearms that would fit me and my size better than others.. He's thorough in his teachings and passionate about it as well.. He helped me make the decision to move to the next level of training.. If your interested in learning about firearms this is definitely a highly recommended class.

Oxford and Jake are both incredibly professional and, most importantly, completely non-judgmental…read more I came in with an 80% miss rate--I missed 4 out of my first 5 shots. By the end of just one session, they had me down to a 5% miss rate, missing only 1 out of 20 shots. They took the time to explain everything in a way that made sense, corrected my mistakes without making me feel embarrassed, and built my confidence along the way. The improvement I saw in a single session was honestly amazing. If you're new to shooting or looking to improve your skills, I can't recommend them enough. They are absolutely worth it.

I did a 1 on 1 private with Oxford, and it went great! I am a complete beginner and feel like I…read morewalked away with knowledge and solid practice. Oxford was incredibly kind, informative, and overall made it easy to understand and learn all the basics I needed to know. If you are new to firearms, nervous, or don't know where to start, I highly recommend a lesson with Oxford!! 10/10 coaching and a really fun time

With all the guns on TV and in the streets and even in schools, I wanted my entire family to have…read moreexperience with handguns and how to safely operate them. It seems silly, but your child may someday come upon a gun or be handed one by a dumb friend. Accidents happen and people do stupid things. Kelly taught all 4 of my kids and my wife (and me) how to handle a pistol safely how to operate it safely, how a range operates. How to fire them safely and accurately. I think this is something they'll remember their entire lives. It may seem silly, but these are really life lessons that should be taught young. Kelly was a consummate professional, good with the kids, good with the adults, and really supportive. I feel very lucky to have had her class and am glad my children have had this experience.

Kelly is awesome... observant, detailed and clear with teaching. She took the time to understand…read morewhat I was doing wrong to get it done right... Highly recommend!!

If you are looking to get comfortable with firearms but feel a little intimidated, you seriously…read moreneed to check out the Safety First course at Sweet Heat Ladies Gun Club. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Debbie. She was so patient and empathetic throughout the whole session, and that made a huge difference. She has a way of just calming your anxieties and making everything feel manageable, even if you are starting from zero. The class itself is super straightforward and stays focused on the essentials. You learn how to handle a gun, the most important safety rules, and how to build up your confidence. It never felt like a stiff lecture. Instead, it felt like learning from a pro who genuinely wants you to be safe. I walked out feeling way more capable than when I walked in. If you want a supportive and low-stress environment to learn the ropes, definitely sign up!

A perfect course for both beginners and intermediate learners…read more It was great to have both classroom and field time in a small group, and supportive setting! Debbie is an extremely knowledgeable, clear, and compassionate instructor -- I highly recommend this course for any woman no matter your goals!

Took the Pistol 2 class and had an excellent experience. The class was very structured, well…read moreorganized, and easy to follow. I really appreciated how the instruction was relevant to both competition shooting and real-world applications, which made the training especially valuable. One of the things I appreciated most was the individual feedback on how I can improve my practice sessions to continue building my shooting ability. That personal attention made the class even more useful and actionable. James and Joe are great instructors--knowledgeable, professional, and effective communicators. Highly recommend this class to anyone looking to improve their pistol skills in a meaningful way.

Jim Yeom. Pistol Performance 1. What a phenomenal instructor. His communication skill are out…read moreof this world. He is very calm, patient, and speaks clearly. Tells you what you need to know. He and his crew were extremely knowledgeable about the art of shooting. Come prepared to learn the drills. Take notes. What he will teach you, will certainly help improve your game. This is not a beginner course, and you should have some experience shooting a pistol, however, you do not need to be an expert, and but know how to handle your weapon. I cannot recommend T3 Pros enough, and will certainly take more of his classes as they come up.

I used Threat Scenarios for my initial and a renewal. Great staff and very knowledgeable. I would…read morehighly recommend their courses above any other others in the area. By far, they are the safest. I have done renewals at other services and did not feel safe at times. I never felt this way with Threat Scenarios. I had multiple schedule conflict and was not able to make any of their renewal courses. Brian scheduled me with Ang on a private renewal and this worked out great with my schedule.

Most excellent courses. I have taken many of these courses for years now and am still always…read morerecommending these guys. You will always learn more each time not matter your level. If you want to become more proficient, sign up for one of their courses.

Taking the firearm safety course with Michael and Gregory (the shields brother) was great!! Michael…read moretaught the class portion this day, his history being a Verteran and also a paramedic , definitely gives him insight and real life situations that he can teach us about firearm safety and skills. The class room portion was definitely fun, engaging and informative, I'm glad it wasn't boring hahahah. Gregory taught our range portion, his personality , skills, attention to details definitely pushed us to not just be okay with fire arm safety and range shooting, but for us to be the most efficient and as safe we could be! Both brothers do it all, I'll defiantly take more courses with them.

Absolutely amazing. The in class portion is fu , informative, and engaging. The curriculum is…read morerelevant The training facility is nice. Mike and Greg are two of the nicest, skilled, professionals that I have ever met! Definitely 6 start service all the way around! :)

Class schedule fit my needs. Everything else straightforward, professional, and highly recommended.read more

This is a super long overdue review, but in light of my previous review about a horrible experience…read moreI had with another organization (Livermore Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club, a gun range, so not the same, but related), I figured I should write a review for an organization with which I had a positive (and great!) experience. I took my CCW training and qual with Bay Area Tactical and have to say, they are fantastic group of guys. The courses were great in that they struck what in my opinion was a good balance of basic and more advanced instruction that allowed both beginners and more seasoned individuals to gain something from the course. The instructors were very friendly and gave good and solid advice. I did receive a critique on my shooting form a few times, but it was given in a constructive way, and it continues to be helpful to this day. I did end up passing my qual on the first try! I will most likely take my next CCW trainings with this group in the future when I will have to renew my permit. Highly recommend!