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.

One of my teens is just about to head off to college and expressed that she wish she knew a little…read moresomething about guns before going out in an open world. Bill provided a fabulous two hour training showing us features/components of a variety of hand guns, mechanics of how they work, key elements to safety and gave us all a shooting experience (with consistent repetition interspersed about safe handling) that helped demystify a gun while still retaining appropriate respect for its power. Both my kids feel better about what a gun is and how to handle a firearm situation if ever it were to come up. Bill is a skilled marksman, a patient teacher and just a pleasure to work with.

Had a great experience learning how to safely and confidently use my new shotgun. Bill was…read moreextremely thorough and made safety the priority from the very beginning. He walked me through everything I needed to know as a new owner, including proper handling, fit and sizing, choosing and understanding different shells, loading and unloading, and proper cleaning and maintenance. I especially appreciated that he took the time to explain the why behind everything rather than just going through the motions. I left feeling much more knowledgeable, comfortable, and confident while also having a healthy respect for safe firearm handling. Highly recommend Bill for anyone who is new to shotguns or simply wants professional, safety-focused instruction.

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.

From beginning to end, great! Booking thru Oxford & being taught by David & Jake, we couldn't ask…read morefor better! We were a group of 4 and we all did pretty good! The instructors were amazing! I've never shot a gun before but after learning from Jake, I was 5 for 5 on my last gun & the small target! HIGHLY recommend Basiclee Firearms Training & if you happen to get David or Jake, you'll love the class, learn so much & have lots of fun! Thank you guys so much! We'll be back for the next level after some practice.

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!

Sweet Heat Ladies gun club was a great experience. I was not comfortable or confident with handling…read morea firearm before I took this course. After taking the course and learning the technique, knowledge and safety of using a firearm, I left with confidence. It was a pleasure meeting the other ladies within the group as well! Thank you for the great experience. All I can say is, take the class and thank me later. Epic!!!

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.

Just completed a great day of rifle & pistol training with Ang, Vince, Ray and a few others in…read moreVacaville. Fire hose of knowledge, drill after drill, only down time was to top off mags and eat lunch. Be prepared with your gear you won't have time to mess around. BRING ALL YOUR AMMO!!! Highly recommend. Can't wait for the next rifle/pistol class!

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! :)

I took Defensive 2 with Dick and had a great experience. The amount of attention he pays to each…read moreshooter and the individualized instruction he provides was extremely helpful. His military experience really shows in the way he teaches and explains things. This isn't my first course with Bay Area Tactical. I previously took Defensive 1 with Matt, along with another course before that, and Matt was also a great instructor. BAT consistently does a great job finding experienced, professional instructors who really know what they're doing. The BAT team is also a great group of guys who run a solid program. I've had a great experience every time I've trained with them and will definitely be taking more courses with BAT in the future.

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!