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

Artemis is the place to go if you're looking to get qualified for your CCW or get training. From…read morethe class to the staff, everything was amazing. Steven was thorough, knowledgeable and made sure everyone's questions were answered and his funny jokes were an added bonus! Sandy ran the whole operation with great professionalism and made sure everything went well from start to finish. The workers were amazing as well! You can tell everyone there genuinely enjoys what they do, and it shows in how they treat their students. Will definitely be back for my renewal!

This is the second time taking this course and instruction…read more Same as the first time. Phenomenal training, friendly teaching and tons of great information. I've been shooting for the last 15 years. From the casual aspect, the super duper tactical aspect, and now just the conceal carry aspect. I also use to instruct my self part time back in the day. So my knowledge and view point of shooting is vast. And I still learned some new things from them. Good point of views and instruction from them that made me a better shooter. And more prepared for daily carry. Great groups of guys and girls teaching the classes. No filler, no bad info. No nonsense from guys who want to show people Hollywood moves that don't actually help. Very inviting to all types. Casual, older, younger. Tactical and new shooters. Men and women. Very well tailored and one of the better pistol courses I've taken. Highly recommend. Will probably be one of the only classes I take for my CCW from here on.

I took the Ladies Basic Pistol Class and was very impressed. Kevin and the other instructors are…read moreprofessional, knowledgable, and helpful. It was my first class and well worth it. The 3 hours went by so fast. I will definitely take another class with them.

I recently took a training and qualification course with Firearms Academy and had a great…read moreexperience overall. The instructor was solid, knowledgeable, patient, and did a really good job breaking everything down without overcomplicating it. The class itself was well run, and I felt like I actually learned something useful rather than just checking a box. They also sell guns, accessories, ammo and offer additional classes and trainings, plus they provide FFL services. I'd definitely recommend them! -Michael

I went in to get a background check for a job . The service…read morewas fast and courteous . I will continue to do my background checks here .

If you ever intend to use a hand gun for defending yourself, your family, and your home, a Street…read moreSafe Defense Firearms Course offered by Martinelli & Associates is the best gift you can give yourself. I recently completed a Level1 course and could not be more satisfied with what I learned. The instructors were truly dedicated, highly competent and very professional. I learned what I needed to know about the law, and the instructors at the firing rage improved my grip, trigger control and aim. With the solid foundation I've gained, I intend to take a level II course.

Top notch! I cant say enough good about Street Safe Defense and the training offered through…read moreMartinelli & Associates. Today(6-16-18) was the third time taking a class with SSD and they are just awesome, the instructors are very professional, knowledgeable, and committed to excellence. The real life experience enhances an already comprehensive and complete class; as well as each class builds more on the previous in a well laid out manner. I've watched the instructors improve the shooting accuracy and round on target placement for many participants just by knowing what the shooter is doing wrong and being able to convey that to them in clear understandable way. Overall I would recommend giving SSD a try for any of their firearms training courses and will continue to utilize their service.

I think it's very rare to be able to train with someone who has the credentials and experience like…read moreDale has. It was a real privilege to get to work with him for a private lesson. He's down-to-earth, professional, and truly cares about giving his time for anyone. I look forward to training with him again in the near future!

Dale was professional and quick excellent service. Definitely recommend HomeFront Defense &…read moreSecurity for anyone looking to purchase or register. Will do business with HomeFront again. Thanks Dale!

Amazing amazing amazing. My experience started off with me just trying to find a training program…read morethat met the requirements of my CCW application. What attracted me most was that the class was mostly Online. What started as me just trying to complete something to check a box, turned into an engaging training experience. Mr. Galletta has both a passion and a skill for teaching. Although it started as an online course, it felt like I was sitting in the classroom gaining the experience I needed. Following the online course, I also signed up for the live fire qualification. I had the pleasure of Mr. Galletta personally overseeing my qualification. From speaking directly to him, he genuinely cares about giving you the tools you need to protect yourself. I will be using this company for all future renewals, training and referring anyone wants proper firearm training.

After allowing my CCW to expire (we were planning our 50th wedding anniversary at the time), I…read moredecided to get my CCW just in case we ended up with a new sheriff who was not 2A friendly. The online class was very good, all in all. I wish John would have repeated the questions asked from the class during the filming as we heard his answer and, at times, had no idea what the question was. There is no way to make the CA law review interesting but it is a necessary couple of hours of boredom. The videos, personal stories, and First Aid was excellent. Much better than a previous online class I'd taken. At the range for qualification, one of his assistants stayed with me through the qualifiying on three weapons. She had the patience of a saint as I was extremely nervous and was shooting a weapon I had just picked up from the gun store that morning. I highly, highly recommend the course. John was very responsive to my calls and texts. --Greg England

Excellent training, well thought and managed. Knowledgeable staff who was patient with me who had…read morenever had any experience with fire arms. The facility has everything needed to learn and succeed in self defense. Time and money well spent.

My friends and I started training on a whim, but then we realized how much we loved doing the…read moretraining! The instructors ( Katie, Mike, Chris and Lamar) are all amazing and patient. What a great community.

Amazing service and response time. Did great work on short notice. Price was way more affordable…read morecompared to many other gunsmith in the area. Will definitely be back for other services.

Great guy, quality service, reasonable prices, highly recommend! Handled well all the different…read morethings I asked of him.

The staff was very helpful. The show room is one of the nicest shows room I seen before. The range…read moreis nice just wish it was more than 12 yards. I also rented firearm on top of mine. The rentals were clean and not malfunctions. Over I would come back again.

Upon entering the shop, it was very clean, modern and inviting. I was greeted by all the employees…read moreand they were all friendly and inviting. They had a large selection of firearms stocked in their showroom. The range was very sleek and clean as well. It was very well ventilated and the lighting ambience was a nice touch with the ability to control the lighting in your lane. Iron Mike's range is the most technologically packed range I've been to. The amount of features included in each lane is state of the art which is worth the range fee if you're utilizing them all. For a planned visit that was only supposed to be an hour or so turned out to be 4 hours well spent with a couple of friends! Iron Mike's will be my go-to range and all firearms needs now! Thanks to Khoi and Mike for the amazing experience!

We had a wonderful experience with this coding school. My son learned so much and gained confidence…read morein his abilities while developing valuable coding and problem-solving skills. The instructors do an excellent job of making learning engaging and enjoyable and keeps the students motivated to continue building their skills. A special thank you to Mark Freedkin, who has been fantastic throughout our experience. He is kind, understanding, and genuinely cares about his students and their families. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a place where their child can learn valuable technology skills while being supported by a dedicated and caring team. We are so grateful for everything they've done for our family.

My son genuinely looks forward to every session at theCoderSchool Irvine. As a parent, seeing that…read morelevel of intrinsic motivation and eagerness to learn is exactly what I had hoped for. Given his plans to pursue a degree in computer engineering, the foundation of enjoyment and technical confidence he's building here (thanks to his fantastic instructor). This gives me full confidence that he will be well-prepared for his future career. Mark runs a top-tier program.