If you are considering CCW training, I honestly cannot recommend Paladin enough. This was one of…read morethe best instructional experiences I've had in any setting. I walked away feeling far more confident, informed, and prepared. Huge thanks again to Dan, Theo, and Barry for an exceptional class. 5 stars without hesitation. If you are considering CCW training, I honestly cannot recommend Paladin enough. This was one of the best instructional experiences I've had in any setting. I walked away feeling far more confident, informed, and prepared. Huge thanks again to Dan, Theo, and Barry for an exceptional class. 5 stars without hesitation.

Dan and the team at Paladin offer an excellent selection of classes, from basic to advanced,…read moreenabling you to build your knowledge and skill set. I researched several programs in search of a well-rounded curriculum and chose them for their depth of experience. Their resumés are impressive, and I soon discovered that they're not only highly skilled but also genuinely kind people whose insight, real-world experience, and teaching skills provide life-long benefits. Their training is well worth the drive from SF, which, thanks to the traffic pattern, isn't bad at all. If you're seeking solid instruction and truly want to learn, that's exactly why I keep returning to Paladin.

Tried United Sportsmen Inc for the first time and had such a great experience! My husband and his…read morebrother come here often, so I finally joined them, and I'm so glad I did. The staff were incredibly welcoming, patient, and helpful, which made a huge difference as a first-timer. Huge shoutout to Mark Francisco for taking the time to teach my son and me the fundamentals. He explained everything clearly and made us feel comfortable and safe the entire time. Thanks to Mark's guidance, we left feeling confident shooting and had so much fun. I recently got into this sport, and this experience definitely made me want to keep going. We will definitely be back!

Been going to USI Concord for over 30 years and I've never run into the kind of attitude I got…read morerecently from one of their guys, Mark. Last time I was in I couldn't find my safety card. Told him so, and instead of just helping me out he got an attitude about it - "well you're supposed to have it." I asked if he could just pull it up on the computer and he said "that's not the point." I said ok but you guys obviously have a backup of it somewhere right? Same answer again, "it's not the point, you're supposed to have it." He did end up giving me a new card eventually, so it clearly wasn't actually a big deal, he just wanted to make me feel bad about it first for some reason. Not the first issue I've had with him either. He's got this habit of jumping in to "help" the women in a group - wife, girlfriend, daughter, whoever - even when the guy she's with is a certified instructor or a vet who knows exactly what he's doing. Happened to people I know more than once. Kind of insulting honestly. What industry are you allowed to argue with, talk down to, and disrespect your paying customers and still keep your job? Apparently this one. Look, I get that rules are rules, but there's a way to enforce them without being a jerk about it. After 30 years as a customer, this is it for me - I won't be doing the public shoots there anymore. Hard to recommend the place when this is the kind of experience you can run into. Middle pic to show I am not just some brand new shooter thinking I know everything.

I took their beginning women's course. Blade and Chris were so amazing. They made us feel…read morecomfortable around the guns and walked beside us the whole way. Then in the afternoon they had several coaches bring guns and we were able to try them all while being trained at the same time. Blade stayed after and helped me with my new gun my husband bought me. You could see he really cares. All of them did. I am looking forward to practicing again and Chris and Blade even offered to meet us to help us learn. I highly recommend this class. All women should go through this whether you want a gun or not. There were all ages from mother and daughter to your grandmother. Zero skills to people with skills. My confidence has gone way up since I understand more what it's about, the gun, and safety rules. Again, whether you believe in guns or deathly afraid, after this class it will give you the understanding of safety and handling. They have classes for younger kids too. Sign em up!

I'm fairly new to Diabo Rod & Gun, but this is a very very welcoming group. Recently became a…read moremember. I took their Women's intro class! I can't say enough great things about it. We had aproximately 16 ladies in class, and after the morning instruction, had about 2+ hours of shooting, with various volunteer instructors practicing with various guns (aprox 20). This is really great with those of us in the market to purchase a pistol or rifle, and learn what is a good fit or not. The class was very informative, low cost considering the amount of information and safety training you get, feed us breakfast and lunch, and we didn't have to bring our own fire arms, unless we wanted to. As a bonus, we had a Ladies Shoot night for those of us who are already gun owners, and for 2+ hours after USI Range hours, we had full access to practice shooting our own fire arms, with guidance from the well trained volunteer instructors , which was extremely helpful for us newbies!!! I can't say enough great things about our instructors Chris and Blade, and all the Volunteer Expert Coaches! Seperate from the Women's Classes and Shooting event, the club is run by just a really nice family oriented group of people. They have monthly meetings, potlucks, and lots of activities to keep everyone interested. All very kind, and willing to help out a newbie in learning a new sports and self defense. Anyone thinking of owning a fire arm should come take their classes and seriously consider joining their Diablo Rod & Gun Club! You won't be disappointed!!!

Family friendly gun club! Amazing place to shoot trap…read more Staff is welcoming & friendly.

This review is not just for the gun club- which is fantastic! Great equipment, excellent staff,…read morenice bar and friendly patrons who are always willing to offer advice and tips- But also for trap and skeet training lessons with Blake Fahmie. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about your progress--whether you're just getting started or refining advanced skills--Blake at the Martinez Gun Club is your guy. From the first moment, he made everything feel approachable, with zero pressure and endless patience. He has a calm, no-rush teaching style that creates the perfect environment for learning. Blake takes the time to explain everything thoroughly, never making you feel rushed or overwhelmed, and always meeting you where you're at. His ability to work with beginners while also helping experienced shooters fine-tune their technique is truly impressive. You can tell he loves what he does, and it shows in the results. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to grow in the sport at any level.

*DISCLOSURE* I am a competitor to STM…read more STM is one of the VERY few companies that I refer people to when I can't take on a particular client or don't have any openings for new employees. It's rare in this industry to find a company with respectable management, leaders, and employees. Even being a competitor, Larry has been a pleasure to work with and I know his company is top notch. If I were looking to hire security, STM would be my first stop.

Great Place to work!…read more Strategic Threat Management offers a great deal of experience in the security professional field and will train anyone willing to put in a meaningful days worth of effort into their work, and will reward you with plentiful training. If you are someone looking to become a professional security guard, STM has everything that you need, all you need to do is apply! As a current employee of STM, I see first hand the dedication STM puts into their employees to ensure that we are equipped, ready, and able to carry out our job duties and ensure the safety of the people and materials we are assigned to, wherever we are posted.

I went to the public range to refine my marksmanship. Once I had that, I took the DAP orientation…read more(which was a blast) and now usually prefer DAP because I get to practice in an "active" way -vs- my occasional public range trips for marksmanship refreshers and to practice new techniques. They both have a purpose, depending on your objectives. They do, most certainly, adhere to a higher level of safety, since there is so much more going on. Carelessness can get you a DQ (disqualified, for the day). But don't worry, you can come back the next day and they still love you. I really do appreciate the heightened vigilance regarding safety. Nice crew, super-helpful and enough safety rules to make you comfortable without going overboard. Wonderful balance!

Where to begin?…read more This club is DIFFERENT! I attended the woman's introduction course and had the most incredible experience. Chris and Blade are nothing but perfect gentleman, with pristine expectations of their students. It's incredibly safe, and they keep such a close eye on all of us. They are kind, non-pretentious, funny, and a damn good time! The entire staff had a heart full of gold, only wanting to educate women on how to defend themselves. I could go on and on... this place is better than Martinez gun club by far. I trust these men wholeheartedly to teach me the way, I can't wait to be a member!