Course taken: Beginner Pistol Training Course…read more Summary: 2-day course. First day was in the office where topics were covered via PowerPoint presentation and Pete allowed us to do dry firing with airsoft guns. Second day was at the range for about 1.5hr where he taught us safe operation (i.e. grip, stance, aiming, accuracy, loading, unloading). Special remarks: Pete's dedication to gun safety and safe gun operation is apparent in the way he teaches. He is passionate about safety and an enthusiastic teacher which made the class fun. One of his most valuable strengths is that he was able to teach in a way that I could understand. (Side note: I am afraid of guns but took this class to combat that fear!) Pete was able to keep the class engaged, provided constructive feedback, and attention to detail. With his guidance and support, I was able to see a significant improvement in my grouping and decrease my fear of guns overall. Also, I made new friends in the class :) **I will be returning for other classes. Definitely recommend.

Such a good instructor, kept it entertaining. He's so funny!…read more I am taking the 2 day course , today was my first day and I feel great , learned a lot of new things. Time honestly flew by cause I was just so into it. Can't wait for the 2nd day!

Took the CCW renewal course today. There were 15 participants in the course. The range location in…read moreSylmar was ideal as we had a large private bay for the whole day. The session was very well organized and Edmund brought all of the props for the various scenarios that were programmed. Edmund, his family, and his team were all 5- instructors. I can't say enough positive things about all of the instructors - everyone brought a great attitude. Every participant received personalized feedback during every scenario. Special shoutout to Edmund and his large bag of extra holsters and mag holders. He even had a 3d printed part that he wanted me to try out. Thank you again to Edmund, Shelly, Patrick, Robert, and Dave. I'll be a returning customer and will recommend Shoot Safe to every gun owner I know.

Edmond and his team are second to none. They not only get you up to CCW standards but go beyond to…read morereally make sure you are operating to safety standards for yourself and people around you but that you are proficient in shooting and give real life scenarios. I will be back to do their other classes to further my skilla and hear more Edmond jokes lol way to go team. Highly recommend

To the basic rifle course and learned a ton from Sledge! He tailored the course/information to my…read morecurrent level and has a ton of experience and knowledge to share. I'll definitely be back to take more courses!

My wife and I took the basic pistol course with owner/instructor Edward "Sledge" Donaldson. We are…read morecomplete novices at shooting and came in with little to no information and zero prior experience. Sledge was very informative and patient with us as we learned. He answered every question completely and made us feel safe and prepared as new gun owners. The knowledge, experience, and passion Sledge has for firearms and firearms instruction comes through at all times. In the future we will be signing up for the advanced classes offered through Unified tactical.

I took the NRA Basic Pistol Course with Cheryl and it was amazing. I had never shot a pistol before…read moreso I was going into this class as a complete beginner. Cheryl was very engaging, funny, and informative. Most of the class consists of a classroom portion where Cheryl will inform you of important and relevant laws to be aware of when it comes to your firearm. You'd think this info would be boring but Cheryl taught the information in such an engaging way that made it easy to retain the info. The last part of the class consists of actually shooting a pistol at a nearby shooting range. My first time shooting a pistol and while it was nerve wracking at first, I felt completely safe with Cheryl! I highly recommend Cheryl and CAS & Sons Protective Group for their basic pistol class. I've already referred it to my friends and family as well! Well worth the price.

Excellent place to fit "All" your needs under this protective security/guard group. Instructors are…read moreincredibly passionate & extremely helpful taking the necessary time to assist everyone within the specific areas of their expertise. Thank you so much C.A.S. & Sons & Cheryl for your premier services! I am so delighted to find this guard provider & highly recommend to all!!!

Pew pew pew... pew pew pew pew!…read more 100% would recommend!!! Brought all the friends from Europe here to try shooting for the first time. The whole team was very helpful. Full service all around!

Well things have changed from when I've been here 3 years ago. Attitude from the time I checked in…read more Ask if I'm here for a class and I said "No" . He asked what I wanted, as I'm holding targets and my gun bag. I asked if a lane is available. He checks my gun and ammo and has he puts it back he doesn't put my gun back in to the sleeve instead he points it at me as he's putting it back into my bag. I zeroed my gun and then started to do a controlled pairs. I get a tap on my shoulder from a young kid and was told 1 shot per second. Mind you there's people doing double taps. I said I thought you can do controlled pairs. He said in those lanes you can, which were a few down from me. At this point I literally felt they were bias towards me and it takes A LOT for me to say that considering my occupation. You think he would have offered me to move to those lanes, but he doesn't and he continues to stare at me as if he's scolding me in front of other people. I truly don't get the whole attitude at indoor ranges. I will NEVER return to this range and will not recommend it to any of my co-workers or friends. You will not feel welcomed here if you're not a white guy or Asian shooting at this range. After 15 mins I just left. Response to owners statement: I wasn't looking for your validation. Mentioning your rank in your past career is irrelevant in this situation. Just stated my experience at your place of business. You should know officers don't raise a stink or complain at a place they're not welcomed or treated differently. They just leave and don't return. This is a "review" on yelp on MY last experience at your range. .

I recently completed the CCW renewal class at Elite CCW & Firearms Training in Fountain Valley,…read moreand it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. As someone who's renewed before, I appreciated how streamlined and professional the process was. The instructors, led by folks with real-world experience (including retired law enforcement), delivered clear, up-to-date information on California laws, safety protocols, and best practices for concealed carry. The classroom portion was engaging and practical--not just rote memorization--but focused on real scenarios that renewed carriers like me need to stay sharp on. The range qualification was a highlight: their on-site private range made everything convenient, and the coaches provided respectful, personalized feedback that helped refine my technique without any ego. I walked away feeling more confident and competent. What sets Elite CCW apart is the family-oriented vibe and top-notch customer service. They even handle multi-state additions if you're interested, and the whole team is supportive and knowledgeable. If you're renewing your CCW in Orange County (or nearby), this is the place to go--efficient, high-quality training that exceeds the minimum requirements. Definitely returning for future renewals and any additional courses. 10/10!

Wes recommended this business from Reddit. Signed up for classes to do online since my schedule…read more didn't allow for me to be at the physical location for 8 hours X2 ( initial CCW classes are 16 hours). After finishing my online course, I came in to do my pistol qualifications. Everyone was very nice, not over the top but treated me like they already knew me. Free beverages were offered and the showroom was amazing. I couldn't keep myself from browsing around until it was time to shoot. Very nice shooting range. They let me zero my optics before I proceeded to qualify. 8 rounds on target at 3 yards, another 8 rounds at 5 yards, then another at 7 yards. (24 rounds per gun you're qualifying with). One thing to note about the shooting range. They do not allow you to bring your own ammo, you have to buy lead free ammo from them (which was kind of pricey, but i don't mind). After I was done shooting, they printed my qualification and I submitted it to my issuing agency. I was approved the same day. I will be coming back, to get my multi-state CCW with Elite CCW. They will help you get everything submitted right. I have already recommended Elite CCW to my friends and coworkers. The amount of professionalism I encountered is hard to come by, especially in the gun world, where everyone thinks they're better than you and treats you as such. Top notch crew!

Just finished a whole day of training with Greg Block and his team, and it was absolutely worth it…read more Greg is knowledgeable, experienced, and clearly knows how to teach. He breaks down fundamentals in a way that's easy to understand without ever talking down to you. You can tell right away you're learning from someone who takes safety and skill seriously. Assisting Instructors Emilio and Julie were both excellent -- attentive, professional, and supportive throughout the drills. The whole class felt structured and well run, but still relaxed enough to enjoy. It never felt overwhelming. By the end of the day, I was noticeably more comfortable handling and operating my firearm -- from basic fundamentals to controlled drills and clearing malfunctions. Everything just felt smoother. Great instruction, great team, money well spent. I'll definitely be back.

My husband and I took the basic course with Greg & team. I highly recommend Greg! He is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and pretty funny, which helps keep you engaged when parts of the course could get dry. Courses are priced very reasonably for what you get, too. I will definitely be signing up for additional courses.

I came across ADE because I was looking for a class for women and stumbled upon Girls Gun Club! I…read morecalled and left a message. I later spoke with Paula who was friendly and helpful, she told me she was gathering enough people for a small beginners class for women, I asked if I could bring some friends and she said yes. We signed up and she provided all the information via email. I nor my friends had ever shot guns before so we were a little nervous. We got to the range and met Sayaka, who was badass! She assisted us to get geared up and shared about her expertise. There was about 6 people in our class, so it made it very intimate and they were able to assist us individually if needed! Paula and Sayaka went over various topics of safety. Already it made me feel at ease. Paula is so knowledgeable and quite hilarious she had be cracking up the entire class. Paula and Sayaka made a great team and they explained everything thoroughly. Such cool ladies! I was so inspired by them! We went over the movement of pulling the gun out from the holster over and over and over. But we didn't use the gun just learned the movements so we can get comfortable. Then we moved on to actually holding the gun. It was really helpful, because once we began shooting the adrenaline spiked! I got a lil scared and so did my friend but Paula and Sayaka were extremely patient and helpful. They showed us how to shot, where to shot, and how to reload. They gave me so much confidence that I could be badass like them! I will definitely be back and taking the next course. The three hours flew by! It was a lot of fun! We didn't know we were gonna get to shot in the shoothouse so that was a surprise and such a great time! Paula got some cool pics of us. 10/10 experience and I def recommend to women who have never shot before. It's definitely a necessity to protect ourselves and our loved ones!

Thank you Paula and Sayaka! We came back to American Defense Enterprises for the 2nd time and…read morebrought our son. It was his first time training and he called the experience "electric" and can't wait to come back. It was so good to continue to learn and hone our foundational skills. Paula and Sayaka are both amazing instructors. We were so fortunate to train with both of them together. Paula's precision, patience and expertise instills humility, confidence and appreciation for how to properly safely manage and engage with your firearm. She is a world-class teacher and we felt like we were being grounded with the best possible instruction. Sayaka's enthusiasm, patience, and excitement in teaching the principles were so beneficial. She brought a sense of joy, confidence, and accessibility to her teaching. Each time Sayaka provided personal instruction I was able to apply seamlessly. She always emphasized safety and situational awareness and made the learning process simple to digest and easy to use in real time. She is a terrific instructor for anyone who is looking to learn and improve their firearm skills. We all felt like we had truly taken huge strides in our skills from the beginning to the end of the day. I cannot recommend highly enough the courses and instructors at American Defense Enterprises Thank you again! We look forward to coming back soon.

Can't say enough good things about this. I took the pistol 101 class and David made the entire…read moreexperience easy, comfortable, and incredibly informative. No unnecessary ego or shaming people for not getting something immediately. It's a big deal and an important responsibly to know what you're doing, and David did a great job imparting that in a friendly way. In addition, some of us took an optional NRA online certification course ahead of it - David knew those of us who did and even catered some extra learning our way. To round things out, the one-on-one live fire training was great. Whether you're just curious to learn the skills or looking to buy a firearm, David has made himself available to help at every turn.

Extremely informative, David was very professional and welcoming. His teaching style was tailored…read moreto suit everyone's individual needs. It was a small class so there was a lot of hands-on adjustments and applied learning. He also made the class fun sharing lots of history about guns in the United States using historical accents. I found it entertaining and it kept me engaged as the course went for about nine hours.

This is a legit indoor firing range that offers not only target shooting, but all sorts of classes…read morewhere you can learn about and how to shoot different kinds of guns. My teenage daughter wanted to take a training course for her birthday, and that is what we did, opting for the introductory pistol course. It was an interesting experience learning all of the detail and function behind these weapons, as well as getting to handle and become familiar with the different types, from the six-shooter to the 9-mm semi-automatic handguns. After watching an extensive training video, we got the opportunity to do some actual target shooting on the range. Our instructor was excellent and did a great job showing us how everything actually worked and providing useful tips on how to shoot. I would definitely recommend the training course for anyone with a curiosity about guns or if you simply want to know more about it. Five stars.

03/20/2025 Back again after picking up my new Ruger MK IV…read more22/45 from Riflegear. And trying out my Tippmann M4-22 Pro rifle. We spent 2.5 hours here it was lots of fun.